Identity elements
Reference code
Name and location of unit
Level of description
Title
Date(s)
- 1953-circa 1988 (Creation)
Extent
18.1 Cubic feet
Container summary
(15) cartons, (6) letter file folders
Dimensions
Name of creator
Administrative history
Content and structure elements
Abstract
The Ohio State University, Office of Special Projects Records contain administrative files from the director of Special Projects, including publications, correspondence, reports, surveys, and other files related to various studies on personnel, budget, and space planning at Ohio State University, dated 1953-circa 1988. George Baughman was appointed Director of Special Projects at Ohio State University in 1972.
Preferred citation
[identification of item], Ohio State University, Office of Special Projects Records, RG 4.J.4, Ohio State University Archives, The Ohio State University
Scope and content
The Ohio State University, Office of Special Projects Records contain administrative files from the director of Special Projects, including memos, contracts, publications, correspondence, reports, surveys, and other files related to various studies on personnel, student life, budget, and space planning at Ohio State University. The materials are dated 1953-circa 1988.
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
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.1984.0112: Norma Taylor, date unknown; Accession Number UA.2013.0022: Shannon Baughman, 2103 January
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
Accruals
Related materials elements
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related archival materials
RG 41.70: George Baughman Papers
Separated archival materials
Material specific details
Related descriptions
Notes element
Biographical / Historical Note
George Baughman was appointed Director of Special Projects in 1972 under the Office of the President during Novice Fawcett's administration to handle various studies, issues and topics related to the University as a whole. He served in this capacity until 1988. As late as 1979, the Office of Special Projects was publishing university material as an entity separate from the President's Office.
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 Karen Glenn, 2016 December
Archivist's note
Finding aid prepared by Karen Glenn
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Ohio State University--Administration. (Subject)
- Ohio State University--Finance. (Subject)
- Ohio State University--History. (Subject)
- Ohio State University. Office of Special Projects. (Subject)
- Ohio State University. Office of the President. (Subject)
- Baughman, George Washington, III, 1937-2012 (Subject)