Douglas, Jack (1933-2012)
Date Updated
7-20-2019
Department
Library, New College
Academic Rank
Professor
Year Retired from SJSU
1996
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Educational Background
Earlham College, 1951-52
University of Denver, 1959 BA; MA
Teaching Experience
San José State New College Humanities Team, 1969-1980
Administrative and Professional Experience
John Steinbeck Research Center Director (SJSU), 1981-83
Library Special Collections and Archives (SJSU), Head, 1984-96
San Jose Historic Landmarks Commission, President, 1981-84; Member, 1981-90
Santa Clara County Historical Heritage Commission, 1992-98
Sourisseau Academy for State and Local History (SJSU), 1980-
Selected Publications
Historical Highlights of Santa Clara Valley, 2005
Historic San Jose, Tales of Naglee Park; 1998
Historical Footnotes of Santa Clara Valley,1993
World Directory of Musicians and Composer Societies,1977
Articles in the following journals: Notes;Library Journal; British Music; Beethoven Journal; Wagner Journal; Book Club of California Quarterly; Learning Today; Le Grand Baton; San José Studies.
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Personal Commentary
My first college experience at a friendly Quaker school inspired me to choose education as a profession. It also taught me that social events and extracurricular activities could be an important adjunct to the classroom experience. I brought this philosophy to SJSU, where I helped to start a foreign film series, the University book talks, recreational reading areas in the library, and other outreach efforts.
Being a member of the interdisciplinary New College program was the most fulfilling and enjoyable experience of my years as SJSU. It allowed me to help build and be one of a close community of students and faculty, where creativity and innovation were part of the academic experience.
Date Completed: May 2010