Copies of speeches given by Dr. Gee during his various terms as President of West Virginia University (1981-1985; 2014-2025), the University of Colorado (1985-1990), Ohio State University (1990-1998; 2007-2013), Brown University (1998-2000), and as Chancellor of Vanderbilt University (2000-2007). This collection also includes news articles spawned from Gee’s speeches, pre-event briefings, and correspondence related to Gee’s speeches. Many speeches have digital copies available.
The Addendum of 2020 April includes assorted speeches, event descriptions, and other material documenting Gee's first and second terms as President of Ohio State University.
The Addendum of 2025 June 20 includes assorted speeches given by Gee while at West Virginia University, the University of Colorado at Boulder, and Brown University.
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8.75 Linear Feet (2 document cases, 2.5 in. each; 2 document cases, 5 in. each; 6 record cartons, 15 in. each)
0.2 Gigabytes (93 .pdf files)
English
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The original paper versions of all material in this collection pertaining to Gee's administrations at Ohio State University are held by the Ohio State University Archives (Guide to the Ohio State University, Office of the President (Elwood Gordon Gee (First Administration)) Records, 1990-2003 and Guide to the Ohio State University, Office of the President (Elwood Gordon Gee (Second Administration)) Records, 1988-2014).
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