Frederick W. Obear papers
Scope and Contents note
The papers of Frederick W. OBear contain materials created mostly during his time as Provost at Oakland University. They cover the whole range of academic affairs and are organized topically.
Dates
- 1963 - 1979
Access and Use note
The papers of Frederick W. OBear are open for research.
Copyright
Copyright held by Oakland University. The collection includes occasional materials produced by outside parties. Copyright to these items may be held by the original creators.
Biographical note
Frederick W. OBear joined the faculty at MSUO in 1960 at the rank of assistant professor. Subsequently he was promoted through the academic ranks, serving as Dean of Freshmen, Vice-Provost and in 1970 Provost at Oakland University.
OBear left Oakland University in 1981 to become Chancellor of the Chattanooga campus of the University of Tennessee. In 1997 he returned to being a faculty member of that school.
Extent
44 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Subject files of Frederick W. OBear, Oakland University Provost from 1970 to 1981. Obear joined the faculty at Michigan State University-Oakland in 1960 and later served as Dean of Freshmen, Vice-Provost, and in 1970 Provost until is departure in 1981.
Processing
Processed 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