Interview with Stephen Wilborn

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  • Identifier1978 OH 106
  • Date4/25/1978
  • InterviewerWilburn, Mark S.
  • IntervieweeWilborn, Stephen
  • DescriptionMr. Stephen Wilborn attended Eastern Kentucky University in the late 1960's and graduated with a B.A. in political science in 1969. He was elected president of the student body twice and Mr. Wilborn served as a student regent, the first student ever to do so. This tape recording contains his memories and views concerning his years at Eastern, especially Mr. Wilborn's involvement with student government.
  • LocationRichmond, KY
  • Duration1:30:27
  • Time Summary0-01:0 Interviewer's introduction
    01:0-2:0 Pause in Tape
    02:0-03:20 Wilborn's general background
    03:20-7:0 Eastern's physical plant during the 1960's
    07:0-08:30 Martin's administrative ability
    08:30-11:10 Wilborn's race for student president. Student body apathy discussed
    26:30-33:10 The Powell committee report
    33:10-42:10 Student dissent during the later 1960's
    42:10-45:0 SDS chapter on the Eastern campus
    45:0 End of Side 1
    1:0-21:20 Censuring of Steve Wilborn by the Board of Regents
    21:20-23:30 The Board of Regents in general
    23:30-28:50 The ROTC program at Eastern
    28:50-29:20 The Curry Hearn affair
    29:20-32:0 Teachers that Wilborn admired at Eastern
    32:0-33:25 How students on other college campuses viewed Martin
    33:25-38:10 Martin's retirement is discussed
    38:10-45:0 Martin's personality
    45:0-47:0 Comparison between President Powell and Dr. Martin
    47:0 End of Tape
  • Restrictionsyes, no direct quotes or summaries thereof to be used other than for purely educational purposes without my prior written consent.
  • RightsContact Special Collections and Archives, Crabbe Library, Eastern Kentucky University for reproductions, rights and permission to publish.


Citation

“Interview with Stephen Wilborn,” William H. Berge Oral History Center, accessed October 4, 2023, https://oralhistory.eku.edu/items/show/643.