Oakland University Archives and Special Collections
OU.ARTSREC.ATHLETICS
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Oakland University Archives and Special Collections
- Title
- Athletics Collection
- ID
- OU.ARTSREC.ATHLETICS
- Date [inclusive]
- 1959-2014
- Extent
- 3.0 Linear feet
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
Item, folder title, box no., Athletics Collection, Oakland University Archives.
History
When Oakland University was founded it was agreed that the focus would be on academic excellence, and there would be no "distractions" like Greek life or intercollegiate athletics. When Oakland University opened in 1959 it only offered recreational activities such as archery, bowling, casting, golf, and marksmanship. A ski slope and tow were set up two years later. It was not until Spring 1964 that then Chancellor Woody Varner authorized intercollegiate athletics. Hollie Lepley, the first Director, built the programs from scratch. During the first year students could choose from cross country, soccer, men’s and women’s swimming, indoor track, golf, tennis and track. In 1967 men’s basketball was added, and baseball the following year, followed by many others. The first intramural building opened in 1963 and was named after Hollie Lepley. It has since become part of the OU Recreation and Athletics Center.
In 1973-1974 OU joined the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletics Conference. OU made the transition to NCAA Division I in 1997-98 and joined the Horizon League on July 1, 2013, winning a pair of swimming and diving titles.
Scope and Contents Note
The collection contains mostly publications of the Athletics Department, including programs, schedules, and brochures. There are also documents related to the management of the Department and some photographs. This collection was assembled from various sources and does not cover all aspects of athletics at OU. Additional athletics photographs can be found in the OU photograph collection.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Oakland University Archives and Special Collections
Kresge Library2200 N Squirrel Rd
Rochester, MI, 48309
Access and Use
The Athletics Collection is open for research.
Copyright
Copyright held by Oakland University. The records include occasional photographs produced by outside photographers. Copyright to these items may be held by the original photographer.
Accruals
Additional materials are added to this collection on a continual basis.
Processing
Processed by Shirley Paquette
Collection Inventory
Administrative files |
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Athletic Policy Committee 1961-1977 |
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Game Results 1967-1969 Scope and Contents note:Includes: Swim meet and basketball averages. |
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Guidelines for Athletic Eligibility |
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Intercollegiate Athletics Program Report 1996,2007-2009, 2011-2013 |
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Memos, correspondence 1959-1969 |
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Memos, correspondence 1970-current |
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Miscellaneous Scope and Contents note:Includes form samples and a design template. |
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PE Complex - prospectus November 1980 |
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Varsity Sports Club 1970 |
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Promotional materials |
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Fliers Scope and Contents note:Includes various formats of promotional material for games, events and programs. |
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Summer Sports Camps |
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Events and media |
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Athletic Banquet 1986 |
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OU Athletic Hall of Honor 1984, 1986, 1992 and 1994 |
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Charlie Gehringer Golf Invitational Scope and Contents note:Includes material for scattered years beginning with 1977. |
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Miscellaneous events Scope and Contents note:Includes material for various events held during the 1980's through the 1990's. |
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NCAA Basketball Tournament 2005 |
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NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships 1970 |
1 | |||
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News articles 1967-current |
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Rec Center Scope and Contents note:Includes material for groundbreaking and dedication. |
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Summit League - Mens Basketball 2011 |
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Women's Basketball |
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Wrestling Club |
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Publications |
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Athletic Yearbook 1980-1991 |
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Newsletters Scope and Contents note:Includes issues dated 1988-1991, and undated issues. |
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Oakland University Sports 1975-1976 |
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Record Book 1992-1994 |
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Slam Dunk 1991-1997 |
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Student Athlete Handbook 1998/1999 and 2003/2004 |
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Programs and schedules |
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Schedules and Programs 1967-1980 |
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Schedules and Programs 1990's-current |
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Basketball, Men & Women 1979-1990 |
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Basketball, Men & Women 1990-1999 |
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Basketball, Men & Women 2007-current |
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Multi Sports 1981-2000 Scope and Contents note:Includes programs for various sport teams dating 1981 through 2000, with gaps. |
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Soccer 1981-1995 |
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Swimming, Men & Women 1984-1998 |
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Photographs |
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