Oral History Collection
Record Group
Identifier: RG-016
Scope and Contents
This collection contains materials created and donated by Shippensburg University undergraduate students of Dr. Steven Burg and Dr. John Bloom of the Shippensburg History & Philosophy Department. The Oral History Collection weaves the story of student lives and faculty experiences throughout different periods at Shippensburg University told in their own voice. The collection includes oral history transcripts, audio recordings on CDs, student papers, and release forms. The record group includes Series 1 (Residence Life), Series 2 (Civil Rights), Series 3 (Meet Me at Stewart Hall), Series 4 (Disabilities), Series 5 (APSCUF Strike), and Series 6 (Shippensburg Railroad). There is a printed subject index list located in the front of each box 1 for each series to assist with research.
Dates
- 2005-2019, bulk 2011-2019
Restrictions
This collection is open for research. Access to the following series are restricted:
Series 1, Box 1, Folder 2
Series 2, Box 1, Folder 1
Series 2, Box 1, Folder 5 is restricted because the donor did not sign a consent form.
Series 3, Box 1, Folders 3 and 4
Series 4, Box 1, Folder 1
Series 6, Box 1, Folder 1
More detailed information can be found in each series description.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from Shippensburg University
Archives & Special Collections. Contact the archivist for more information.
Administrative History
This collection contains materials created by Shippensburg University undergraduate students of Dr. Steven Burg and Dr. John Bloom of the Shippensburg History & Philosophy Department. These oral histories were created as part of class assignments and donated to the archives. The expanding collection was reorganized into a record group and added to the archives. The interviews were conducted between 2011 and 2019.
Extent
1.48 Linear Feet (6 archives boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The contents in each series are arranged with the administrative documents (release forms, etc) in the front of the box and all other folders within the box are in alphabetical order.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Archives & Special Collections as a donation from Dr. Steven Burg, Dr. John Bloom, and students of the Shippensburg University History and Philosophy Department.
Accruals
Further accruals are expected.
Processing Information
All folders are labeled with the interviewee first, followed by the interviewer. CDs were placed in CD sleeves to prevent scratching.
- Title
- Oral History Collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Sheila Joy
- Date
- 2015-04
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2022-11: The collection was reorganized. The finding aid was edited to reflect those changes.
- 2023-05: More oral histories were added into new series. The finding aid was edited to reflect those additions.
Repository Details
Part of the Shippensburg University Archives & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Ezra Lehman Memorial Library room 207
Shippensburg University of PA
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg PA 17257
717-477-1123 x3357
specialcollections@ship.edu
Ezra Lehman Memorial Library room 207
Shippensburg University of PA
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg PA 17257
717-477-1123 x3357
specialcollections@ship.edu