The William M. McCulloch Papers, dated circa 1905-2010, with the bulk of the material dating 1947-1972, document the public service career of McCulloch (R-Piqua) as a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 4th Ohio Congressional District for 26 years, from November 1947 to January 1973. Although a few items date from McCulloch’s terms in the Ohio General Assembly or from his personal life, including his childhood, and his military service in World War II, the vast majority of the collection consists of the records compiled by the Washington, D.C. office of Congressman McCulloch. The collection contains correspondence, invitations, clippings, campaign files, bills, reports, press releases, issue mail (letters from his constituents regarding certain policies or legislation), memoranda, photographs, certificates and artifacts. There are also a few materials from after McCulloch's death in 1980 that commemorate his legacy.

The William A. Stephen Papers contain biographical and reference material, photographs, slides, negatives, correspondence, writings, research notebooks and two 16mm films.

The Thomas Ewing French Papers contain books, photographs, engineering and other types of drawings, diagrams, book plates, engravings, (including a woodblock engraving), a certificate, and manuscripts.

The Thomas D’Amico Papers contain materials collected by D’Amico before, during, and after his time aboard the U.S.S. Bear of Oakland for Richard Byrd's second Antarctic expedition. The collection contains one coat, four pairs of googles, one pocket knife, one knife in a sheath, one pair of gloves, a three piece set of Fraunfelter commemorative china (a mug, small bowl, and a soup bowl), one United States Navy medal, one American Guernsey Cattle Club medal, one Havalite pencil and lighter combination, and several documents pertaining to D’Amico’s time before, during and after the expedition. Documents include correspondence, a scrapbook, clippings and photographs. Materials are dated circa 1926 to 1957, with the bulk of material being dated circa 1933 to 1935.

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 Shadow Box Created by Susan Starkey Commemorating Lois Jones' Antarctica Research Expedition in 1969-1970 contains five mounted items inside the frame: a photograph of the research team at the South Pole in 1969 or 1970; an envelope autographed by members of the first all-women South Pole expedition team with a 'Southern Victoria Land 1969-1970' cachet mailed to Susan Starkey in 1969; a photograph of an adelie penguin on Ross Island with a written holiday greeting created by Lois Jones in January 1970; and two rocks collected by Lois Jones during the South Pole research trip. The rocks are numbered to correspond with Jones' research notes: one is speckled black and white, and the other is triangular, flat, and dark gray with 'WV-3R' written on it. The shadow box was assembled circa 2000.

The Robert W. Gerdel Papers, dating 1925-1986, contains 35mm slides, photographs, artifacts, logs, publications, dissertation and reports about Gerdel's research in crop and cold regions science. The collection documents Gerdel's work in and observations of cold region bases and environments in the northern hemisphere including Greenland, Canada, Alaska, the KFS (Keweenaw Field Station) in Michigan, the New York University wind tunnels, and the Central Sierra Snow Laboratory.

The Richard R. Conger Papers, which date from 1946-1957 and 1992, contains photographs of the personnel, landscapes, vehicles, and activities during the Antarctica expeditions Operation Highjump, Operation Windmill and Operation Deep Freeze I,II, and III. The collection also contains a 1992 Christmas card from William Kearns, whom Conger helped rescue from a 1946 plane crash in Antarctica during Operation Highjump.

The Ray D. Gottfried "Photo Story of the Snow Cruiser" Scrapbook was compiled by Gottfried to document the history of the Antarctic Snow Cruiser during construction and demonstration of the vehicle in Chicago in 1939, the transport of the Snow Cruiser from Chicago to Boston, including the crash in Gomer, Ohio, and use of the vehicle in Antarctica. Some content in the scrapbook dates from after the use of the Snow Cruiser in Antarctica, and includes written historical reflections on the vehicle, as well as photographs of historical exhibits and of models or replicas of the Snow Cruiser built at later dates. The scrapbook is composed primarily of scanned photographs, most in color and several taken by Gottfried, as well as newspaper articles reprinted on to copy paper; most are annotated by Gottfried. The content in the scrapbook dates 1939-2004; the scrapbook was assembled by Gottfried in stages, with the first stage completed in 1994, and subsequent materials added at irregular intervals through 2004.

The Philip M. Smith Papers, dated circa 1898-1935 and 1954-2013, contains photographs, slides, postal covers, publications, reports, newspaper clippings, treaties, artifacts, certificates and maps, which document Smith's career in administration of research in the Polar Regions, as well as his own fieldwork. Some of the artifacts and framed prints contain materials such as paintings and signs that predate Smith's career and relate to polar explorers, including British explorers, and to landscapes.

The Peter J. Anderson Papers, dated 1889-1995, contain research notes, publications, summaries, articles, audiovisual materials, reports, clippings, photographs, and slides, which pertain almost exclusively to Anderson's activities while a member of the Byrd Polar Research Center at Ohio State University. Included in this collection are materials related to Anderson's project, "A Chronology of the United States in Antarctica," funded by the National Science Foundation from 1984-1987. There are also research materials collected by Anderson for polar aviation and in preparation for a definitive biography of Richard E. Byrd. Philately materials collected by and given to Anderson, such as covers (envelopes) from polar regions, are included in this collection.

The Paul A. Siple Papers, which dates from 1920-2005, contains photographs, correspondence, a scrapbook, newspaper clippings, periodicals, records, artifacts, postal covers relating to Paul's polar experiences. This includes his expeditions with Richard E. Byrd, including Byrd Antarctic Expedition I, 1928-1930 and later polar expeditions such as International Geophysical Year, 1957-1959. The collection also contains periodicals, correspondence and artifacts that show Paul Siple's connection to the Boy Scouts of America. In addition to correspondence with her husband, the collection also contains photographs and articles from and of his wife, Ruth Siple relating to her Antarctican activities and her travel to New Zealand.

The Ohio State University, Westminster Foundation Records contain biographies, correspondence, publications, reunion materials, an alumni roster and mailing list, photographs, and other administrative materials, dated 1940s-2012.

The Ohio State University, Farm Science Review Records contain annual reports, programs, committee minutes, photographs, scrapbooks, posters, and other publications advertising or reporting on Farm Science Review events. The collection materials date from 1926-2021.

The Earthday Society Records contain administrative files, exhibit material, photographs, 16mm films, and a magnetic video recording. The materials were created between 1970 and 1977. The majority of the collection pertains to a research project called "Student-Originated Studies," facilitated by the Ohio State University Research Foundation. The collection contains exhibit materials that the Society used to show the results of the study at the Ohio State Fair. Some materials in this collection were also acquired by the Society in response to the United States' first national Earth Day.

This collection contains approximately 730 color photographs and 40 sleeves of negatives of construction of the West Campus recreation fields, the parking lot next to the mail facility on Kenny Road, and at the northwest corner of 17th and Neil avenues.

The Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, Department of Home Economics Records contains budgets for bills and salaries, correspondence, photographs, and publications such as annual reports, bulletins, circulars, conference proceedings, research reports, journal reprints, and pamphlets. The collection contains research in home economics conducted at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) and files related to the administration of staff and faculty working in the Department of Home Economics at the OARDC.

National Science Foundation Research Vessel Hero Photograph and Polar Duke Information Sheet contains an official color photograph of the Research Vessel Hero in Paradise Harbor, Palmer Peninsula, Antarctica published by the National Science Foundation. An accompanying label indicates the photo was taken March 11, 1969. It also includes an information sheet from the National Science Foundation Division of Polar Programs on the Polar Duke, the ship that replaced the _Hero _when it was retired in 1984. The sheet is dated December 31, 1985.

The Mortimer Turner Papers, dated 1945-2004, contains correspondence, maps, an oral history, publications, proposals, reports, photographs, negatives, budgets, oral histories, rosters, forms, lantern slides and a hooded parka that come from his tenure at both the Division of Polar Programs and the Office of Polar Programs at the National Science Foundation. The collection also contains a few personal files and files related to other positions that Turner held during his career.

The Morris Battles Scrapbook contains a student scrapbook of photographs of buildings on campus, clippings, and correspondence, dated 1936-1939.

The primary holdings are extensive collections of original drawings, proofs, and tear sheets of Milton Caniff's comic strips and illustrations, audio/visual materials, correspondence files, business accounts, research files, awards, scrapbooks, and realia. The collection has significant holdings of original art and reproductions of Mister Gilfeather, The Gay Thirties, Dickie Dare, Terry and the Pirates, Male Call, Steve Canyon, and illustrations done for the Columbus Dispatch and the Associated Press.

The Correspondence series includes letters to and from Milton Caniff from fans, cartoonists, business associates, family members, and friends. Also included are correspondence and materials regarding organizations and clubs with which Milton Caniff was associated, publicity materials, and articles by and about Milton Caniff.

The Research Material series includes clipping files from magazines and newspapers, film stills and programs, model airplanes, informational publications, and military items used as reference by Caniff for his comic strips and other projects he undertook such as United States armed forces insignia designs.

The Business Records series contains bank statements, syndicate statements, income tax information, cancelled checks, check stubs, ledgers, bills, expense lists, drafts of wills, subscription notices, and household inventories.

The Photographs series includes photographs of Milton Caniff at chalk talks, in his studio, at personal appearances, at his home, and with organizations, family members, and cartoonists.

The Awards series includes awards, citations, proclamations, and certificates given to Milton Caniff from various organizations.

The Memorabilia and Merchandise series contains personal effects of Milton Caniff, Esther Parsons Caniff, and John Caniff, Milton Caniff's father; merchandise for comic strips Terry and the Pirates and Steve Canyon, and art and office supplies.

The Audio/Visual Material series includes promotion and personal film reels, Steve Canyon television show reels, Terry and the Pirates radio broadcasts, slides, and audio casette tapes.

The Scrapbook series contains scrapbooks with material and artwork for Milton Caniff's 75th birthday, newspaper clippings and publicity, awards and citations, personal photographs, and original artwork by Milton Caniff and Noel Sickles.

The Milton B. Trautman Papers contain correspondence, publications, manuscripts, field notes, research materials, photographs, diaries, and inventories of birds and animals, dated 1882-1997.

The Mary Snashall Scrapbook contains a scrapbook Mary created of photographs of events on the Ohio State University campus, dated 1944-1949.

The Martin W. Essex Papers contain plaques and awards awarded to Martin W. Essex by various educational and governmental entities, along with photographs of Martin and Blanche Essex; these items span the dates 1933 through 1990.

The Margaret Willis Papers contain biographical information, photographs, University School files, curriculum, correspondence, and publications, including yearbooks. It also includes student interviews from her book Guinea Pigs After Twenty Years: A Follow-Up Study of the Class of 1938 of the University School Ohio State, 1961.

The Lewis S. Sims Correspondence and Scrapbook Documenting Involvement in the United States Antarctic Service Expedition contains correspondence sent from Lieutenant Lewis S. Sims to his wife while he was serving on the United States Antarctic Service Expedition from 1939-1941. It also contains one scrapbook of clippings and photographs related to the expedition, dated 1939-1941, and loose photographs and other ephemera that were originally attached to the scrapbook. The loose material is dated 1939-1943, with the exception of two items dated 1962 and 1972. The scrapbook's contents highlight the journey of the Antarctic Snow Cruiser, a vehicle designed for the Antarctica terrain and tested on the Expedition.

The John Campbell Craddock Papers, dated circa 1959-1985, contains research proposals, data, correspondence, field notes and reports, photographs, negatives, lists, summaries, forms, and information about SCAR (Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research) related to Craddock's work as a polar geologist. The collection contains numerous files regarding Craddock's interactions with the National Science Foundation, especially in regard to grants and funding and with the SCAR WGG (Working Group on Geology).

The Jere H. Lipps Papers date from 1971 to 1992, and consist of correspondence, writings, notes, photographs, and negatives related to Lipps' multiple trips to Antarctica between 1971 and 1982. Materials dated after these trips are writings and publications by Lipps about his time in Antarctica and his research findings.

The materials in the International Museum of Cartoon Art Collection and Records have been grouped into six series: 1) Proofs, prints and posters 2) Merchandise 3) Organizational records 4) Audio, video, film and floppy media 5) Photographs 6) materials created by animator and artist Wes Herschensohn.

The Proofs, prints and posters include newspaper tear sheets, clippings, comic strip pages aswell as adverts and prints. There are numerous Hal Foster Prince Valiant proofs and tearsheets. Many tearsheets in the collection were taken from the Chicago Tribune, New York Herald, Philadelphia Enquirer, South Bend Tribune, and Sun Sentinel. A number of the posters are for Disney movies.

The Merchandise in the collection is an eclectic mix of cartoon and comics themed collectibles. It includes plastic and ceramic figures, plushes, dolls, bobbleheads, mugs, plates, clothing, banners, board games, and various other realia relating to newspaper comic strip and TV/movie cartoon characters. They have been grouped where there was a significant number of items related to a particular character or strip. These include titles and characters such as Peanuts, Popeye, Garfield, Beetle Bailey, Kilban, Betty Boop, Little Orphan Annie, Nancy, Dick Tracy, Disney and various Superheroes. The merchancise also contains some IMCA related realia.

The bulk of the collection consists of the Organizational Records of the museum and includes correspondence, board of trustees records, financial files including bills and fiscal year reports, human resource records, curatorial and exhibition files, loan information, accession records, biographical files and newspaper clippings. There are files from the early 1990s concerning the constrution and building of the Boca Raton, IMCA building and correspondence relating to the closing of the museum including the Guernsey's catalog of materials sold from the collection in 2001.

The Audio, video, film and floppy media in the collection include over thirty reel to reel audio recordings from the 1950s and 1960s of 'The cartoonist's art' a WRVR syndicated radio show hosted by Vernon Greene. Also included from a similiar time period are twenty recordings of Bill Crawford interviewing contemporary cartoonists. Films include over 600 16mm reels of King Features TV cartoon shows from the 1950s, including; Krazy Kat, Cool McCool, Harry McCool, Popeye, Beetle Bailey & Barney Google.

The collection contains many photographs of the museum, mostly of IMCA at the Boca Raton, Florida location but there are also some of the museum at its Greenwich and Ward's castle locations.

Finally the collection contains hundreds of animation cels and drawings created by Wes Herschensohn for the 1969 movie 'The Picasso Summer' aswell as sketchbooks he created for 'Mikromythos' a proposed project on the life of Beethoven'.

The In-Flight Photographs of United States Air Force LC-130H Aircraft date from 2002, and consist of two color images of a LC-130H aircraft in flight with skis extended at an unknown location.