Identity elements
Reference code
Name and location of unit
Level of description
Title
Date(s)
- 1922-1981 (Creation)
Extent
7.22 Cubic feet
Container summary
(6) cartons; (1) letter file folder
Dimensions
Name of creator
Administrative history
Name of creator
Administrative history
Content and structure elements
Abstract
The American College Public Relations Association Records was an international nonprofit organization for the advancement of professionals working in the fields of alumni relations, communications, development, marketing, and similar careers. The American College Public Relations Association Records contain publications issued by the organization, membership directories, files on conventions and conferences and other materials, dated 1922-1981.
Preferred citation
[identification of item], American College Public Relations Association Records, RG 50.R, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University
Scope and content
The American College Public Relations Association Records contain publications issued by the organization, membership directories, files on conventions and conferences and other materials, dated 1922-1981.
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.
Physical access
Technical access
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.1986.0116: Emerson Reck, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1987.0218: source unknown, date unknown
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
Accruals
Related materials elements
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related archival materials
Ohio State University Archives Subject File: American College Public Relations Association
RG 50.W: Council for Advancement and Support of Education Records
Separated archival materials
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Notes element
Biographical / Historical Note
The American College Public Relations Association (ACPRA) was established in 1917. It was active until 1974, when it merged with the American Alumni Council to become the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). CASE is an international nonprofit organization for the advancement of professionals working in the fields of alumni relations, communications, development, marketing, and similar careers. It has headquarters in the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Mexico. As of 2018, CASE is active in more than 82 countries.
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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 September
Archivist's note
Finding aid prepared by Katy Scullin