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American Foundations Oral History Project, 1989-1993

42 Interviews Collection ID: ohrc001
The American Foundations Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews with prominent American philanthropists, each of whom relates their background, the development of their values, and their philosophies of philanthropy. The purpose and state of American philanthropy, including those family foundations and corporate foundations, form a central topic, as do the recent trend of increasing diversity and opinions on grant evaluation and philanthropic assessment. In addition, many interviewees comment on the role of government in philanthropy and the system of ethics at play in American philanthropy.
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McCormack, Elizabeth, October 1, 1991

Collection ID:
90-033
Date:
October 1, 1991
Scope Content:
Elizabeth McCormack, a nun and philanthropist who has worked at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund and the MacArthur Foundation, discusses her career, values, and favorite grants. She speaks of the history of philanthropy and her views on the future of philanthropy. McCormack discusses grant making and grant evaluation, as well as the role she believes the government should take in regard to philanthropy. In addition, she comments on diversity in philanthropic boards and foundations.

Price, Hugh B., October 8, 1991

Collection ID:
90-038
Date:
October 8, 1991
Scope Content:
Hugh B. Price, born in 1941, describes his career in foundation work, particularly with the Rockefeller Foundation, where he managed their funds for school reform and equal opportunity. Price also describes his early career and his philosophy of grant-making.
Place:
New Haven, Connecticut, New York, New York, and Washington, DC

Shute, Benjamin R., Jr., July 10, 1990

Collection ID:
90-013
Date:
July 10, 1990
Scope Content:
Benjamin R. Shute, Jr., the corporate secretary of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, discusses his childhood, family life, education, and how each of these influenced the development of the values which direct his judgement in his career in philanthropy. He speaks of the Rockefellers as a family and as a foundation, their special interests, international projects, focus on New York City, and diversification to include minorities in the grant making and grant receiving process. In addition, he discusses the creation of New Ventures, a nonprofit consulting organization.
Place:
New York, New York