Identity elements
Reference code
Name and location of unit
Level of description
Title
Date(s)
- 1951-1984 (Creation)
Extent
0.48 Cubic feet
Container summary
(1) 5" letter document box, (2) file folders, (8) audiocassettes
Dimensions
Name of creator
Biographical history
Content and structure elements
Abstract
The Richard Lewis Meiling Papers contain an oral history interview of Dr. Meiling, newspaper clippings, correspondence, scrapbooks, reprints of articles and biographical materials. Richard Meiling joined the Ohio State University faculty in 1947 and later served as Dean of the College of Medicine, Ohio State University's first Vice President for Medical Affairs, and Director of University Hospitals.
Preferred citation
[identification of item], Richard Lewis Meiling Papers, RG 40.121, University Archives, Ohio State University
Scope and content
The Richard Lewis Meiling Papers contain an oral history interview transcript and audiocassettes of Dr. Meiling conducted by Robert Sutton on November 21 and 30, 1983. It also contains newspaper clippings concerning Dr. Meiling, correspondence, scrapbooks, reprints of articles and biographical materials from 1951 to 1984.
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. Audio 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
Collection contains 8 audiocassettes.
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.1985.0067; Accession Number UA.1994.0140; Accession Number UA.2004.0086: Robert Meiling
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: Richard Lewis Meiling
Separated archival materials
Material specific details
Related descriptions
Notes element
Biographical / Historical Note
Richard Lewis Meiling (1908-1984) joined the Ohio State University faculty in 1947 and was named a professor of obstetrics and gynecology in 1953. He served as Dean of the College of Medicine from 1961-1970, Ohio State University's first Vice President for Medical Affairs from 1970-1974, and Director of University Hospitals from 1961-1974.
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 July
Archivist's note
Finding aid prepared by Karen Glenn
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Ohio State University Hospitals. (Subject)
- Ohio State University--Administration. (Subject)
- Ohio State University--Faculty. (Subject)
- Ohio State University--History. (Subject)
- Ohio State University. College of Medicine. (Subject)
- Meiling, Richard Lewis, 1908-1984 (Subject)