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O'Connell, Brian, May 2, 1991

Collection ID:
90-031
Date:
May 2, 1991
Scope Content:
Brian O'Connell, a philanthropist at the Independent Sector, discusses his background, education, and career at the Independent Sector. He speaks of diversity and the interplay between government and philanthropy. O'Connell comments on foundations in United States' society, his thoughts on the future on American philanthropy, and, more specifically, the agenda and description of the Independent Sector.
  1. Center for Documentary Research and Practice
  2. American Foundations Oral History Project, 1989-1993

Shannon, James P., February 26, 1991

Collection ID:
90-024
Date:
February 26, 1991
Scope Content:
James P. Shannon, the former vice president and director of the General Mills Foundation, reflects on his life. He discusses his family, Catholicism, and education. He also discusses his career in philanthropy, the ethics of philanthropy, its diversification, some problems, and a few of his favorite projects. In addition, Shannon emphasizes the purpose and goals, in his view, of corporate philanthropy.
Place:
St. Paul, Minnesota
  1. Center for Documentary Research and Practice
  2. American Foundations Oral History Project, 1989-1993