Signed Birthday Card, 1962
Scope and Contents note
This collection brings together documents of multiple origins relating to the early history of the university, from its planning and founding to its development in the years following its opening.
Some documents deal with the planning of the future university in the 1956-1959 period (box 1). This includes the Meadow Brook Seminars, a series of meetings held at Meadow Brook Hall in 1959 to discuss the curriculum of the future university (box 2). Additional materials document the establishment of the university in 1959-1960 (box 3). Curriculum development is also addresssed (box 4) as well as student life (box 6). The collection includes press releases, brochures and other promotional material produced by the young institution (box 6). Additional materials deal with the 1963-1973 period (boxes 7-8).
Of particular interest is the unfinished manuscript of an early history of Oakland University, drafted by history professor George Matthews.
Dates
- 1962
Access and Use
The Historic Oakland University Documents collection is open for research except for certain records restricted by statute or university policy. Box 6 contains confidential information, and some folders are closed for 75 years from date of creation or until death of subjects.
Extent
From the Collection: 4 Linear Feet (8 half-size boxes.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Oakland University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Kresge Library
100 Library Drive
Rochester MI 48309 USA