The Great Depression at the University of Illinois
This project captures the stories of Illinois students concerning politics, employment, organizations, athletics, housing, campus regulations, race relations, and religion during the Depression era.
World War II at the University of Illinois
The project examines the impact of the Second World War on the U of I campus by showing how it affected every facet of campus life, from gender dynamics to the content of coursework.
Project 500 and the Struggle for Campus Diversity
These interviews detail African American students struggle for greater access to education at the University of Illinois during the 1960s and 1970s.
Administrators and Student Activism
This oral history project looks at the challenges faced by U of I Administrators during the 1960s when marginalized students demanded that the University create more diverse campus environment .
Oral Histories in the Record Series
This section features oral history interviews and audio documentation with individuals that have been collected by the University Archives, including interviews the legendary UI President, Fred Turner.
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