Interview with Gary Maes : Alumni Stories
Abstract/Contents
- Abstract
- Gary Maes (AB Political Science, 1970) discusses his family background and decision to attend Stanford and reflects on his undergraduate years in the late 1960s. Reflecting on freshman year, he discusses his experience in Trancos, the party scene, and his Western Civilization coursework. He explains how his views on the Vietnam War evolved during his time at Stanford, the shadow the draft lottery cast over his senior year, and participating in a group organized by China scholar John Lewis called Concerned Asian Scholars to protest the Vietnam War. Maes also shares memories of studying of abroad at Stanford in Germany, travelling internationally, and teaching English with Volunteers in Asia. Finally, he describes his journey after Stanford: working in Indonesia and ultimately pursuing a career in medicine.
Description
| Type of resource | text |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 text file |
| Place | Stanford (Calif.) |
| Publisher | Stanford Historical Society |
| Date created | October 23, 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Digital origin | born digital |
Creators/Contributors
| Interviewee | Maes, Gary | |
|---|---|---|
| Creator | Maes, Gary | |
| Interviewer | Martinez, Sol | |
| Publisher | Stanford Historical Society |
Subjects
| Subject | Stanford University. Students > 1960s |
|---|---|
| Subject | Stanford University. Students > 1970s |
| Subject | Universities and colleges |
| Subject | College students |
| Genre | Interview |
Bibliographic information
| Audio |
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| Finding Aid | |
| Location | https://purl.stanford.edu/wp896ms7250 |
| Location | SC0932 |
| Repository | Stanford University. Libraries. Department of Special Collections and University Archives |
Access conditions
- Use and reproduction
- The materials are open for research use and may be used freely for non-commercial purposes with an attribution. For commercial permission requests, please contact the Stanford University Archives (universityarchives@stanford.edu).
- Copyright
- Copyright © The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University. All rights reserved.
Collection
Stanford Historical Society Oral History Program interviews, 1999-2022
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