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Center for Documentary Research and Practice

American Foundations Oral History Project, 1989-1993

Collection ID: ohrc001
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Cruickshank, Joseph, November 13, 1990

Collection ID:
90-019
Date:
November 13, 1990
Scope Content:
Joseph Cruickshank discusses his background and the development of his values and philosophy of philanthropy in this interview. He speaks of the priorities of foundations and possible negative impacts of philanthropic foundation abuse. In addition, Cruickshank discusses the philanthropic role of the United States government, the influence of the nineteen sixties on philanthropy and volunteerism, and grants.
Place:
New York, New York

Engelhardt, Sara, July 6, 1990

Collection ID:
90-011
Date:
July 6, 1990
Scope Content:
Sara Engelhardt discusses her childhood, family background, education, values, and career at the Carnegie Foundation in this interview. She speaks of her philosophy of philanthropy and the ethics involved in this field. In addition, she discusses the purpose of the Foundation Library Center, her vision for the future, the impact of the 1969 Tax Reform Act on philanthropy, philanthropic abuse, and the importance of diversity in philanthropy.