Paul Morrill Papers 1904-1981

Identity elements

Reference code

RG.41.2

Name and location of unit

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Record group

Title

Paul Morrill Papers

Date(s)

  • 1904-1981 (Creation)

Extent

0.59 Cubic feet

Container summary

(1) oversize flat box, (2) letter file folders

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Name of creator

Biographical history

Content and structure elements

Abstract

Paul Morrill was the Assistant University Architect for Ohio State University from 1934 to 1967, designing many buildings on the campus. The Paul Morrill Papers contain architectural drawings, sketches, and matted prints created by Morrill of buildings and other sites at Ohio State University, dated 1904-1981.

Preferred citation

[identification of item], Paul Morrill Papers, RG 41.2, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

Scope and content

The Paul Morrill Papers contain architectural drawings, preliminary sketches, and matted prints done by Morrill of buildings and other sites on the Ohio State University campus. The collection dates from 1904-1981.

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.

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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.1984.0119: Source unknown, date unknown; Accession Number UA.2005.0053: Mary Bucher Fisher, date unknown; Accession Number UA.2007.0043: Connie Straight, date unknown; Accession Number UA.2014.0116: Architecture Library, 2014

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    Existence and location of originals

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    Related archival materials

    Ohio State University Archives Biographical File: Paul D. Morrill

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    Biographical / Historical Note

    Paul D. Morrill (1910-1983) was the Assistant University Architect for Ohio State University from 1934 until his retirement in 1967. Morrill was considered the chief designer of multiple campus buildings at Ohio State University built between 1940 and 1967.

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    Description control element

    Rules or conventions

    Describing Archives: A Content Standard

    Sources used

    Archivist's note

    Finding aid prepared by Karen Glenn

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