Identity elements
Reference code
Name and location of unit
Level of description
Title
Date(s)
- 1840-1995 (Creation)
Extent
6.08 Cubic feet
Container summary
(5) cartons, (2) film cans
Dimensions
Name of creator
Biographical history
Content and structure elements
Abstract
The William A. Stephen Papers contain biographical and reference material, photographs, correspondence, writings, research notebooks, and two films, the majority of which focuses on apiculture education. William Stephen was a professor in the Cooperative Extension Service at Ohio State University, focusing on apiculture.
Preferred citation
[identification of item], William A. Stephen Papers, RG 40.257, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University
Scope and content
The William A. Stephen Papers contain biographical and reference material, photographs, slides, negatives, correspondence, writings, research notebooks and two 16mm films.
System of arrangement
Material is 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 16mm film, slides and negatives.
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 2005.0015: Rare Books & Manuscripts
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
Accruals
Related materials elements
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related archival materials
Ohio State University Archives Biographical File: William A. Stephen
Separated archival materials
Material specific details
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Notes element
Biographical / Historical Note
William A. Stephen (1906-1980) was a professor of the Cooperative Extension Service at Ohio State University, focusing on apiculture.
Specialized notes
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 October
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. Cooperative Extension Service (Subject)
- Stephen, William A., 1906-1980 (Subject)