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John Porter was the 17th president of Eastern Michigan University, his term lasting from 1979 to 1989. Major improvements and upgrades were made to the University during Porter’s tenure. In this interview, Porter discusses his upbringing, professional life, and the many structural and educational changes which took place during his time as president. This interview is the first in a series of two. This interview was conducted for the purpose of gathering primary research for Laurence Smith’s book, Eastern Michigan University: A Sesquicentennial Portrait (1999).

Interview Date

4-23-1998

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Civil Rights, James Brickley, campus security, North Central Michigan College, Decade of Advancement, Racism

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Permission to quote from this oral history should be requested from the University Archives (lib_archives@emich.edu).

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John W. Porter Oral History Interview, 1998 April 23

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