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Historical Videos from the Ohio University Archives
Travel back to yesteryear! The videos featured on this page give a sense of life at Ohio University as far back as the 1930s.
1930s Promotional Video of Ohio University
Silent B&W film containing scenes on the campus of Ohio University and in the City of Athens, Ohio, in the very early 1930s.
Originally presented in 16-millimeter format, this film was digitized for broader access and permanent preservation in December 2009, thanks to generous funding from the Ohio University Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, Dr. Pam Benoit.
This film is the property of Ohio University Archives, Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections, Alden Library, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio.
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Ohio University in 1947
The following scenes were filmed in color on and around the Ohio University Athens campus in 1947.
Originally presented in 16-millimeter format, this film was digitized for broader access and permanent preservation in December 2009, thanks to generous funding from the Ohio University Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, Dr. Pam Benoit.
This film is the property of Ohio University Archives, Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections, Alden Library, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio.
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Ohio University Promotional Film 1974
Promotional film showing Ohio University students and faculty at work and play in classrooms, labs, playing fields, and all around campus. The Ohio University Orchestra performs the Lieutenant Kijé suite by Sergei Prokofiev as the score.
Originally presented in 16-millimeter format, this film was digitized for broader access and permanent preservation in December 2009, thanks to generous funding from the Ohio University Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, Dr. Pam Benoit.
This film is the property of Ohio University Archives, Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections, Alden Library, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio.
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