Ohio State University Columbus Quincentenary Celebration Collection 1988-1992

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The Ohio State University Columbus Quincentenary Celebration Collection contains correspondence, reports, conference materials, readings for radio discussions, and other files regarding Spanish studies and Columbus 500th celebrations that took place at Ohio State University in preparation for the Columbus quincentenary in 1992. The collection materials date from 1988 to 1992. The Ohio State University played a significant role in the city of Columbus' celebration of the 500th anniversary of Columbus' arrival in the Americas, both as an organizer and source of funding.

[identification of item], Ohio State University Columbus Quincentenary Celebration Collection, RG 37.F, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

The Ohio State University Columbus Quincentenary Celebration Collection contains correspondence, reports, conference materials, and clippings regarding Spanish studies and other humanities projects that took place at Ohio State University in preparation for the Columbus quincentenary in 1992. Some of the materials were produced by the Office of Continuing Education. The collection also contains a bound volume of readings for NPR and Ohio State University radio discussions on the quincentenary. The collection materials date from 1988 to 1992.

Materials are arranged in the order received.

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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Accession Number UA.2014.0159: Columbus Quincentenary, 2014

RG 5.O: Ohio State University, Office of Academic Affairs, Office of International Affairs Records

Ohio State University Archives Subject File: Columbus Day (500th Anniversary Celebration)

The Ohio State University played a major role in the city of Columbus' celebration of the 500th anniversary of Columbus' arrival in the Americas. University President Edward Jennings appointed a 1992 Coordinating Council to oversee celebrations on campus. The University eventually organized research projects and conferences related to Spanish and humanities studies.

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Finding aid written by Karen Glenn, 2017 August

Finding aid prepared by Karen Glenn