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Annual and Biennial Reports, 1872-2007

By Elizabeth Nielsen

Collection Overview

Title: Annual and Biennial Reports, 1872-2007

Predominant Dates: 1872-1971

ID: RG 013 - SG 12

Primary Creator: Oregon State University. Office of the President

Extent: 5.5 cubic feet. More info below.

Arrangement: The Annual and Biennial Reports are arranged in 4 series: 1.  Annual and Biennial Reports, 1872-2007; 2. Biennial Report Preparation Papers, 1932-1971; 3. Staff Statistics for 1930/1931 thru 1944/1945, 1934-1944; and 4. Microfilmed Annual and Biennial Reports, 1872-1964.

Languages of Materials: English [eng]

Abstract

The Annual and Biennial Reports consist of reports from the earliest years of Oregon State University in the 1870s through the early 2000s and document the administration and all functions and activities of the institution.

Items in this collection are available online in Oregon Digital.

Scope and Content Notes

The Annual and Biennial Reports consists of published reports prepared from the earliest years of Oregon State University in the 1870s through the 2000s.  Most reports were prepared by the President.  The reports document the administration of the institution as well as all functions and activities -- facilities and finances, academic programs, student services and activities, extension and outreach across the state of Oregon, and research.

Most reports (more than 50 total) from the 1870s through 1960s are available online in Oregon Digital.

Administrative Information

More Extent Information: 12 boxes and 4 microfilm reels

Statement on Access: Collection is open for research.

Acquisition Note: These materials were received by the former University Archives in multiple transfers from the Office of the President and by distribution of published reports.

Related Materials:

Documentation of the Oregon State University President's Office can be found in the President's Office Records (RG 013) and in the following collections organized by individual president: B.L. Arnold (RG 013 - SG 01);  John D. Letcher (RG 013 - SG 02); John Bloss (RG 13 - SG 03)H. B. Miller (RG 013 - SG 04)Thomas Gatch (RG 013 - SG 05) and William Jasper Kerr (RG 013 - SG 07).

Many OSU departments and colleges have compiled reports summarizing annual activities and information as a part of their regular administrative operation. These reports are reflected in a number of collections, examples include: the Memorial Union Records (RG 099); the University Housing and Dining Services Records (RG 145); Greek Life Office Records (RG 223); the Office of Admissions Records (RG 163); the Radiation Center Records (RG 202); the College of Home Economics and Education Records (RG 141); and the Hatfield Marine Science Center Records (RG 194).

Preferred Citation: Annual and Biennial Reports (RG 013 - SG 12), Oregon State University Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Corvallis, Oregon.

Processing Information: Microfilmed annual and biennial reports that were previously described as university publications (PUB 001-21a and PUB 001-21b) were transferred into this collection at the time this finding aid was prepared in 2021-2022.

Finding Aid Revision History: These materials were previously described as part of the finding aid for the President's Office Records (RG 013).  This separate finding aid was prepared in 2022.

Creators

Oregon State University. Office of the President
Corvallis College
Oregon Agricultural College
Oregon Agricultural College. Board of Regents
Oregon State Agricultural College. Board of Regents
Oregon State Agricultural College. Office of the President
Oregon State Board of Higher Education
Oregon State College. Office of the President
Oregon State System of Higher Education

People, Places, and Topics

College buildings--Oregon--Corvallis.
College presidents--Oregon--Corvallis.
Corvallis College
Education, Higher--Oregon.
Oregon Agricultural College
Oregon State Agricultural College
Oregon State College
Oregon State System of Higher Education
Oregon State University
Oregon University System
University History


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