Iowa State University Sesquicentennial Oral History Project Collection
Scope and Content
This collection (2001-ongoing) contains transcripts of oral history interviews conducted by the staff of the Iowa State University Library Special Collections and University Archives and other individuals affiliated with Iowa State University. The interviewees consist of a selection of Iowa State administrators, faculty, staff, and former students discussing their experiences at Iowa State. Where noted, a CD copy of the interview is included with the transcript.
Dates
- Creation: 2001-2007
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
Open for research. Due to preservation concerns, no audiovisual material may be played in the reading room. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.
Use/Re-use Restrictions
Consult Special Collections and University Archives
Biography/Profile
Iowa State University, founded on March 22, 1858, marked the sesquicentennial anniversary (150th year) of its founding with a year-long, university-wide celebration. Starting with kick-off events held during VEISHEA 2007, the celebration continued throughout the following twelve months, culminating with concluding ceremonies held during VEISHEA 2008.
The Iowa State University Library Special Collections and University Archives initiated an oral history project leading up to and coinciding with the sesquicentennial celebration. Members of the staff, along with other individuals affiliated with Iowa State University, conducted interviews with Iowa State administrators, faculty, staff, and former students discussing their experiences at Iowa State.
Extent
0.42 Linear Feet (1 document box)
Metadata Rights Declarations
- License: This record is made available under an Universal 1.0 Public Domain Dedication Creative Commons license.
Abstract
The Iowa State University Library Special Collections and University Archives initiated an oral history project leading up to and coinciding with the Iowa State University sesquicentennial celebration. Members of the staff, along with other individuals affiliated with Iowa State University, conducted interviews with Iowa State administrators, faculty, staff, and former students discussing their experiences at Iowa State. This collection contains transcripts of the oral history interviews. Where noted, a CD copy of the interview is included with the transcript.
Arrangement
The collection is organized Alphabetically.
Processing Information
Released on 2018-11-01.
- Title
- RS 0/11/7. Sesquicentennial oral history project, Iowa State University collection, 2001-2007
- Date
- February 6, 2019
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives Repository
403 Parks Library
701 Morrill Road
Iowa State University
Ames Iowa 50011-2102 United States
(515) 294-6672
archives@iastate.edu