Ida Amelia Sproul

This collection presents an oral history transcript and related materials documenting the life of Ida Amelia Sproul, wife of Robert Gordon Sproul, president of the University of California. Compiled between 1980 and 1988, the transcript captures Ida Sproulâ€(TM)s reflections on her experiences as a prominent figure in California society and her role as the president's wife during a transformative period in the university's history.

The oral history, conducted by Suzanne B. Riess, offers unique insights into the social, political, and educational landscape of the 20th century through the lens of a woman who witnessed and participated in shaping it. Researchers and historians interested in the lives of presidential spouses, the history of higher education, and the evolution of California will find this collection a valuable resource.

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