Digital Content Portal
This page is a collection of links to online University Archives content and will continue to be updated as historical pieces are digitized and made available for use. Prior to reading or viewing our databases, please click this link to view our historical and primary resource disclaimer.
Click on the corresponding link to interact with our material. For questions or concerns, please contact the University Archives at archives@osu.edu.
For a full list of materials in the University Archives collection, please visit our Archival Holdings page.
Academic Calendars
Digitized records of University Academic Calendars dating from the late 1890s to the early 2020s.
Alumni Magazine
The Ohio State University's official alumni publication. Features previous editions of Alumni Magazine from 1909 through 2019. Content provided through The Ohio State University Publication Archives. Learn how to search the Publication Archives through this link.
For recent and updated publications, visit the Alumni Magazine site.
Annual Reports
Thorough accounts of yearly operations of the university, dating from the 1870s through the 1990s. Contains information regarding the founding of, operating conditions, budget, and historic impact made by the Ohio State University.
Biographical Files
A complete alphabetical list of the biographical files housed by the University Archives. This list is not comprehensive, as the collection continues to grow with new information. Biographical files are not digitized. Please reach out to archives@osu.edu if copies are needed.
Black Studies Broadcast Journal
Selected digitized records of the Black Studies Broadcast, a radio program originally aired on WOSU. Produced by faculty and administration of the then-newly-formed Black Studies Department at Ohio State University.
Ohio State University institutional login required.
Board of Trustees Minutes
The Board of Trustees Minutes serves as the official record of proceedings for the Ohio State University Board of Trustees. This database encompasses the minutes from 1870 through 2014. For up-to-date minutes, please visit the Board of Trustees minutes webpage.
Borror Laboratory of Bioacoustics Archive (OhioLINK Digital Resource Commons)
Collection of recorded animal sounds from the Borror Laboratory of Bioacoustics.
Database formerly hosted on OhioLINK Digital Resource Commons (OLDRC). OhioLINK DRC was taken offline on August 31, 2021, no longer hosting the files on their site.
Buckeye History Live
A collection of informal podcasts discussing Ohio State history.
Buckeye Stroll
An online database featuring brief descriptions of current and historical landmarks within the Columbus, Ohio campus.
Campus Buildings History (Herrick Archives)
Maintained by KnowledgeBank. An in-depth and comprehensive collection of each Ohio State University-owned building located in Franklin County, Ohio. Includes a list of buildings owned by Ohio State located outside Franklin County.
Campus Maps
Maintained through the University Archives Flickr page. A gallery of previous map editions of The Ohio State University Columbus campus.
Carmen Collection
A dedicated website to highlight and memorialize those who have shaped The Ohio State University throughout its history in unique ways. An emphasis is made on historically marginalized communities and their impact at Ohio State.
Centennial Histories
An alphabetical list of the Centennial Histories compiled during the late 1960s in preparation for the University’s Centennial Celebration. Written by the departments, schools, colleges and offices, these histories include their beginnings, important achievements, milestones, developments, and staff members.
Columbus Dispatch
A valid Ohio State University login is required for access.
Columbus Dispatch Digital Edition
Access to the Columbus Dispatch Digital Edition. Includes links to resources such as NewsBank and online tutorials.
An active Columbus Metropolitan Library card required for access. For further information, please visit the Columbus Metropolitan Library website, found here.
Commencement Addresses
This collection offers the date, location, and an alphabetical list of Ohio State University Commencement speakers from the late 1870s to present. Digital access to a variety of Commencement addresses is included.
Commencement Bulletins: 1968-Present
Digitized records of various Ohio State University commencement bulletins from 1968 to the present.
Course Bulletins
Digitized records of Ohio State University course bulletins from the mid-1890s to 2015. Contains information regarding courses of study, degree requirements, and other historic information.
An Encyclopedia of Pathbreaking Women at OSU
An encyclopedia of influential women at Ohio State University. Written by The Women's Place.
Daphne Dare Digital Exhibit, Lawrence and Lee Theatre Research Institute (OhioLINK Digital Resource Commons)
Formerly hosted on OhioLINK Digital Resource Commons (OLDRC). OhioLINK DRC was taken offline on August 31, 2021, no longer hosting the images on their site.
Faculty Minutes
The official account of faculty meetings from 1873-1901, separated into three volumes.
FAQs
A list of frequently asked questions at University Archives.
Football Collection Guide
A collection of select resources pertaining to the Ohio State University football program. Available resources include football team photographs, rosters, and historical information.
Forestry Images (OhioLINK Digital Resource Commons)
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station images of Ohio flora by the former Department of Forestry.
Database formerly hosted on OhioLINK Digital Resource Commons (OLDRC). OhioLINK DRC was taken offline on August 31, 2021, no longer hosting the images on their site.
From Woody's Couch (University Archives Blog)
Curated content from Ohio State's history presented in a digestible blog format.
Greek and Latin Inscriptions (OhioLINK Digital Resource Commons)
Database formerly hosted on OhioLINK Digital Resource Commons (OLDRC). OhioLINK DRC was taken offline on August 31, 2021, no longer hosting the collection on their site.
Honorary Degrees
A chronological list of recipients of honorary degrees and the degree conferred, from 1878 to 2022.
Jesse Owens Collection Guide
A comprehensive collection of materials relating to Jesse Owens and his time at The Ohio State University.
Below is a list of related archival holdings. To access these materials, please contact the University Archives.
- Jesse Owens Collection
- William Baker Research on Jesse Owens
- Marlene Owens Rankin and Stuart Rankin Collection
- Department of Athletics' Jesse Owens Track Classic Records
Knowledge Bank (KB)
The Knowledge Bank, a service of The Ohio State University Libraries, collects, preserves, and distributes the intellectual output of The Ohio State University. Faculty, staff, and students are invited to deposit their research and scholarship. Departments, administrative units, programs, and centers are invited to use the Knowledge Bank to distribute their working papers, technical reports, conference proceedings, and other research material. Please read How to Search for information on using the KB.
The Lantern (historic)
The Ohio State University's student newspaper initially published in 1881. Features previous editions of The Lantern from 1881 through 2018. Content provided through The Ohio State University Publication Archives. Learn how to search the Publication Archives through this link.
For current editions of The Lantern, please visit their webpage.
Makios (1880-2012)
Content provided through The Ohio State University Publication Archives. Makio was the student yearbook that ran from 1880 until 2011. Several years went without publication: 1881, 1893, and 1994 through 2000.
Media Guides
Available through KnowledgeBank. Features various media guides from Ohio State University Athletics from 2012 to present.
Newspapers - Ohio
A valid Ohio State University login is required for access.
Official Daily Bulletin
A daily publication for Ohio State students, published from 1920 until 1932.
Ohio Stadium: 1922-2022
A comprehensive research guide to Ohio Stadium as the university community celebrates its centennial in 2022.
Ohio State University Histories (HathiTrust)
A direct link to a collection of published Ohio State histories in the HathiTrust Digital library.
Ohio State University Presidents
A comprehensive list of every Ohio State University President. Contains links to biographical information the finding aids for their respective collections.
Olympians
A listing of Ohio State Olympic medal winners, their sport, event, year, and medal.
Oral Histories
Interviews with faculty members, administrators, and former students documenting first-hand accounts of historical and landmark events throughout their time at The Ohio State University.
Our Choking Times
Our Choking Times began in 1970 as a publication dedicated to the Black student population and experience at Ohio State University. Published until 1982, the paper changed its name to Spectrum, and, later, Dimensions. Dimensions was published until 1994.
Oval, History of
The OSU Oval written by John H. Herrick, Executive Director Emeritus of Campus Planning.
Photo Gallery (Flickr)
Images in this gallery are not public domain. For commercial/for-profit use of photographs in this database, please contact archives@osu.edu.
A collection of popular and intriguing images detailing the history, culture, landmarks, and more at The Ohio State University.
¿Qué Pasa, Ohio State?
A student-produced magazine which emphasizes the Latina/o/x community within Ohio State. Database holds issues from 1994 until 2019.
Subject Files
A collection of generalized subjects regarding Ohio State history, events, landmarks, and institutions (e.g. "Floods," "Football," or "Buildings"). Includes compilations of articles, correspondence, photos, and more.
Timeline
An online resource chronicles the University from its founding to present. Created and maintained by the University Archives.
University District (from WOSU's Columbus Neighborhoods)
An interactive digital archive of the University District containing videos, stories, and timelines.
University District History
A digital archive of the University District containing photographs, historical information, and other collections.
University Registrar
A link to the University Registrar website, previous course offering bulletins, and reports otherwise not maintained at the University Archives.
Voices of Women Oral History Project
A collection of interviews created to better understand the legacy of the women's movement at The Ohio State University.