George Starr Lasher papers
Scope and Content
The George Starr Lasher papers span from 1925 to 1963 and document GSL's involvement with Ohio University (OU). The collection includes awards and certificates; speeches; School of Journalism brochures, annual reports, directories, course description; materials on journalism honorary societies; correspondence with students, faculty and staff; correspondence with fraternities and other fraternity records; OU administrative records; materials on OU clubs; event programs; newspaper clippings; a plaque, pins and medals; and photographs.
Dates
- Creation: 1925-1963
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Biography of George Starr Lasher
George Starr Lasher was the first professor of journalism at Ohio University beginning in 1924 and instrumental in the creation of a School of Journalism. He also founded the interfraternity program known as "Greek Week" in 1930.
Extent
3.5 cubic feet (2 Hollinger boxes, 2 record center cartons, 1 flat box)
Abstract
The George Starr Lasher papers span from 1925 to 1963 and document GSL's involvement with 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
- Lasher, George Starr (Person)
- E.W. Scripps School of Journalism (Organization)
- Ohio University -- Faculty -- 20th century (Organization)
- Title
- Finding aid for the George Starr Lasher papers
- 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