Buckeye History

  • Editions starting in 1901 now available in the Knowledge Bank
  • This web exhibit showcases the history of one of OSU's most recognized and beloved landmarks.
  • Commentaries, photographs, poetry and much more from the university's earliest days. Selected years available through the Knowledge Bank.
  • The University Archives houses founding documents from the inaugural years of the university's history

Buckeye History is an interactive site dedicated to sharing the rich history of OSU.  This site will continue to be updated as historical pieces are digitized and made available for viewing.

New at the Archives

Ohio State Makios are now available online. The Makio, Japanese for "Magic Mirror," is the official student yearbook of The Ohio State University. The first issue dates back to 1880 and is available for viewing in the Knowledge Bank.

Useful Links

The collection of Ohio State University football programs available at the University Archives are being digitized and stored in the Knowledge Bank. The scanned programs are of only those games that took place at home in Columbus, Ohio. In addition to being a resource for football fans, the rosters, advertisements, and general information inside each program will be useful to genealogists and local historians. The Archives’ set of football programs are being digitized over a period of time and eventually will include issues from 1901 to 1977.