Frank C. Caldwell Papers 1884-1952

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Reference code

RG.40.27

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Title

Frank C. Caldwell Papers

Date(s)

  • 1884-1952 (Creation)

Extent

2.4 Cubic feet

Container summary

(2) cartons

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Abstract

The Frank C. Caldwell Papers contain correspondence, tracings, lectures, reports, and commemoration materials. Frank Caldwell was the first professor of electrical engineering at Ohio State University.

Preferred citation

[identification of item], Frank C. Caldwell Papers, RG 40.27, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

Scope and content

The Frank C. Caldwell Papers contain correspondence, articles, published and unpublished manuscripts, alumni materials from Cornell, materials on the Army Signal Corps, tracings for wiring motors, Prague lectures and letters, OSU Electrical Engineering class of 1929 photographs, broadcasts, reports, Edward Orton commemoration materials and university committee files.

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

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    English

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    Unknown

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    Related archival materials

    Ohio State University Archives Biographical File: Frank Cary Caldwell

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    Biographical / Historical Note

    Frank Cary Caldwell (1868-1953) was the first professor of electrical engineering at Ohio State University.

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    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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