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WSU. Wright State University

 Topic Guide
Identifier: WSU
This classification groups together manuscript collections on Wright State University's history.

Found in 22 Collections and/or Records:

Donald Earl Lake Musical Score (SC-102)

 Collection
Identifier: SC-102
Scope and Contents

Cassette tape and two handwritten scores of the WSU Fight Song, "Stand Up and Cheer for the Raiders of WSU"

Dates: 1991

Joyce Carol Oates Letter (SC-115)

 Collection
Identifier: SC-115
Scope and Contents

Correspondence to and from Joyce Carol Oates from WSU concerning potential visit.

Dates: 1977

It Happened on Maple Street Book (SC-253)

 Collection
Identifier: SC-253
Scope and Contents Published in April 2011, It Happened on Maple Street is the true-life love story of USA Today bestselling author Tara Taylor Quinn and her husband, Tim Barney. The two met while attending college at Wright State University in the fall of 1977. The book chronicles their story and is signed by the authors.Also included are exhibit text panels from the exhibit and book signing hosted by Special Collections and Archives in April 2011 as part of National Library Week “Create Your...
Dates: 2011

Charles Colbert Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-258
Abstract

Papers consist of business correspondence, brochures, and working papers pertaining to Colbert's involvement with the Dayton-Miami Valley Consortium and the Wright State University Engineering Department.

Dates: 1966-1971

Joyce Sweeney Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-242
Abstract

Sweeney is a writer of young adult fiction and a graduate of Wright State University. Her papers include typed manuscripts of several of her published works, journals, scrapbooks, college class papers, and correspondence.

Dates: 1973-2017

Wright State University Student Oral Histories, 2017 (SC-325)

 Collection
Identifier: SC-325
Abstract

The collection consists of video oral history interviews conducted with Wright State University students, primarily graduate students in the Public History concentration, as part of a History 7700: Local History course in Fall 2017. Students were asked a standard series of questions on topics such as why they chose Wright State University and what life has been like as a Wright State student. Each interview averages about 4.5 minutes in length.

Dates: 2017 Oct. 25-26; Modified: Videos, transcripts, and redacted release forms edited in 2020

Wright State Women Collection (MS-184)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-184
Abstract

The collection includes scrapbooks, photographs, clippings, program and activity information, and newsletters.

Dates: 1966-1987

Dr. Robert Riordan Collection of Miami Valley Archaeological Surveys (MS-659)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-659
Abstract

This collection consists of approximately 70 archaeological surveys undertaken by Dr. Robert V. Riordan Professor Emeritus in the Wright State University Anthropology Department. A portion of the archaeological surveys were completed by Wright State University students through the Anthropology Department’s Archaeological Field School. Dr. Riordan completed the remaining surveys as a private contractor.

Dates: 1975-2014; Majority of material found within Bulk 1975-1998

Rockafield Family Papers (SC-1)

 Collection
Identifier: SC-1
Abstract

Photocopies of reports and correspondence showing the history of ownership of Wright State University land during the 1800s, a listing of families buried in the Rockafield Cemetery, and correspondence from Rockafield family members during their service in the Civil War.

Dates: 1973

Dr. Richard A. DeWall Papers (MS-584)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-584
Abstract

The Dr. Richard A. DeWall Papers contain material from Dr. DeWall’s lengthy career. Within the collection there are copies of publications, patent documentation, and presentation slides created by Dr. DeWall. The material mostly relates to Dr. DeWall’s invention of the bubble oxygenator. However, there are some materials from his efforts to create a medical school at Wright State University.

Dates: 1948-2016; Majority of material found within 1955-1989