Walton family collection
Scope and Content
The Walton family collection spans from 1950 to 1952 and contains items collected by James B. Walton (JBW) and his wife while JBW was employed at Ohio University (OU). The collection includes Faculty Wives Club booklets; Newcomers Club booklets; invitations from President and Mrs. Baker to attend dinners; OU theatre programs; a "Know Your Library" pamphlet; an "Ohio University Students Say Hello" informational booklet; and a photo spread on Athens city from Columbus Citizen newspaper. The items in this collection are in excellent condition, they are housed in one Hollinger box.
Dates
- Creation: 1950-1952
Creator
- Walton, James B., Mrs (Person)
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Biography of James B. Walton
James B. Walton was employed as a librarian from 1950 to 1952. Little is known about Mr. Walton or his wife. He had an A.B. and an M.S.L.S. He lived at 82 West Union while on campus. These items were donated on March 27, 2000.
Extent
0.25 cubic feet
Abstract
The Walton family collection spans from 1950 to 1952 and contains items collected by James B. Walton (JBW) and his wife while JBW was employed at Ohio University.
Statement of Arrangement
This collection remains in its original arrangement.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
Subject
- Walton, James B. (Person)
- Ohio University -- Employees -- 20th century (Organization)
- Title
- Finding aid for the Walton family collection
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Ohio University Archives Staff.
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
