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American Foundations Oral History Project, 1989-1993

42 Interviews Collection ID: ohrc001
The American Foundations Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews with prominent American philanthropists, each of whom relates their background, the development of their values, and their philosophies of philanthropy. The purpose and state of American philanthropy, including those family foundations and corporate foundations, form a central topic, as do the recent trend of increasing diversity and opinions on grant evaluation and philanthropic assessment. In addition, many interviewees comment on the role of government in philanthropy and the system of ethics at play in American philanthropy.
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Hamburg, David, November 13, 1990

Collection ID:
00-000 (accession number)
Date:
November 13, 1990
Scope Content:
David Hamburg, president of the Carnegie Corporation, discusses the mission behind his foundation. He talks about his educational background, his previous experience with philanthropic organizations, describes some of Carnegie Corporation's current projects and its influential projects of the past. He compares Carnegie to other large foundations in the United States and also places foundations in the political and social structure of America.

Price, Hugh B., October 8, 1991

Collection ID:
90-038
Date:
October 8, 1991
Scope Content:
Hugh B. Price, born in 1941, describes his career in foundation work, particularly with the Rockefeller Foundation, where he managed their funds for school reform and equal opportunity. Price also describes his early career and his philosophy of grant-making.
Place:
New Haven, Connecticut, New York, New York, and Washington, DC