The John Schindler Oral History, dated 2001-2002, contains audio recordings, notes, correspondence, and transcripts of the interview between Schindler and Karen Brewster of the American Polar Society conducted on May 29, 2001. This interview was a part of a series of polar oral histories sponsored by the American Polar Society and Ohio State University’s Byrd Polar Research Center Archival Program, with funding from the National Science Foundation. Major topics discussed include Schindler’s early life, how he got involved with his work in Alaska, his efforts as an administrative scientist, the relationship Naval Arctic Research Laboratory held with the United States Navy and Air Force, how the ARLIS polar ice stations were used, his work with Husky Oil, and his family life while living in Barrow, Alaska.

The Charles A. Burroughs Oral History, dated 2001-2002 and 2009, contains notes, correspondence, and transcripts of the interview between Burroughs and Brian Shoemaker of the American Polar Society conducted on October 31, 2001. This interview was a part of a series of polar oral histories sponsored by the American Polar Society and Ohio State University’s Byrd Polar Research Center Archival Program, with funding from the National Science Foundation. Major topics of the oral history include Burroughs' work on triangulation fieldwork in the Arctic regions, his field and administrative work for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and his continued involvement in mapping societies following his retirement in 1985.

The Gerald F. Carlson Oral History, dated 1966, 2000-2010, contains notes, correspondence, a book by Carlson called Two on the Rocks, and audio recordings and transcripts of the interview between Carlson and Brian Shoemaker of the American Polar Society conducted on November 16, 2001. This interview was a part of a series of polar oral histories sponsored by the American Polar Society and Ohio State University’s Byrd Polar Research Center Archival Program, with funding from the National Science Foundation. Major topics of the interview include Carlson’s experiences teaching native Inupiat children in White Mountain and Little Diomede, Alaska, seal and walrus hunting, and general experiences of life in Alaska with his wife.

The Richard L. Schulz Oral History, dated 2002, contains administrative notes, audio recordings, and transcripts of the interview between Schulz and Brian Shoemaker conducted on May 4, 2002. This interview was a part of a series of polar oral histories sponsored by American Polar Society and Ohio State University's Byrd Polar Research Center Archival Program, with funding from the National Science Foundation. Major topics discussed include Schulz’s work as a Construction Mechanic as well as caring for and driving the sled dog teams at Wilkes Station on Operation Deep Freeze III. Also discussed is the transition of Wilkes Station as an American-controlled research station to an Australian-controlled research station.

The Stephen L. DenHartog Oral History, dated 1981-2009, contains audio recordings, administrative information, and transcripts of the interview between DenHartog and Brian Shoemaker of the American Polar Society conducted on October 22, 2002. The collection also contains personal notes by DenHartog about his life, which were created starting in 1981, and correspondence from 2009 about the transcripts of the interview. This interview was a part of a series of polar oral histories sponsored by American Polar Society and Ohio State University's Byrd Polar Research Center Archival Program, with funding from the National Science Foundation. Major topics that DenHartog discussed include going to Antarctica during the International Geophysical Year (1957-1958), his experiences during the Ross Ice Shelf Traverse and the Victoria Land Traverse, the story of how Albert (Bert) Crary needed to be rescued after the piece of ice that he was working on split off into the water, spending the winter at Little America V, working at the second Arctic Research Laboratory Ice Station (ARLIS II), which was a station installed on a floating ice island off the coast of Point Barrow, Alaska, working for the University of Wisconsin Geophysical and Polar Research Center in Alaska and Antarctica, and working aboard the SS Manhattan in the Northwest Passage.

The Jack B. Long Oral History, dated 2002-2009, contains audio recordings and transcripts of the interview between Long and Brian Shoemaker conducted on September 19, 2002. There are also notes that were created before, during, and after the interview and are dated 2002-2009. This interview was a part of a series of polar oral histories sponsored by American Polar Society and Ohio State University's Byrd Polar Research Center Archival Program, with funding from the National Science Foundation. Major topics discussed include Long’s relationship with his older brother (William E. “Bill” Long), Tucker Sno-Cats, living and working conditions in Antarctica, Dr. Charles Bentley, the Sentinel Mountains Traverse (1957-1958), the Horlick Mountains Traverse (1958-1959), and the McMurdo-South Pole Traverse (1960-1961).

The Eugene L. Boudette Oral History, dated 2002-2009, contains audio recordings, notes, and transcripts of the interview between Boudette and Brian Shoemaker conducted on October 27, 2002. The notes are dated before, during, and after the interview, and the interview transcript was completed in 2009. This interview was a part of a series of polar oral histories sponsored by American Polar Society and Ohio State University's Byrd Polar Research Center Archival Program, with funding from the National Science Foundation. Major topics discussed include ice drilling in the Arctic in Greenland, the Marie Byrd Land Traverse (1959-1960), discovering granite in the Clark Mountains in Antarctica, planning the Victoria Land Traverse (1960-1961), and his diabetes diagnosis.

The Thomas Gray Papers, dated 1959, 2000-2006, consist of a wooden plaque painted by Thomas Gray while he was stationed at Little America V during the International Geophysical Year, 1957-1958. This collection also includes an oral history interview on audiocassette where Gray discussed his experience as the chief meteorologist of the Antarctic Weather Bureau and how he managed a team of international meteorologists.

The Norbert Untersteiner Oral History, dated 2000-2001, contains audio recordings, administrative information, and transcripts of the interview between Dr. Untersteiner and Brian Shoemaker of the American Polar Society conducted on October 7, 2000. This interview was a part of a series of polar oral histories sponsored by the American Polar Society and Ohio State University's Byrd Polar Research Center Archival Program, with funding from the National Science Foundation. Major topics discussed include Untersteiner's life under the Nazi regime in Austria, his studying of mountain glaciers and ice floes, involvement in the creation of The Arctic Ice Dynamics Joint Experiment (AIDJEX), his time as the Director of the Office of Ocean Programs for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and memories of various teaching positions he held.

The Frank Bope Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recordings contain a transcript and audiocassettes of an oral history interview with Frank Bope conducted by Hazel Benson on March 1, 2002. Interview discussion topics include Bope's experiences growing up on a farm during the 1930s and the events that led to his career in pharmacy. He discusses the history of Ohio State University's College of Pharmacy, his career there, and changes in the college.

The Robert Holsinger Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recordings contain an oral history interview transcript and audiocassettes of Robert Holsinger conducted by Paul Underwood on July 30, 1985. Interview discussion topics include Dr. Holsinger's career at Ohio State University, his work with President Novice Fawcett, and conflicts between President Fawcett and the faculty.

The Goodwin F. Berquist Papers contain publications, an audiocassette, and an interview transcript.

The Donald Glower Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recordings contain an oral history interview transcript and audiocassette tapes of Donald Glower conducted by Bernard Bayer on October 2, 2001. Major topics include the development of a superior program in mechanical engineering, the creation of several new centers in the college, the creation and role of the Foundation Board, critiques of three OSU Presidents (Fawcett, Enarson, Jennings), and the recovery of sunken treasure from the steamship "Central American."

The Arthur E. Adams Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recordings contain a transcript and audiocassettes of an oral history interview with Arthur Adams conducted by Jean Girves on February 27, 2003. Interview topics include the formation of a Black Studies Department at Ohio State University and the administration and governance of the university during Adams' time as a dean, a provost, and a special assistant.

The Richard Sisson Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recordings contain a transcript and audiocassette recordings of an oral history interview with Sisson conducted by Albert Soloway on January 17, 2003. Interview discussion topics include Sisson's academic career, the administration of the university during his tenure, and the challenges faced in higher education, particularly the decline in state funding.

The Celianna Taylor Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recordings contain two oral history interview transcripts and audiocassette recordings of Celianna Taylor conducted by Marsha Hamilton on September 16, 2003 and November 18, 2003. Interview discussion topics include Taylor's career, particularly as a librarian at Ohio State University. She discusses the introduction of OCLC and changes in the professional status of librarians. She also discusses her work at The Center for Vocational and Technical Education and ERIC.

The Donald W. Good Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recordings contains a transcript and audiocassettes of an oral history interview with Donald W. Good on September 21, 2006. Interview discussion topic include starting the doctoral program in English, Good's appointment as Director of Freshman English, Secretary of the Faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences, associate vice provost, and his four years as Ombudsman.

The George D. Richards Oral History Audiocassettes and Notes contain recordings of the oral history interview between Richards and Ohio State University Archives, as well as notes on the interview and an abstract of the content.

The Paul Edwin Droste Oral Histories contain a transcript from an oral history conducted by the International Tuba-Euphonium Association in 2000. It also contains a transcript and audiocassettes from an oral history interview conducted by Kevlin Haire at the Ohio State University Archives in 2007.

The Luvern L. Cunningham Papers contain writings about marriage counseling, Charlotte County, Virginia, and the standard of living in Kentucky; research and professional files; teaching materials for sociology classes; a six year plan for Ohio State University Sociology; correspondence; programs of meetings; and audiocassettes and oral history records. This series also contains files pertaining to the desegregation of public schools in Columbus, San Francisco, and Detroit; files concerning the Danforth Foundation; materials concerning the 75th Anniversary of the College of Education and the reorganization of the college.