Friends of Oakland University records

Collection — Container: Box 1

Identifier: OU-HISTORY-FRIENDSOFOU

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Friends of Oakland University records contain documents produced by the Friends in the course of their business in the first decade of their existence. The Administrative Files contain correspondence and memos. The Events Files document some of the events organized by the Friends on behalf of OU, such as receptions on commencement days, and Parents' Day during orientation.

Dates

1962 - 1971

Access and Use note

The Friends of Oakland University records are open for research.

Copyright

History

The Friends of Oakland University was created in 1963, year of the charter class graduation, by parents of students who wanted to make up for the lack of an alumni base at OU. Their first board of directors was elected on Parents Day and included Charles Stewart, James Morrison, Frank Hedge, Mrs. Grant Kurz, Dean Coffin, Mrs. James Cameron, and Walton Lewis. The Friends created the Matilda R. Wilson Scholarship for an incoming freshman.

Extent

1 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Friends of Oakland University are an organization of students' parents that was set up in 1963, year of the charter class graduation, to make up for the lack of an alumni base at OU. The Administrative Files contain correspondence and memos to 1971. The Events Files document some of the events organized by the Friends on behalf of OU, such as receptions on commencement days, and Parents' Day during orientation.