Identity elements
Reference code
Name and location of unit
Level of description
Title
Date(s)
- 1921-1989 (Creation)
Extent
14.4 Cubic feet
Container summary
(12) cartons
Dimensions
Name of creator
Biographical history
Content and structure elements
Abstract
The Mars Fontana Papers contain correspondence, writings, patents, theses, glass slides, lantern slides and a film. Mars Fontana was a professor in the Department of Metallurgical Engineering at Ohio State University.
Preferred citation
[identification of item], Mars Fontana Papers, RG 40.149, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University
Scope and content
The Mars Fontana Papers contain correspondence, writings, patents, theses and visual materials such as glass plate slides, lantern slides and a film.
System of arrangement
Materials are arranged in the following subseries: Series 1: Biographical/Personal Series 2: Committees Series 3: Conferences Series 4: Consultant Work Series 5: Correspondence (Professional) Series 6: Course Material Series 7: Department Material: OSU Metallurgical Engineering Series 8: Patents Series 9: Theses Series 10: Writings Series 11: Writings: Reference Materials Series 12: Artifacts
Series 1: Biographical/Personal
Series 2: Committees
Series 3: Conferences
Series 4: Consultant Work
Series 5: Correspondence (Professional)
Series 6: Course Material
Series 7: Department Material: OSU Metallurgical Engineering
Series 8: Patents
Series 9: Theses
Series 10: Writings
Series 11: Writings: Reference Materials
Series 12: Artifacts
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. 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.
Physical access
Contains glass plate slides, lantern slides and a film.
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.1988.0148
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: Mars G. Fontana
Separated archival materials
Material specific details
Related descriptions
Notes element
Biographical / Historical Note
Marselio "Mars" Guy Fontana (1910-1988) was a professor in the Department of Metallurgical Engineering at Ohio State University. His expertise was in corrosion engineering.
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 August
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 Metallurgical Engineering. (Subject)
- Fontana, Mars G., (Mars Guy), 1910-1988 (Subject)