Ohio State University, Association of Ohio State Class Honoraries (AOSCH) Records 1978-1995

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RG.44.63

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Ohio State University, Association of Ohio State Class Honoraries (AOSCH) Records

Date(s)

  • 1978-1995 (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 Association of Ohio State Class Honoraries was established circa 1977 to oversee, promote, and represent the common interests of the class honoraries at Ohio State University; it is composed of representatives from each of the class honor societies. The Ohio State University, Association of Ohio State Class Honoraries Records contain meeting minutes, membership rosters, financial reports, and other administrative materials, dated 1978-1995.

Preferred citation

[identification of item], Ohio State University, Association of Ohio State Class Honoraries Records, RG 44.63, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

Scope and content

The Ohio State University, Association of Ohio State Class Honoraries Records contain meeting minutes, membership rosters, financial reports, and other materials related to the management and activities of this organization. Collection materials are dated 1978-1995.

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  • English

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    English

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    Accession Number UA.1998.0065: Source unknown, date unknown

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    Ohio State University Archives Subject File: Honoraries

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    Biographical / Historical Note

    The Association of Ohio State Honoraries was established circa 1977 to oversee the class honoraries at Ohio State University. In the mid-1980s, the organization began to be referred to as the Association of Ohio State Class Honoraries (AOSCH); it is active as of 2018. The Association is composed of representatives from each of the class honor societies: Alpha Lambda Delta/Phi Eta Sigma, Romophos, Mirrors, Chimes, Bucket and Dipper, Sphinx, and Mortar Board. Its purposes are to preserve, promote, and improve the honorary system; represent the common interests of the honoraries as an ambassador to the University administration and community; and foster the honorary ideals: scholarship, leadership, and service. It also facilitates intra-honorary communication and plans intra-honorary activities, such as service projects and social events.

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    Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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    Archivist's note

    Finding aid written by: Samantha Thorne, 2018 June

    Archivist's note

    Finding aid prepared by Samantha Thorne

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