Established in 1965, The Ohio State University Archives serves as the official memory of the University. Since then, the Archives has collected more than 30,000 linear feet of manuscripts materials and roughly 2 million photos and other images to serve this purpose. From a copy of the Cannon Act that created the original Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College to the electronic correspondence of recent OSU Pres. Karen Holbrook (2002-2007), the Archives has a wide variety of materials to help researchers create their own interpretation of OSU history.

Looking for some specific information from OSU's history?  Browse our list of FAQ's and if you don't find what you're looking for, submit a question to our online Ask-an-Archivist. 

For a more formal overview of the Archives' mission, please read our Statement of Authority.

Student records, such as transcripts, are available through the University Registrar, not the Archives.

New at the Archives

The Archives will be closed for a special event from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 24.

Check out our newest online exhibit!
Born in Adversity: the founding of the Ohio State University

You can connect with the Ohio State University Archives on Facebook and Twitter! 

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