Identity elements
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Name and location of unit
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Title
Date(s)
- 1925-2002 (Creation)
Extent
19.24 Cubic feet
Container summary
(1) file folder, (6) audiocassettes, (16) cartons
Dimensions
Name of creator
Biographical history
Content and structure elements
Abstract
The Mary R. Tolbert Papers contain correspondence, teaching material, publications, professional activities, presentations, and an oral history interview transcript and audio recordings conducted June 14, 2002. Discussion topics include changes in the University School during Tolbert's tenure and her experiments and projects with teaching music to children. Mary Tolbert taught at the Ohio State University School of Music.
Preferred citation
[identification of item], Mary R. Tolbert Papers, RG 40.230, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University
Scope and content
The Mary R. Tolbert Papers contain correspondence, teaching material, publications, professional activities, and presentations. They also contain an oral history interview of Mary Tolbert conducted by Jeanette Sexton on June 14, 2002. Interview discussion topics include changes in the philosophy and focus of University School during Tolbert's tenure, her experiments and projects with teaching music to children, and the events that led to the closing of University School in 1968.
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 audiocassettes.
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.2004.0007: Mary Tolbert; Accession Number UA.2004.0199: Mary Tolbert
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
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Existence and location of copies
Related archival materials
Ohio State University Archives Biographical File: Mary Ruth Tolbert
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Notes element
Biographical / Historical Note
Mary R. Tolbert (1915-2012) taught at the Ohio State University School of Music for over 40 years. She was also head of the K-12 music program at University School.
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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 September
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. School of Music. (Subject)
- Ohio State University. University High School. (Subject)
- Tolbert, Mary Ruth (Subject)