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Date(s)
- 1983-1985 (Creation)
Extent
0.13 Cubic feet
Container summary
(4) file folders, (10) audiocasette tapes
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Name of creator
Biographical history
Content and structure elements
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.
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. 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 audiocassette tapes.
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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.2003.0114: James Osborn Fuller
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Related archival materials
Ohio State University Archives Biographical File: James Osborn Fuller
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Notes element
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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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
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Name access points
- Ohio State University--Administration. (Subject)
- Ohio State University--Faculty. (Subject)
- Ohio State University--History. (Subject)
- Ohio State University. College of Arts and Sciences (1929-1968). (Subject)
- Ohio State University. College of the Arts. (Subject)
- Fuller, J. Osborn, (James Osborn), 1912- (Subject)