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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
  1. Center for Documentary Research and Practice
  2. American Foundations Oral History Project, 1989-1993

Lyman, Richard, August 21, 1991

Collection ID:
90-034
Date:
August 21, 1991
Scope Content:
Richard Lyman, president of Stanford University and president of the Rockefeller Foundation, discusses his background, education, and career, and his views on philanthropy. Specifically, he speaks extensively about the Rockefeller Foundation, the ideal characteristics of foundation leaders, diversity, philanthropic ethics, and both the positive and negative aspects of grant evaluation. Lyman also speaks of foundations in general and the health of American foundations.
  1. Center for Documentary Research and Practice
  2. American Foundations Oral History Project, 1989-1993