Identity elements
Reference code
Name and location of unit
Level of description
Title
Date(s)
- 2005 November 8 (Creation)
Extent
0.04 Cubic feet
Container summary
(1) file folder, (4) audiocassettes
Dimensions
Name of creator
Biographical history
Content and structure elements
Abstract
The Simon Dinitz Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recordings contain a transcript and audio recordings of an oral history interview with Dinitz conducted November 8, 2005. Discussion topics include Dinitz's teaching and research as a sociology professor and his experience as one of the first Jewish faculty members at Ohio State University.
Preferred citation
[identification of item], Simon Dinitz Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recordings, RG 40.276, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University
Scope and content
The Simon Dinitz Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recordings contain a transcript and audiocassettes of an oral history interview with Simon Dinitz conducted by Adrienne Chafetz on November 8, 2005. Discussion topics include being one of the first Jewish faculty members at Ohio State University and Dinitz's teaching and research, including studying disadvantaged youth and the use of psychotropic drugs to treat schizophrenia.
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.2007.0055: Simon Dinitz
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: Simon Dinitz
Separated archival materials
Material specific details
Related descriptions
Notes element
Biographical / Historical Note
Simon Dinitz (1926-2007) was a professor of sociology at Ohio State University.
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 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. Department of Sociology. (Subject)
- Dinitz, Simon (Subject)