Nathan S. Fechheimer Papers 1942-1992

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RG.40.178

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Nathan S. Fechheimer Papers

Date(s)

  • 1942-1992 (Creation)

Extent

9.6 Cubic feet

Container summary

(8) cartons

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Abstract

The Nathan S. Fechheimer Papers contain correspondence, reprints, research, conference and symposia materials, material from the American Association of University Professors, lectures, and manuscripts. Nathan Feichheimer was a professor of dairy science, poultry science, and molecular genetics at Ohio State University.

Preferred citation

[identification of item], Nathan S. Fechheimer Papers, RG 40.178, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

Scope and content

The Nathan S. Fechheimer Papers contain correspondence, reprints, research files, conference and symposia materials, material from the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), lecture notes, advisee files, and manuscripts. The collections dates span 1942 to 1992.

System of arrangement

Materials are arranged in six subseries: Series 1: Biographical

  • Series 2: Conference, Lectures and Symposia
  • Series 3: Correspondence
  • Series 4: Research
  • Series 5: Teaching
  • Series 6: Service Activities

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Conditions governing access

Advisee files in box 9 are restricted until the death of the advisee. 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.

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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

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    English

    Finding aids

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    Custodial history

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    Accession Number UA.1993.0018: Lottie Fechheimer

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    Ohio State University Archives Biographical File: Nathan S. Fechheimer

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    Biographical / Historical Note

    Nathan Stix Fechheimer (1925-1992) was a professor of dairy science, poultry science, and molecular genetics at Ohio State University. He joined the faculty in 1952 and taught for 42 years. His laboratory was the first in the world to enter into the cytogenic studies of farm animals.

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    Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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    Archivist's note

    Finding aid written by Karen Glenn, 2016 August

    Archivist's note

    Finding aid prepared by Karen Glenn

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