Yale Class of 1969 Survey

As we approach the 50th Reunion of the Class of 1969, we thought it would be helpful to hear from you, our first wives -- those of you who met us, married us, and later divorced us (or vice-versa).

I'm happy to receive, compile and report on the answers you give to some questions about what happened. In order to protect privacy and to get maximum candor, all answers will be anonymous (and anonymized if they contain identifying details).

My goal is to assess what role, if any, Yale may have played in your marriage and divorce.

I'll send you a copy of my report, which will also be circulated to the Class of 1969, if you give me your email address in the last question. That's completely optional, of course. And I promise to protect your identity and privacy!

I need responses back by April 30th, so please do this now. It'll take only 5 minutes. THANKS SO MUCH!

- Brian Ibsen, '69
625westmadison@gmail.com

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* 1. What role did Yale play in your courtship or decision to marry?
(Check those that apply.)

We met prior to his graduation

Yale was a material part of his identity (pride, self-concept)

I viewed him more positively owing to the Yale affiliation

I'd tell friends, when describing him, about his Yale connection

Frankly, Yale was a complication in our courtship and early marriage

I married him despite his Yale affiliation

Any added info about Yale's place in your courtship and early years together?

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* 2. To what extent did his Yale experience impact your relationship -- pro or con?

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* 3. If you attended any reunion prior to 1990 and socialized with his classmates, what was your general impression of his classmates (and/or the Class) there?

Generally positive

Somewhat or mostly negative

Unremarkable; neither positive nor negative

I enjoyed the reunion and meeting [some of] his classmates

Any specific recollections or impressions?

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* 4. If you are in touch with him now, how do you think he is different as an older man than he was in your days together?

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* 5. If you had children together, how were they influenced by the Yale experiences of their father?

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* 6. Would you want your grandchildren to go to Yale? Why or why not?

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* 7. What advice would you give to young Yalies about to be married - and would it be different from the advice you would give other young people today?

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* 8. Thank you! I will keep all responses private and anonymous but see if there are patterns of common interest.

If you would like a copy of my report, please put your email address in the box below. If you would be willing to talk with me by phone, instead of, or in addition to, this survey, please email me at Brian Ibsen, <625westmadison@gmail.com>.

Last, if there is anything else you'd like to say about this subject, please add it here.

Thank you again!

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* 1. What role did Yale play in your courtship or decision to marry? (Check those that apply.)

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* 2. To what extent did his Yale experience impact your relationship -- pro or con?

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* 3. If you attended any reunion prior to 1990 and socialized with his classmates, what was your general impression of his classmates (and/or the Class) there?

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* 4. If you are in touch with him now, how do you think he is different as an older man than he was in your days together?

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* 5. If you had children together, how were they influenced by the Yale experiences of their father?

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* 6. Would you want your grandchildren to go to Yale? Why or why not?

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* 7. What advice would you give to young Yalies about to be married - and would it be different from the advice you would give other young people today?

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* 1. What role did Yale play in your courtship or decision to marry?
(Check those that apply.)