Interviewer
Annie Pontrelli
Files
Description
George F. Weisel, Jr. describes his 38-year tenure teaching zoology at the University of Montana (UM), which began in the late 1940s. He recalls the small size of the faculty and student body when he arrived and how everyone knew one another. He also notes that the Missoula community and the University maintained a close relationship. Weisel explains how Morton Elrod and President George Finlay Simmons influenced him to focus his interests in zoology. Weisel discusses his teaching philosophy, emphasizing the importance of having an interest in and enthusiasm for the subject. He talks about his stint as editor of the University Press and reads sections from two articles he wrote about campus life. Weisel also recalls Professor Paul Phillips’ work on the history of Anaconda Company water rights in Georgetown Lake.
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Document Type
Oral History
Subjects
University of Montana faculty; Morton J. Elrod; George Finlay Simmons; Paul Phillips; Education, Montana; University of Montana Press; University of Montana-Missoula
Original Date
8-8-1991
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 270-047, 048
Media Type
Sound; Text
Original Format
2 sound cassettes (2:00:00 min.) analog + 1 transcript (24 p.: 28 cm.)
Digital Format
audio/mp3; application/pdf
Run Time
01:16:30 minutes
Local Filename
OH_270_047_048.mp3; OH_270_047_048.pdf
Citation
Weisel, George F. Jr., "George F. Weisel, Jr. Interview, August 8, 1991" (1991). University of Montana Centennial Oral History Project. 20.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/umcentennial_interviews/20