Oakland University Historical Sound Recordings collection
Scope and Contents
The Oakland University Historical Sound Recordings collection includes recordings of early Oakland University events, from 1959 through the early 1980s. The events are administrative, cultural and academic in nature. Of particular note to Oakland University's history are groundbreaking ceremonies and the cornerstone ceremony for Wilson Hall (during which Matilda Wilson gave a 2-minute speech), as well as numerous commencements. The collection also includes recordings of invited speakers, some recordings of Meadow Brook Music Festival performances, and more. Note that not all recordings in this collection are listed in this inventory. To learn more, contact Oakland University Archives.
Dates
- 1965 - 1984
Access and Use Note
The Oakland University Historical Sound Recordings collection is open for research.
Copyright
Copyright held by Oakland University.
Extent
157 Reels
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Recordings of early Oakland University events from 1959 through the early 1980s. The events are administrative, cultural or academic. Of particular note are groundbreaking ceremonies and the cornerstone ceremony for Wilson Hall (during which Matilda Wilson gave a 2-minute speech), as well as numerous commencements.
Processing
Inventoried by Linda Hildebrand.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Oakland University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Kresge Library
100 Library Drive
Rochester MI 48309 USA