doi:10.7916/d8-jths-c304Oral history interview with David Riesman 1982Riesman, David, 1909-2002oral historiessound recordingssound recording - nonmusicalEducatorsSociologistsEndowment of researchEducation--ResearchRiesman, David, 1909-2002James, H. Thomas (Henry Thomas), 1915-2016Spencer FoundationImpressions of Spencer Foundation and grant allocation priorities; interest in broadening relationship between social and natural science; leadership of Tom James; differences between socially constructive and fundamental research; experiences with grant-giving institutions.