The Alpheus Wilson Smith Papers contain publications, administrative and department files, and class notes.

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 Bland L. Stradley Papers contain addresses and speeches, general correspondence, materials relating to Ohio colleges and other local organizations, letters of recommendation, and correspondence with veterans regarding their education.

The Carl E. Steeb Papers contain resolutions from the Ohio State University Board of Trustees and the Ohio Union Board of Overseers, a distinguished service award, and a plaque. It also contains newspaper articles and correspondence concerning the retirement of Steeb.

The David Frantz Oral History Transcript and Compact Disc Recording contains a printed transcript and audio recordings on a compact disc of an oral history interview with David Frantz conducted by Raimund E. Goerler on April 4 and April 25, 2012. David Frantz discusses his career at Ohio State University, including his service as Secretary of the Board of Trustees. Highlights include his early career in the Department of English, his transition to more administrative roles, his involvement in the University Senate, and his role as the Board of Trustees Secretary.

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 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 Edward Q. Moulton Papers contain an oral history interview transcript, index, and audiocassettes of Dr. Edward Moulton from interviews conducted in 1983 and 1985. Interview discussion topics include Moulton's career working with various administrators at the Ohio State University, including Novice Fawcett, campus planning, evolution of regional campuses, dormitories, the 1970 student unrest, and other developments.

The Everett Walters Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recordings contains an oral history transcript and audiocassette tapes of an oral history interview with Everett Walters conducted by Lewis Branscomb on August 13, 1986. Discussion topics include Dr. Walters' career at Ohio State University as a professor and dean, creation of a course for graduate students on college teaching, creation of the Annual Conference of the Humanities, and Walters' assistance in resurrecting the Ohio State University Press.

The Frederick Hebbard Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recordings contain a transcript and audiocassettes of an oral history interview with Frederick Hebbard conducted by Thomas A. Brannon on November 7, 2002. Interview discussion topics include Dr. Hebbard's leadership roles in the Ohio State University School of Optometry and the creation of the Doctor of Optometry degree at Ohio State University.

The Harold L. Enarson Papers contain correspondence, publications, writings, reports, and an oral history interview transcript conducted by the Truman Presidential Library.

The Herbert B. Asher Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recordings contain a transcript and 8 audiocassettes of the interview, conducted by Marvin Zahniser on October 27, 2003. Interview discussion topics include various key issues in the administration of the university, such as budgets, funding, tuition, construction and building issues, including the construction of the Schottenstein Arena under President Gee, as well as rival interests in competing for public and private dollars.

The James L. Morrill Papers contain scrapbooks, photographs, publications, correspondence, letters of recommendation, minutes of meetings, and reports relating to alumni affairs, athletics, legislative matters, student aid, WOSU radio and other subjects.

The James Osborn Fuller Oral History Transcripts and Audiocassette Recordings contain four oral history interview transcripts with Fuller, the first conducted by Robert Sutton on November 17, 1983. The second, third, and fourth interviews were conducted by Paul Underwood on April 22, June 20, and December 9, 1985. The collection contains five original and five duplicate audiocassette tapes of the interviews. Topics discussed in the interviews include Fuller's career, his research in geology, and his administrative work at Ohio State, including organizational changes within the College of Arts and Sciences.

The John E. Corbally Papers contain budget, personnel and council reports, memos, correspondence, and other administrative files, mostly from the time period in which Corbally served as Ohio State University's director of the personnel budget, Executive Assistant to President Novice G. Fawcett, secretary of the President's Cabinet, and Vice President of Administration. This collection also contains an oral history interview transcript and audiotapes of John E. Corbally, conducted by Robert Butche on March 7 and 10, 2002. Interview discussion topics include the closing of University School, the creation of the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, OSU President Novice Fawcett, the controversy over the Speaker's Rule, and Corbally's career as a faculty member and administrator.

The John T. Bonner Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recording contain a transcript of an interview of John T. Bonner conducted on July 25, 2001 by Robert McCormick. In this interview, Bonner discusses his time at the Ohio State University as both student, faculty, and administration, as well as his reactions to various sporting and social events that occurred during his time at the university.

The Mac Stewart Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recordings contains a transcript and audiocassettes of an oral history of Mac Stewart conducted by Fred Roecker on June 24, 2002. Interview discussion topics include Dr. Stewart's career at Ohio State University, particularly his work at University College, of which he served as dean from 1990 to 2001.

The Ohio State University, Ad Hoc Committee on the University Calendar Records contain analysis studies published by other universities about academic calendars, correspondence and reports from individual Ohio State University colleges and schools stating opinions on the calendar, and reports of progress and final recommendations from the committee on the modification of Ohio State University's academic calendar.

The Ohio State University, Board of Trustees Correspondence contains correspondence organized by correspondent and various topics and issues.

The Ohio State University, Committee on the Selection of a President Records contain a report issued by the committee to the Board of Trustees that consists of 14 candidate profiles gathered in 1939 for the successor to University President George W. Rightmire. The profiles contain a summary of why the candidate would be qualified, biographical information, and quotes from references about the candidate. It also contains a collection of letters from the Ohio State University faculty that were solicited by Board of Trustee member Herbert S. Atkinson in which he asked for candidate suggestions. Many of the letters are in support of James Lewis Morrill, Ohio State University's first vice president, and/or mention Howard Landis Bevis, the University's chosen successor to Rightmire.

The Ohio State University, Office of Academic Affairs, Associate Dean of Faculties Records contain administrative files on committees, councils, curriculum, academic programs, enrollment statistics, housing, and the University College.

The Ohio State University, Office of the Administrative Assistant to the President (John T. Mount) Records contain correspondence, alumni support, legislative reports, council notes and other administrative files from the Office of the Administrative Assistant to the President during John Mount's appointment from 1957 to 1960.

The Ohio State University, Office of the Assistant to the President (George W. Eckelberry) Records contain administrative files created by George W. Eckelberry during his term as Assistant to the President from 1926 to 1938. Files include correspondence, reports, minutes, budgets, committee notes, and publications.

The Ohio State University, Office of the Assistant to the President (Norval N. Luxon) Records contain administrative files from the period of time that Norval Luxon was Assistant to Ohio State University President Howard L. Bevis. Files include budget material, correspondence, personnel information, questionnaires, reports on the Twilight School and other colleges and departments, and publications.

The Ohio State University, Office of the President (Novice Gail Fawcett) Records contain documents pertaining to Novice Fawcett's inauguration, academic dismissals, committee appointments, investments, recommendations, and a vast array of other documents (Processed series, subseries 1-4). Subseries 5 of the Processed series contains speeches from Novice Fawcett, ranging from before he became University President for the Ohio State University, as well as after his retirement from the position. Note: Boxes 96 and 97, included in Subseries 4, also contain some speeches. Other series in this collection contain plaques, commencement clothing, diplomas, publications, newsletters and other papers related to or created by Novice Fawcett and/or the Office of the President during his term. The collection also contains transcripts and audiocassettes of six oral history interview recordings with President Fawcett.

The Ohio State University, Office of the President (William McPherson) Records contain correspondence, reports, minutes of meetings and other materials relating to the Administrative Council, alumni, faculty and student matters, Board of Trustees materials, materials on budgets and departments, and memberships in associations, such as American Association for the Advancement of Science.

The Harvey H. Davis Papers contain correspondence, reports and other materials relating to the Administrative Council, Alumni Association, American Council on Education, Association of Land Grant Colleges and Universities, Board of Trustees, budget matters, committees, Diamond Jubilee, Graduate School, Inter-American program, U.S. Office of Education, War Manpower Commission and other matters.

The Richard L. Cameron Oral History, dated 2002-2009, contains audio recordings, administrative information, and transcripts of the interview between Cameron and Brian Shoemaker of the American Polar Society conducted on October 8, 2003. 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 what led to Dr. Cameron to pursue a career in glaciology, his experiences in Antarctica during the International Geophysical Year (1957-1958), his research studying the properties of glaciers, ice, and snow in Antarctica, earning his Doctorate at The Ohio State University and the different positions he had there, his experiences during the South Pole-Queen Maud Land Traverse (1964-1965) in Antarctica, and the different roles he had at the National Science Foundation.

The Richard Lewis Meiling Papers contain an oral history interview transcript and audiocassettes of Dr. Meiling conducted by Robert Sutton on November 21 and 30, 1983. It also contains newspaper clippings concerning Dr. Meiling, correspondence, scrapbooks, reprints of articles and biographical materials from 1951 to 1984.

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.