Paul Tomboulian papers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: OU-FACULTY-HISTORY

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Paul Tomboulian papers consist of documents related to Tomboulian's involvement in the Oakland University Chronicles Oral History Project, and additional materials compiled by Tomboulian during his time at Oakland University. Also included are materials related to Tomboulian's time on campus during the university's early years, including news clippings, journal articles, department bulletins, and photographs from various university events.

The collection is arranged into three series: Projects & Memorabilia, Photographs, and Artifacts.

The Projects & Memorabilia series consists of materials related to Tomboulian's time on campus during the university's early years, including news clippings, journal articles, department bulletins, correspondence, and promotional media for on-campus events.

The Photographs series consists of non-professional photographs taken during university events, the OU Chronicles project and slides of chemistry courses in 1963 amd 1983.

The Artifacts series consists of a copy of the 1960 MSUO yearbook.

Dates

1959 - 2010

Access and Use note

The Paul Tomboulian papers are open for research.

Copyright

History

Paul Tomboulian was a member of Oakland University's original faculty roster, joining the Department of Chemistry in 1959. He and his wife Alice were involved in the development of the Oakland University Chronicles Oral History Project, a series of recorded interviews which captured the perspectives and personalities of some of OU's founding figures.

Extent

1 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Documents compiled by Paul Tomboulian during his work on the Oakland Chronicles project, relating to the project and Tomboulian's other efforts as a former employee of Oakland University. See also "Oakland University Chronicles Oral History Project records."