Ohio State University, Cooperative Extension Service Project Reports 1932-1996

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RG.22.O.5

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Ohio State University, Cooperative Extension Service Project Reports

Date(s)

  • 1932-1996 (Creation)

Extent

11.24 Cubic feet

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(9) cartons, (1) 5" letter document box, (2) letter file folders

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Abstract

The Ohio State University, Cooperative Extension Service Project Reports contain annual reports and Plan of Work Reports of county extension agents, reports of extension service projects, and other files pertaining to extension service work. It also contains 28 film strips with assorted agricultural titles and accompanying reports. In 1903, Ohio State University established a Department of Cooperative Experimentation, later known as Agriculture Extension Service, and then the Cooperative Extension Service.

Preferred citation

[identification of item], Ohio State University, Cooperative Extension Service Project Reports, RG 22.O.5, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

Scope and content

The Ohio State University, Cooperative Extension Service Project Reports contain annual reports and Plan of Work Reports of county extension agents, reports of extension service projects, and other files pertaining to extension service work. It also contains reports concerning the Project Excel program, including 28 film strips with assorted agricultural titles and accompanying reports.

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Materials are arranged in the order received.

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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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Contains films.

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  • English

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    English

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    Accession Number UA.1975.0041: Agriculture Library; Accession Number UA.1975.0048: Agriculture Library; Accession Number UA.2003.0073: Shirley Cook

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    In 1903, Ohio State University established a Department of Cooperative Experimentation, later known as Agriculture Extension, at its Agricultural Experiment Station. In 1914, under the Smith Lever Act, cooperative extension services and agricultural experiment stations were created at land grant universities and county offices throughout the United States, linking federal funding to the already existing Experiment Station and Extension at Ohio State University.

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    Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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    Archivist's note

    Finding aid written by Karen Glenn, 2016 December

    Archivist's note

    Finding aid prepared by Karen Glenn

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