Ben Johnson oral history interview, March 13, 1992
Scope and Contents
Interviewed by Cliff Kuhn. Among topics discussed: Family background; affinity for Georgia State; William Suttles and Noah Langdale; law school in Georgia; Emory Law School; changes in requirements to sit for bar exam; Johnson becomes Dean of Emory Law School; Georgia State Business School legal studies; Dr. Spark's evening school; MARTA legislation; Atlanta Law School; reasons for the formation of a law school at Georgia State University; Ralph Baierd; opposition to GSU law school; public relations; law school accreditation; hiring faculty; curriculum; recruiting students.
Dates
- Creation: March 13, 1992
Creator
- Johnson, Benjamin F. (Interviewee, Person)
Restrictions on Access
Oral history available for research.
Biographical Note
Ben Johnson was first dean of the Georgia State University Law School from 1981 to 1985, and was professor and dean at Emory Law School 1946 to 1971, Assistant State Attorney General 1955 to 1961, and served in the Georgia Senate from 1962 to 1968. This interview was done in conjunction with the tenth anniversary of Georgia State University Law School.
Extent
2 item(s) (audio (1:41:47 duration) transcript (44 pages))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
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