In this conversation, Emeritus Professor Peter Hays discusses his career at the University of California at Davis, including important persons and events that shaped his interests and scholarship, how he came to the Davis campus and his experiences, relationships and accomplishments as a member of the University and the local community. Name: Peter L. Hays Interviewer: John D. Hershberger Date Interviewed: 5/30/06 Date Appointed: 1966 Date Retired: 2004 Department(s): English