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20 40 764 https://ssmp.skidmore.edu/files/original/468765c8d2aa140e803d85a836a28170.png 2e8750f6de8a84924cb77c669546fbf2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Original artwork created by Isabelle Duperval Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 2026 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Skidmore Saratoga Memory Project Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Original artwork created by Isabelle Duperval Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Isabelle Duperval Subject The topic of the resource Descendants of Enslaved New Yorkers Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Isabelle Duperval https://ssmp.skidmore.edu/files/original/a1e2f037bed6f7e3219ede3bfe1d9237.png b893ace36c798ce0c9846a6d0ac40892 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Original Artwork Created by Isabelle Duperval https://ssmp.skidmore.edu/files/original/0e6922a12818ce7ef8e2b3fbb46c3280.jpg 9ec12348c414ed8483e47eaaef5ed02e https://ssmp.skidmore.edu/files/original/d8e99168c31c0f2dcf2915c2b19f2103.m4a 3c111065e103ea5994078d65a9c57a5d https://ssmp.skidmore.edu/files/original/5bfb433be86a0d13341680c6091f26fc.pdf 8953cdfa99ac124acfe83b2baf3af2c5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Skidmore College Retirees Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Michael Arnush Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Gordon Thompson Location The location of the interview Saratoga Springs, NY Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Audio Recording Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:08:18 Record Contributor Individual who prepared the item and/or edited it. Michael Arnush Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Interview with Gordon Thompson Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 9, 2026 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Skidmore Saratoga Memory Project Description An account of the resource Gordon Thompson came to Skidmore in 1988 and retired in 2018. In those years he served as a member and then chair of the Music Department and director of the Asian Studies Program. He played an instrumental role in establishing the long-term success of the Asian Studies Program and in attracting world-renowned Indian musicians to perform on campus. He added to the curriculum with a range of courses on ethnomusicology and, first in the then-Regents College program in London and later in the campus curriculum, multiple courses on British pop and The Beatles. This led to launching of "Beatlemore Skidmania," a tremendously popular musical concert of Beatles music performed primarily by students, as well as some faculty and staff which raised substantial funds for "Skidmore Cares." Gordon served on multiple committees, including CEPP. In this interview he discusses his development as an ethnomusicologist and the evolution of the curriculum in the Music Department. Language A language of the resource English (en) Subject The topic of the resource Retiree Oral History Project Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Michael Arnush Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral History Date Created Date of creation of the resource. July 14, 2026 Asian Studies Program Beatlemore Skidmania CEPP Filene Auditorium First-Year Experience Liberal Studies Music Department Non-Western Requirement Skidmore Cares Zankel Music Center https://ssmp.skidmore.edu/files/original/dfcf8555fc8dde277660c357d3575d7c.JPG e061906800ba7347bf9e1d35d1b47617 https://ssmp.skidmore.edu/files/original/8184be11c1f977f179a19b2f86155cd2.m4a 5d36eb95bc488c107d2823306f29e5b6 https://ssmp.skidmore.edu/files/original/332890453c01f92e1767ff11dbe9fa07.pdf 2f76eb71cd661a73884c3ed22215fc6e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Skidmore College Retirees Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Susan Bender Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Barry Pritzker Location The location of the interview Saratoga Springs, NY Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Audio recording Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 41:08 Record Contributor Individual who prepared the item and/or edited it. Susan Bender Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Interview with Barry Pritzker Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 31, 2026 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Skidmore Saratoga Memory Project Description An account of the resource Barry Pritzker joined Skidmore’s Advancement team in 2000 as the institution’s first Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations. In this interview, he discusses the multifaceted background that gave him the writing skills, humanistic perspective, and interest in teaching and learning required for the role. Pritzker describes his position as a form of matchmaking: aligning foundation funding interests with Skidmore’s academic priorities to secure seed money for innovative programs. He identifies more than 20 programs that benefited from grants he secured. Using a prestigious Luce Foundation grant as an example, he explains the steps in this matchmaking process. His main challenge as CFR Director was persuading colleagues that grant requests should enhance programs rather than reduce budgets. Throughout his tenure at Skidmore, Pritzker collaborated with colleagues across the College, engaged in many lively, idea-filled conversations, and fulfilled his primary professional goal: strengthening Skidmore’s excellence and national visibility. Language A language of the resource English (en) Subject The topic of the resource Retiree Oral History Project Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral History Academic Affairs Association of American Colleges & Universities David Porter Environmental Studies Grants Committee Luce Foundation Mellon Foundation Michael Casey Native American Studies Phil Glotzbach Phyllis Roth Project Pericles Retiree Initiative SCAFRO