Sesquicentennial Oral History collection

Collection

Identifier: 013.SOH

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Laurence N. Smith was the vice-president for University Marketing and Student Affairs at Eastern Michigan University. In 1998, he served as Chair of the Sesquicentennial Steering Committee, which sought to plan events celebrating the 150th anniversary of the University. Additionally, he conducted a series of oral history interviews with prominent members of the University community and authored the book Eastern Michigan University: a sesquicentennial portrait.

The Sesquicentennial Oral History collection has been arranged into two series: Transcripts and Audio Cassettes. Each series has been subdivided by interviewee and chronologically by interview date.

Dates

Creation: 1998 - 1999

Conditions Governing Access

Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives.

Administrative History

Extent

1.8 Linear Feet (1 flat box, 1 archive box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Sesquicentennial Oral History collection is composed of interviews by Laurence N. Smith on the history of Eastern Michigan University.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

The Sesquicentennial Oral History collection is composed of audio cassette tapes which will require a cassette player; also included are typed transcripts of each interview, which can be viewed in lieu of listening to the interviews.