August Carl Mahr Papers 1912-1961

Identity elements

Reference code

RG.40.26

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Title

August Carl Mahr Papers

Date(s)

  • 1912-1961 (Creation)

Extent

0.5 Cubic feet

Container summary

(1) 5" legal document box

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Abstract

The August Carl Mahr Papers contain poems, music and songs, translation of a Moravian diary of 1772, a play, and an essay on Greek tragedy. August Mahr was a professor of German Language and Literatures at Ohio State University.

Preferred citation

[identification of item], August Carl Mahr Papers, RG 40.26, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

Scope and content

The August Carl Mahr Papers contain poems (chiefly in German), music and songs, a translation of a Moravian diary from 1772, a play in German titled Agnes, and an essay on Greek tragedy titled Das Werden der tragischen Schauform in Attika.

System of arrangement

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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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

    German

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    Unknown

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    Related archival materials

    Ohio State University Archives Biographical File: August Carl Mahr

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    Biographical / Historical Note

    August Carl Mahr (1886-1970) was a professor of German Language and Literatures at Ohio State University.

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    Rules or conventions

    Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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    Archivist's note

    Finding aid written by Karen Glenn, 2016 September

    Archivist's note

    Finding aid prepared by Karen Glenn

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