Identity elements
Reference code
Name and location of unit
Level of description
Title
Date(s)
- 1916-1999 (Creation)
Extent
6.0 Cubic feet
Container summary
(5) cartons
Dimensions
Name of creator
Administrative history
Content and structure elements
Abstract
The Agricultural Circle was a social group established in 1916 for the spouses of men working in the College of Agriculture at Ohio State University. It remained active until 2000. These records are from the Agricultural Circle and consist of correspondence, meeting minutes, directories, scrapbooks, notes from the treasurers, and yearbooks and other administrative files. Records are dated 1916-2000.
Preferred citation
[identification of item], Agricultural Circle Records, RG 50.AA, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University
Scope and content
These records are from the Agricultural Circle and consist of correspondence, meeting minutes, directories, scrapbooks, notes from the treasurers, and yearbooks. They also include folders regarding the duties of each officer and the history of the group. Materials date from 1916-1999.
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.1997.0038: Sandy St. Martin, date unknown; Accession Number UA.2000.0026: Mrs. Edward Naber, date unknown
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
Accruals
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Existence and location of copies
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Notes element
Biographical / Historical Note
The Agricultural Circle was a social group established in 1916 for the spouses of men working in the College of Agriculture at Ohio State University. The organization eventually opened membership to include widows and spouses of retired or active faculty and staff of Ohio State University. After 83 years of service, the Agricultural Circle disbanded in 2000 due to lack of membership and interest.
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Alternative identifier(s)
Description control element
Rules or conventions
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Sources used
Archivist's note
Finding aid written by: Katy Scullin, 2018 April
Archivist's note
Finding aid prepared by Katy Scullin
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Agricultural Circle. (Subject)
- Ohio State University--History. (Subject)