Ohio University Foundation records
Scope and Content
The Ohio University (OU) Foundation records span from 1945 to 2011 and document the fundraising efforts of the foundation trustees. The collection is organized into two series: 1. Meeting Materials; and 2. Unprocessed.
Dates
- Creation: 1945-2011
Creator
- Ohio University Foundation (Organization)
Language of Materials
The records are in English
History of The Ohio University Foundation
Established in 1945 by President John C. Baker, The Ohio University Foundation (OUF) serves as the fund raising arm of Ohio University (OU). The OUF is an institutionally-related, nonprofit, tax exempt, 501(c)(3) organization, and is the repository for all private gifts to OU through annual giving programs, capital and special campaigns, and planned or deferred gifts such as bequests and trusts. Major capital campaigns at OU include the Bicentennial Campaign, The Third Century Campaign and The 1804 Campaign. Committees within the OUF include Women in Philanthropy, Intercollegiate Athletics, Technology, Emeriti Trustees, Membership, Development, Real Estate, Investment, Finance, and the Executive Committee. The OUF was previously known as Ohio University Fund, Inc.
Extent
37.5 cubic feet (18 Hollinger boxes, 28 record center cartons, 1 flat box)
Abstract
The Ohio University Foundation records span from 1945 to 2011 and document the fundraising efforts of the foundation trustees.
Statement of Arrangement
Organized into two series: 1. Meeting Materials; and 2. Unprocessed.
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.
Topical
- Title
- Finding aid for the Ohio University Foundation records
- Author
- Ohio University Foundation
- 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
