Ohio Journal of Science Records 1918-1980

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RG.7.F

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Title

Ohio Journal of Science Records

Date(s)

  • 1918-1980 (Creation)

Extent

0.18 Cubic feet

Container summary

(9) letter file folders

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Abstract

The Ohio Academy of Science was organized in 1891 by various stakeholders, including the Ohio State University Biology Club and the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station. Starting in 1903, it began publishing the Ohio Naturalist, later known as the Ohio Journal of Science. The Ohio Journal of Science Records contain several issues of the journal from 1943-1980, and other publications from the Ohio Journal of Science; materials date from 1918 to 1980.

Preferred citation

[identification of item], Ohio Journal of Science Records, RG 7.F, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

Scope and content

The Ohio Journal of Science Records contain several issues of the journal from 1943-1980. The issues contain the annual reports of the Ohio Academy of Science, and consist of abstracts and full research papers dealing with science research either completed in Ohio or that had an impact on Ohio. It also contains other publications from the Ohio Journal of Science; materials date from 1918 to 1980.

System of arrangement

This collection is unprocessed. 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. 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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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.

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  • English

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    English

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    Unknown.

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    Biographical / Historical Note

    The Ohio Academy of Science was organized in 1891 by various stakeholders, including the Ohio State University Biology Club and the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station. It published various reports and research papers on scientific topics, and starting in 1903, the publication Ohio Naturalist. The Ohio Naturalist became the Ohio Journal of Science in 1915. As of 2018, it was still in print, and featured abstracts and full papers in two issues a year.

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    Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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    Archivist's note

    Finding aid written by: Karen Glenn, 2018 July

    Archivist's note

    Finding aid prepared by Karen Glenn

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