Ohio State University, Engineering Speaking Society Records 1954-1967

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RG.44.34

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Ohio State University, Engineering Speaking Society Records

Date(s)

  • 1954-1967 (Creation)

Extent

0.4 Cubic feet

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(1) 5" letter document box

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Abstract

The Engineering Speaking Society was a student organization at Ohio State University that was founded in 1954 and existed at least until 1979. Members of the group, who were engineering students, visited high schools to give presentations about engineering. The Ohio State University, Engineering Speaking Society Records contain correspondence, news clippings, reports, and other materials, dated 1954-1967.

Preferred citation

[identification of item], Ohio State University, Engineering Speaking Society Records, RG 44.34, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

Scope and content

The Ohio State University, Engineering Speaking Society Records contain correspondence, news clippings, reports, and other materials. Topics include the Herbert Lincoln Johnston Fund, speaking teams, statistics, and other information. Collection materials are dated 1954-1967.

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Materials are arranged in the order received.

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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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  • English

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    English

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    Unknown

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    The Engineering Speaking Society was a student organization at Ohio State University that was founded in 1954 and existed at least until 1979. Members of the group, who were engineering students, visited high schools to give presentations about engineering. They would discuss how to prepare in high school to study engineering, the Ohio State University engineering curriculum, engineering careers, and student life at Ohio State University. A secondary purpose of the Engineering Speaking Society was to help its members improve their public speaking skills. The society also funded the Herbert Lincoln Johnston Fund for the Advancement of Engineering Education, a scholarship program for students seeking a career in engineering. The Engineering Speaking Society is not active as of 2018.

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    Finding aid written by: Samantha Thorne, 2018 May

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    Finding aid prepared by Samantha Thorne

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