Ruth Jameyson graduated with a BS in math with a teaching certificate in 1930 from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. After teaching in local schools for three years, she came to Michigan in the fall of 1933 and worked as a graduate assistant at Michigan State College. In succeeding years she held several other positions, including working for President Shaw from 1938-41. After Dr. Shaw retired, Jameyson stayed on as an administrative assistant to John Hannah, and retired after serving the University for 31 years. Topics/people covered in the interview include: Walter Adams; alcohol regulations; Association of American Universities; Association of Land-Grant Colleges and State Universities; Charlie Bachman; Big Ten; Emil Bissoni; Circle Drive; Constitutional Convention; Dem Hall; John DiBiaggio; green beanies; John Hannah; Jim Hoffa; Jenison Fieldhouse; Kellogg Foundation; Kresge Foundation; Stanley Kresge; Linton Hall; Marshall Plan; Russell Mawby; Philip May; Marie Mercer; MSU benefits; Big Ten; MSU Board of Trustees; campus expansion; international progrms; retirement benefits; smoking regulations; Dorothy Miller; Clarence "Biggie" Munn; Captain Payne; Purdue University; Robert Shaw; Spartan Roundtable; Tower Guard; Malcolm and Mrs. Trout; University of Michigan; USAID; Sarah VanHoosen-Jones; Clifton Wharton; Matilda Wilson; World War II; Yakeley Hall
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