Interview with Lyman Ginger

Partial Transcript: When did you first meet Bob Martin?

Segment Synopsis: Lyman Ginger describes his first interactions with Dr. Robert R. Martin, meeting him when he was running for State Superintendent.

Keywords: Department of Education; Mason County; State Superintendent; teaching

Subjects: Dr. Robert R. Martin Lyman Ginger University of Kentucky

Partial Transcript: The State Superintendency is an elected position, do you think it should be an appointed position?

Segment Synopsis: Lyman Ginger explains why he believes that the position of State Superintendent should be an appointed position rather than elected. He goes on to explain the importance of politics in education, and why it should have precedence over how an institution is run.

Keywords: authority; budget; funding; oversight; state board; succession

Subjects: Kentucky politics Lyman Ginger State Board of Education State Superintendent

Partial Transcript: Dr. Martin was elected State Superintendent in 1955... what's your opinion on that?

Segment Synopsis: Lyman Ginger discusses Dr. Martin's role as State Superintendent, and the politics involved. He goes on to explain the relationship between Dr. Martin and Governor Bert Combs.

Keywords: campaign manager; controversial; divided; good reputation; limitations; opposition; power struggle; pro education; professional

Subjects: Council on Higher Education Dr. Robert R. Martin Gov. Bert Combs Lyman Ginger

Partial Transcript: You mentioned school finance during Dr. Martin's years as State Superintendent, was there anything particular about it?

Segment Synopsis: Lyman Ginger discusses his time as President of KEA,, and the work he did with the association to pave the way to create the Minimum Foundation Program. Ginger also details the work that Dr. Martin did with the program to help make it a substantial action to help higher education.

Keywords: Constitution; KEA; Kentucky Education Association; Minimum Foundation Program; President of KEA

Subjects: Dr. Robert R. Martin Lyman Ginger Wendell Butler

Partial Transcript: What do you remember about Dr. Martin's appointment at as president of Eastern?

Segment Synopsis: Lyman Ginger remembers when Dr. Martin was appointed the President of Eastern, and the political issues that plagued his appointment. Ginger also gives his comparisons to other university presidents who influenced or were peers of the same time.

Keywords: ambition; community college; educational planner; finance; meeting needs; political appointment; politics

Subjects: Adron Doran Dr. Donovan Dr. Frank Dickey Dr. John W. Oswald Dr. O'Donnell Dr. Otis Singletary Dr. Robert R. Martin Eastern Kentucky University Wendell Butler

Partial Transcript: Lets talk about the Council on Higher Education, what do you think Dr. Martin's role was?

Segment Synopsis: Lyman Ginger explains the need for the Council on Higher Education, the challenges it faced, and the work Dr. Martin accomplished during his tenture.

Keywords: benchmarks; economic growth; fiscal policies; funding schools; leadership; public vs. higher education; taxes; technology

Subjects: Council on Higher Education Dr. John Oswald Dr. Robert R. Martin

Partial Transcript: What about Dr. Martin's relationship with some political figures?

Segment Synopsis: Lyman Ginger compares the different political relationships that Dr. Martin had with different Kentucky Governors.

Keywords: political relationship; politics

Subjects: Dr. Robert R. Martin Gov. Bert Combs Gov. Happy Chandler Gov. Louis Nunn Gov. Wendell Ford

Partial Transcript: What would you consider to be Dr. Martin's strengths?

Segment Synopsis: Lyman Ginger discusses Dr. Martin's strengths as University President, from the visions he had for the future of the school, to his leadership in times of crisis and social unrest.

Keywords: Eastern; leadership in crisis; long range planning; strong administration; vision

Subjects: Dr. Robert R. Martin Eastern Kentucky University Lyman Ginger