Ohio State University, Orton Geological Museum Publications circa 1945, circa 1961, 2001

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Reference code

RG.27.E.1

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Title

Ohio State University, Orton Geological Museum Publications

Date(s)

  • circa 1945, circa 1961, 2001 (Creation)

Extent

0.06 Cubic feet

Container summary

(3) letter file folders

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Abstract

As of 2021, the Orton Geological Museum houses examples of rocks, minerals, fossils, and other geological specimens. The Ohio State University, Orton Geological Museum Publications date from circa 1945, circa 1961, and 2001, and consist of educational and informational pamphlets about the museum and its collections.

Preferred citation

[identification of item], Ohio State University, Orton Geological Museum Publiations, RG.27.E.1, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

Scope and content

The Ohio State University, Orton Geological Museum Publications date from circa 1945, circa 1961, and 2001, and consist of educational and informational pamphlets about the museum and its collections.

System of arrangement

This collection is unprocessed. Materials are arranged in the order received.

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Conditions governing access

Materials in this collection are available for patron research, but may be used only in the University Archives Reading Room. 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

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    English

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    Unknown.

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    Biographical / Historical Note

    The Orton Geological Museum has been housed in Orton Hall since the building's completion in 1893. The original collections were comprised of specimens gathered by Edward Orton, the Ohio State University's first President and first Professor of Geology, beginning in 1874. As of 2021, the museum houses examples of rocks, minerals, fossils, a dinosaur skeleton, and other geological specimens.

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    Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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    Archivist's note

    Collection is unprocessed. Finding aid written by: Audrey Wimbiscus, 2020 September

    Archivist's note

    Finding aid prepared by Audrey Wimbiscus

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