Kent State History: Digital Archive

Oscar Ritchie Hall Renaming and Dedication

Kent State History: Digital Archive

Oscar Ritchie Hall Renaming and Dedication

Title Oscar Ritchie Hall Renaming and Dedication
Description A ceremony to rename and rededicate the old Student Union Building as Oscar Ritchie Hall. According to a Stater article from May 17, 1977, this change was initiated and organized by the Black United Students. The May event was attended by Ritchie's widow, Edith, and other family members. Mrs. Ritchie (center) is shown here viewing a portrait of her late husband painted and presented to her by Kent State University alumnus Ernest Pryor (right). At left is George Ritchie.
Decade 1970-79
Date 1977-05-12
Subject(s) Black Student Life
Buildings and Grounds
Events
Format of Original print
Repository Special Collections and Archives
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