Title
Gloria Hewitt Interview, May 12, 2006
Interviewer
Johnny W. Lott
Files
Download Transcript of Gloria Hewitt Interview (213 KB)
Description
Gloria Hewitt discusses coming to teach at the University of Montana, Missoula in 1961, becoming one of the first African-American professors at the University. She describes her tenure as Chair of the Department of Mathematical Sciences, changes to the mathematics building, and politics within the department. She also discusses working with the Association of Women in Mathematics.
Only a transcript of this interview exists. The audio was never received.
Document Type
Oral History
Subjects
Department of Mathematical Sciences; Association of Women in Mathematics; Mathematics education
Original Date
5-12-2006
Time Period
Twentieth century
Geographic Coverage
Montana
Language
eng
Original Collection
University of Montana Department of Mathematical Sciences Oral History Project, OH 412, Archives and Special Collections, Mansfield Library, University of Montana-Missoula
Digital Publisher
University of Montana--Missoula. Mansfield Library
Rights
Copyright to this collection is held by the interview participants and by the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, University of Montana-Missoula. Permission may be required for use. For further information please contact Archives and Special Collections: (406) 243-2053 / library.archives@umontana.edu
Oral History Number
OH 412-015
Media Type
Text
Original Format
1 transcript (18 p.: 28 cm.)
Digital Format
application/pdf
Local Filename
OH_412_015.pdf
Citation
Hewitt, Gloria, "Gloria Hewitt Interview, May 12, 2006" (2006). University of Montana Department of Mathematical Sciences Oral History Project. 15.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/mathdepartment_oralhistory/15