Auden D. Thomas dissertation "From Vision to Action: Jill Conway at Smith College" oral histories
Content Description
The collection consists of audio recordings and transcripts of oral history interviews conducted by Thomas in 2002 with Jill Ker Conway and some of her colleagues for her dissertation "From Vision to Action: Jill Conway at Smith College." The focus of all interviews is Conway's presidency, but some contextual information about the individuals being interviewed is also included.
Dates of Materials
- Creation: 2002
Creator
- Thomas, Auden D. (Interviewer, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research use without restriction beyond the standard terms and conditions of Smith College Special Collections. The collection was formerly closed at the direction of the donor until 2012.
Conditions Governing Use
Materials in this collection may be governed by copyright. For reproductions of materials that are governed by fair use as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission to cite or publish is required. Researchers are responsible for determining who may hold materials' copyrights and obtaining approval from them. Researchers do not need anything further from Smith College Special Collections to move forward with their use.
Biographical / Historical
Auden D. Thomas is a reseacher and administrator who, as of 2022, is Director of Special Programs and Summer Academic Programs at Skidmore College.
She earned a Ph.D. in higher education with minors in anthropology and gender studies from Indiana University Bloomington with her dissertation "From Vision to Action: Jill Conway at Smith College." In addition, she holds a master of fine arts degree from Temple University and a bachelor of arts degree from Penn State University.
In between graduating from Indiana University and joining Skidmore College, Thomas directed the Center for Survey Research at Penn State Harrisburg.
Source: “Director of summer academic programs, residencies named.” Skidmore College, November 11, 2011. Accessed March 17, 2022. https://www.skidmore.edu/news/2011/3136.php
Extent
27 items
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Auden D. Thomas is a reseacher and administrator who, as of 2022, is Director of Special Programs and Summer Academic Programs at Skidmore College. The collection consists of audio recordings and transcripts of oral history interviews conducted by Thomas in 2002 with Jill Ker Conway and some of her colleagues for her dissertation "From Vision to Action: Jill Conway at Smith College."
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
As a preservation measure, researchers must use digital copies of audiovisual materials in this collection. Please consult with Special Collections staff or email specialcollections@smith.edu to request the creation of and access to digital copies.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Auden D. Thomas, 2005.
- Title
- Finding aid to the Auden D. Thomas dissertation "From Vision to Action: Jill Conway at Smith College" oral histories
- Author
- Dan Michelson
- Date
- 2022-03-17
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Smith College Archives Repository
