The William S. McCormick Oral History, dated 2000-2002, contains audiocassettes, administrative information, and transcripts of the interview between McCormick and Ohio State University Polar Archivist Laura Kissel that took place on March 8, 2000 regarding McCormick's experiences as an autogiro pilot during Byrd Antarctic Expedition II. 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 found in this oral history include McCormick's early flight experiences such as learning to fly from his older brother while in high school and how to operate autogiros, his selection for Byrd Antarctic Expedition II (1933-1935), and the challenges of living and working in Antarctica. Some of these challenges included the problems that ice flows caused to supply ships, and how cold weather and whiteout conditions impacted repair projects and personnel relationships. The oral history also contains McCormick's recollections on Admiral Richard E. Byrd's personality and his relationship with others, Byrd's rescue from Advance Base, the Congressional Medal of Honor given to the expedition by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, McCormick's lecture tour and attempts at becoming an actor, and his later aviation experiences as both a link simulator trainer and an American Airlines pilot.

The William J. Studer Oral History Transcript and Compact Disc Recording contains a printed transcript and audio recording on compact disc of an oral history interview with William J. Studer conducted by Raimund Goerler on August 18, 2011. Studer discusses his tenure at Ohio State University as fifth Director of University Libraries from 1977 to 1999. He also discusses various developments in academic libraries, both technical and philosophical.

The William Griffith Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recordings contain a transcript and audiocassette recordings of an oral history interview with William J. Griffith conducted by Charles Corbato on March 27, 2003. Griffith discusses his contributions during sixteen years as Head of Campus Planning at the Ohio State University, the creation of the University District Organization, making the campus accessible, the construction of West Campus, Lincoln and Morrill Towers, and the rebuilding of University Hall.

The William E. Long Oral History, dated 2000-2001, contains audio recordings, administrative information, and transcripts of the interview between Dr. Long and Karen Brewster of the American Polar Society conducted on April 28, 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 Long's rock climbing, his time as a survival instructor in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, his school experiences, and his trip to Antarctica to gather geological information for the International Geophysical Year (1957-1959.)

The William Baker Research on Jesse Owens contains William Baker's research files and audiocassettes of interviews that he accumulated while doing the research for his book on Jesse Owens.

The William Anderson Oral History, dated 2000-2001, contains recordings, administrative information, and a transcript of the interview between Anderson and former Ohio State University Polar Archivist Raimund Goerler that took place on March 15, 2000, regarding his experiences as the captain of the United States Ship Nautilus. This interview was a part of a series of polar oral histories sponsored by American Polar Society and The Ohio State University's Byrd Polar Research Center Archival Program, with funding from the National Science Foundation. Major topics of the interview include planning for expeditions, unsuccessful efforts, Anderson's fears that the Navy would cancel the expedition after the first failure, and the importance of Dr. Waldo Lyon, chief scientist on the Nautilus in developing the special instruments that enabled the submarine to measure ice thickness and plot the Barrow Sea Canyon.

The Wilford F. Weeks Oral History, dated 2000 to 2001, contains audio recordings, administrative information, and transcripts of the interview between Weeks and Brian Shoemaker of the American Polar Society conducted on April 17, 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 Weeks' career studying glacial, sea, and river ice in various places around the globe, especially in the polar regions, achievements of the different scientific programs and research he was involved in, and personal remembrances of his scientific colleagues.

The Wayne Carlson Oral History Transcript and DVD Recording contains an oral history transcript and DVD of an interview with Wayne Carlson conducted by Robert Butche on June 19, 2003. Carlson is interviewed about various professor and employees at Ohio State University who carried out research in computer graphics. This DVD part five of five in a series produced about Carles Csuri and the history of computer graphics at Ohio State University.

The Walter R. Jones Oral History, dated circa 1980s-2001, contains audiocassettes, administrative information, and a transcript of the interview between Jones and Brian Shoemaker of the American Polar Society that took place on April 19, 2000 regarding Jones' experiences as an Equipment Operator and ham radio operator in Antarctica. The collection also contains photocopies of a diary that Jones wrote while on Operation Deep Freeze II and a video recording about Jones. 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 found in this oral history include comments from Jones regarding his experiences and views about Operation Deep Freeze II, the role of ham radio operator, and the challenges and personal interactions of living in Antarctica. Jones also discusses his experiences in operating heavy equipment, including Low Ground Pressure D8 Caterpillar tractors, also referred to as Cats, in Antarctica and his traverses from Little America to McMurdo.

The Tom Simpson Oral History Transcript and Compact Disc Recording contains a transcript and compact disc recording of an oral history with Simpson conducted by Kevlin Haire on September 4, 2013. In the interview, Simpson describes various aspects of Ohio State University campus, including class size, buildings, and graduation. He also discusses various aspects of his life after he left Ohio State University.

The Thomas Scott Sutton Papers contain awards, Ph. D. final oral exams, publications, publicity, and materials related to Punjab University. It also contains a transcript and audiocassette recording of an oral history interview of Thomas Scott Sutton by Robert Sutton. The interview discusses a cooperative program started in 1954 between the Ohio State University College of Agriculture and the state of Punjab, India.

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 Syun-Ichi Akasofu Oral History, dated 2001-2002, contains audio recordings, administrative information, and transcripts of the interview between Dr. Akasofu and Karen Nichols Brewster of the American Polar Society conducted on June 11, 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 Akasofu's career studying Arctic auroras, his work and studies at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), his time as the Director of the Geophysical Institute at UAF, and how he worked to establish and serve as Director of the International Arctic Research Center at UAF.

The Susan Hartmann Susan Hartmann Oral History Transcript and Compact Disc Recording contains a printed transcript and audio recordings on compact disc of an oral history interview with Susan Hartmann conducted by Deborah Ballam on June 23, 2013. Professor Hartmann discusses her career at Ohio State University, getting her doctorate in history from the University of Missouri thanks to an NDEA (National Defense Education Act) Fellowship, the transition from a Center for Women’s Studies to a Department of Women’s Studies, and her role in general as well as the role of women overall at Ohio State.

The Steven Gabbe Oral History, dated August 31, 2020, contains a transcript and audio recording on compact disc of an oral history interview of Steven Gabbe by Chris Ellison. In it, Gabbe discusses his medical career, which culminated in his role as CEO of Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center.

The Stephen Riley Oral History, dated 2000 to 2001, contains audio recordings, administrative information, and transcripts of the interview between Riley and former Ohio State University Polar Archivist Raimund Goerler conducted on May 15, 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 Riley's time in the United States Navy, his work as an aerial photographer and photograph navigator in Antarctica, and his memories of life in Antarctica.

The Stephen O. Wilson Papers contain log books and journals kept by Wilson while serving in the United States Navy during Operation Deep Freeze I, II, and III, as well as some naval dispatches and reports from that time period; these materials date from 1955 to 1958. The papers also contain an audio recording and transcript of an oral history interview of Wilson from a series of polar oral histories sponsored by the American Polar Society and Ohio State University's Byrd Polar Research Center Archival Program. In this oral history interview from August 13, 2001, Wilson discusses his experiences during Operation Deep Freeze I, II, and III, working on icebreaker ships, and his career following his service in the United Statees Navy. The interview and transcript date from 2001-2003.

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 Stephen Barnes Oral History, dated 1958-1965, and 2000-2001, contains audiocassette recordings, administrative information, and transcripts of an interview between Barnes and Brian Shoemaker of the American Polar Society conducted on March 13, 2000. This interview was part of a series of 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 Barnes' recollections of Operation Deep Freeze II, the Sky High Station in Antarctica, and his ionospheric research in Antarctica, Maui, and elsewhere. Barnes also reflects on the contributions of various scientists in Antarctica, the challenges and dangers of living in Antarctica for an extended time, and his personal life since his retirement in 1994.

The Stanislaus A. Antos Papers consist of both original items and photocopies of items Antos created or collected during Operation Deep Freeze I (1956-1958). These items include both photocopies of photographs and original photographs, a piece of seal skin, a photocopy of his diary from that time, telegrams to his wife Rhoda, and copies of newspaper clippings recording "Operation Babyface," a project to fax an image of Antos's new daughter to him in Antarctica; materials date from 1956-1958, and 2000-2007. The papers also contain an audio recording and transcript of an oral history interview of Antos from a series of polar oral histories sponsored by the American Polar Society and Ohio State University's Byrd Polar Research Center Archival Program. In this oral history interview from May 26, 2000, Antos discusses his time in Antarctica as a part of Operation Deep Freeze I, especially flying airplanes and how helpful he found the Catholic priest at McMurdo Station.

The Sondra Kowaluk Papers contain a transcript and audio CD of an oral history with this individual.

The Simon Dinitz Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recordings contain a transcript and audiocassettes of an oral history interview with Simon Dinitz conducted by Adrienne Chafetz on November 8, 2005. Discussion topics include being one of the first Jewish faculty members at Ohio State University and Dinitz's teaching and research, including studying disadvantaged youth and the use of psychotropic drugs to treat schizophrenia.

The Sidney Chafetz Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recordings contains a transcript and audiocassettes of an interview with Sidney Chafetz conducted by Adrienne Bosworth on March 6, 2005. Discussion topics include Chafetz's teaching career at OSU in print making, engraving and relief, studying in Paris in 1950 and 1951 with world famous engravers Stanley Hayter and Juan Miro, Chafetz's work in academic satire, and his observations and feelings on political infighting within the university, including his own department.

The Shirley Dunlap Bowser Oral History Compact Disc Recording and Transcript contains a recording on compact disc and a transcript of an oral history with Shirley Dunlap Bowser conducted by Maureen Sharkey on August 8, 2013. In the interview, Bowser discusses her experiences at Ohio State University as an undergraduate student, including the many extracurricular activities, such as membership in a sorority and being elected Junior class secretary. Bowser also discusses her time as a member of the Ohio State University Board of Trustees.

The Shirley Csuri Oral History Interview Transcript contains a transcript of an oral history interview with Shirley Csuri conducted by Robert Butche on June 19, 2003. In the interview, Csuri discusses her husband, Charles Csuri, and his career as an artist and art instructor at Ohio State University, as well as her life before enrolling at Ohio State University and as a student there. Csuri also talks about working as an artist.

The Sayed El-Sayed Oral History, dated 2002, contains audio recordings, administrative information, and transcripts of the interview between El-Sayed and Brian Shoemaker of the American Polar Society conducted on May 7, 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 El-Sayed’s education and early career, his first grant from the National Science Foundation to study primary productivity in Drake Passage aboard an Argentine ship, his subsequent research in the Weddell Sea, his research in the Antarctic related to phytoplankton, krill, primary productivity, and the effect of ozone depletion on the marine ecosystem, including the effect of ultra-violet radiation on phytoplankton, his involvement with the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), and the origins of the Biological Investigations of Marine Antarctic Systems and Stocks (BIOMASS) program and his involvement.

Oral history interview transcript and audio file on compact disc of Sarah Miller Smith, OSU alumna and one of the University's first female cheerleaders, February 27, 2014.

The Rudine Sims Bishop Oral History Transcript and Compact Disc Recording contains a printed transcript and audio recording on compact disc of an oral history with Rudine Sims Bishop conducted by Evelyn Freeman on August 16, 2013. Professor Bishop discusses her career as a professor focusing on multicultural children’s literature in the College of Education, coming to Ohio State University as the second African-American female full professor on campus. She also discusses her time in the College of Education as a dean, her role in hiring faculty, and the atmosphere for women and minority faculty and staff. Additional topics include the efforts to diversify the student body and address issues of general equality and diversification at the University.

The Ronald K. McGregor Oral History, dated 2001-2003, contains notes, correspondence, and transcripts of the interview between McGregor and Brian Shoemaker of the American Polar Society conducted on October 27, 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 Center Archival Program, with funding from the National Science Foundation. Major topics of the interview include McGregor’s pilot training, his time prepping for and traveling to Antarctica as a part of Operation Deep Freeze (1961-1962), and his work in the Office of Naval Research.

The Robert Manke Oral History, dated 2000-2002, contains audiocassettes, administrative information, and transcripts of the interview between Manke and former Ohio State University Polar Archivist Raimund Goerler that took place on May 26, 2000. The interview discusses Manke's experiences at military stations on Midway Island and at Byrd Station in Antarctica. 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 found in the oral history include a reflection on the Seabees and their roles on Midway Island and in Antarctica, the maintenance of Byrd Station in Antarctica, the airdropping of supplies, communication in Antarctica, and wintering over at Byrd Station.