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Date(s)
- 1921-1957 (Creation)
Extent
3.6 Cubic feet
Container summary
(3) cartons
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Biographical history
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Abstract
The Bland L. Stradley Papers contain addresses and speeches, correspondence, much of which is related to veteran education, materials relating to Ohio colleges and universities and other local organizations, and letters of recommendation. Bland Stradley came to Ohio State University in 1920 as secretary of the Entrance Board and was appointed Vice President of Student Relations in 1944, the first administrator appointed to this position.
Preferred citation
[identification of item], Bland L. Stradley Papers, RG 3.F.1, Ohio State University Archives, The Ohio State University
Scope and content
The Bland L. Stradley Papers contain addresses and speeches, general correspondence, materials relating to Ohio colleges and other local organizations, letters of recommendation, and correspondence with veterans regarding their education.
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
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English
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Unknown
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Related archival materials
Ohio State University Archives Biographical File: Bland Lloyd Stradley
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Biographical / Historical Note
Bland Lloyd Stradley (1889-1957) came to Ohio State University in 1920 as secretary of the Entrance Board. He served as University Examiner from 1920 to 1937 and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences from 1937 to 1944. In 1944 he was appointed Vice President of Student Relations, the first administrator appointed to this position. Stradley was instrumental in establishing an office for the coordination of student religious activities on campus, and helped bring a unit of the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps to campus.
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Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Sources used
Archivist's note
Finding aid written by Karen Glenn, 2016 October
Archivist's note
Finding aid prepared by Karen Glenn
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Name access points
- Ohio State University--Administration. (Subject)
- Ohio State University--History. (Subject)
- Stradley, Bland Lloyd, 1889-1957 (Subject)