Guides to Archives and Manuscript Collections at the University of Pittsburgh Library System

Guides to Archives and Manuscript Collections at the University of Pittsburgh Library System

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Summary Information

Collection Scope and Content Notes

Collection Inventory

I. University Events, 1950-1994

1. Commencements, 1959-1994

2. Convocations, 1958-1989

3. Dedications/Groundbreakings, 1956-1992

5. Memorial Events, 1974-1992

II. University History, 1958-1981

1. R. Alberts' Interviews with University Officials

2. School of Information Sciences Oral History - Conducted by the Charles Babbage Institute, 1986-2000

III. Administration, 1950-2000

1. Staff Meetings, 1956-1997

2. Speeches/Lectures, 1957-1978

3. Joint Planning Seminars, 1958-1977

IV. Student Life, 1950-2000

1. Student Meetings/Administration, 1958-1959

2. Student Events, 1970-1977

3. Concerts, 1954-1997

V. Media Events, 1950-2000

2. TV Programs, 1958-1977

3. School of Social Work Oral History

4. Radio Programs, 1976-1993

VI. Lectures, 1956-1989

VII. Research Findings, 1952-1993

VIII. International Events, 1950-2000

Collection Scope and Content Notes

This collection contains 345 audio recordings pertaining to the University of Pittsburgh and its history dating from ca. 1950 to 2000. Content available includes Commencement proceedings, interviews with University chancellors, lectures, and student life. The dominant media types are open reel tapes and standard audiocassettes.

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