The Carolyn Frances Corwin Papers document her research for a seminar paper for Professor Geoffrey Blodgett (d. 2001) entitled “Oberlin College Students and the Race Issue in the 1950s.” The collection is divided into two series: I. Article and Research Paper, and II. Questionnaires and Research Materials.

Series 1. Article and Research Paper, 1971-1972 (1 folder)

Consists of a copy of Carolyn Corwin’s research paper and her article in the Oberlin Alumni Magazine (September/October 1972) concerning the race issue in the 1950s at Oberlin College. The research paper is available for review but cannot be photocopied.

Series 2. Questionnaire and Research Materials, 1955, 1970-1971 (Restricted, 5 folders)

Consists of questionnaires completed by Oberlin students and graduates (and associated correspondence). The questions concern race relations and the Oberlin campus and community. Also included are copies of two papers (1955) written by Bob Blackburn concerning interracial dating and race relations in San Antonio. Access to this series is restricted.

The Carolyn Corwin papers were donated by Corwin to the Oberlin College Archives in two installments in 1971 and 1972. They were assigned accession number 155.