Identity elements
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Title
Date(s)
- 1893-1983 (Creation)
Extent
3.43 Cubic feet
Container summary
(4) letter file folders, (3) oversize flat boxes, (1) carton, (1) 5" legal document box
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Name of creator
Administrative history
Name of creator
Administrative history
Content and structure elements
Abstract
Strollers Dramatic Society was a student-run theater company at Ohio State University, which was founded in 1892 and existed at least until 2002 under the name Strollers Student Theatrics. The Ohio State University, Strollers Student Theatrics Records contain contracts, programs, rosters, a scrapbook, and other materials pertaining to the management of Strollers Dramatic Society, as well as plays and musicals produced by the group. Collection materials are dated 1893-1983.
Preferred citation
[identification of item], Ohio State University, Strollers Student Theatrics Records, RG 44.5, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University
Scope and content
The Ohio State University, Strollers Student Theatrics Records contain contracts, news clippings, programs, reports, rosters, a scrapbook, and other office files. These materials pertain to the management of Strollers Dramatic Society, as well as plays and musicals produced by the group. Collection materials are dated 1893-1983.
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.1982.0009: Strollers, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1982.0033: Linda Kabrisky and Carl Holas, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1983.0009: Source unknown, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1983.0029: Source unknown, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1983.0183: Source unknown, date unknown; Accession Number UA.2012.0166: Catharine Roush, 2005
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
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Related materials elements
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related archival materials
SPEC.RARE.CMS.0286: Scrapbook Relating to the Strollers Dramatic (Ohio State University)
SPEC.TRI.SSM: Strollers Student Theatrics Society and Scarlet Mask Records
Ohio State University Archives Subject File: Strollers
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Notes element
Biographical / Historical Note
Strollers Dramatic Society was a student-run theater company at Ohio State University. It was founded in 1892 as the Dramatic Club and became Strollers Dramatic Society in 1901. The group was not limited to theater majors, and included undergraduate, graduate, and non-student community members. It gave group members the opportunity to participate in all elements of theater production, including publicity and technical work. In 1981, in order to increase the likelihood of receiving funding from the University and boost membership numbers, Strollers Dramatic Society merged with Student Theatrics, another theatrical student group on campus. The combined group was dubbed Strollers Student Theatrics, which existed at least until 2002.
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Description control element
Rules or conventions
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Sources used
Archivist's note
Finding aid written by: Samantha Thorne, 2018 May
Archivist's note
Finding aid prepared by Samantha Thorne
Access points
Subject access points
- College students--Ohio--Columbus--19th century
- College students--Ohio--Columbus--20th century
- College students--Ohio--Columbus--Societies, etc.--19th century
- College students--Ohio--Columbus--Societies, etc.--20th century
- College students--Social networks--Ohio--Columbus--19th century
- College students--Social networks--Ohio--Columbus--20th century
- College theater--Ohio--Columbus--19th century
- College theater--Ohio--Columbus--20th century
- Student activities--Ohio--Columbus--19th century
- Student activities--Ohio--Columbus--20th century
Place access points
Name access points
- Ohio State University--History (Subject)
- Ohio State University--Students (Subject)
- Ohio State University. Strollers Dramatic Society (Subject)
- Ohio State University. Strollers Student Theatrics Society (Subject)