Identity elements
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Name and location of unit
Level of description
Title
Date(s)
- 1920-circa 2006 (Creation)
Extent
14.12 Cubic feet
Container summary
(11) cartons, (1) 5" letter document box, (26) letter file folders
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Administrative history
Content and structure elements
Abstract
The Ohio State University Department of Agricultural Engineering was officially established in 1914, though courses in agricultural engineering had been offered since the founding of the University. The Ohio State University, Department of Agricultural Engineering Records contain administrative subject files on personnel, curriculum, committees, research, and agricultural and engineering organizations, dated 1920-1976. The materials are dated 1920-circa 2006.
Preferred citation
[identification of item], Ohio State University, Department of Agricultural Engineering Records, RG 22.D, Ohio State University Archives
Scope and content
The Ohio State University, Department of Agricultural Engineering Records contain administrative subject files on personnel, curriculum, committees, farm machinery, research, publications, computer programming, and organizations such as the Ohio Farm and Home Electrification Council and the Engineer's Council for Professional Development (ECPD). The materials are dated 1920-circa 2006.
System of arrangement
Materials are arranged in the order received.
Conditions of access and use elements
Conditions governing access
Materials in this collection are available for patron research, but may be used only in the University Archives Reading Room. Audiovisual materials may need a use copy produced before access is allowed. Some materials in this collection may be stored off-site, and are only available if requested 72 hours in advance of your visit. Contact the University Archives for more information.
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Conditions governing reproduction
Materials in this collection may be protected by copyright, and are made available for research and educational purposes. In general, the OSU Libraries do not own the copyright for materials from our collections and cannot grant copyright permissions for these materials. The user is responsible for making a final determination of copyright status. If copyright protection applies, permission must be obtained from the copyright holder to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exceptions to the law. Works in the public domain are not protected by copyright and do not require permission to use.
Languages of the material
English
Scripts of the material
Language and script notes
English
Finding aids
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
Immediate source of acquisition
Accession Number UA.1971.0014: Agricultural Engineering; Accession Number UA.1976.0096: Agr Engineering Dept., date unknown; Accession Number UA.1990.0143: Agricultural Engineering, unknown date
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Related materials elements
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related archival materials
Ohio State University Centennial Histories: History of Agricultural Engineering at The Ohio State University, 1873-1970
Ohio State University Archives Subject File: Department of Agricultural Engineering
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Biographical / Historical Note
The Ohio State University Department of Agricultural Engineering was officially established in 1914, though courses in agricultural engineering had been offered since the founding of the University. The department was involved heavily in extension work until after WWII, when the focus switched to research.
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Description control element
Rules or conventions
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Sources used
Archivist's note
Finding aid written by Karen Glenn, 2016 March
Archivist's note
Finding aid prepared by Karen Glenn