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Date(s)
- 1920-1993 (Creation)
Extent
15.26 Cubic feet
Container summary
(13) cartons; (3) letter file folders; (2) 5" letter document boxes
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Name of creator
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Abstract
Founded in 1924, the North Central Sociological Association promotes the furthering of the development of sociology as a scientific and scholarly discipline. The North Central Sociological Association Records contains a constitution, resolutions, announcements, meeting minutes, reports, financial records, newsletters, correspondence, annual meeting programs, membership lists and other administrative records. The materials are dated 1920-1993.
Preferred citation
[identification of item], North Central Sociological Association Records, RG 50.L, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University
Scope and content
The North Central Sociological Association Records contains a constitution, resolutions, announcements, meeting minutes, reports, financial records, newsletters, correspondence, annual meeting programs, membership lists and other administrative records. The materials are dated 1920-1993.
System of arrangement
Materials are arranged in the order received.
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Conditions governing access
Materials in this collection are available for patron research, but may be used only in the University Archives Reading Room. Audio/visual materials and computer media 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
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English
Finding aids
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Custodial history
Immediate source of acquisition
Accession Number UA.1975.0066: source unknown, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1977.0087: source unknown, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1980.0007: North Central Sociological Association, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1981.0012: North Central Sociological Association, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1985.0015: source unknown, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1988.0061: source unknown, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1988.0066: source unknown, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1989.0027: source unknown, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1990.0142: North Central Sociological Association, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1992.0081: RCK-Western Michigan University, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1993.0074: Dana Vannoy, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1993.0134: Katherine Meyer, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1993.0164: source unknown, date unknown
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Related archival materials
Ohio State University Archives Subject File: North Central Sociological Association Records
More recent material can be found at the Center for Archival Collections at Bowling Green State University Libraries.
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Biographical / Historical Note
The North Central Sociological Association was founded in December of 1924, and was initially named the Ohio Sociological Society (OSS). The OSS held its first meeting at Ohio State University in April of 1927. In 1937, the Ohio Sociological Society changed its name to the Ohio Valley Sociological Society, and began including members in states surrounding Ohio. As of 2018, the organization includes members in the Midwest, Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ontario, Canada. The North Central Sociological Association publishes newsletters, hosts an annual conference as well as regular meetings, and otherwise aims to further sociology as a scientific and scholarly discipline. As of 2018, the North Central Sociological Association is still active.
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Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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Archivist's note
Finding aid written by: Katy Scullin, 2018 September
Archivist's note
Finding aid prepared by Katy Scullin
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Name access points
- North Central Sociological Association. (Subject)
- Ohio Sociological Society. (Subject)
- Ohio State University--History. (Subject)
- Ohio Valley Sociological Society. (Subject)