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The Social Science Department, which existed until the academic year 1965/66, was the predecessor of the departments of Economics and Business Administration, Geography, History, Political Science, and Sociology. During the period covered by this series, the chairmen of the department were Drs. Walker D. Wyman (until mid-1962), Charles J. Graham (1962-1963), and Edward N. Peterson (1963-1965/6). When the department was broken up, Dr. Peterson became chairman of the History Department.

This series is a composite, containing files on Dr. Wyman, Graham, Peterson, and James T. King of the History faculty. These materials were received in several accessions; many of the folder headings were created at the time of archival processing. Particularly significant materials are found in the Charles J. Graham correspondence folders. Valuable Materials for institutional history are also found und the heading "Social Science Department/Division," "Faculty Council," and "Graduate Program and Committee." See especially the 11-page report, The Development of the Department of Social Science (December 1964), under the heading "Social Science Department/Division."

Students from SOC 300 Research Methods class conducted an interview with John Field and his daughter, Carey Field, the son and granddaughter of former Chancellor George Field, as an introductory lesson to conducting Oral Histories as a research method. The class visited the University Archives to gain insight into George Field and develop questions.

Typed letter to Dr. James T. King from Smith, a member of the Class of 1925 at the River Falls Normal School describing his life as a student, 1919-1925.

James Smart, a student at River Falls, relates his experiences during the Democratic Convention in Chicago in 1968. Smart was a part of the mass demonstrations and his assessment of the proceedings is quite interesting. Smart also attended the Woodstock Rock Festival and offers some insights into the gathering in New York.

Reminiscence by George Foss describing growing up in River Falls (Wis.) during the Depression between the years 1932 to 1942. The memoir includes his recollections of his Dad losing his job in 1932, various jobs his Dad had during the following decade including the WPA., everyday life in River Falls, businesses and events in and around the city, what it meant to be poor, jobs he had in his teen-age years, and his home and school life and recreational activities. Included are photographs of Foss and other members of his family.

Proceedings of the 23rd Annual Small College Computing Symposium at the University of Wisconsin River Falls. The SCCS is a regional forum for the discussion of educational activities and opportunities involving the use of computer-related technology, beginning in 1968. UWRF hosted the 1990 conference. The proceedings include the keynote addresses, panel discussions, and presentations, includes an author index. 280 pages.

Mrs. Slack and Mrs. Cole relate information reagarding James Ruben Rice, and early settler of Prescott, Wis. and his son, David Oren Rice. The women also provide information regarding the Rice families and their connections with Prescott and Pierce County history.

Mr. Slack provides one of our most interesting interviews. He was a highly decorated soldier durig World War I and has met and worked with a great variety of interesting, important, and famous people.