| Scope and content |
In this interview with Donald R. Lennon, Dr. Jenkins discusses his tenure as dean, president, and chancellor of East Carolina University. Included are commentaries on East Carolina's efforts to gain new programs, university status, and the medical school. |
| General note | Interviewer: Donald R. Lennon. Interview date: 5/24/1978. |
| Access restriction | No access restrictions. |
| Cite as |
Leo W. Jenkins Oral History Interview (#OH0051), Special Collections Department, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA. |
| Terms of use | Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law. |
| Acquisitions source |
Joyner- Gift of Leo W. Jenkins. |
| Biographical note | Dr. Leo Warren Jenkins (1913-1989) was the sixth president of East Carolina University. He joined the faculty of East Carolina Teachers College in 1947 as dean of the college. He was installed as president of East Carolina College in 1960, and he served in this role until his retirement in 1978. |
| Genre/form | Oral histories. |
