doi:10.7916/d8-n6ys-9t42Oral history interview with Willie T. Howard 1983Howard, Willie Toral historiessound recordingssound recording - nonmusicalEducatorsAfrican Americans--Education (Higher)Education--ResearchAfrican American universities and collegesHoward, Willie THoward UniversitySpencer FoundationSeed grant program sponsored by Spencer Foundation at Howard University: purpose, grantee eligibility, resultant research, proposal review committee, comparison with other Howard University grants, potential for stimulating research, Foundation's role, assessment of program.