Ohio College Association Records 1880-2008

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RG.36.D

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Ohio College Association Records

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

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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.

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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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Contains audiocassettes, U-matic cassettes, audiotape, VHS videocassettes, and a Betamax videocassette.

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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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    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

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    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.

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    Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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    Archivist's note

    Finding aid written by: Katy Scullin, 2018 October

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    Finding aid prepared by Katy Scullin

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