University of Louisville--Faculty

The interview includes Ackerly's recollections of World War I and its influence on his career; his medical education at Yale University (MD 1925); work with the Yale Institute for Human Relations until he came to Louisville in 1933; the Louisville Child Guidance Clinic beginning in the 1930s; the development of the Dept. of Psychiatry of the University of Louisville beginning in the late 1930s; Ackerly's work with Barry Bingham, Sr. in publishing They Can be Cured (1937) with the subsequent passage of the Chandler-Wallace Act reforming Kentucky's state-supported mental hospitals; the accelerated medical training program at the University of Louisville in World War II; the advent of the Psychiatrist in Residence at the University of Louisville during the 1960s and 1970s.

Dr. Ackerly discusses his family history and experiences in World War I. Restrictions: Joint ownership vested in the University of Lousville Foundation and Dr. William C. Ackerly

Dr. Spafford Ackerly memorial service

Dr. Akers discusses the University of Louisville's Urban Studies Center, his association with the Government Law Center, and his position as chief consultant for the Coaliquid project. A partial transcription (first 15 min. of side one) is available.

An oral history interview with the University of Louisville English professor about his career as teacher and scholar, and memories of the University of Louisville.

A University of Louisville English professor discusses his family history (Ohio County) and some of the folk songs of the region.

Spoke about Dr. Banks' music and jazz education and career, as well as his impressions on the development of the Louisville Jazz scene in his 13 years teaching at the University of Louisville.

Dr. Bier, who taught at the University of Louisville from 1937 to 1960, discusses his personal history and his recollections of his years at the University of Louisville.

Interview with Ray H. Bixler, Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychology, University of Louisville, concerning the university as he saw it in 1948, the Department of Psychology and its changes during his tenure, and desegregation of Louisville's public accommodations and housing, as well as student unrest on campus during the 1960s and 1970s.

Dr. Brodschi discusses his life in Rumania, activities during World War II, and the development of the International Center at the University of Louisville beginning in 1948.