Patterson, Vivian, 2004-12-15
Scope and Contents
The Oral History Program collection contains interviews with faculty, staff, alumni, students, and friends of Williams College. The collection includes audio files (both analog and digital formats), transcripts of interviews, release forms, administrative papers about the project, correspondences, and a variety of other printed materials. The collection also includes oral histories from attendees of the 50 Years of Africana Studies exhibit reception held on April 6, 2019. Eleven participants answered two questions regarding Africana Studies. Participants include: Tatum Barnes '15, Grace Taylor Rae Bundy '13, Maria Washington, Richard Jefferson '70, Charles Sanders '78, James de Jongh '64, Melissa Fenton '91, Funmi Olosunde ''06, Charles Mitchell '74, Todd Hall '16, and Nicole Moore '93. The exhibit was curated by Rhon S. Manigault-Bryant, Associate Professor of Africana Studies and Faculty Affiliate in Religion, and Archives' staff. Oral histories continue to take place today and this collection is regularly being added to and updated.
Dates
- Creation: 2004-12-15
Conditions Governing Access
The interview is open for research. Researchers are encouraged to contact Special Collections staff prior to a visit.
Conditions Governing Use
In consultation with Special Collections staff, reproductions may be made upon request. Copyright restrictions may apply.
Extent
From the Collection: 48.08 Linear Feet (60 manuscript boxes, 2 1/2 manuscript boxes, 72 shoe boxes)
From the Collection: 103.88 Gigabytes
From the Collection: 2089.6 Megabytes
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Williams College Archives Repository
Sawyer Library
26 Hopkins Hall Drive
Williamstown, MA 01267
specialcollections@williams.edu