Historic Audio Recordings collection

Collection

Identifier: 016.HAR

Staff Only

Abstract

The Historic Audio Recordings collection consists of audio reel-to-reel created between 1949, during the school's centennial celebration, and 1976. Recordings document important events on the campus as well as national events, guest speakers, visiting dignitaries, and faculty members lecturing on their areas of specialization. Highlights in the collection include commencement speeches; dedication of the Frederick Alexander Memorial Organ in Pease Auditorium and Pierce Hall; and speeches by political figures such as Robert Kennedy, Hubert H. Humphrey, G. Mennan Williams, and George Romney.

Dates

Creation: 1963 - 1977

Creator

Sponberg, Harold (Speaker, Person)
Brickley, James (Speaker, Person)
Bond, Julian, 1940-2015 (Speaker, Person)
Elliott, Eugene (Speaker, Person)
Romney, George W., 1907-1995 (Speaker, Person)
Kennedy, George (Speaker, Person)
Cummings, E.E. (Edward Estlin) (Speaker, Person)
Williams, E., 1911-1988 (Speaker, Person)
Wittke, Reinhard (Speaker, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Researchers are asked to request materials 48 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives.

Extent

5.2 Linear Feet (13 archive boxes )

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Access to the audio requires specialized equipment that must be secured for use. Please contact the University Archives at least 48 hours prior to scheduled visit to make such arrangements.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The provenance of the collection is unclear as is the originating office of responsibility. It appears that at one time recordings could be checked out from the library.