Interviewer
Unknown Speaker
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Description
Marty Knowlton recalls the creation and development of the Elder Hostel program, an educational program for senior citizens that allows them attend short courses on college campuses, live in the dorms, and interact with younger college students. He describes the growing interest in the program, funding options available to those on a fixed income, the types of course typically offered, and the kinds of individuals to whom the program appeals. Tim Welsh discusses the adoption of the program at the University of Montana and how it’s managed by the Center for Continuing Education. He lists some of the courses attendees may take, as well as guided field trip and workshop opportunities. Welsh talks about how became involved in Elder Hostel and continuing education.
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Document Type
Oral History
Subjects
Elder Hostel; University of New Hampshire; Continuing education; Senior citizens; Education costs; Higher education; University of Montana; Center for Continuing Education and Summer Programs, University of Montana
Original Date
5-24-1977
Time Period
Twentieth century
Geographic Coverage
Montana
Language
eng
Original Collection
University of Montana History Oral History Collection, 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 188-001
Media Type
Sound; Text
Original Format
1 reel-to-reel: analog + 1 transcript (15 p.: 28 cm.)
Digital Format
audio/mp3; application/pdf
Run Time
00:58:09 minutes
Local Filename
OH_188_001.mp3; OH_188_001.pdf
Citation
Knowlton, Marty and Welsh, Tim, "Marty Knowlton and Tim Welsh Interview, May 24, 1977" (1977). University of Montana History Oral History Collection. 35.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/umhistory_interviews/35