doi:10.7916/d8-zf2j-kt57Oral history interview with Hope Jensen Leichter 1984Leichter, Hope Jensenoral historiessound recordingssound recording - nonmusicalWomen college teachersEducatorsFamilies--ResearchEducational sociologyTelevision and familiesFederal aid to educationLeichter, Hope JensenSpencer FoundationNational Institute of Education (U.S.)Education; Harvard Sociology Department, 1950s; family background; early research work, Russell Sage Foundation; kinship studies; career in education; research under Spencer Foundation: social networks and educative style, applications; Elbenwood Center: establishment, Spencer influence in development, philosophy, recent research, contributions to education; National Institute of Education, government funded research; "Mediation of Television by the Family" study; changes in structure and definition of family; future courses of Elbenwood Center.