2018-08-27Preliminary Inventory of the Ohio State University Libraries, Friends of the Libraries Records, 1931-2009
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2022-10-05T13:25-0400EnglishDescribing Archives: A Content StandardOhio State University Libraries, Friends of the Libraries RecordsRG.8.L.15Ohio State University Libraries Special Collections9.22 Cubic feet1931-2009EnglishOhio State University. Libraries. Friends of the Libraries
Arrangement of Materials
Materials are arranged in the order received.
Acquisitions Information
Accession Number UA.1987.0025: Source unknown, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1991.0040: Friends of the Libraries, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1992.0055: Source unknown, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1992.0087: Friends of OSU Libraries, date unknown; Accession Number UA.2000.0129: Shannon Tippie, date unknown; Accession Number UA.2006.0141: Source unknown, date unknown
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.
Historical Note
Friends of the Ohio State University Libraries is an organization at Ohio State University. The Friends of the Libraries was founded in 1975, and consisted of members which provided monetary donations to benefit the University Libraries. Friends of the Libraries hold book and record sales, which all of proceeds go towards the Libraries. The goal of the Friends is to create the best libraries available for students enrolled at Ohio State by providing new and special collections. As of 2018, Friends of the Ohio State University Libraries is still an active organization.
Scope and Contents
This collection contains brochures, fliers, meeting minutes, and other administrative records.
Related Materials
Friends of the LibrariesOhio State University--HistoryOhio State University. Libraries. Friends of the LibrariesAccession Number UA.1987.00250.02 Cubic feet1986-1987(1) letter file folderPublications - Brochures and newslettersSmall Accessions 491986-1987Accession Number UA.1991.00404.8 cubic foot1931-1990(4) cartons
Scope and Contents
Files of the Friends of the libraries including: By-laws, financial records, exhibits, gifts, correspondence, files concerning special projects such as the Milton Caniff Room and the Hilandar Room, and other files. Also publications and publicity files.
Midwest Archives Conference ResearchUA.1991.0040.00011undatedClass of Endowment FundUA.1991.0040.000121931Utterback MemorialUA.1991.0040.00013undatedWilde-Stein Research FundUA.1991.0040.00014undatedVincent E. Studer Memorial FundUA.1991.0040.00015undatedJ. Sisson DedicationUA.1991.0040.00016undatedJewish Libraries Assn. ReceptionUA.1991.0040.000171982Hearst FoundationUA.1991.0040.00018undatedLibrary for Communication and Graphic Arts Fund CampaignUA.1991.0040.00019undatedFundraising-Blum ProposalUA.1991.0040.000110undatedAnnual Fund DrivesUA.1991.0040.000111Pre 1981Major Prospect reviewUA.1991.0040.000112undatedProgram-Stebbins LectureUA.1991.0040.000113undatedWhitcomb InvitationsUA.1991.0040.000114undatedMosher LectureUA.1991.0040.0001151985Caniff CelebrationUA.1991.0040.000116undatedBirthday CelebrationUA.1991.0040.000117undatedDinner Reservations and ReceptionUA.1991.0040.000118undatedMaterial for MailingsUA.1991.0040.000119undatedCaniff RoomsUA.1991.0040.000120undatedCaniff Room Dedication TextUA.1991.0040.000121undatedCaniff Room Development FundUA.1991.0040.000122undatedHilandar RoomUA.1991.0040.000123undatedFeckula CollectionUA.1991.0040.000124undatedHilandar Research ProjectUA.1991.0040.000125undatedPreservation WorkshopUA.1991.0040.000211984Will Rannells ExhibitUA.1991.0040.00022undatedOriole Press Exhibit/ReceptionUA.1991.0040.00023undatedPreparation of Gifts and Endowments over the yearsUA.1991.0040.00024undatedCollectors Seminars SpringUA.1991.0040.000251980Collectors Exhibit FallUA.1991.0040.000261980Wang Exhibit and ReceptionUA.1991.0040.000271980Collectors ExhibitUA.1991.0040.000281981Teichert ExhibitUA.1991.0040.00029undatedAAEC Exhibit/ReceptionUA.1991.0040.000210undatedPatent Workshop FundsUA.1991.0040.000211undatedProgram & Trip McKell LibraryUA.1991.0040.0002121978Nemeyer ProgramUA.1991.0040.0002131983Lilly Library Trip October 16-17UA.1991.0040.000214undatedMachetanz ExhibitUA.1991.0040.0002151984Dard Hunter CentennialUA.1991.0040.000216undatedDard Hunter TripsUA.1991.0040.000217undatedBooks make a difference programUA.1991.0040.0002181981 March 25Riverboat ExcursionUA.1991.0040.0002191981 October 10Perkins TripUA.1991.0040.000220undatedQUBE-Friends cooperative programsUA.1991.0040.000221undatedBookplate contestUA.1991.0040.0002221980Music Printing ProgramUA.1991.0040.0002231980ProgramsUA.1991.0040.0002241977-1979Lunch with Board and FriendsUA.1991.0040.0002251979 October 25Dard Hunter dinner repliesUA.1991.0040.000226undatedOCLC meetingUA.1991.0040.0002271978Ohio Program in HumanitiesUA.1991.0040.000228undatedRoosevelt Festival DiscussionsUA.1991.0040.000229Summer 1982OSULF PublicationsUA.1991.0040.000311981, 1983-1984Development Fund publicationsUA.1991.0040.00032undatedBook SaleUA.1991.0040.000331977-1980PublicityUA.1991.0040.000341975-1979Publicity and PublicationsUA.1991.0040.000351977-1979Gifts in KindUA.1991.0040.000361980-1984BylawsUA.1991.0040.000411975, 1978, 1981, 1982-1983Correspondence FilesUA.1991.0040.000421975-1986Accession Number UA.1992.00550.02 Cubic feet1992 May 28(1) letter file folderProgram brochure for the Friends of the Library Annual MeetingSmall Accessions 151992 May 28
Scope and Contents
Special event to honor and celebrate Stanley Kahrl and his collection.
Accession Number UA.1992.00870.02 Cubic feet1985(1) letter file folderExhibit Catalog, 'American Case Art: A Photographic Exhibit of Rinhart Collection.' displayed in Bricker Hall and Silver Image GallerySmall Accessions 151985Accession Number UA.2000.01293.6 Cubic feet1975-1996(3) cartons
Scope and Contents
Office files from the Friends of the Library, including annual reports, committee minutes, correspondence, and information on festivals and events.
Akron Book Fair TripUA.2000.0129.00011987Algonquin Thurber Suite OpeningUA.2000.0129.00011995Annual Report: Board of Directors (12 folders)UA.2000.0129.00011976-1993Art Spiegelman: A New Perspective on the HolocaustUA.2000.0129.00011987Bar Code ContestUA.2000.0129.00011993"Barnie Google and Snuffy Smith" 75th Birthday Exhibition w/ Fred LasswellUA.2000.0129.00011994Bill Crawford Exhibit Opening DinnerUA.2000.0129.00011993Board Orientation CommitteeUA.2000.0129.0001undatedBoard Member ProfilesUA.2000.0129.00011991-1992Book Club DinnerUA.2000.0129.0001Fall 1993Book Club Tour of Rare Books' Thurber Collection and LuncheonUA.2000.0129.00011995Book FairUA.2000.0129.00011987BookplatesUA.2000.0129.0001undatedButton Exhibit (Buckeye State Button Society)UA.2000.0129.00011996Bylaws Review CommitteeUA.2000.0129.00011978-1981Byrd Collection/Explorers' Club MeetingUA.2000.0129.00011985CalendarUA.2000.0129.00011985Campaign Kickoff WeekendUA.2000.0129.00011995Circuis Royale Dinner nad PerformanceUA.2000.0129.00011988Charvat Collection 25th AnniversaryUA.2000.0129.00011991Christmas LuncheonUA.2000.0129.00011986Comic Book Exhibit: (1 of 2)UA.2000.0129.0001undatedComic Book Exhibit: (2 of 2)UA.2000.0129.0001undatedConverse Recognition DinnerUA.2000.0129.00011993Corporate Committee: (1 of 3)UA.2000.0129.0001undatedCorporate Committee: (2 of 3)UA.2000.0129.0001undatedCorporate Committee: (3 of 3)UA.2000.0129.0001undatedCorrespondence (4 folders)UA.2000.0129.00011988-1994David Huerta Poetry ReadingUA.2000.0129.00011995Executive CommitteeUA.2000.0129.00011975-1995Faculty/Staff Recognition (5 folders)UA.2000.0129.00011986-1992Faculty/Staff Recognition Lunch (2 folders)UA.2000.0129.00011990-1991Faculty/Staff Social HourUA.2000.0129.00011990Faculty Support Recognition (3 folders)UA.2000.0129.00011989-1991Festival of Cartoon Art: Folder 1UA.2000.0129.00011983Festival of Cartoon Art: Folder 2UA.2000.0129.00011983Festival of Cartoon Art: Folder 3UA.2000.0129.00011983Festival of Cartoon Art: Folder 4UA.2000.0129.00011983Festival of Cartoon Art: Brochures (2 folders)UA.2000.0129.00011983-1986Festival of Cartoon Art (4 folders)UA.2000.0129.00011986-1995FLAC Interviews: (Agricultural - Business Library): (1 of 5)UA.2000.0129.0002undatedFLAC Interviews: (Cartoon Library - Engineering Library): (2 of 5)UA.2000.0129.0002undatedFLAC Interviews: (English - Journalism Library): (3 of 5)UA.2000.0129.0002undatedFLAC Interviews: (Ladd, Jay - Studer, William): (4 of 5)UA.2000.0129.0002undatedFLAC Interviews: (Theatre Research Institute - Younger, Jennifer): (5 of 5)UA.2000.0129.0002undatedFranklin (Peter) Recognition LunchUA.2000.0129.00021994Friends 15th Anniversary ExhibitUA.2000.0129.00021991Friends of the Libraries: Advisory Committee (2 folders)UA.2000.0129.00021994Friends of the Libraries: Advisory Committee: Interviews: Folder 1UA.2000.0129.00021993-1994Friends of the Libraries: Advisory Committee: Interviews: Folder 2UA.2000.0129.00021993-1994Friends of the Libraries: Advisory Committee: Interviews: Folder 3UA.2000.0129.00021993-1994Friends of the Library: Archived PhotosUA.2000.0129.0002undatedFriends of the Library: GuestsUA.2000.0129.0002undatedFriends of the Libraries: Nominating CommitteeUA.2000.0129.00021975-1995Friends of the Libraries (2 folders)UA.2000.0129.00021977-1995Friends of the Libraries: Trustee ManualUA.2000.0129.00021994Fundraising Development CommitteeUA.2000.0129.0002undatedGee DinnerUA.2000.0129.00021991Josephinum TourUA.2000.0129.00021986Kahrl Collection DedicationUA.2000.0129.00021992Lawrence ResidencyUA.2000.0129.00031990Lee Lorenz: Opening for Thurber Centennial ExhibitUA.2000.0129.00031994MAD Magazine ExhibitUA.2000.0129.00031991"Magic Flute" ReceptionUA.2000.0129.00031991Many Realms of King ArthurUA.2000.0129.00031995New Board Member Orientation LunchUA.2000.0129.00031992New Faculty MailingUA.2000.0129.00031995-1996Meeting Minutes: Board of Directors (20 folders)UA.2000.0129.00031975-1996Member Profiles (2 folders)UA.2000.0129.00031992-1994OSCAR Ceremony and ReceptionUA.2000.0129.00031994Perkins Observatory/Prof. Philip Keen HonoredUA.2000.0129.00031995Players Theatre: "A Country Christmas Carol"UA.2000.0129.00031990Poster Sales AgreementUA.2000.0129.0003undatedPreservation Workshop (2 folders)UA.2000.0129.00031984-1985Presidents Salute to Undergraduate Academic AchievementUA.2000.0129.00031996Riffe Building DedicationUA.2000.0129.00031994Rinhart Collection Photographic ExhibitionUA.2000.0129.00031985Rudolph SolicitationUA.2000.0129.00031994Science and Engineering Library Opening CelebrationUA.2000.0129.00031993Scripps Howard Executives DinnerUA.2000.0129.00031993Sills (Phillip) Exhibit Hall DedicationUA.2000.0129.00031988Slow Fires WorkshopUA.2000.0129.00031989Theatre Research Institute Cocktail Party/ GAKUA.2000.0129.0003undatedThurber Center OpeningUA.2000.0129.00031984University Room Dedication at Thurber House (Lewis Branscomb Photography Exhibit)UA.2000.0129.00031993Walt Kelly Exhibition and Pogo PartyUA.2000.0129.00031988Welcome WeekUA.2000.0129.00031995Wexner Center OpeningUA.2000.0129.00031990Whan Recognition (Donations to Blendon Woods)UA.2000.0129.00031995Yellow Kid Centennial Address (Dr. R. Olson)UA.2000.0129.00031995Accession Number UA.2006.01410.4 Cubic feet1976-2000(1) 5" letter document boxFriends Line newsletters (bound)UA.2006.0141.00011976-1980, 1981-1992Friends of the Libraries newslettersUA.2006.0141.00011999-2000Accession Number UA.2019.00620.2 Cubic feet1965-1991(1) 2.5" letter document box
Scope and Contents
FIles on annual meetings, the book sale committee, the student book collectors contest, and Emanuel Rudolph correspondence. Includes an information/training manual for new Board of Directors members.
Annual meetingsUA.2019.0062.00011979-1988Board of Directors Information/Training ManualUA.2019.0062.00011990-1991Book Sale CommitteeUA.2019.0062.00011984-1989Correspondence: Emanuel RudolphUA.2019.0062.00011965-1968, 1985-1989Member rostersUA.2019.0062.00011988-1989Student Book Collectors ContestUA.2019.0062.00011985-1990Publications0.16 Cubic feet1976-2009
Scope and Contents
Publications are mostly the newsletter of the Friends of the Library with some brochures and donation information.
Donation HandoutsUA.RG8.PUB.0028undatedEvent FlyersUA.RG8.PUB.00281980, 1983Friends Line: Issues 1-13UA.RG8.PUB.00281976 January-1978 JulyFriends Line: Issues 14-26UA.RG8.PUB.00281978 October-1981 AprilFriends Line: Volumes 17-19, No. 1-4UA.RG8.PUB.00281993 winter-1995 fallFriends Line: Volume 1 Number 1 (1.1), 5.2-3, 6.1-3, 13.1, 14.3, 15.4, 16.3-4, 20.1UA.RG8.PUB.00281985-1987, 1989-1992, 1996, undatedFriends of the Libraries NewsletterUA.RG8.PUB.00281997-1999, 2002-2006, 2008-2009Libraries: Friends of: BrochureUA.RG8.PUB.0028undatedLibraries: Friends of: Keepsake BookletUA.RG8.PUB.00281975Friends of the Libraries NewsletterUA.RG.8.PUB.00851998 September, 1999 October, 2005 fall, 2006 winter, 2009 winter, 2009 summerFriends of the Libraries1997 SeptemberFriends of the Libraries: Volume 4 Numbers 2,3UA.RG.8.PUB.00862001Friends of the Libraries: Volume 5 Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4UA.RG.8.PUB.00862001-2003Friends of the Libraries: Volume 6 Numbers 1, 2UA.RG.8.PUB.00862003Friends of the Libraries: Volume 7 Number 1UA.RG.8.PUB.00862004Friends Line: Volume 15 Number 2UA.RG.8.PUB.01031991 SpringFriends of the Libraries: Volume 5 Number 1UA.RG.8.PUB.01032001 Fall