Ohio State University, Columbus Entomological Society Records 1936-1966

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RG.44.28

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Ohio State University, Columbus Entomological Society Records

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  • 1936-1966 (Creation)

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0.25 Cubic feet

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(1) 2.5" legal document box

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Abstract

The Columbus Entomological Society was an organization for Ohio State University undergraduate and graduate students interested in entomology, entomology faculty, and other entomologists in the Columbus area. It was founded in 1936 and existed until at least 1966. The Ohio State University, Columbus Entomological Society Records contain minutes, membership lists, reports, and other administrative files, dated 1936-1966.

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[identification of item], Ohio State University, Columbus Entomological Society Records, RG 44.28, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

Scope and content

The Ohio State University, Columbus Entomological Society Records contain minutes, membership lists, reports, and other administrative files. Collection materials are dated 1936-1966.

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  • English

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    Accession Number UA.1974.0088: Entomology Department, 2013 April 8

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    The Columbus Entomological Society was a student organization at Ohio State University founded in 1936. It organized guest speakers, movie screenings, and social events for undergraduate and graduate students interested in entomology, entomology faculty, and other entomologists in the Columbus area. Officers consisted of one senior student, four graduate students, one off-campus advisor, and one on-campus advisor. The Society existed until at least 1966.

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    Archivist's note

    Finding aid written by: Samantha Thorne, 2018 May

    Archivist's note

    Finding aid prepared by Samantha Thorne

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