Oberlin File

Collection

Identifier: RG 21

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This artificial collection consists of lone records related to Oberlin College. These have been arranged into twelve series. The collection includes genealogical records, correspondence, lectures, miscellaneous records, periodicals, legal documents, writings, account books, diaries, scrapbooks, photograph albums, advertisements, and music.

Dates

Creation: 1823-2003, undated

Creator

Oberlin College (Organization)
various (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Certain restrictions apply and are noted on the Inventory.

Extent

20.70 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Oberlin File is a collection of single items by or about Oberlinians and the College. It is an artificial collection comprised of many small accessions or items transferred without deed of gift.

Arrangement Note

Arranged into twelve series, and alphabetically or in date order as noted in the inventory.

Accruals and Additions

Accession numbers listed on the Inventory.

Related Materials

Miscellaneous Manuscripts (RG 45).

Oberlin and the Civil War digital collection at http://www.oberlin.edu/library/digital/civilwar/.

Processing Information

PROCESSED BY: Initial arrangement and listing by W.E. Bigglestone; revised arrangement and inventory by Valerie Komor, 23 October 1991.

REVISED: 22 November 1991, 10 July 1996 by Eric D. Miller, 26 February 1998 by Tara L. Ikenouye, July 1998 by Tristan P. Gaiser, February 2001, May 2001, March-May 2003 by Kenneth Grossi and Jonathan Thurn; 2005, 2011-2015, 2017, 2021-22 by Archives staff.