THE ANN W. RUDOLPH BUTTON COLLECTION
THE COLLECTION
In 1993, the estate of Ann W. and Emanuel D. Rudolph bequeathed a core collection of materials about buttons to the Human Ecology Library (HEC). Ann W. Rudolph (1934-1991), an avid button and book collector, assembled a variety of resources on button history, materials, manufactures, and styles. The College of Human Ecology's Historic Costume and Textiles Collection received her vast collection of buttons.
Library patrons can access button research materials at the Education, Human Ecology, Psychology, and Social Work Library (EHS). Information about these materials are available to users through OSCAR, OhioLINK, WorldCAT, and other on-line catalog systems. The lending policy for these materials is strict. Rare and unique materials may not leave the library; however, patrons can duplicate some materials with the permission of the Human Ecology Librarian.
For more information:
Button, Button: A Selected Bibliography
Button Exhibits at The Ohio State University
Resources in Historic Costume Research
Historic Costume and Textiles Collection
Ann W. and Emanuel D. Rudolph Collection at the EHS Library