Identity elements
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Title
Date(s)
- circa 1912-1973 (Creation)
Extent
2.44 Cubic feet
Container summary
(2) cartons; (2) letter file folders
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Name of creator
Biographical history
Content and structure elements
Abstract
The Alvah Peterson Papers contain biographical files, an award from American Letters, published and unpublished writings, and cash journals. Alvah Peterson was a professor in the Department of Entomology at Ohio State University.
Preferred citation
[identification of item], Alvah Peterson Papers, RG 40.194, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University
Scope and content
The Alvah Peterson Papers contain biographical files, including obituaries and an award from American Letters. It also contains published and unpublished writings, correspondence with a former student, and cash journals concerning the sale of his books.
System of arrangement
Materials 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. 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
Scripts of the material
Language and script notes
English
Finding aids
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
Immediate source of acquisition
Accession Number UA.1998.0108: Jon Peterson
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
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Related materials elements
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related archival materials
Ohio State University Archives Biographical File: Alvah Peterson
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Notes element
Biographical / Historical Note
Alvah Peterson (1888-1972) was a professor in the Department of Entomology at Ohio State University from 1928 to 1958. His research focuses were in the structure of thrips, microphotography of insect eggs, and techniques for the study of insects in the field and laboratory.
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Description control element
Rules or conventions
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Sources used
Archivist's note
Finding aid written by Karen Glenn, 2016 September
Archivist's note
Finding aid prepared by Karen Glenn
Access points
Subject access points
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Name access points
- Ohio State University--Faculty. (Subject)
- Ohio State University--History. (Subject)
- Ohio State University. Department of Entomology. (Subject)
- Peterson, Alvah, 1888-1972 (Subject)