Franklin Monroe Ludden Papers 1940-1988

Identity elements

Reference code

RG.40.94

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Title

Franklin Monroe Ludden Papers

Date(s)

  • 1940-1988 (Creation)

Extent

3.03 Cubic feet

Container summary

(4) audio cassette tapes; (2) cartons; (1) 5" document box (1) 2.5" document box; (1) file folder

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Biographical history

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Abstract

Franklin Monroe Ludden was a professor in the Department of the History of Art at Ohio State University. The Franklin Monroe Ludden Papers contain correspondence, course materials, and an oral history transcript and recordings.

Preferred citation

[identification of item], Franklin Monroe Ludden Papers, RG 40.94, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

Scope and content

The Franklin Monroe Ludden Papers contain correspondence and other materials related to Ludden's involvement in an exhibit of 18th century architectural drawings in 1965; Humanities Conferences of 1960, 1961 and 1966; Columbus Gallery Show in 1973; and an Oita exhibition in 1971; the original and duplicate audio cassettes of an oral history interview with Franklin Ludden and a transcript of the recording; correspondence relating to the art history department, U.S. Army European Theater Intelligence transcripts detailing the end of WWII and the last days of Hitler, deposition and lawsuit files against Ludden, and files documenting the Professor Anthony Melnikas affair; and materials pertaining to the Charloette Project, syllabi, Kablack seminar program, medieval history notes, and exhibit files.

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

(4) 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

    Acquisition and appraisal elements

    Custodial history

    Immediate source of acquisition

    Accession Number UA.1982.0002: Frank Ludden; Accession Number UA.1991.0145: History of Art; Accession Number UA.2000.0133: Frank M. Ludden; Accession Number UA.2008.0064: Frank Ludden

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    Related archival materials

    Ohio State University Archives Biographical Files: Franklin Monroe Ludden

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    Biographical / Historical Note

    Franklin Monroe Ludden (1916-2002) was a professor in the Department of the History of Art at Ohio State University.

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    Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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    Archivist's note

    Finding aid written by Zoe MacLeod, 2016 September

    Archivist's note

    Finding aid prepared by Zoe MacLeod

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