George Burton Tobey Papers 1924-1981

Identity elements

Reference code

RG.40.104

Name and location of unit

Level of description

Record group

Title

George Burton Tobey Papers

Date(s)

  • 1924-1981 (Creation)

Extent

4.8 Cubic feet

Container summary

(4) cartons

Dimensions

Name of creator

Biographical history

Content and structure elements

Abstract

The George Burton Tobey Papers include research and lecture notes, writings, and correspondence chiefly pertaining to landscape architecture and the Department of Landscape Architecture at Ohio State University, where Tobey was a member of the faculty of the School of Architecture from 1951 to 1980.

Preferred citation

[identification of item], George Burton Tobey Papers, RG 40.104, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

Scope and content

The George Burton Tobey Papers include research and lecture notes, writings and correspondence chiefly pertaining to landscape architecture. Topics include planning and management of roadside vegetation, architectural and historic garden preservation, environmental science, and national forests. The collection also includes correspondence pertaining to the Ohio State University Department of Landscape Architecture.

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. 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.1982.0062

    Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information

    Accruals

    Related materials elements

    Existence and location of originals

    Existence and location of copies

    Related archival materials

    Ohio State University Archives Biographical File: George Burton Tobey

    Separated archival materials

    Material specific details

    Related descriptions

    Notes element

    Biographical / Historical Note

    George Burton Tobey (1917-2013) was a member of the faculty of the School of Architecture at Ohio State University from 1951 to 1980. His research and work focused on landscape architecture.

    Specialized notes

    Alternative identifier(s)

    Description control element

    Rules or conventions

    Describing Archives: A Content Standard

    Sources used

    Archivist's note

    Finding aid prepared by Karen Glenn

    Access points

    Place access points

    Genre access points

    Uniform title access points

    Accession area