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Failing and Beekman Oratory Contest

 Organization

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Department of Speech records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 191
Abstract

The study of rhetoric and performance has been a part of the curriculum of the University of Oregon since it opened its doors in 1877; the Department of Speech also used to offer classes in radio, film, theatre study, and also dramatic performance. The bulk of the collection (1948-1999) consists of records when the Department of Speech was heavily involved with theatre performance.

Dates: 1948-1999

Failing and Beekman Oratory Contest records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 126
Abstract

The Failing and Beekman student oratory contest at the University of Oregon began with an endowment established in 1883 by Henry Failing and C.C. Beekman that awarded two yearly prizes. The collection contains collected hand-written and typed orations by students, some with notations.

Dates: 1903-1931

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Administrative records 1
Broadcasting -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Oregon -- Eugene 1
College orations -- University of Oregon 1
College students -- Oregon -- Eugene 1
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