The
Florida State University oral history collection began in 1969
under the direction of Professor Edward F. Keuchel. Renamed
the Reichelt (Rye-kelt) Program for Oral History in 1999, the
program honors the memory and generous support of history Professor
Emeritus Wallace Ward Reichelt. The collection documents the
history of Florida
State College for Women (1905-1947)
and Florida
State University, the City
of Tallahassee, and the State
of Florida. In 1995, the program expanded to include military
experiences, with a timely emphasis on veterans and civilian
personnel involved in World
War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam. Our areas of interest
include military service as well as all lifetime experiences
of the wars.