Oberlin College Archives Subject Files
Scope and Contents
The Oberlin College Archives Subject Files make up an artificial collection of ready-reference materials. They are maintained by Archvies staff. The files contain materials such as articles and clippings, booklets, pamphlets, publicity, and website printouts. The records include both originals and copies. These subject files cover a wide variety of topics relating to Oberlin College related events, memorabilia, and associated people. They also include some information about the broader Oberlin community.
The materials cover a range of years, starting in the 1600s, but the predominant span is 1833 to the present. Some files have a specific date, and others span many years.
An asterisk denotes the file is missing. Two asterisks denote that a file has been moved to another collection.
Dates
- Creation: 1610 - 2024
- Creation: Majority of material found in 1833-2024
Creator
- Oberlin College Archives (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Some files restricted from copying, as noted in inventory.
Extent
8 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement Note
The Subject Files are arranged alphabetically in file cabinets located in the Oberlin College Archives.
- Title
- Subject Files Finding Guide
- Author
- Louisa C. Hoffman
- Date
- 03/25/2024
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Revision Statements
- 1994 January: Processed.
- 1996 February: Revised by Archives staff.
- 1997 October: Revised by Archives staff.
- 1998 August: Revised by Archives staff.
- 1999 June: Revised by Archives staff.
- 2000: Revised by Archives staff.
- 2002 June: Revised by Archives staff.
- 2004 November: Revised by Archives staff.
- 2007 August: Revised by Archives staff.
- 2010 February-October: Revised by Archives staff.
- 2011 January-June: Revised by Archives staff.
- 2016 October: Revised by Archives staff.
- 2020 March: Revised by Archives staff.
- 2024 March: Revised and updated by Louisa C. Hoffman.
- 2024: LGBTQ+ files revised and reprocessed by Lee Must.
- 2025: Prepared for migration by Emily Rebmann.
Repository Details
Part of the Oberlin College Archives Repository
420 Mudd Center
148 West College Street
Oberlin OH 44074-1532 US
440-775-8014
440-775-8016 (Fax)
archive@oberlin.edu