Department of Speech records

Department of Speech records , 1948-1999

Overview of the Collection

Creator: University of Oregon. Department of Theatre Arts; University of Oregon. University Theatre; Robinson, Horace W., 1909-
Title: Department of Speech records
Dates: 1948-1999 (inclusive)
19481999
Quantity: 3.5 linear feet, (3 containers) : 2 record storage boxes, and 1 manuscript boxes
Collection Number: UA 191
Summary: The study of rhetoric and performance has been a part of the curriculum of the University of Oregon since it opened its doors in 1877; the Department of Speech also used to offer classes in radio, film, theatre study, and also dramatic performance. The bulk of the collection (1948-1999) consists of records when the Department of Speech was heavily involved with theatre performance.
Repository: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Permanent University Archive public records are available for research, and are subject to state, and in some cases federal freedom of information laws. In compliance with applicable state and federal laws, including, but not limited to, FERPA and HIPAA, specific records that are legally protected, sensitive, private, or confidential are exempt (not subject to disclosure) and closed to protect individual privacy. Access to paper records will be granted after a professional review of the records occurs based on regulations in state and federal laws. Contact Special Collections and University Archives well in advance in order to access these records.
Additional Reference Guides: See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
Languages: English
Sponsor: Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The study of rhetoric and performance has been a part of the curriculum of the University of Oregon since it opened it's doors in 1877.

Classes relating to film and radio study, dramatic performance, as well as literature and linguistics, used to be offered within the Speech department. Many of these classes are now offered under different departments or schools, such as Journalism, Department of English, Department of Theatre Arts, Department of Linguistics, and Cinema Studies.

As of the time of this writing (2013), there is no longer a Department of Speech at the University of Oregon.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Description
Guide to the Department of Speech records

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Broadcasting--Study and teaching (Higher)--Oregon--Eugene
Communication--Study and teaching (Higher)--Oregon--Eugene
Education, Higher--Oregon--Eugene
Forensics (Public speaking)--Study and teaching (Higher)--Oregon--Eugene
Motion pictures--Study and teaching (Higher)--Oregon--Eugene
Radio broadcasting--Study and teaching (Higher)--Oregon--Eugene
Rhetoric--Study and teaching (Higher)--Oregon--Eugene
Speech--Study and teaching (Higher)--Oregon--Eugene
Television broadcasting--Study and teaching (Higher)--Oregon--Eugene
Theater--Study and teaching (Higher)--Oregon--Eugene
Theatre and Performance
Universities and colleges--Oregon--Eugene

Personal Names

Robinson, Horace W., 1909-

Corporate Names

Failing and Beekman Oratory Contest
University of Oregon
University of Oregon
University of Oregon. Department of Theatre Arts
University of Oregon. University Theatre

Form or Genre Terms

Administrative records
Correspondence
Financial records
Journals (accounts)
Reports

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