Luvern L. Cunningham Papers 1907-2001

Identity elements

Reference code

RG.40.90

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Title

Luvern L. Cunningham Papers

Date(s)

  • 1907-2001 (Creation)

Extent

54.27 Cubic feet

Container summary

(45) cartons; (10) audio cassettes; (1) 2.5" document box; (1) file folder

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Name of creator

Biographical history

Content and structure elements

Abstract

Luvern L. Cunningham was a professor and dean of the College of Education at Ohio State University. The Luvern L. Cunningham Papers contain research, teaching materials, correspondence, oral history recordings, audiocassettes and files pertaining to the desegregation of public schools in certain cities.

Preferred citation

[identification of item], Luvern L. Cunningham Papers, RG 40.90, Ohio State University Archives, The Ohio State University

Scope and content

The Luvern L. Cunningham Papers contain writings about marriage counseling, Charlotte County, Virginia, and the standard of living in Kentucky; research and professional files; teaching materials for sociology classes; a six year plan for Ohio State University Sociology; correspondence; programs of meetings; and audiocassettes and oral history records. This series also contains files pertaining to the desegregation of public schools in Columbus, San Francisco, and Detroit; files concerning the Danforth Foundation; materials concerning the 75th Anniversary of the College of Education and the reorganization of the college.

System of arrangement

The Processed series is arranged into eleven series:

  • Series 1: Biological
  • Series 2: College of Education/Educational Policy and Leadership
  • Series 3: Teaching Material and Student Material
  • Series 4: Writings
  • Series 5: Mershon Center Programs of Research and Education in Leadership and Public Policy
  • Series 6: Danforth Foundation
  • Series 7: Correspondence
  • Series 8: Conferences, Seminars, Workshops
  • Series 9: Professional Organizations - Working Groups - Task Forces - Panels
  • Series 10: Desegregation Activities by Cities
  • Series 11: Audiocassettes

The rest of the 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

(42) audiocassettes

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Conditions governing reproduction

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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.1981.0015: Merton Oyler; Accession Number UA.1989.0108: Luvern Cunningham; Accession Number UA.2004.0018: Luvern Cunningham; Accession Number UA.2006.0032

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    Existence and location of originals

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    Related archival materials

    Ohio State University Archives Biographical File: Luvern L. Cunningham

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    Biographical / Historical Note

    Luvern L. Cunningham (1925- ) was a professor and dean of the College of Education 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 prepared by Zoe MacLeod

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