Interview with Charles Combs

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  • Identifier1978 OH 110
  • Date4/20/1978
  • InterviewerEllis, William E.
  • IntervieweeCombs, Charles
  • DescriptionMr. Charles Combs replaced his father on the Board of Regents in 1974. He has known Dr. Martin for many years. Mr. Combs graduated from Eastern in 1964 and he is a Richmond resident.
  • LocationRichmond, KY
  • Duration:59:07
  • Time Summary0-01:0 Interviewer's introduction
    01:0-01:25 Pause in tape
    01:25-02:0 Combs' general background
    02:0-05:0 Martin's appointment as President of Eastern- the circumstances
    05:0-09:15 How Combs' father, who served on the Board of Regents, became a strong supporter of Martin
    09:15-17:30 The Eastern campus in 1950. Combs remembers his college days.
    17:30-19:15 Combs compares O'Donnell with Martin
    19:15-22:20 Role of the Board of Regents
    27:30-31:20 Conflicts on the board
    31:20-35:0 Combs' opinion concerning the Council on Public Higher Education
    35:0-38:0 The governor's role in higher education
    38:0-41:05 Martin's priorities as president
    42:40 End of side 1
    0-0:40 Pause in tape
    04:10-07:40 Martin's relationship with Adron Doran, president of Morehead
    07:40-11:25 Martin's personality
    11:25-13:25 Combs' evaluation of the highlights and achievements of the Board
    13:25-18:45 Combs compares Dr. Powell with Dr. Martin
    18:45-19:50 Martin's tenure in the state senate- Combs' judgement of Martin's performance.
    19:50 Combs final remarks
  • Restrictionsno
  • RightsContact Special Collections and Archives, Crabbe Library, Eastern Kentucky University for reproductions, rights and permission to publish.


Citation

“Interview with Charles Combs,” William H. Berge Oral History Center, accessed December 7, 2024, https://oralhistory.eku.edu/items/show/647.