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Oakland University Photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: OU-HISTORY-PHOTO

Scope and Contents

The Oakland University Photograph collection consists of photographic prints, transparencies, negatives, and contact sheets that document the history of all aspects of Oakland University since its founding. The collection was organized topically over years of OU's development. The collection does not include digital images, which can be found in other collections.

Dates

  • 1958 - 2000

Access and Use note

The Oakland University Photograph collection is open for research.

Copyright

Copyright held by Oakland University. The collection includes occasional materials produced by outside parties. Researchers are responsible for seeking copyright permissions before publishing items from the collection.

History

Oakland University (OU or Oakland) is a public research university in Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills, Michigan. Founded in 1957 through a donation of Matilda Dodge Wilson and her husband Alfred G. Wilson, it was initially known as Michigan State University-Oakland, operating under the Michigan State University Board of Trustees, before gaining institutional independence in 1970.

Extent

130 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Photograph collection documenting the history of Oakland University since its founding.

Processing

Processed by Oakland University Archives staff.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Oakland University Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Kresge Library
100 Library Drive
Rochester MI 48309 USA