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Kreidler, Robert N., February 13, 1990

Collection ID:
90-002
Date:
February 13, 1990
Scope Content:
Robert N. Kreidler, born in 1929, describes his work in United States foundations, particularly at the Sloan and Dana foundations. He describes the formation and management of foundations, their boards and employees, including women and minorities. Further, he describes the grant making process, successes and failures, and public opinion of foundations.
  1. Center for Documentary Research and Practice
  2. American Foundations Oral History Project, 1989-1993

Pifer, Alan, February 14, 1990

Collection ID:
90-005
Date:
February 14, 1990
Scope Content:
Alan Pifer, who served for seventeen years as the president of the Carnegie Corporation, discusses his family, education, service in World War II, and the development of his values and beliefs in this interview. He speaks of the personal requirements of a career in philanthropy in terms of personality, character, and education. Pifer comments on his career history, foundations, the interaction of philanthropic organizations and government, the various philanthropic causes with which he has worked, and his efforts for education in Africa. In addition, he discusses the impact of the Civil Rights Movement on the diversity of the boards of philanthropic organizations.
Place:
Africa and South Africa
  1. Center for Documentary Research and Practice
  2. American Foundations Oral History Project, 1989-1993