2016-09-14 Guide to the Albert J. Kuhn Papers, 1950-2006 RG.40.218 Finding aid prepared by Karen Glenn

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 This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2019-02-11T14:19-0500 English Describing Archives: A Content Standard Albert J. Kuhn Papers RG.40.218 Ohio State University Libraries Special Collections 1.47 Cubic feet 1950-2006 The Albert J. Kuhn Papers contain personal and Ohio State University related correspondence of Albert Kuhn, photographs and a 35mm slide, artifacts, a publication, and an oral history interview transcript and recording. Albert Kuhn was a professor of English at Ohio State University and the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. (4) letter file folders, (6) audiocassettes, (2) artifacts, (1) carton English Kuhn, Albert J., 1926-2012 Arrangement of Materials

Materials are arranged in the order received.

 Acquisitions Information

Accession Number UA.2003.0025: Albert Kuhn; Accession Number UA.2012.0116: William Kuhn; Accession Number UA.2012.0194: William Kuhn, 2012 September; Accession Number UA.2013.0047: Source unknown, 2013 March

 Preferred Citation

[identification of item], Albert J. Kuhn Papers, 40.218, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

 Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Contains audiocassettes and a 35mm slide.

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Finding aid written by Karen Glenn, 2016 September

 Biographical Note

Albert J. Kuhn (1926-2012) was a professor of English at Ohio State University and the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost from 1971 to 1979.

 Scope and Contents

The Albert J. Kuhn Papers contain personal and Ohio State University related correspondence of Albert Kuhn, artifacts, photographs, a 35mm slide, a publication, and an oral history interview transcript and audiocassette tape of Kuhn conducted by William Studer on December 12, 2001. Topics discussed in the interview include the rationalization of tenure and promotion policies, student demonstrations in 1970 after Kent State, the dissolution and reorganization of the College of Arts and Sciences, the medical practices plan, an assessment of the presidency of Harold Enarson, the growth of the honors program, and changing trends in higher education.

 Related Materials Albert J. Kuhn Ohio State University, Office of Academic Affairs, Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost Records Enarson, Harold L., 1919-2006 Kuhn, Albert J., 1926-2012 Ohio State University--Administration. Ohio State University--Faculty. Ohio State University--History. Ohio State University--Riot, April-May 1970. Ohio State University. College of Arts and Sciences (1929-1968). College administrators--Ohio--Columbus--20th century College teachers--Ohio--Columbus--20th century Cultural artifacts Accession Number UA.2003.0025 0.05 Cubic feet 2001 December 12 (1) file folder, (6) audiocassettes Oral history interview transcript Oral History 1 2001 December 12 Related Materials

Also available online

 Oral history interview recording part I Oral History 6 4 1 Oral History 8 4 1 2001 December 12 Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Audiocassette

 Oral history interview recording part II Oral History 6 4 2 Oral History 8 4 2 2001 December 12 Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Audiocassette

 Oral history interview recording part III Oral History 6 4 3 Oral History 8 4 3 2001 December 12 Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Audiocassette

 Accession Number UA.2012.0116 1.4 Cubic feet 1950-1992 (2) artifacts, (1) carton) Personal and OSU-related correspondence of Albert Kuhn UA.2012.0116.0001 1950-1992 Nametag with hand-writing that says "Albert J. Kuhn, Provost," ribbon with "Host" typed on it attached to the nametag (that also has the OSU seal) Small Artifacts 10 undated A red-and-white button that says "Vote Al Kuhn Sheriff of Baltimore City" Small Artifacts 10 1963 December 16 Accession Number UA.2012.0194 0.04 Cubic feet 1940-1970 (2) letter file folders (Three photographic prints, one 35mm color slide) Various photos of Albert Kuhn at different stages of his career at OSU; UA.2012.0194.0001 1940-1970 Photo of Professor Alpheus Smith giving a lecture UA.2012.0194.0002 undated Accession Number UA.2013.0047 0.02 Cubic feet 2006 (1) file folder Writings in Time: Essays and Occasions by Albert J. Kuhn Small Accessions 40 2006