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Q and A after Bobby Seale speech on Cal Poly campus.

Speech by William Randolph Hearst Jr. at the Cal Poly Campus. Speaks about his grandfather and father and his personal travels. At 00:08:09 the audio drops to a very low level, almost inaudible, until 00:08:36.

0:00:00 Edison Uno is introduced to speak on Japanese-Americans 0:00:32 Edison introduces hisself and thanks the audience for their patience 0:01:27 Begins to share the history of Asian-Americans, mainly Japanese-Americans, and their relation to SLO County and California 0:06:31 Discusses the history of Japanese-Americans in the US, and how they have consistently faced institutionalized racism and xenophobia 0:14:25 Continues speaking on institutionalized racism and begins speaking on internment camps and the shockwave they left on Japanese-Americans 0:22:10 Connects Japanese internment to other instances throughout American history which he highlights as shameful reminders of man's inhumanity 0:25:18 Says that all things considered, San Luis Obispo should have an apology in order for the treatment of Asian-Americans 0:26:57 Opens to Q&A 0:31:57 End audio

0:00:00 Q&A from side one of Edison Uno's speech continues regarding Japanese-American citizens 0:00:38 Gives his thoughts on bilingual education 0:03:25 Asked about influence of internment on the future of Japanese-Americans 0:06:00 Asked if this could happen again and what do to if it does; accurately predicts anti-Arab-American discrimination under the assumption the US becomes involved in Middle Eastern affairs 0:09:35 Asked what the policy towards Vietnamese refugees should be 0:17:00 Speaks on the importance of Japanese-Americans not being highlighted as the "model minority" 0:20:01 End audio

[00:00:01] Explanation of the “Convocation Series” and the purpose for the series by Dr. Dale Andrews. [00:07:20] Introduction by student Fred Johnson. [00:09:08] Fred Johnson introduces Myrlie Evers. [00:14:45] Myrlie Evers begins her speech by thanking Fred Johnson and being at Cal Poly. [00:16:55] Explains the use of the title ‘For us the living’ with remarks towards her late husband Medgar Evers. [00:19:45] Reflection on the death of her husband. [00:21:08] Internal difficulties of leaving the state of Mississippi and the realization of a national problem. [00:22:29] The cancers of our society and refusing to admit there is a problem. [00:25:22] Progress and where the nation is going. [00:29:00] The constant reminder that things have not really changed. [00:30:20] The mood of moving from the 60s to the 70s and the lack of apathy. [00:34:37] Disappointment with the youth vote. [00:35:20] The discouraged feeling of leadership and the struggle of the movements. [00:39:20] “We sit back, and we do nothing until it becomes too hot”. [00:41:30] “What can we do?”. [00:47:00] Being asked to run for congress. [00:50:50] Getting the young people interested. [00:52:00] Final remarks regarding ‘For us the living’ and making America a better place to live. [00:56:12] Myrlie Evers speech ends. [00:56:40] Questions and Answers with Myrlie Evers. [00:57:22] What are the most significant changes that have occurred in the evolution of the black man in Southern politics? [01:03:15] What do I think is the primary role of the Black woman in terms of furthering the cause of Blacks? [01:11:45] Do you think mass action is the most effective means of change in our society? [01:15:19] Do you feel that all minority groups should band together and fight for their right on a common ground? [01:18:37] Would you agree at least in part that Vietnam is an extension of America’s racism? [01:21:00] Can you see the time in the near future that we may respect and enjoy each other without the great barriers of race and religion that seem to be distrust and insensitivity to often today? [01:24:30] Is there a young emerging leader among the Black culture who hopes to continue where Martin Luther King left off? [01:28:52] Now that the intense racial strife of the sixties is over, do you feel that less emphasis should be applied to desegregation and more on solving urban decay and the improvement of the human environment? [01:32:57] Questions from the audience. [01:38:44] Recording ends.

Documentation of the Cal Poly president, Julian McPhee, discussing the relationship between colleges in the California State Colleges (CSC) system and the CSC Chancellor, during a time of transition (1962) within the CSC administration. 1962 marked the year Glenn Dumke succeeded Buell Gallagher as CSC Chancellor, a position he would keep until 1982. [00:00:22] Introductory speaker (Phil?) presents Dr. McPhee [00:01:17] Applause, McPhee thanks staff [00:01:46] McPhee explains why he enjoys speaking to the staff in an informal session [00:03:25] McPhee discusses items he will speak about, including relationships with Chancellor Dumke, '63-64 budget, long-range planning [00:04:22] Difficulty in appointing a chancellor [00:05:00] Chancellor encountering problems upon starting [00:06:28] Communists on the campus [00:07:12] Various conflicting political leanings in the state college system [00:08:11] Pressure on the trustees by various interest groups [00:09:45] Predictions for enrollment growth in state college system [00:11:31] McPhee talks about studies made to determine the cost of schooling compared to admission numbers [00:13:15] Studies requested by the legislature [00:16:30] McPhee talks about the problems with writing a budget without specifically paying attention to individual schools [00:18:39] Chancellor says that half of the trustees are opposed to residence halls [00:19:15] Private colleges are opposed to state colleges having residence halls [00:22:25] McPhee remembers various Board of Education members from the 1930s [00:24:53] McPhee will meet with state college representatives and trustees in the coming months [00:25:57] Cal Poly Long-Range planning [00:27:07] McPhee talks about meeting with department heads and progress toward long-term goals [00:28:19] McPhee stresses the importance of the Long-Range planning program [00:31:04] Most important thing during '61-62 year was providing the best education possible [00:32:00] Auxiliary services like buses, cafeterias, etc [00:34:00] McPhee continues reading a speech about self-reflection on the part of the teachers and analysis to create a good learning experience [00:37:28] Cal Poly's effectiveness comes from good courses and good teachers [00:38:51] McPhee thanked; end of recording

Interview with Perozzi, who attended Cal Poly between 1909-1912, during the university's first ten years of existence. Perozzi also worked in maintenance at Cal Poly after graduation, giving him a unique perspective on the growth of the campus between 1909-1967. [00:00:24] John Perozzi describes his initial contact with Cal Poly [00:01:11] Perozzi describes the level of Cal Poly - equivalent to a state technical high school [00:01:51] Perozzi describes his coursework [00:02:45] Campus buildings described [00:06:26] Perozzi describes the students during his first year [00:08:13] Construction of various buildings on campus [00:10:35] Perozzi describes his residency post-graduation [00:13:30] Perozzi describes working in the power plant [00:14:30] Perozzi describes his knowledge of the underground power lines [00:16:46] Pump system and maintenance described through anecdote [00:18:00] Perozzi describes a painting mishap when he broke his leg [00:21:00] Perozzi describes his love for outdoor sports including target shooting [00:23:46] Perozzi describes finding a rattlesnake under his sleeping bag [00:24:50] Baseball discussed [00:25:30] Perozzi describes his everyday retirement life [00:25:59] Perozzi talks about flying [00:27:50] Perozzi describes some pets of his and his friends [00:28:28] Perozzi talks about retiring early [00:29:50] Interviewer George P. Cooper thanks Perozzi for his time and wraps up the interview

Interview with Harry R. Wellman, who in 1967-1968 served as acting President of the University of California system. Wellman was also an important agricultural educator, and his interview is part of a doctoral dissertation project, conducted by a Stanford doctoral student named Richard Dale Moody. The title of the dissertation is "Advocate for vocational education in California: the professional career of Julian A. McPhee" and was completed in 1968. [00:00:12] Moody records brief introduction, noting date, time, location of interview [00:01:01] Wellman asked about his relationship with Julian McPhee [00:02:40] Wellman describes working with McPhee, early relationship [00:06:44] Wellman describes history of employment, including his university positions [00:07:38] Wellman discusses agricultural education in university system [00:08:23] Wellman discusses McPhee's philosophy for education [00:10:19] Wellman discusses McPhee's relationship to Cal Poly [00:12:25] Wellman discusses Ed Lee [00:13:10] Wellman discusses accreditation [00:13:42] Moody asks about additional vocational philosophies in the university system [00:14:30] Moody discusses vocational training at Cal Poly [00:15:19] Moody asks about McPhee's recognition in the university system [00:16:50] Wellman talks about McPhee's impact on university system [00:18:04] Moody finishes up recording; further contents are garbled and unrelated

Interview with Chancellor Dumke early in his career as the head of the California State Colleges system. The interview is part of a doctoral dissertation project undertaken by a Stanford graduate student named Richard Dale Moody. The dissertation was titled "Advocate for vocational education in California: the professional career of Julian A. McPhee", and completed in 1968 . [00:00:10] Recording begins mid-sentence, Moody asking about California State College impression of McPhee [00:01:10] Dumke describes McPhee's career, describing his ambition and success, upside-down curriculum [00:04:43] Dumke continues to describe McPhee's approach to college presidency [00:08:45] Dumke discusses McPhee's legislative relationships for university goals [00:12:40] Moody asks about McPhee's flexibility [00:16:37] McPhee's personal qualities continue to be discussed [00:18:00] Moody asks about McPhee's conservative mindset [00:19:35] Dumke advocates for additional liberal arts education [00:21:15] McPhee described as intolerant of flexibility [00:22:00] Interview winds to an end, a few additional deans mentioned [00:22:42] McPhee's legendary persuasion lamented as something he had never fully realized

Interview with Raymond A. Rydell, in 1967 the Executive Vice Chancellor of the California State Colleges system. The interview is part of a doctoral dissertation project, conducted by a Stanford doctoral student named Richard Dale Moody. The tile of the dissertation is "Advocate for vocational education in California: the professional career of Julian A. McPhee" and was completed in 1968. [00:00:11] Recording begins, Moody talks about minutes from a trustees meeting [00:02:40] Moody reads verbatim a recognition of McPhee's excellence post-retirement [00:05:18] Rydell answers question about McPhee's contribution to higher education [00:09:11] Rydell talks about McPhee's ability to carry forward the Learn By Doing plan [00:10:20] Rydell talks about support received from alumni [00:12:30] Rydell talks about the liberal arts education at Cal Poly [00:14:10] Rydell talks about various recent changes in the curriculum offered at Cal Poly [00:16:00] Cal Poly Pomona is discussed [00:16:50] Rydell talks about the challenge from the Board of Trustees to McPhee [00:18:32] Moody and Rydell discuss the influence of Cal Poly's applied programs on other schools [00:22:00] Rydell discusses the effects felt by the loss of McPhee on the state school system [00:24:20] Moody reflects on the effect of SLO on the larger school system [00:26:00] Rydell praises Moody for choosing McPhee as a subject of a dissertation