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Lenkowsky, Leslie, December 13, 1991
- Collection ID:
- 90-048
- Date:
- December 13, 1991
- Scope Content:
- Leslie Lenkowsky, the president of the Hudson Institute, discusses his background and education, the neo-conservative movement, Judaism, and the strengths and weaknesses of American foundations in this interview. He speaks of the impacts of the nineteen sixties, including increased attention to social welfare. In addition, Lenkowsky comments on foundation assessment, the problems with family foundations, the philanthropic role of the government, the relationship between Judaism and neo-conservatism, and many of his fellow philanthropists and the institutions they represent.
- Place:
- Baltic Region, Indianapolis, Indiana, and Soviet Union
- Collection Context
Magat, Richard A., April 20, 1990, bulk February 12, 1990
- Collection ID:
- 90-003
- Date:
- April 20, 1990, bulk February 12, 1990
- Scope Content:
- Richard A. Magat, a philanthropist employed in public relations at the Ford Foundation and former president of the Edward W. Hazen Foundation, discusses his background, education, and philosophy of philanthropy. He comments extensively on foundations, the nature of foundations, international philanthropy, possible criticisms of foundations, and the internal politics often present in foundation administration. In addition, Magat speaks of the 1969 Tax Reform Act, what initiated this Congressional act, and some of the results in the philanthropic world.
- Collection Context
Nielsen, Waldemar, February 15, 1990
- Collection ID:
- 90-004
- Date:
- February 15, 1990
- Scope Content:
- Waldemar Nielsen, whose career centered on philanthropy at the Ford Foundation, discusses his background, early career, and thoughts on American philanthropy. Nielsen speaks of his views on the role of foundations in United States society and the weaknesses of foundations, including the lack of diversity within and among foundations. He discusses the impact of McCarthyism on the Ford Foundation and the role the government should play, and has played, in philanthropy.
- Collection Context
Pifer, Alan, February 14, 1990
- Collection ID:
- 90-005
- Date:
- February 14, 1990
- Scope Content:
- Alan Pifer, who served for seventeen years as the president of the Carnegie Corporation, discusses his family, education, service in World War II, and the development of his values and beliefs in this interview. He speaks of the personal requirements of a career in philanthropy in terms of personality, character, and education. Pifer comments on his career history, foundations, the interaction of philanthropic organizations and government, the various philanthropic causes with which he has worked, and his efforts for education in Africa. In addition, he discusses the impact of the Civil Rights Movement on the diversity of the boards of philanthropic organizations.
- Place:
- Africa and South Africa
- Collection Context
Ylvisaker, Paul, February 25, 1991
- Collection ID:
- 90-025
- Date:
- February 25, 1991
- Scope Content:
- Paul Ylvisaker discusses in this interview his life, background, and richly varied career that centered on philanthropy, primarily in association with the Ford Foundation. He speaks of both the problems with and benefits of American foundations, as well as the ethics involved in philanthropy. Ylvisaker comments on the impact his Lutheran upbringing had on his values and career path, as well as the increasing diversity within philanthropy.
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