records (documents)
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Found in 300 Collections and/or Records:
Sharon F. Patton Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-361
Scope and Contents
The papers of Sharon F. Patton primarily document her time as the John G.W. Cowles Director of Oberlin College's Allen Art Museum, 1998-2003, and her interest in African and African American Art.Her interest in collecting popular artwork is represented by four of her prints, salt and pepper shaker figurines, and a cotton novelty ornament all based on the subject of African-American stereotype popular artwork.Photographs given to Dr. Patton by Abe Goldsmith of his...
Dates:
1916-2003, undated; Other: Majority of material found in 1983-2003; Other: Date acquired: 2003 March 17
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Sparkle Newsletter Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-346
Scope and Contents
The Sparkle newsletter papers contain newsletters, a historical file, correspondence, miscellaneous materials, and photographs. The bulk of the material consists of the newsletters. Dating between 1954 and 1999, these newsletters are composed of letters written by the subscribers as well as selected newspaper clippings and comments.
Dates:
1946-2002, undated; Majority of material found in 1952-1999; Other: Date acquired: 2002 February 1
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Spaulding Manuscript Collection
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-028
Scope and Contents
This small collection consists of the original Spaulding Manuscript and a negative photostat copy of it. Also included is a photostat copy of a one-page document signed by Solomon Spaulding that is titled "Articles of Agreement,” 1 January 1811. This document concerns the transfer of property to John Dunn.Other documents concern the origin of the Spaulding Manuscript and its placement at Oberlin College. These include typescript copies of statements by Professor George F. Wright...
Dates:
1811-1985, undated; Other: Date acquired: 07/01/1977
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Student Life: Activist/Political Organizations Records
Collection — 21 boxes
Identifier: RG 19-003-006-000
Abstract
This record group holds the records of various activist and political student organizations at Oberlin College.
Dates:
1851-ca. 2002; Other: Date acquired: 04/12/1974
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Student Life: Cooperative Organizations
Collection
Identifier: RG 19-003-011
Scope and Contents
This collection includes the records of various Oberlin College cooperatives.
Dates:
1968-2009, undated; Other: Date acquired: 1989
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Student Life: Cultural and Diverse Organizations
Collection
Identifier: RG 19-003-010
Scope and Contents
This record group consists of files related to various student organizations at Oberlin College. It has been subdivided into three series.
Dates:
1908 - 2024; Majority of material found in 1978-2002; Other: Date acquired: 1997
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Student Life: Honorary Organizations Records
Collection
Identifier: RG 19-003-002-000
Scope and Contents
This record group includes files from the following organizations: Sigma Xi and the Oberlin Honorary Mathematical Society.
Dates:
1878-1998; Other: Date acquired: 1967
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Student Life: Ladies' Literary Society (Aelioian, L.L.S.) Records
Collection
Identifier: RG 19-003-004-001
Scope and Contents
The records of the Ladies' Literary Society and Aelioian Literary Society chronicle virtually the entire history of female literary societies at Oberlin College. The records underscore the important role that female literary societies played in the coeducation movement and the struggle for equality. The records of these two organizations, beginning as early as 1846, cover the rift which led to the creation of the Young Ladies' Lyceum (later Aelioian Literary Society) in 1852, the subsequent...
Dates:
1846-1953; Other: Date acquired: 07/20/1967
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Student Life: Literary Organizations Records
Collection
Identifier: RG 19-003-004-000
Abstract
This record group holds the records of various Oberlin College literary organizations.
Dates:
1839-2021, undated; Other: Date acquired: 04/16/1974
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Student Life: Miscellaneous Organizations and Committees
Collection
Identifier: RG 19-003-009
Scope and Contents
The records include information related to the Student Finance Committee, the Sexual Information Center, and other miscellaneous organizations. Miscellaneous organizations include: American Field Service, Architectural Resources Group of Oberlin, Biomimicry Club, Class Councils, Club of Circle K International, Colleges Against Cancer, Council of Student Treasurers, Drug Referral Service, Executive Council, Finance Club, Gap Year Students, Good Talk, Honor Court, Launch Oberlin, Mediation...
Dates:
1929-2023; Majority of material found in 1966-1997; Other: Date acquired: 01/29/1980
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives