Interviewer
Annie Pontrelli
Files
Description
Charles “Mike” Hardy recalls student life at the University of Montana (UM) in the 1930s. He talks about his favorite classes and teachers in the School of Forestry as well as the organizations and events that took place on campus including Aber Day, the Forester’s Ball, and sporting events. Hardy discusses the financial aspect of attending UM during the ‘30s and details the cost of tuition, room, and board, and various other services. He describes meeting his wife on campus and asking her on a date three years later. Hardy concludes by describing his accomplishments at the University, which included getting along well with others, and he advises current UM students to take classes outside their major, be a good person, and study.
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Document Type
Oral History
Subjects
U.S. Forest Service; University of Montana-Missoula; School of Forestry; Aber Day; Forester’s Ball; Singing on the Steps; University of Montana alumni; Student life
Original Date
7-31-1991
Time Period
Twentieth century
Geographic Coverage
Montana
Language
eng
Original Collection
University of Montana Centennial Oral History Project, OH 270, 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 270-022, 023
Media Type
Sound; Text
Original Format
2 sound cassettes (2:00:00 min.) analog + 1 transcript (21 p.: 28 cm.)
Digital Format
audio/mp3; application/pdf
Run Time
01:33:33 minutes
Local Filename
OH_270_022_023.mp3; OH_270_022_023.pdf
Citation
Hardy, Charles E., "Charles E. "Mike" Hardy Interview, July 31, 1991" (1991). University of Montana Centennial Oral History Project. 11.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/umcentennial_interviews/11