Ray A. Wigen Interview

Abstract

A tape recorded interview of Ray A. Wigen conducted in 1976 by Ray Barello. Dr. Wigen served at Stout from 1933-1966 as a teacher, administrator, and finally as first Dean of the Graduate School. The interview includes discussion of his financial hardships while attending college, student life at Stout, the development of the Graduate College, accreditation problems at Stout, civil defense during World War II, his philosophy of education, involvement with international students, and miscellaneous information.