2017-08-25 Guide to the Ohio State University, Committee for Rehabilitation of University Hall Records, 1965-1970 RG.35.D.3 Finding aid prepared by Karen Glenn Ohio State University Libraries Special Collections
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 This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2017-08-25T12:59-0400 English Describing Archives: A Content Standard Ohio State University, Committee for Rehabilitation of University Hall Records RG.35.D.3 Ohio State University Libraries Special Collections 0.06 Cubic feet 1965-1970 The Ohio State University Committee for Rehabilitation of University Hall was formed in 1970 in response to University President Fawcett's plan to tear down University Hall, one of the oldest buildings on campus. Although there was widespread alumni interest in preserving University Hall, reconstruction was approved by the Board of Trustees in 1971. The Ohio State University, Committee for Rehabilitation of University Hall Records contain correspondence, reports, statements from various community members and architects about preserving University Hall, and clippings, dated 1965 to 1970. (3) letter file folders English Ohio State University. Committee for Rehabilitation of University Hall. Arrangement of Materials

Materials are arranged in the order received.

 Acquisitions Information

Accession Number UA.1996.0092: Ralph J. Woodin, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1998.0106: Jon Peterson, date unknown; Accession Number UA.2015.0127: Source unknown, date unknown

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[identification of item], Ohio State University, Committee for Rehabilitation of University Hall Records, RG 35.D.3, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

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 Historical Note

The Ohio State University Committee for Rehabilitation of University Hall was formed in 1970 in response to University President Fawcett's plan to tear down University Hall, one of the oldest buildings on campus. Paul M. Herbert, a former Ohio Supreme Court Justice, was named as committee chairman, and faculty member Ralph Woodin served on the committee. The Hall was built in 1871, shortly after the establishment of Ohio State University. Although there was widespread alumni interest in preserving University Hall and the issue was debated for several months, reconstruction was approved by the Board of Trustees in 1971.

 Scope and Contents

The Ohio State University, Committee for Rehabilitation of University Hall Records contain correspondence to Ohio State University President Fawcett and alumni members, committee reports, statements from various community members and architects about preserving University Hall, clippings, blank letterhead sheets, and a few issues of the Ohio Monthly. There are also several copies of the committee's final report presented to the Board of Trustees in September 1970, titled, "University Hall- A Living Trust." The records date from 1965 to 1970.

 Related Materials University Hall (Original) Ohio State University--Buildings. Ohio State University--History. Ohio State University. Committee for Rehabilitation of University Hall. College buildings--Ohio--Columbus--20th century Historic buildings--Conservation and restoration--Ohio--Columbus--20th century Accession Number UA.1996.0092 0.02 Cubic feet 1970 (1) letter file folder Correspondence, mailing list, newspaper clippings concerning the campaign to preserve the original University Hall Small Accessions 20 1970 Accession Number UA.1998.0106 0.02 Cubic feet 1965-1970 (1) letter file folder Letters by Jon Peterson and Ralph Woodin expressing opposition to the proposal to demolish the original University Hall Small Accessions 21 1965-1970 Accession Number UA.2015.0127 0.02 Cubic feet 1970 (1) letter file folder Correspondence, clippings, and reports Small Accessions 44 1970