Identity elements
Reference code
Name and location of unit
Level of description
Title
Date(s)
- 1880-2008 (Creation)
Extent
37.99 Cubic feet
Container summary
(31) cartons; (1) 2.5" letter document box; (1) flat box; (1) oversize folder
Dimensions
Name of creator
Administrative history
Name of creator
Administrative history
Content and structure elements
Abstract
As of 2018, the Ohio College Association, or OCA, is a nonprofit organization comprised of 86 public and private non-profit colleges and universities located in Ohio. The Ohio College Association Records contain information on conferences and meetings, files on member schools, reports on topics impacting higher education institutions in Ohio, publications, self studies, publicity, financial information, and files of various boards, committees, and taskforces. The materials are dated 1880-2008.
Preferred citation
[identification of item], Ohio College Association Records, RG 36.D, Ohio State University Records, Ohio State University
Scope and content
The Ohio College Association Records contain information on conferences and meetings, files on member schools, reports on topics impacting higher education institutions in Ohio, publications, self studies, publicity, financial information, and files of various boards, committees, and taskforces. The materials are dated 1880-2008.
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.
Physical access
Contains audiocassettes, U-matic cassettes, audiotape, VHS videocassettes, and a Betamax videocassette.
Physical facet note
Technical access
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.1985.0183: Ohio College Association, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1986.0139: source unknown, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1990.0094: source unknown, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1990.0103: source unknown, date unknown; Accession Number UA.2004.0160: source unknown, date unknown; Accession Number UA.2004.0197: source unknown, date unknown; Accession Number UA.2009.0092: source unknown, date unknown; Accession Number UA.2010.0061: Kathy Wright, date unknown
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
Accruals
Related materials elements
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related archival materials
RG 40.29: Herbert Anderson Toops Papers
Separated archival materials
Material specific details
Related descriptions
Notes element
Biographical / Historical Note
The Association of Ohio Colleges was established on July 2, 1867. By 1903, it was known as the Ohio College Association, or OCA. As of 2018, membership consists of 86 public and private non-profit colleges and universities located in Ohio. OCA offers events to provide outreach services to universities, such as educational programming, administrative directories, and section assistance. The OCA headquarters are located in a central office in Columbus, Ohio.
Specialized notes
Alternative identifier(s)
Description control element
Rules or conventions
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Sources used
Archivist's note
Finding aid written by: Katy Scullin, 2018 October
Archivist's note
Finding aid prepared by Katy Scullin
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Association of Ohio Colleges (Subject)
- Ohio College Association (Subject)