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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

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