Printed ephemera -- Ephemera
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 131 Collections and/or Records:
Albert Allen Wright Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-017
Scope and Contents
The papers of Albert Allen Wright partially document the career of this geologist, naturalist, and trusted advisor of College affairs. The papers consist primarily of correspondence, both incoming and outgoing, along with a sampling of writings, talks, field notes, and student notes. The majority of the correspondence is written both to and from family members.
The collection is arranged in eight series: 1. Correspondence (Incoming); 2. Correspondence (Outgoing); 3. Student...
Dates:
1853, 1858-1905; Other: Date acquired: 06/27/1968
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Albert H. Johnson Papers
Collection — 13 boxes
Identifier: RG 30-378
Scope and Contents
The Papers of Albert H. Johnson Papers primarily document his professional career as an Oberlin banker and president of the Oberlin Gas Lighting Company (later the Oberlin Gas & Electric Company) and president of the Arkansas Midland Railroad Company. Johnson participated in several Oberlin business related projects, including the construction of the gas-holding building located on South Main Street.
The correspondence received by Albert H. Johnson from various businesses, such as...
Dates:
1822-2010, undated; Other: Majority of material found in 1853-1925; Other: Date acquired: 03/24/2005
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
American Association of University Women, Oberlin Branch Records
Collection
Identifier: RG 31-006-021
Scope and Contents
The group is organized around twelve records series: Series 1. Constitutions and Bylaws; 2. Annual Reports and Financial Records; 3. Minutes; 4. Correspondence; 5. Membership; 6. History; 7. Program Booklets; 8. Publications; 9. Events/Special Projects; 10. Clippings; 11. National and State Publications; and 12. Certificates. Topics covered include national and state conventions, AAUW fellowships, the yearly tea for Oberlin College senior women, the moving-picture improvement campaign,...
Dates:
1914-2012, undated
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Belden and Lisa Paulson Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-374
Scope and Contents
The Belden and Lisa Paulson Papers primarily document the life of Belden Paulson, who began his varied service-oriented career resettling refugees in post-World War II Europe. As a maverick academic, his professional endeavors involved urban development, alternative futures, sustainability, and substantial, practical projects related to each of these fields. The records of the High Wind Association document a non-profit intentional community founded by Belden and Lisa dedicated to...
Dates:
1937-2012, undated; Other: Majority of material found in 1945-2001; Other: Date acquired: 2005 January 1
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Bernard Gladieux Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-194
Scope and Contents
The papers of Bernard Gladieux document his life, family relationships, and career in public service and as a management consultant. They include biographical material, correspondence, oral histories, writings, printed material, and photographs.
The papers are arranged in seven series: 1. Biographical Files, 2. Correspondence Files, 3. Files relating to W. Averell Harriman, 4. Oral History Files, 5. Public Service Files, 6. Writings Files, and 7. Photographs.
The...
Dates:
1939 - 1997; Other: Date acquired: 1988 December 3
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Carleton Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-385
Scope and Contents
The Carleton Family Papers primarily document the life and career of Alford Carleton as a missionary, teacher, minister, college president, and observer of the cultural and political climate in the environs of the Middle and Near East.
During his time abroad (mostly in Syria, Turkey, and present-day Lebanon) Carleton wrote hundreds of letters to family members, friends, and colleagues. Of great historic value are his first-hand accounts of the region’s unrest due to the repeated...
Dates:
1808-1985, undated; Other: Majority of material found in 1853-1973; Other: Date acquired: 2006 June 23
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Charles Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-366
Scope and Contents
The Charles Family papers document the lives of two generations of the family. A substantial portion of the documentation is personal correspondence between Harriet Blood Charles and Thomas Charles, their four daughters: Ethelwyn Charles, Mary Agnes Charles, Grace Miriam Charles and Alice Bell Charles Reid, and various friends and relatives. Many of these letters provide descriptions of student life at Oberlin College around 1893-1902. Of a separate special interest are letters from...
Dates:
1828-1965, undated; Other: Date acquired: 2003 October 23
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
Charles H.A. Wager Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-033
Scope and Contents
The Charles H.A. Wager Papers are divided into three records series: miscellaneous research and teaching files, writings by Charles H.A. Wager, and miscellaneous printed items.
Dates:
1900-1939; Other: Date acquired: 04/17/1969
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
College General Records
Record Group
Identifier: RG 00
Abstract
The College General group consists of all printed materials produced by the academic and administrative units of Oberlin College. For the convenience of staff and users, these printed materials have been gathered under this single title, but they may also be found in the record groups relating to particular office functions.
Dates:
1834-2024; Other: Date acquired: 1966
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives
College Green Publishing Ltd., Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: RG 30-429
Scope and Contents
College Green Publishing Ltd. (London, U.K.) creates custom-designed, oversize books for colleges and universities on their history and identity, working in collaboration with archives and other college offices.
From College Green’s website:
In 2009, College Green approached Oberlin College with a conceptual project to create an entirely new memento of college life. Oberlin College is one of America's most prestigious liberal arts colleges with a...
Dates:
2012, undated; Other: Date acquired: 2014 June 9
Found in:
Oberlin College Archives