James Osborn Fuller Oral History Transcripts and Audiocassette Recordings 1983-1985

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RG.40.226

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James Osborn Fuller Oral History Transcripts and Audiocassette Recordings

Date(s)

  • 1983-1985 (Creation)

Extent

0.13 Cubic feet

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(4) file folders, (10) audiocasette tapes

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Abstract

The James Osborn Fuller Oral History Transcripts and Audiocassette Recordings contain four oral history interview recordings and transcripts with James Fuller. Fuller was a professor of geology, dean, director of Part-Time Education and Evening Programs, and Special Assistant to the President at Ohio State University. Topics discussed in the interviews include Fuller's career, his research in geology, and organizational changes within the College of Arts and Sciences.

Preferred citation

[identification of item], James Osborn Fuller Oral History Transcripts and Audiocassette Recordings, RG 40.226, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

Scope and content

The James Osborn Fuller Oral History Transcripts and Audiocassette Recordings contain four oral history interview transcripts with Fuller, the first conducted by Robert Sutton on November 17, 1983. The second, third, and fourth interviews were conducted by Paul Underwood on April 22, June 20, and December 9, 1985. The collection contains five original and five duplicate audiocassette tapes of the interviews. Topics discussed in the interviews include Fuller's career, his research in geology, and his administrative work at Ohio State, including organizational changes within the College of Arts and Sciences.

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Materials are arranged in the order received.

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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.

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Contains audiocassette tapes.

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  • English

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    English

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    Accession Number UA.2003.0114: James Osborn Fuller

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    Ohio State University Archives Biographical File: James Osborn Fuller

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    Biographical / Historical Note

    James Osborn Fuller (1912-2001) was a professor of geology at Ohio State University. He was appointed dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in 1957 and acting dean of the College of the Arts in 1975. He also served as director of Part-Time Education and Evening Programs and Special Assistant to the President.

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    Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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    Archivist's note

    Finding aid written by Karen Glenn, 2016 September

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    Finding aid prepared by Karen Glenn

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