Title:
Interview with Ernest Bolt, 1991
Creator:
Kirby, David Brian
Creator:
Bolt, Ernest C., Jr., 1936-
Date:
1991
Description:
1 audio file (21 min, 46 sec)
Type of Resource:
sound recording
Location:
Virginia Baptist Historical Society, University of Richmond Oral History Collection
Subject:
Single-sex classes (Education)
Subject:
History
Subject:
Faculty
Subject:
Buildings
Subject:
Interviews
Subject:
University of Richmond
Subject:
University of Richmond
Subject:
Heilman, E. Bruce (Earl Bruce), 1926-
Subject:
University of Richmond
Note:
Interview transferred from audiocassette to compact disc by Hildred Scott.
Note:
Student, David B. (Brian) Kirby, interviews history professor, Dr. Ernest C. Bolt, Jr., on the changes to the university during the years 1966-1991. Dr. Bolt describes the poor condition of the buildings when he first began teaching at the university. He discusses the new buildings which have been constructed, the additions made to buildings like the library and the renovations made to original buildings. Dr. Bolt describes the coordinate system and how the new buildings, such as the Student Commons and the Dining Hall brought the university together. Dr. Heilman's fundraising efforts are discussed and how his efforts changed the campus and the programs offered to the students.