Series 1: Papers, 1940 - 2019
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of records documenting Slippery Rock University’s history from 1889 to approximately 2019. The bulk of the material is from 1889 through 1999. The collection includes papers and correspondence, reports, publications, photographs, audiovisual materials, ephemera, realia, and memorabilia. Also included are postcard collections and scrapbooks.
Dates
- Majority of material found within 1940 - 2019
Extent
From the Collection: 28.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
General
This series contains correspondence, speeches, and historical records. It includes the Naming of Buildings Committee Memorandum of 1979; Student headcount enrollment from 1889-1999; Certificate of Ownership of 1 square inch of Slippery Rock (undated); Art Building Dedication program, 1996 ; Russell Wright Dedication with handwritten notes, 2001; Jack Critchfield Park inaugural Season roster, 2002; Initial visual concepts of Student Union and Performing Arts building location, (undated); correspondence from Adolph Rozantz (Class of 1932) to President’s Office, 2003; Rock Rowdies membership, 2003; Dormitory construction accident injury update, 2005; correspondence from Yvonne Jobe regarding Blacks and Hickory Corner Schoolhouse (undated); a President G. Warren Smith note (undated); and Interim President Robert M. Smith’s speech regarding the replacement of President G. Warren Smith , 2003
Repository Details
Part of the Slippery Rock University Archives and Special Collections Repository
315 Bailey Library
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock PA 16057
724-738-4295
rockarchives@sru.edu