2021-01-06 Guide to the Alfred George Oral History, 2001-2002 SPEC.PA.56.0089 Finding aid prepared by Audrey Wimbiscus Ohio State University Libraries Special Collections
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2021 January This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2021-01-06T14:23-0500 English Describing Archives: A Content Standard Alfred George Oral History SPEC.PA.56.0089 Ohio State University Libraries Special Collections 0.09 Cubic feet 2001-2002 Alfred George worked in several administrative roles at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, including as an executive officer for the Geophysical Institute. The Alfred George Oral History, dated 2001-2002, contains audio recordings, notes, and transcripts of the interview between George and Karen Brewster conducted on June 26, 2001. Major topics discussed include George's several roles as an administrator at the University of Alaska, qualifications for a good science administrator, and different memories of working in Alaska. (6) audiocassettes; (3) letter file folders English George, Alfred H. Arrangement of Materials

Materials are arranged in the order created during the interview process with the first file containing notes created before, during, and after the interview.

 Acquisitions Information

Accession No. PA.2001.0008: Alfred George, 2001 June

 Preferred Citation

[identification of item], Alfred George Oral History, SPEC.PA.56.0089, Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center Archival Program, Ohio State University

 Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Contains audiocassettes.

 Access to Materials

Materials in this collection are available for use, but may be used in the University Archives reading room only. Audio/visual materials may need a use copy produced before access is allowed. Contact the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center Archival Program at polararchives@osu.edu for more information.

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Processed by: Audrey Wimbiscus, 2020 October; finding aid written by: Audrey Wimbiscus, 2021 January

 Biographical Note

Alfred George (1923-2008) attended college at Oregon State University; his time there was interrupted by a three year tour with the United States Army during World War II. Following his graduation from Oregon State University in 1950, he worked for the United States Forest Service at the Mt. Hood National Ranger District, where he worked in fire control and office management. In 1956, George and his family relocated to Fairbanks, Alaska after he was hired as an executive officer at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute prior to the beginning of the International Geophysical Year. George further served the university as the associate comptroller for research, and served as the university's first land manager. He retired in 1978, and then worked as a land manager in the pipeline coordinator's office at the Department of Natural Resources until at least 1982.

 Scope and Contents

The Alfred George Oral History, dated 2001-2002, contains audio recordings, notes, and transcripts of the interview between George and Karen Brewster of the American Polar Society conducted on June 26, 2001. This interview was a part of a series of polar oral histories sponsored by the American Polar Society and Ohio State University's Byrd Polar Research Center Archival Program, with funding from the National Science Foundation. Major topics discussed include George's several roles as an administrator at the University of Alaska, qualifications for a good science administrator, and different memories of working in Alaska.

 Existence and Location of Copies

Also available online.

 George, Alfred H. -- Interviews University of Alaska Fairbanks. Geophysical Institute Alaska--Social life and customs--20th century Audiocassettes College administrators--Alaska--20th century Government executives--Alaska--20th century Oral histories (literary works) Scientific bureaus--United States--Management--20th century State universities and colleges--Alaska--Administration--20th century Notes Polar Oral History 3 1 2001-2002 Interview recording Polar Oral History 6 1-3 2001 June 26 Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements Audiocassette; approximate run time: 133 minutes Audiocassette; approximate run time: 144 minutes Audiocassette; approximate run time: 25 minutes Existence and Location of Copies

Also available online: Tape 1 Tape 2 Tape 3

 Interview recording copy Polar Oral History 9 1-3 2001 June 26 Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements Audiocassette; approximate run time: 133 minutes Audiocassette; approximate run time: 144 minutes Audiocassette; approximate run time: 25 minutes Transcript Polar Oral History 3 2 2001 June 26 Final edited transcript Polar Oral History 3 3 2001 June 26 Existence and Location of Copies

Also available online.