Department of Sociology and Anthropology records
Scope and Content
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology records span from 1945 to 1995 and document the activities of this academic department at Ohio University. Records include correspondence budgets and budget requests, course offering lists, student and faculty rosters, schedules, committee minutes, theses proposals, memoranda, sample exams, reading lists, handbooks, newsletters and field trip itineraries.
Dates
- Creation: 1945-1995
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
History of Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Ohio University first offered a BA in Sociology in 1920. The Masters of Arts degree in Sociology came soon after, in 1932, while a BA degree in Anthropology was added in 1967.
Extent
5.5 cubic feet (3 Hollinger boxes, 4 record center cartons)
Abstract
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology records span from 1945 to 1995 and document the activities of this academic department 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
- Ohio University. Dept. of Sociology and Anthropology (Organization)
- Title
- Finding aid for the Department of Sociology and Anthropology records
- 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
