Interviewer
Annie Pontrelli
Files
Description
George Lewis describes attending the University of Montana (UM) and teaching as a faculty member in the School of Music during the 1960s and 1970s. He talks about his love for teaching and his teaching philosophy, which included expecting his students to respect rather than like him. Lewis briefly discusses UM student organizations including Silent Sentinel and Mortarboard, mentioning that school traditions are an important part of student life. He recalls the presidents under which he served including Robert Pantzer and James Koch. Lewis concludes by describing his teaching goals.
Loading...
Document Type
Oral History
Subjects
University of Montana alumni; School of Music; Silent Sentinel; Mortarboard; University of Montana student organizations; Robert Pantzer; James Koch; University of Montana faculty; University of Montana-Missoula
Original Date
8-7-1991
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 270-032, 033
Media Type
Sound; Text
Original Format
2 sound cassettes (2:00:00 min.) analog + 1 transcript (12 p.: 28 cm.)
Digital Format
audio/mp3; application/pdf
Run Time
01:07:25 minutes
Local Filename
OH_270_032_033.mp3; OH_270_032_033.pdf
Citation
Lewis, George, "George Lewis Interview, August 7, 1991" (1991). University of Montana Centennial Oral History Project. 14.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/umcentennial_interviews/14