Raymond Carroll Osburn Papers 1896-1957

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Reference code

RG.40.31

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Raymond Carroll Osburn Papers

Date(s)

  • 1896-1957 (Creation)

Extent

3.92 Cubic feet

Container summary

(1) 2.5" document box, (1) file folder, (4) 5" letter document boxes, (1) oversize flat box, (1) carton

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Abstract

The Raymond Carroll Osburn Papers contain budget reports, a diary, photographs, notebooks and publications. The materials focus on Osburn's career as a professor in the Department of Zoology and Entomology at Ohio State University, fishery laboratories, and fish research in Ohio.

Preferred citation

[identification of item], Raymond Carroll Osburn Papers, RG 40.31, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

Scope and content

The Raymond Carroll Osburn Papers contain correspondence, budget reports, a diary, photographs, notes, publications, and notebooks. Most of the material deals with Osburn's career in the Department of Zoology and Entomology, fishery laboratories, and fish research in Ohio.

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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.

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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

    Finding aids

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    Custodial history

    Immediate source of acquisition

    Accession Number UA.1976.0062: Source unknown, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1977.0020: Source unknown, date unknown;Accession Number UA.1987.0084: Source unknown, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1993.0066: Biological Sciences Library, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1995.0156; Accession Number UA.2004.0142: Rare Books & Manuscripts, date unknown; Accession Number UA.2011.0108: Source unknown, date unknown

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    Related archival materials

    Ohio State University Archives Biographical File: Raymond Carroll Osburn

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    Biographical / Historical Note

    Raymond Carroll Osburn (1872-1955) was a professor in the Department of Zoology and Entomology at Ohio State University. His research focused on bryozoa and aquatic biology.

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    Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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    Archivist's note

    Finding aid written by Karen Glenn, 2016 October

    Archivist's note

    Finding aid prepared by Karen Glenn

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