Hanly Funderburk Papers

Collection

Identifier: 1042

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of audio tapes and the transcript of an oral history interview with Dr. Hanly Funderburk conducted at his home in Montgomery, Alabama, by Dwayne Cox, Head of Auburn University Special Collections and Archives at the time. The interview covers Dr. Funderburk's career as chancellor of Auburn University at Montgomery (1969-1980), president of Auburn University (1980-1983), and president of East Kentucky University (1985-1998).

Dates

Creation: 2008

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

Hanly Funderburk was born on June 19, 1931, in Carrollton, Alabama. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in botany from Auburn University and a Ph.D. in plant physiology from LSU. In 1961, Dr. Funderburk was employed by Auburn University as an Assistant Professor, and in 1967, he became the Assistant Dean of the Graduate School. In 1968, Funderburk was appointed Vice President of Auburn University at Montgomery and in 1978, AUM Chancellor. Dr. Funderburk served as president of Auburn University from 1980 to 1983 and as president of Eastern Kentucky University from 1985 to 1998.

Full Extent

0.25 Cubic Feet (1/2 Letter DOC Box )

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This finding aid is organized by accessions. Each accession represents an addition to the collection. Each accession also represents a transfer of physical and legal custody of archival materials from donor(s) to Auburn University Special Collections and Archives.

Processing Information

Accession 08-052 processed by Deborah Belcher, 2008. Finding aid entered into ArchivesSpace by Shelby Strozier, 2024. Finding aid updated by Emily Gibson and Joanna Ashley, 2026.