2018-02-02 Guide to the Ferdinand "Andy" Geiger Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recording, 2005 May 24 RG.41.17 Finding aid prepared by Audrey Wimbiscus Ohio State University Libraries Special Collections
1858 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH, 43210
2018 February

Done.

 This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2020-08-04T12:39-0400 English Describing Archives: A Content Standard Ferdinand "Andy" Geiger Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recording RG.41.17 Ohio State University Libraries Special Collections 0.05 Cubic feet 2005 May 24 The Ferdinand "Andy" Geiger Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recording contains an oral history of Geiger from 2005 in which he discusses his career as the university Athletic Director. As the athletic director, Geiger was responsible for building multiple new athletic facilities on campus, and renovating Ohio Stadium. (6) audiocassettes; (1) letter file folder English Geiger, Ferdinand Arrangement of Materials

Materials arranged in the order received.

 Acquisitions Information

Accession Number UA.2005.0152: Andy Geiger, date unknown

 Preferred Citation

[identification of item], Ferdinand "Andy" Geiger Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recording, RG 41.17, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

 Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Contains audiocassettes.

 Access to Materials

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.

 Use of Materials

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.

 Processing Information

Finding aid written by: Audrey Wimbiscus, 2018 February

 Biographical Note

Ferdinand “Andy” Geiger (born March 23, 1939) was the seventh athletic director at Ohio State University from 1994 until his retirement in 2005. Geiger also served as the assistant university vice president. Under Geiger’s tenure, he oversaw the construction of the Jerome Schottenstein Center, the McCorkle Aquatics Pavilion, the Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, the Bill Davis Baseball Stadium, and the Steelwood Athletic Training Facility, as well as major renovations to Ohio Stadium.

 Scope and Contents

The Ferdinand "Andy" Geiger Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recording contains an interview of Geiger by Bill Studer on May 24, 2005. In this interview, they discuss his time as the Ohio State University Athletic Director, and the improvements he made to the athletics program through the addition of several new athletic facilities to campus.

 Related Materials Fredinand "Andy" Geiger Geiger, Ferdinand Ohio Stadium (Columbus, Ohio). Ohio State University--History. Ohio State University. Department of Athletics. Arenas--Ohio--Columbus--History--20th century Athletic directors--Ohio--Columbus--20th century Athletic fields--Ohio--Columbus--20th century Oral histories (literary works) Sports facilities--Ohio--Columbus--20th century Accession Number UA.2005.0152 0.05 Cubic feet 2005 May 24 (6) audiocassettes; (1) letter file folder Oral history transcript Oral History 2 2005 May 24 Related Materials

Also available online

 Oral history audiocassette recording Oral History 9 Oral History 7 2005 May 24 Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

(6) audiocassettes; approximate run time: unknown