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Quest For The Whole Man Address By President Oral Roberts (1965), Oral Roberts

Chapel AV & Transcripts

An address by President Oral Roberts to the First Class at ORU on September 7, 1965.

The Originality Of Fredrick Jackson Turner As An Historian And Teacher, Norman Gale Lamprey

Graduate Student Research Papers

The originality of Frederick Jackson Turner can be recognized against a background consisting of evidence of his contributions to the two fields, history and teaching. The stage will be set by a short biographical treatment of Turner. This avenue of approach will lead to an elaboration of Turner's major historical interpretation. This concept will be described and two subordinate facets of his thesis will be examined briefly. The teaching aspects of Turner's career will be illuminated by analyzing the inseparable historian-teacher relationship and, in addition, the quality and lasting effects of his influence will be treated. It is not the …

The Doctor Corvin Story, Oral Roberts

ORU Archival Collection

Oral Roberts tells the story of Dr. R. O. Corvin, his life-long friend and partner in creating Oral Roberts University. Despite their friendship, Dr. Corvin left ORU in 1968 after a falling out over the direction of the University.

From the HSRC-Vertical Files.

Graduate School Of Theology Brochure (1965), Holy Spirit Research Center Oru Library

ORU Archival Collection

The ORU graduate school of theology was the first college within the university. This is a informational brochure from before the school opened in 1965. It outlines the administration of the school, the curriculum design, purpose of the theological school, entrance requirements and a statement of faith.

Oral Roberts University: Information For Perspective Students (1965), Holy Spirit Research Center Oru Library

ORU Archival Collection

Published in the months before Oral Roberts University opened in September of 1965, this brochure for perspective students offers an early look at the plans, curriculum design, and campus layout for ORU. The opening page records these words:

"This bulletin is prepared to provide information for the student who is considering a college career and for others who are interested in the program of the University. Course offerings are listed, and except for the minor in Christian Education and in Geography, a major may be pursued in all other departments. If after reading the bulletin you still have questions, please …

1965 Ruby Yearbook, Jean E. Hunter, Howard M. Smith Jr., Edward M. Van Doren, Ursinus College Senior Class

The Ruby Yearbooks, 1897-2020

A digitized copy of the 1965 Ruby, the Ursinus College yearbook.