Publication Date

1-22-2016

Comments

An abstract of this interview is available below. A transcript is linked above and to the right. An essay summarizing themes that emerged from interviews conducted about Myers in 2016 is available: Portrait of a Collector: Reflections on an Influential Bibliophile.

This interview subject is affiliated with IWU and/or President Myers in the following ways: Career Center and Alumni Relations, 1988-2014.

Abstract

Harding shares two book stories: one from her son's visits to the Myers' home and one from an alumni event in Phoenix, AZ. Harding also comments on the effects of Myers' personal touches like handwritten notes and surprise office visits and remarks on the impact of his personal characteristics on people.

Streaming Media

Duration

00:27:15

Keywords

books, gift, personal characteristics, management, leadership, The Ames Library, end-of-life, Portrait of a Collector, Staff

Disciplines

United States History

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