University Archives

Citing Archival Sources

If a resource is unlisted or further clarification is needed, please contact the University Archives at archives@osu.edu


Processed Material

The Ohio State University Archives, Name of Collection (record group number), Box number, "File Folder Title."

  • Example: The Ohio State University Archives, William Oxley Thompson Papers (3/e), Box 47, "University Library: Rules: 1903." 

Unprocessed Material

The Ohio State University Archives, Name of Collection (record group number), Box number, "File Folder Title," Accession number.

  • Example: The Ohio State University Archives, John T. Mount Papers (40/113, 54/d), Box 1, "'Happiness is Being a Buckeye' pin: 1974," acc. 96/2007. 

Centennial Histories

Author, Chapter Heading. The Ohio State University Centennial Histories, College, Year.

  • Example: Herrick, John H. and William J. Griffith, History of the Division of Campus Planning. The Ohio State University Centennial Histories, Division of Academic Affairs, 1969. 

Photographs

The Ohio State University Photo Archives, Image number (or Drawer number, Folder number).

  • Example: The Ohio State University Photo Archives, Image X1711.
  • Example: The Ohio State University Photo Archives, Drawer 82, Folder 10.