James L. Morrill Papers 1904-1967

Identity elements

Reference code

RG.3.F.2

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James L. Morrill Papers

Date(s)

  • 1904-1967 (Creation)

Extent

12.55 Cubic feet

Container summary

(10) cartons, (1) oversize flat box

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Content and structure elements

Abstract

The James L. Morrill Papers contain scrapbooks, photographs, publications, correspondence, letters of recommendation, minutes of meetings, and reports relating to alumni affairs, athletics, legislative matters, student aid, WOSU radio and other subjects. James Morrill served as Alumni Secretary, Junior Dean of the College of Education, and Vice President for Public Relations at Ohio State University from 1932 to 1941.

Preferred citation

[identification of item], James L. Morrill Papers, RG 3.F.2, Ohio State University Archives, The Ohio State University

Scope and content

The James L. Morrill Papers contain scrapbooks, photographs, publications, correspondence, letters of recommendation, minutes of meetings, and reports relating to alumni affairs, athletics, legislative matters, student aid, WOSU radio and other subjects.

System of arrangement

The Processed series of this collection is arranged in 4 series: Series 1: Biographical Series 2: Correspondence Series 3: Organizations Series 4: O.S.U. All other materials are arranged in the order received.

Series 1: Biographical

Series 2: Correspondence

Series 3: Organizations

Series 4: O.S.U.

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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. 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.1973.0008: Dr. J Lew Morrill, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1995.0045: Source unknown, date unknown

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    Related archival materials

    Ohio State University Archives Subject File: Office of the President

    Ohio State University Archives Biographical File: James L. Morrill

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    Biographical / Historical Note

    James Lewis Morrill (1891-1979) served as Alumni Secretary at Ohio State University from 1919 to 1928, Junior Dean of the College of Education from 1928 to 1932, and Vice President for Public Relations from 1932 to 1941. Morrill was the first Vice President of The 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 October

    Archivist's note

    Finding aid prepared by Karen Glenn

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