Series II. Writing and Speeches, 1963-2002, inclusive

This subseries consists of published and unpublished writing by Oliva, the majority of which was written prior to Oliva's term as president. Most of the published writing consists of articles in various publications, such as The New York Times and NCAA News, and includes correspondence with publishers, drafts, galleys, and final printed versions. The unpublished writing consists of article drafts and notes.

This subseries consists of the various speeches delivered by Oliva during his presidency, although there are a few speeches from his previous roles. The speeches represent new initiatives, such as NYU in London; university events, including Commencement, award ceremonies, and exhibition openings; and non-university events, such as conferences hosted by other institutions. Many of the speeches are informal and include talking points, outlines, and/or notes.