Richard Lewis Meiling Papers 1951-1984

Identity elements

Reference code

RG.40.121

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Title

Richard Lewis Meiling Papers

Date(s)

  • 1951-1984 (Creation)

Extent

0.48 Cubic feet

Container summary

(1) 5" letter document box, (2) file folders, (8) audiocassettes

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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.

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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

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    Related archival materials

    Ohio State University Archives Biographical File: Richard Lewis Meiling

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    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.

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    Rules or conventions

    Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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    Archivist's note

    Finding aid written by Karen Glenn, 2016 July

    Archivist's note

    Finding aid prepared by Karen Glenn

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