Identity elements
Reference code
Name and location of unit
Level of description
Title
Date(s)
- 1908-1966 (Creation)
Extent
6.56 Cubic feet
Container summary
(7) oversize folders, (5) oversize flat boxes, (1) 5" letter document box, (1) file folder, (1) flat box, (1) carton
Dimensions
Name of creator
Biographical history
Content and structure elements
Abstract
The Thomas Ewing French Papers contain books, photographs, drawings, diagrams, book plates, engravings, and manuscripts. Thomas French was a professor in the Department of Architecture and Drawing at Ohio State University.
Preferred citation
[identification of item], Thomas Ewing French Papers, RG 40.106, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University Libraries
Scope and content
The Thomas Ewing French Papers contain books, photographs, engineering and other types of drawings, diagrams, book plates, engravings, (including a woodblock engraving), a certificate, and manuscripts.
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.
Physical access
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, German
Finding aids
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
Immediate source of acquisition
Accession Number UA.1983.0012; Accession Number UA.1989.0144; Accession Number UA.2003.0008; Accession Number UA.2004.0092; Accession Number UA.2005.0071; Accession Number UA.2006.0017: Sarah Mettler; Accession Number UA.2006.0147
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: Thomas Ewing French
Separated archival materials
Material specific details
Related descriptions
Notes element
Biographical / Historical Note
Thomas Ewing French (1871-1944) was a professor in the Department of Architecture and Drawing at Ohio State University. He became the second president of the Ohio State University Athletic Board in 1912, and is credited with conceiving the idea of the Ohio Stadium.
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
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Ohio State University--Faculty. (Subject)
- Ohio State University--History. (Subject)
- Ohio State University. Department of Architecture and Drawing. (Subject)
- French, Thomas Ewing, 1871-1944 (Subject)