George Preisinger collection
Scope and Contents note
While recordings held or done by George Preisinger can be found throughout Oakland University's Archives, the materials in this collection were donated by Preisinger upon his retirement. They document events held at Oakland University through several decades, including OU's 50th anniversary (1999), the Elliott Tower construction and 2014 dedication, faculty and staff talent shows, athletic events, and much more.
Dates
- 1978 - 2014
Access and Use note
The George Preisinger collection is open for research.
Copyright
Copyright held by Oakland University.
Biographical/Historical note
George Preisinger started his career at Oakland University in 1979 in the audiovisual unit of the library. In 1982 he became manager of the Instructional Technology Center, which combined the audiovisual unit with the Performing Arts Library. He remained at Oakland University in various audiovisual services positions until his retirement in 2018. During his longstanding career at OU he gathered numerous still and moving images of Oakland University events and programs and made sure they were preserved.
Extent
3 Linear Feet (118 CDs and DVDs.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Recordings and photographs preserved by Oakland University's employee George Preisinger, who worked in audiovisual services from 1979 to 2018.
Processing
Processed by Shirley Paquette and Margie Friant.
- 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