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The University of Baltimore Stories: 100th Anniversary Oral History Project

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Identifier: UR0051

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Scope and Content Note

The University of Baltimore Stories: 100th Anniversary Oral History Project contains video recordings, transcripts, and project documentation created as part of the University’s centennial celebration. A total of 58 interviews were conducted between 2021 and 2025, capturing the experiences and reflections of faculty, staff, and alumni.

The project was led by Fatemeh Rezaei, Project Investigator. Bedell Terry, Thomas Dettling, Elizabeth Epps, Jevona Anderson, and Lexzander Ernst contributed to the project by conducting some of the interviews and assisting with transcript editing. The following volunteers also participated by conducting interviews: Laura Sicari, Courtney Trang, Aiden Faust, Angela Koukoui, and Laura Bell.

This collection offers a valuable record of the University of Baltimore’s evolving identity and community over the past five decades.

Dates

  • Creation: 2021 - 2025

Creator

Language

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Video interviews and interview transcripts are available online through this finding aid.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright is held by the University of Baltimore. Materials resulting from the interviews conducted for this project are made available for use consistent with the University of Baltimore's and Special Collections and Archives' mission. Researchers may copy, modify, share, and reproduce these items for non-commercial and educational purposes. Contact Special Collections and Archives staff with any questions.

Historical Note

The University of Baltimore Special Collections and Archives created this oral history collection as part of its centennial celebration to preserve the memories of individuals who have been influenced by the University over the years. Founded in 1925, the University of Baltimore has undergone significant structural and academic changes over the past century.

In anticipation of its 100th anniversary in 2025, Special Collections and Archives conducted an extensive series of oral history interviews with faculty, staff, trustees, and alumni to document and celebrate the institution’s evolving legacy. This project sheds light on the University’s history over the past 50 years through personal stories and reflections.

The oral history project began in spring 2021 and was completed in May 2025. Interviewees were selected from a diverse group of individuals representing a wide range of responsibilities, experiences, backgrounds, and years of service to the University.

Extent

148 Files : Born digital files

Additional Description

Arrangement

Collection is arranged in eight series: Administration and Staff, Alumni, Library, School of Business Faculty, School of Law Faculty, School of Public and International Affairs Faculty, Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences Faculty, Project Docuemntation

Custodial History

The parts of the collection was transferred to the Special Collections and Archives by Fatemeh Rezaei on June 10, August 3, August 27, 2021, February 2, April 15, July 29, October 20 2022, and May 2025.

Processing Information

Collection is currently being processed between June 2021-2025 by Fatemeh Rezaei.

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
The University of Baltimore Stories: 100th Anniversary Oral History Project
Status
In Progress
Author
Fatemeh Rezaei, Archivist
Date
June 2021
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

External Documents

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the University of Baltimore Institutional Archives Repository

http://library.ubalt.edu/special-collections/
Contact:
5 West Chase Street
Baltimore Maryland 21201 USA
410-837-5047

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