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            <titlestmt>
                <titleproper>Guide to the Frederick Stecker Papers, 1930-1996
                    <num>RG.41.10</num>
                </titleproper>
                <author>Finding aid prepared by Zoe MacLeod</author>
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            <publicationstmt>
                <publisher>Ohio State University Libraries Special Collections</publisher>
                <address>
                    <addressline>1858 Neil Avenue</addressline>
                    <addressline>Columbus, OH, 43210</addressline>
                </address>
                <date>2017 December</date>
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                <p>Needs catalog record</p>
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            <creation>This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit
                <date>2017-12-08T12:41-0500</date>
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            <langusage>English</langusage>
            <descrules>Describing Archives: A Content Standard</descrules>
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            <unittitle>Frederick Stecker Papers</unittitle>
            <unitid>RG.41.10</unitid>
            <repository>
                <corpname>Ohio State University Libraries Special Collections</corpname>
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            <langmaterial>
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                <extent>1.2 Cubic feet</extent>
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            <unitdate>1930-1996</unitdate>
            <abstract id="ref36" label="Abstract">Frederick Stecker had multiple roles at Ohio State University, such as Assistant Dean of Men, principle planner for the original Ohio Union, and vice chairman and coordinator for the Ohio State Centennial Program. The Frederick Stecker Papers contains plaques, awards, and certificates presented to Frederick Stecker from various groups at Ohio State University and others.</abstract>
            <physdesc id="ref13" label="Physical Description">(1) carton</physdesc>
            <langmaterial id="ref5" label="Language of Materials">English</langmaterial>
            <origination label="creator">
                <persname rules="rda" source="local">Stecker, Frederick, 1912-1999</persname>
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        <arrangement id="ref3">
            <head>Arrangement of Materials</head>
            <p>Materials are arranged in the order received.</p>
        </arrangement>
        <prefercite id="ref4">
            <head>Preferred Citation</head>
            <p>[identification of item], Frederick Stecker Papers, RG 41.10, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University</p>
        </prefercite>
        <acqinfo id="ref9">
            <head>Acquisitions Information</head>
            <p>Accession Number UA.1999.0036: David and Carol Scholl, date unknown</p>
        </acqinfo>
        <accessrestrict id="ref2">
            <head>Access to Materials</head>
            <p>Materials in this collection are available for patron research, but may be used only in the University Archives Reading Room. 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.</p>
        </accessrestrict>
        <userestrict id="ref1">
            <head>Use of Materials</head>
            <p>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.</p>
        </userestrict>
        <processinfo id="ref37">
            <head>Processing Information</head>
            <p>Finding aid written by Zoe MacLeod, 2017 December</p>
        </processinfo>
        <bioghist id="ref7">
            <head>Biographical Note</head>
            <p>Frederick Stecker (1912-1999) was the assistant dean of men at Ohio State University from 1936 until 1940. Stecker was also the principle planner for the Original Ohio Union at Ohio State University, which opened its doors in 1951. He was also the director of the Enarson Hall Ohio Union from 1947 until 1951. From 1955 until 1956, Stecker was the special assistant to the president under the service of Howard Landis Bevis. He was then appointed to executive director for University Relations from 1957 until 1959, while also being a member of the President’s Cabinet under the service of Novice Gail Fawcett. Stecker became the vice chairman and coordinator for the Ohio State Centennial Program in 1969 until 1971. Stecker’s final role at Ohio State University was executive director for University Relations Emeritus in 1971. Stecker received the Distinguished Service Award from Ohio State University in 1973 for the multiple years of service he provided for the university.</p>
        </bioghist>
        <scopecontent id="ref10">
            <head>Scope and Contents</head>
            <p>The Frederick Stecker Papers contains plaques, awards, and certificates presented to Frederick Stecker from various groups at Ohio State University and others. The materials date from 1930 to 1996.</p>
        </scopecontent>
        <relatedmaterial id="ref6">
            <head>Related Materials</head>
            <list type="deflist">
                <defitem>
                    <label>Ohio State University Archives Biographical File</label>
                    <item>Frederick Stecker</item>
                </defitem>
            </list>
        </relatedmaterial>
        <controlaccess>
            <corpname rules="rda" source="naf">Ohio State University--History.</corpname>
            <corpname rules="rda" source="naf">Ohio State University--Professional Staff.</corpname>
            <persname rules="rda" source="local">Stecker, Frederick, 1912-1999</persname>
            <genreform source="aat">Awards</genreform>
            <genreform source="aat">Certificates</genreform>
            <genreform source="aat">Cultural artifacts</genreform>
            <genreform source="aat">Plaques (flat objects)</genreform>
            <subject source="lcsh">State universities and colleges--Employees--Ohio--Columbus--20th century</subject>
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                    <unittitle>Accession Number UA.1999.0036</unittitle>
                    <physdesc>
                        <extent>1.2 Cubic feet</extent>
                    </physdesc>
                    <unitdate>1930-1996</unitdate>
                    <physdesc id="ref12" label="Physical Description">(1) carton</physdesc>
                </did>
                <c02 id="ref11" level="item">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>President Association of College Unions International plaque</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid6906001" type="Box" label="Realia">UA.1999.0036.0001</container>
                        <unitdate>1956</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref14" level="item">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Ohio State University Centennial Achievement Award</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid6995001" type="Box" label="Realia">UA.1999.0036.0001</container>
                        <unitdate>1970 December 18</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref15" level="item">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Ohio Union medallion</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid6995002" type="Box" label="Realia">UA.1999.0036.0001</container>
                        <unitdate>undated</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref16" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Outstanding educators of America Certificate</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid6995003" type="Box" label="Mixed materials">UA.1999.0036.0001</container>
                        <unitdate>1971</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref17" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Virginia Smith Stecker International Student Loan Fund certificate</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid6995004" type="Box" label="Mixed materials">UA.1999.0036.0001</container>
                        <unitdate>1987</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref18" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Commencement letter</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid6995005" type="Box" label="Mixed materials">UA.1999.0036.0001</container>
                        <unitdate>1983</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref19" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Council of Fraternity Presidents of the Ohio State University award</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid6995006" type="Box" label="Mixed materials">UA.1999.0036.0001</container>
                        <unitdate>1953</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref20" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Sigma Alpha Epsilon award</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid6995007" type="Box" label="Mixed materials">UA.1999.0036.0001</container>
                        <unitdate>1930</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref21" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Ohio Staters membership</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid6995008" type="Box" label="Mixed materials">UA.1999.0036.0001</container>
                        <unitdate>undated</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref22" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Public Relations Society of America certificate</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid6995009" type="Box" label="Mixed materials">UA.1999.0036.0001</container>
                        <unitdate>1968</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref23" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Public Relations Society of America certificate</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid6995010" type="Box" label="Mixed materials">UA.1999.0036.0001</container>
                        <unitdate>1963</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref24" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Presidents Club of Ohio State University certificate</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid6995011" type="Box" label="Mixed materials">UA.1999.0036.0001</container>
                        <unitdate>1996</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref25" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Virginia Smith Stecker International Student Loan certificate</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid6995012" type="Box" label="Mixed materials">UA.1999.0036.0001</container>
                        <unitdate>1992</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref27" level="item">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Ohio State University Centennial Service award</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid6995013" type="Box" label="Realia">UA.1999.0036.0001</container>
                        <unitdate>1970</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref28" level="item">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Ohio State University Distinguished Service Award</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid6995014" type="Box" label="Realia">UA.1999.0036.0001</container>
                        <unitdate>1973</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref29" level="item">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Frederick and Virginia Smith Stecker Auditorium plaque</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid6995015" type="Box" label="Realia">UA.1999.0036.0001</container>
                        <unitdate>undated</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
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