2017-10-11 Guide to the Ohio State University, SPHINX Records, 1907-2011 RG.44.53 Finding aid prepared by Audrey Wimbiscus Ohio State University Libraries Special Collections
1858 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH, 43210
2018 July This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2018-07-27T15:08-0400 English Describing Archives: A Content Standard Ohio State University, SPHINX Records RG.44.53 Ohio State University Libraries Special Collections 13.37 Cubic feet 1907-2011 SPHINX is the oldest undergraduate senior honorary student organization at Ohio State University, established in 1907. There are 24 new members, called Links, admitted each year. The Ohio State University, SPHINX Records contains items from the SPHINX honorary dating from 1907 to 2011, including administrative records and several audiovisual recordings of Linking Ceremonies and anniversary celebrations. (22) letter file folders; (6) 5" letter document boxes; (5) DVDs; (3) 2.5" letter document boxes; (3) cartons; (1) flat box; (1) oversize flat box; (1) oversize folder English Ohio State University. SPHINX. Arrangement of Materials

Materials are arranged in the order received.

 Acquisitions Information

Accession Number UA.1984.0080: source unknown, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1987.0144: Elizabeth Waters, 1987 August 19; Accession Number UA.1992.0124: College of Agriculture, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1993.0082: Board of Trustees, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1995.0192: source unknown, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1995.0193: source unknown, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1997.0031: Eric E. Barrett, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1998.0012: John Ellinger and student member, date unknown; Accession Number UA.2000.0105: Jason Cervenec, date unknown; Accession Number UA.2001.0124: Mary McCleery, date unknown; Accession Number UA.2003.0102: George Wang, date unknown; Accession Number UA.2005.0066: Adam Burden, date unknown; Accession Number UA.2005.0161: Shari Lorbach, date unknown; Accession Number UA.2007.0068: Elizabeth Watters, date unknown; Accession Number UA.2009.0055: source unknown, date unknown; Accession Number UA.2011.0057: Jay Hansen. date unknown; Accession Number UA.2011.0100: Elizabeth Watters, date unknown; Accession Number UA.2011.0177: source unknown, date unknown; Accession Number UA.2012.0017: Elizabeth Watters, date unknown; Accession Number UA.2018.0129: Dent Rhodes, 2018 July

 Preferred Citation

[identification of item], Ohio State University, SPHINX Records, RG 44.53, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

 Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Contains a VHS videocassette, compact disc, USB flash drive, and a U-matic videocassette

 Access to Materials

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 Processing Information

Finding aid written by: Audrey Wimbiscus, 2018 July

 Historical Note

SPHINX is the oldest undergraduate senior honorary student organization at Ohio State University, established in 1907. There are 24 new members each year, referred to as “Links,” who are required to have completed at least ninety academic credit hours. Potential Links' eligibility is determined by academic excellence, leadership in University activities, and individual personality traits used to advance the interests of the Ohio State University. Students apply for membership during the winter of their junior year at the Ohio State University. As of 2018, SPHINX is an active organization.

 Scope and Contents

The Ohio State University, SPHINX Records contains items from the SPHINX honorary dating from 1907 to 2011. These items include copies of their constitutions, administrative records, Linking Ceremony information, anniversary celebration materials, and several audiovisual recordings of Linking Ceremonies and anniversary celebrations.

 Related Materials Sphinx: Honorary Ohio State University--History. Ohio State University--Students. Ohio State University. SPHINX. College students--Ohio--Columbus--20th century College students--Ohio--Columbus--21st century College students--Ohio--Columbus--Societies, etc.--20th century College students--Ohio--Columbus--Societies, etc.--21st century College students--Social life and customs--Ohio--Columbus--20th century College students--Social life and customs--Ohio--Columbus--21st century College students--Social networks--Ohio--Columbus--20th century College students--Social networks--Ohio--Columbus--21st century Student activities--Ohio--Columbus--20th century Student activities--Ohio--Columbus--21st century Videocassettes Accession Number UA.1984.0080 0.02 Cubic feet 1984 May 11 (1) letter file folder Senior honorary SPHINX Links program Small Accessions 4 1984 May 11 Accession Number UA.1987.0144 0.4 Cubic feet 1978-1987 (1) 5" letter document box Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

VHS videocassette

 Constitution UA.1987.0144.0001 1982, 1987 80th Anniversary: Linking Ceremony guidelines, program, slide show script UA.1987.0144.0001 1987 History UA.1987.0144.0001 1982, 1984 Membership lists UA.1987.0144.0001 1978, 1984, 1986, 1987 Linking Ceremony VHS videocassette recording UA.1987.0144.0001 1986, 1987 Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

VHS videocassette; color; sound; approximate run time: unknown

 Accession Number UA.1992.0124 0.02 Cubic feet 1990-1992 (1) letter file folder 85th Anniversary (1907-1992) program Small Accessions 15 1992 September 11-12 SPHINX Links: The class of 1992 Small Accessions 15 1992 May 1 SPHINX Links: The class of 1991 Small Accessions 15 1992 May 3 SPHINX Links: The class of 1990 Small Accessions 15 1990 May 4 85th Anniversary reunion: list of names for committee, decade chairmen, Alumni Association staff Small Accessions 15 undated SPHINX history Small Accessions 15 undated 85th Anniversary correspondence Small Accessions 15 undated Accession Number UA.1993.0082 2.8 Cubic feet 1907-1967 (2) cartons; (1) 5" letter document box History Items: Guest Register 1947, Scrapbook 1945, First Class 1907 photo UA.1993.0082.0001 undated 50th Anniversary Celebrating 1957: correspondence, brochure, photo, lists, minutes, planning material UA.1993.0082.0001 undated Comittee Chairman's notebook: 50th Anniversary UA.1993.0082.0002 1 1957 Certificate of H.W. Linhart: SPHINX UA.1993.0082.0002 2 1957 History: List of Members UA.1993.0082.0002 3 1907-1962 Constitution Revision UA.1993.0082.0002 4 1966 "Lantern" articles and Ohio News Bureau UA.1993.0082.0002 5 1950s Banquet Programs UA.1993.0082.0002 6 1956, 1958 Correspondence UA.1993.0082.0002 7 1911, 1940s-1950s SPHINX die cast molds UA.1993.0082.0002 8 undated SPHINX Directory (4 folders) UA.1993.0082.0002 9 undated General File: Correspondence, notes UA.1993.0082.0003 1 1949-1953 Advisor's file: Financial, Constitution UA.1993.0082.0003 2 1940s-1950s Initiation notes UA.1993.0082.0003 3 circa 1949-1956 Glass orders: 50th Anniversary UA.1993.0082.0003 4 1957 50th Anniversary: Planning Information UA.1993.0082.0003 5 1957 Reunion UA.1993.0082.0003 6 1957-1958 Cash Sheets- Registration-Regrets UA.1993.0082.0003 7 1967 Correspondence UA.1993.0082.0003 8 1967 Funds UA.1993.0082.0003 9 1967 Glasses UA.1993.0082.0003 10 1967 Mailings UA.1993.0082.0003 11 1967 Memos UA.1993.0082.0003 12 1967 No Shows UA.1993.0082.0003 13 1967 Photographs UA.1993.0082.0003 14 1967 Program: 60th Anniversary UA.1993.0082.0003 15 1967 Return Mail UA.1993.0082.0003 16 1967 Stationary- Envelope samples UA.1993.0082.0003 17 1967 Working Committee Mailings UA.1993.0082.0003 17 1967 SPHINX 60th Anniversary: Directory and Correspondence UA.1993.0082.0003 19 1967 50th Anniversary: Correspondence UA.1993.0082.0003 20 1956-1957 Constitution UA.1993.0082.0003 21 1943, 1947, 1952 Banquet Information UA.1993.0082.0003 22 1958-1959 Banquet Information UA.1993.0082.0003 23 1960 Members- OSU Faculty and Administration UA.1993.0082.0003 24 1951-1952 Directory UA.1993.0082.0003 25 undated General File UA.1993.0082.0003 26 1954 50th Reunion: Class of 1952 UA.1993.0082.0003 27 1957 Recognition Dinner UA.1993.0082.0003 28 circa 1949-1956 Accession Number UA.1995.0192 2.0 Cubic feet 1932 June 7 (1) flat box Articles of incorporation (3 copies) UA.1995.0192.0001 1932 June 7 Original appointment of agent (2 copies) UA.1995.0192.0001 1932 June 7 Accession Number UA.1995.0193 4.0 Cubic feet 1950-1951 (1) oversize flat box Scrapbook UA.1995.0193.0001 1950-1951 Accession Number UA.1997.0031 0.02 Cubic feet 1995-1996 (1) letter file folder Meeting attendance sheets Small Accessions 20 1995 May-1996 April Meeting minutes Small Accessions 20 1995 May-1996 April Accession Number UA.1998.0012 1.6 Cubic feet 1907-1998 (1) carton; (1) 5" letter document box Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

U-matic videocassette

 Anniversary Banquet Program: 85th UA.1998.0012.0001 1992 Appreciation Certificate: Office of Disabilities UA.1998.0012.0001 1994 Constitutions UA.1998.0012.0001 1921, 1939, 1943, 1946, 1947, 1990, 1991 Directory: 85th Anniversary UA.1998.0012.0001 1992 Faculty/Staff: Outstanding Award: Marble Paperweight UA.1998.0012.0001 1997 Faculty/Staff Recognition Reception UA.1998.0012.0001 1997-1998 Honoraries (Other) UA.1998.0012.0001 undated Honorary Members UA.1998.0012.0001 1919-1997 Linking Ceremony UA.1998.0012.0001 1990, 1993-1997 Membership Lists UA.1998.0012.0001 ca. 1907-1957 Minutes (3 folders) UA.1998.0012.0001 1937-1949, 1986-1988, 1995-1996 Newsletter UA.1998.0012.0001 1988-1989, 1994-1997 President's Notebook (3 folders) UA.1998.0012.0001 1988-1989, 1990-1991, 1991-1992 President's Notebook (2 folders) UA.1998.0012.0002 1992-1995 SPHINX Links Luncheon Program UA.1998.0012.0002 1993-1997 Student Organizations UA.1998.0012.0002 1988-1989 Timeline: Annual UA.1998.0012.0002 1994 85th Anniversary U-matic videocassette recording UA.1998.0012.0002 1992 Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

U-matic videocassette; color; sound; approximate run time: unknown

 Accession Number UA.2000.0105 0.02 Cubic feet 1999-2000 (1) letter file folder Awards Small Accessions 24 1999-2000 Email print-outs Small Accessions 24 1999-2000 Organizational history Small Accessions 24 1999-2000 Meeting minutes Small Accessions 24 1999-2000 Reports Small Accessions 24 1999-2000 Accession Number UA.2001.0124 0.4 Cubic feet 1914-2001 (1) 5" letter document box Anniversary programs UA.2001.0124.0001 1982, 1992 Annual recognition banquet programs UA.2001.0124.0001 1955, 1958, 1960 Directories UA.2001.0124.0001 1914, 1967, 1977, 1982, 1992 History UA.2001.0124.0001 1982 Honorary member lists UA.2001.0124.0001 1919-1984 Links UA.2001.0124.0001 1978-1984 Links UA.2001.0124.0001 1986-1993 Links UA.2001.0124.0001 1994-2001 Newsletters UA.2001.0124.0001 1986-1987, 1999 Officer lists UA.2001.0124.0001 1972-1982 Rosters UA.2001.0124.0001 1965-1981, 1985, 1988 Sex discrimination, Title IX UA.2001.0124.0001 1975-1977 75th anniversary gift: Papers UA.2001.0124.0001 1978-1983 75th anniversary gift: Plaza design UA.2001.0124.0001 1979-1982 75th anniversary reunion papers UA.2001.0124.0001 1982 Accession Number UA.2003.0102 0.02 Cubic feet 2002 April 26 (1) letter file folder SPHINX Links ceremony program Small Accessions 26 2002 April 26 Accession Number UAP.2006.0025 0.26 Cubic feet 1907-2011 (13) letter file folders (13) folders of photographs 1-13 1907-2011 Accession Number UA.2005.0066 0.02 Cubic feet 1997-2005 (1) letter file folder SPHINX Links booklets Small Accessions 27 1997-2005 SPHINX plaque dedication ceremony announcement Small Accessions 27 2005 May Speech transcript Small Accessions 27 2004-2005 Rosters Small Accessions 27 2004-2005 Meeting minutes Small Accessions 27 2004-2005 Accession Number UA.2005.0161 0.02 Cubic feet 1994-2005 (1) letter file folder Linking Days programs Small Accessions 28 1994, 2000-2005 Accession Number UA.2007.0068 0.2 Cubic feet 1990-2007 (1) 2.5" letter document box 100th anniversary brochure UA.2007.0068.0001 1 2007 100th anniversary history and directory UA.2007.0068.0001 2 2007 100th anniversary reunion registration materials UA.2007.0068.0001 3 2006-2007 100th anniversary reunion banquet, dedication and linking luncheon programs UA.2007.0068.0001 4 2007 100th anniversary reunion plaque UA.2007.0068.0001 5 2007 100th anniversary reunion tote bag UA.2007.0068.0001 6 2007 SPHINX Linking Ceremony programs UA.2007.0068.0001 7 1990, 1991 Accession Number UA.2009.0055 0.6 Cubic feet 1957-2009 (1) 2.5" letter document box; (1) 5" letter document box Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Contains a compact disc and a USB flash drive

 50th Anniversary program UA.2009.0055.0001 1 1957 60th-75th reunions UA.2009.0055.0001 2 1967-1982 75th Anniversary celebration (2 folders) UA.2009.0055.0001 3 1982 Anniversary membership directories UA.2009.0055.0001 4 1967, 1977, 1982, 1992 Biographies UA.2009.0055.0001 5 undated Correspondence (2 folders) UA.2009.0055.0001 6 c. 1970-2003 SPHINX Links programs UA.2009.0055.0001 7 1982, 1995, 1996, 2000-2006, 2008, 2009 Zip drive UA.2009.0055.0001 8 undated Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

USB flash drive; approximate run time: unknown

 100th Anniversary: Agendas UA.2009.0055.0002 1 2007 100th Anniversary: Banquet UA.2009.0055.0002 2 2007 100th Anniversary: CD-Rom UA.2009.0055.0002 3 2007 Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Compact disc; approximate run time: unknown

 100th Anniversary: Fundraising UA.2009.0055.0002 4 2007 100th Anniversary: History and directory, banquet program, brochure UA.2009.0055.0002 5 2007 100th Anniversary: Minutes UA.2009.0055.0002 6 2007 100th Anniversary: Miscellaneous UA.2009.0055.0002 7 2007 100th Anniversary: Ohio Union Gift UA.2009.0055.0002 8 2007 100th Anniversary: Public Relations UA.2009.0055.0002 9 2007 100th Anniversary: Reunion Weekend UA.2009.0055.0002 10 2007 100th Anniversary: Steering Committee UA.2009.0055.0002 11 2007 Accession Number UA.2011.0057 0.03 Cubic feet 2007 March (5) DVDs Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

(5) DVDs

 100th anniversary interviews: Barbie Tootle, John T. Mount Audiovisual Recordings 4 2007 March Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

DVD; color; sound; approximate run time: unknown

 100th anniversary interviews: John T. Mount (continued), Ebony Smith, Wendell Ellenwood, Rob Siston Audiovisual Recordings 4 2007 March Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

DVD; color; sound; approximate run time: unknown

 100th anniversary interviews: Rob Siston (continued), Amy Collett Adams, Fritz Meyers, Bill Hosket Audiovisual Recordings 4 2007 March Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

DVD; color; sound; approximate run time: unknown

 100th anniversary interviews: Bill Hosket (continued), Dan Heinlen Audiovisual Recordings 4 2007 March Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

DVD; color; sound; approximate run time: unknown

 100th anniversary interviews: Charlie Dankworth, Laura Corry, Brian Miller, Dani Roelker, Lori Robishaw Audiovisual Recordings 4 2007 March Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

DVD; color; sound; approximate run time: unknown

 Accession Number UA.2011.0100 0.02 Cubic feet 2008-2011 (1) letter file folder 102nd SPHINX Linking Ceremony "charge" speech Small Accessions 35 2008 103rd SPHINX Linking Ceremony "charge" speech Small Accessions 35 2009 104th SPHINX Linking Ceremony "charge" speech Small Accessions 35 2010 105th SPHINX Linking Ceremony "charge" speech Small Accessions 35 2011 Accession Number UA.2011.0177 0.4 Cubic feet 1921-1992 (1) 5" letter document box 50th Anniversary (1 of 2) UA.2011.0177.0001 1 1957 50th Anniversary (2 of 2) UA.2011.0177.0001 2 1957 60th Anniversary UA.2011.0177.0001 3 1967 70th Anniversary UA.2011.0177.0001 4 1977 75th Anniversary UA.2011.0177.0001 5 1982 80 Years UA.2011.0177.0001 6 1987 85th Anniversary UA.2011.0177.0001 7 1992 Constitution UA.2011.0177.0001 8 1921, 1933, 1978, 1987 Council UA.2011.0177.0001 9 1989 Miscellaneous UA.2011.0177.0001 10 undated Accession Number UA.2012.0017 0.2 Cubic feet 2005-2011 (1) 2.5" letter document box 100th anniversary reunion steering committee agendas, reports, notes UA.2012.0017.0001 1 2007 100th anniversary welcome packet UA.2012.0017.0001 2 2007 100th anniversary banquet master notebook UA.2012.0017.0001 3 2007 100th anniversary "save the date" form UA.2012.0017.0001 4 undated Alumni newsletter UA.2012.0017.0001 5 2005-2006 Links Ceremony programs UA.2012.0017.0001 6 2005, 2011 Accession Number UA.2018.0129 0.16 Cubic feet One letter file folder and one flat file (12X20") 1954, 1956, 1957 (1) letter file folder; (1) oversize folder Scope and Contents

The 1956 program is from the banquet at which Jesse Owens was linked by his OSU track coach, Larry Snyder, and it is signed by Owens. A duplicate page from the 1956 Makio that includes a photograph of Owens and Snyder linking has been placed in the folder of manuscript material.

 Annual Recognition Banquet programs (2) Small Accessions 68 1954, 1956 Panoramic black-and-white photograph of the annual Recognition Banquet Flat Items 35 1957