Papers, [ca. 1880]-1933.

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Papers, [ca. 1880]-1933.

Contains annual reports, administrative and financial reports, minutes of meetings, general correspondence (1896-1926), speeches and sermons (1880-1933), appointment books, diaries, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, biographical material, etc. chiefly relating to Thompson's long tenure as president of The Ohio State University (1899-1925) and wide-ranging involvement in national and local educational, civic, and legislative activities. Includes extensive materials relating to OSU alumni, faculty and student affairs, athletics, the Board of Trustees, buildings and property, colleges and departments, committees, campus celebrations and events, legislative matters, memorials, military training and World War I.

49 cubic ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7135718

Ohio State University Libraries

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Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925

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Baker, Newton Diehl, 1871-1937

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Meredith, Edwin T. (Edwin Thomas), 1876-1928.

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Association of American agricultural colleges and experiment stations

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Scott, W. (Walter), 1846-

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Second president of The Ohio State University (1881-1883). From the description of Papers, 1868-1896. (Ohio State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 24587021 ...

Kettering, Charles Franklin, 1876-1958

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The Medical Alumni Society of The Ohio State University College of Medicine, since 1931 with the exception of 1939, has given the honor of "Man of the Year" to a doctor(s) during their annual reunions. In 1973 the award name changed from the title "Man of the Year" to "Professor of the Year." And in 1975, Margaret (Peg) Hines was the first woman to be so honored. From the guide to the Man/Professor of the Year Photograph Collection, 1934-1993, (Medical Heritage Center) ...

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Arps, George Frederick, 1874-1939

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Young Men's Christian Associations of North America

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Mershon, Ralph Davenport, 1868-1952.

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