Reed College Oral History Project collection of oral history transcripts

Collection

Identifier: CA-OHP-RSCA-ORPR-US

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection includes over 500 transcripts of oral history interviews conducted primarily by the Reed College Oral History Project. It also includes transcripts of legacy interviews that were held in Reed Special Collections and Archives. Audio recordings of the interviews are housed in the Reed College AV Collection.

Dates

Creation: 1945 - 2018
Creation: Majority of material found within 2000 - 2018

Biographical / Historical

The Reed College Oral History Project (OHP) was created in 1998 in the anticipation of the celebration of Reed's Centennial celebration in 2011. The project involved "352 alumni and 45 professors, administrators, and staff... and held 46 storytelling sessions" ("Behind the Scenes", Reed Magazine June 2012). The interviews provided the basis for John Sheehy's book, "Comrades of the Quest", a history of Reed College published by Oregon State University Press. The Oral History Project continued after the centennial celebration to record interviews with alumni and faculty of Reed College.

Extent

22 Linear Feet (Approximately 530 volumes of transcripts)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection contains oral history transcripts produced as a part of the Oral History Project as well as transcripts of legacy oral histories. The Reed College Oral History Project was established in 1998 to develop a community history of Reed College.