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Taylor, Alfred H., Jr., January 25, 1991

Collection ID:
90-020
Date:
January 25, 1991
Scope Content:
Alfred H. Taylor, Jr., the board chairman of the Kresge Foundation, speaks of his background and career in philanthropy. He emphasizes the history and priorities of the Kresge Foundation, as well as its grant making procedures. Taylor discusses the relations between the professional staff and trustees of the foundation, as well as the question of foundations serving their own interests or areas of preferred service. In addition, he speaks of the increase in diversity in philanthropy.
  1. Center for Documentary Research and Practice
  2. American Foundations Oral History Project, 1989-1993

Wilson, Kirke, June 26, 1991

Collection ID:
90-032
Date:
June 26, 1991
Scope Content:
Kirke Wilson, a philanthropist employed at the Rosenberg Foundation, discusses the main issues tackled by the foundation: the cultural integration of immigrants, children and families in poverty, and child support reform. He speaks of his strong feelings of social responsibility and about social justice. Mr. Wilson comments on the recognition of the need for reform that grew out of the movements of the nineteen sixties. In addition, he discusses grant making, his opinion as to the government's optimal role in philanthropy, and foundation specialization.
Place:
San Francisco, California
  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