Kansas State University Oral History Initiative
The Kansas State University Oral History Initiative aims to capture the people, traditions, work, activism, foodways and lived experiences that have shaped both K-State and the broader Kansas region. These stories help document not only life on campus, but also the histories of agriculture and rural communities, consumer advocacy and social movements, and culinary and cultural traditions.
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Grandparents University at Hale Library
This collection documents Kansas State University’s Grandparents University program, featuring intergenerational learning experiences through recorded sessions, reflections, and participant interviews that highlight lifelong learning and family engagement.
KSU Faculty and Staff Oral Histories
These oral histories document the experiences of faculty and staff across Kansas State University, offering insight into teaching, research, governance, and campus life across generations.
KSU Graduate Exit Interviews
This collection consists of interviews with graduating students that reflect on academic experiences, research, campus culture, and professional aspirations at Kansas State University.
KSU Open House
This collection consists of oral histories recorded during Kansas State University Open House events, capturing reflections from students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors about campus life, academic programs, traditions, and first impressions of the university.
KSU Spectrum Center & LGBTQ Community Interviews
This oral history collection preserves the voices and experiences of individuals connected to the KSU Spectrum Center, documenting LGBTQ+ student life, advocacy, and community-building at Kansas State University.
Library Faculty and Staff Interviews
This series preserves the professional experiences and institutional knowledge of library faculty and staff, highlighting individual careers, workplace culture, innovations, and organizational change within K-State Libraries.
Memories of the Hale Library Fire
This series contains firsthand accounts of the 2018 Hale Library fire, documenting personal experiences of the event, immediate response, recovery efforts, and the impact of the fire on the university and library community.