Ohio State University, Office of Special Projects Records 1953-circa 1988

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RG.4.J.4

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Ohio State University, Office of Special Projects Records

Date(s)

  • 1953-circa 1988 (Creation)

Extent

18.1 Cubic feet

Container summary

(15) cartons, (6) letter file folders

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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.

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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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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.

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  • English

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    English

    Finding aids

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    Accession Number UA.1984.0112: Norma Taylor, date unknown; Accession Number UA.2013.0022: Shannon Baughman, 2103 January

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    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.

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    Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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    Archivist's note

    Finding aid written by Karen Glenn, 2016 December

    Archivist's note

    Finding aid prepared by Karen Glenn

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