doi:10.7916/d8-mgtm-fm86Oral history interview with David Tyack 1985Tyack, David Boral historiessound recordingssound recording - nonmusicalHistoriansEducation--ResearchPublic schoolsUnited States Social conditionsTyack, David BSpencer FoundationDevelopment of interest in history of education at Harvard; studies funded by the Spencer Foundation concerning law shaping the public schools; issues in the educational system suchas racial and gender inequalities, religion, and patriotism; approach as a political and social historian.