doi:10.7916/d8-0zr8-ek79Oral history interview with Caryl P. Haskins 1997Haskins, Caryl P. (Caryl Parker), 1908-2001oral historiesmixed materialScientistsEndowments--Officials and employeesHaskins, Caryl P. (Caryl Parker), 1908-2001Bush, Vannevar,‏ 1890-1974Carnegie Corporation of New YorkHaskins LaboratoriesChildhood: born Schenectady, New York; secondary eduction: Albany Academy; Yale University, Ph.B., 1930; Harvard University: Ph.D., 1935; director, Haskins Laboratories, 1935-1955: founding in New York City with Franklin Cooper, electrochemistry and microbiology work; president, Carnegie Institution, 1955-1971; co-founder with Alan J. Pifer, chairperson, Haskins Committee on Board Diversity, women's role on the board; chairperson, Carnegie Board of Trustees, 1975-1980; member, National Defense Research Committee, Office of Scientific Research and Development, advising on U.S. entry into World War II; Army/Navy Scientific Advisory Policy Counselor; board member Asia Foundation; Carnegie Institute, development of proximity fuse; interest in and travel to Africa; reminiscences of colleagues.