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In his words

Remembering Chancellor Emeritus William H. Danforth:
A collection of interviews, speeches and videos

April 12, 2018

Video of tribute to William H. Danforth when awarded the Olin Business School Dean’s Medal

May 8, 2010

Text of his remarks at a Leading Together: The Campaign for Washington University planning meeting

April 24, 2007, and June 18, 2007

Oral history that includes transcript and audio file

June 16, 1995

Video recognizing “The Danforth Years” shown at retirement dinner

June 16, 1995

Text of Chancellor Danforth’s remarks at retirement dinner

May 19, 1995

Text of his remarks at Commencement, his last as chancellor

Aug. 23, 1994

Video of Chancellor Danforth delivering his beloved “Bedtime Stories” to new students living in the South 40

Feb. 26, 1972

Text of his first major address to the Washington University community at Founders Day

Fall 1971

Text of Q&A with William H. Danforth a few months after becoming chancellor

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