Ilse Wilhelmi Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recordings 1984 November 7

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Reference code

RG.40.270

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Title

Ilse Wilhelmi Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recordings

Date(s)

  • 1984 November 7 (Creation)

Extent

0.04 Cubic feet

Container summary

(1) file folder, (4) audiocassettes

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Abstract

The Ilse Welhelmi Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recordings contain a transcript with audio recordings of an oral history interview conducted November 7, 1984. Ilse Wilhelmi, who was an assistant professor of University Libraries and a librarian at Ohio State University, discusses the challenging times for the Ohio State University Libraries, Departmental Libraries, and the 1952 fire in Lord Hall that was very destructive for library collections.

Preferred citation

[identification of item], Ilse Wilhelmi Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recordings, RG 40.270, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

Scope and content

The Ilse Welhelmi Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recordings contain a transcript and audiocassettes of an oral history interview with Ilse Wilhelmi conducted by Jay Ladd on November 7, 1984. Interview discussion topics include Welhelmi recalling the 1930s and 1940s as challenging times for the Libraries as there were shortages of staff and funds, the responsibility for Departmental Libraries, their expansion, the additions of the Annex and Stack Tower to the Main Library, and the 1952 fire in Lord Hall that was very destructive for library collections.

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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.

Physical access

Contains audiocassettes.

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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

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    Immediate source of acquisition

    Accession Number UA.2006.0103: Ilse Wilhelmi

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    Related archival materials

    Ohio State University Archives Biographical File: Ilse Emma Wilhelmi

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    Notes element

    Biographical / Historical Note

    Ilse Emma Wilhelmi (1894-1993) was an assistant professor of University Libraries at Ohio State University. She was a librarian at Ohio State University for 34 years, from 1931 through the 1960s.

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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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