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Interview with Abdullah Muhammad (Class of 1973) by Ben Bousquet
Date: 2018-06-01
Creator: Abdullah Muhammad
Access: Open access
- Abdullah Muhammad (Class of 1973) discusses his decision to attend Bowdoin, his on-campus activism, and his involvement with the John Brown Russwurm African American Center. He describes his role as the creator of the Center’s library, as well as his broader position as the Center’s house manager. Muhammad also recounts a specific instance of protest, which occurred in response to the College’s administration reneging on their promise to ensure that at least 10% of an admitted class was African American. He tells of how his passion for activism inspired his studies in government and English, and finishes with several pieces of advice for current and future Bowdoin students.
Interview with David Anderson (Class of 1955) and Phoebe Girard by Ben Bousquet
Date: 2018-06-01
Creator: David Anderson, Phoebe Girard
Access: Open access
- In this interview, David Anderson (Class of 1955) talks about his decision to attend Bowdoin, favorite campus traditions, and how Bowdoin helped him post-graduation. He reminisces about his days as a Psi Upsilon pledge and member, and describes his involvement with The Bowdoin Orient. Anderson emphasizes how Bowdoin and the connections he made during his years as a student opened the doors to opportunities after graduation, including working for Congressmen Lud Ashley of Ohio and Henry Reuss of Wisconsin.
Interview with JoAnn Chrisman (Class of 1973) by Ben Bousquet
Date: 2018-06-01
Creator: JoAnn Chrisman
Access: Open access
- In this interview, JoAnn Chrisman (Class of 1973) discusses her experience as one of the first women to attend Bowdoin College. She explores her decision to transfer from Scripps College in California, the reactions of students to women enrollment, and her time as a social member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. Chrisman also describes her favorite activities, on-campus job in the Rare Books Room of the library, and how the skills she gained as a history major aided her in her corporate career.
Interview with Jon Fuller (Class of 1968) and Beverly Fuller by Ben Bousquet
Date: 2018-06-02
Creator: Jon Fuller, Beverly Fuller
Access: Open access
- Jon Fuller (Class of 1968) speaks of himself and his great-grandfather, Arthur Taylor Parker, class of 1876. He describes two items that he donated to the Bowdoin Special collections and Archives: Parker’s diploma, bearing then-president Joshua Chamberlain’s signature, and a Class of 1876 ivory-handled cane. He also discusses his own experience transitioning from a small, rural town to Bowdoin, meeting people of different backgrounds, and mentions his involvement with the Psi Upsilon fraternity.
Interview with Nancy Prince (Class of 1974) by Meagan Doyle
Date: 2019-05-31
Creator: Nancy Prince
Access: Open access
- Nancy Prince (Class of 1974) shares her long-held desire to follow in her family’s footsteps and attend Bowdoin. Her goal was realized when she came to Bowdoin as part of an exchange program and then transferred. She reflects on the pressure and difficulties of being one of only a handful of women on campus. She discusses her study of English and Studio Art and the important spaces and places on campus where she pursued these passions. Describing her extracurricular activities, Prince speaks about photography, the Orient, leisure time with her close friends, and editing the yearbook.
Interview with David Treadwell (Class of 1964) by Meagan Doyle
Date: 2019-05-31
Creator: David Treadwell
Access: Open access
- David Treadwell (Class of 1964) talks about his arrival at Bowdoin and the hectic atmosphere of his first two months. He reminisces about being a member (and eventual President) of the fraternity Zeta Psi. Describing his extracurricular activities, Treadwell mentions Glee Club, interfraternity singing competitions, and playing on the golf team. He also speaks about time spent relaxing with friends playing bridge, participating in sports, and hitchhiking around the region, as well as his summer abroad working and touring in Europe. Treadwell reflects on the academic difficulties of his first year. He finishes by talking about his lifelong involvement with Bowdoin and its community and offers advice to current and future Bowdoin students.