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Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society

 Organization

Found in 23 Collections and/or Records:

Articles of incorporation

 Series
Identifier: SAS 4622
Scope and Contents The articles of incorporation Ohio Historical and Archaeological Society document the formation of the society in Columbus, Ohio on March 12, 1885. The mission of the society was the "promotion of Knowledge of Archeology and History, especially of Ohio, by establishing and maintaining a library of books, manuscripts, maps, charts, etc."
Dates: 1885 March 12
Found in: Ohio History Connection / Articles of incorporation

Audit files

 Series
Identifier: SAS 2974
Scope and Contents The trustees of the Ohio Archaeological and Historical Society contracted with certified public accountants to audit the accounts of the society starting in 1913. After 1933 the auditor of state performed audits of society accounts every three years. The treasurer maintained copies of both the private and state audit reports.
Dates: 1913-1964
Found in: Ohio History Connection / Audit files

Construction of Shelterhouse, Newark, 1930s

 Item
Identifier: Reel 8
Scope and Contents Film depicts construction of a shelterhouse that is identified by a written note on the box as the Newark Shelterhouse. Written on the box is "G.C. Koons, Ohio State Museum, Columbus, O."
Dates: 1930s
Found in: Ohio History Connection / AV 307, Ohio historical sites film collection

Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: SAS 4005
Scope and Contents This series includes records maintained by the secretary, consisting of incoming correspondence (1885-1895) and incoming and outgoing correspondence (1894-1915). The correspondence shows the activities of the Ohio Archaeological and Historical Society's first two secretaries, Albert A. Graham (1885-1895) and Emilius Oviatt Randall (1893-1920). The bulk of the correspondence pertains to Graham and Randall's activities as editor of the "Ohio Archaeological and Historical Quarterly." The...
Dates: 1885-1916
Found in: Ohio History Connection / Correspondence

Guide to the painting "The signing of the treaty of Greene Ville"

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 2227
Scope and Contents 2d ed. Compliments of the Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society, and the Treaty of Greene Ville Sesquicentennial Commission, inc. by Howard Chandler Christy.
Dates: 1945
Found in: Ohio History Connection / Guide to the painting "The signing of the treaty of Greene Ville"

Journal

 Series
Identifier: SAS 2971
Scope and Contents The treasurer maintained double-posting financial records for the Ohio Archaeological and Historical Society. The journal comprised a record of original entry of receipts: appropriations received from the state treasurer, membership dues and donation and disbursements from society funds. Each entry shows date of transaction, purpose of the entry, amount of entry with amount placed in either a credit or debit column. Journal, 1892-1905 Journal, 1899-1909 Journal, 1909-1922 Journal, 1922-1929
Dates: 1893-1929
Found in: Ohio History Connection / Journal

Ledger

 Series
Identifier: SAS 2972
Scope and Contents The treasurer maintained double-posting financial records for the Ohio Archaeological and Historical Society. The ledger comprised a record of funds allotted to and expended from established accounts. The pages are divided into two sections to list credits and debits to the account. Entries show date, purpose, and amount of entry. The credits and debits are balanced at the bottom of each page. Ledger of appropriation, 1890-1899 Ledger No. 1, 1899-1909 Ledger No. 2, 1909-1915 Ledger, 1915-1920...
Dates: 1890-1927
Found in: Ohio History Connection / Ledger

Miscellaneous records

 Series
Identifier: SAS 2976
Scope and Contents The treasurer received and maintained accounting statements and financial records from various projects associated with society interests. Such projects included Greenville Historical Society's overseeing development of Fort Jefferson State Park (1930-1932), Hayes Library and Museum Fund (1914-1917), Schoenbrunn Committee (1929-1930), Sesquicentennial of the Gnadenhutten Massacre (1933), and the Ohio exhibit at the Jamestown Exhibition (1906-1907). The types of records vary for each project,...
Dates: 1929-1933
Found in: Ohio History Connection / Miscellaneous records

Moundbuilders & Buffington Island, 1930s

 Item
Identifier: Reel 5
Scope and Contents Film footage of Moundbuilders Country Club, including the American Indian mounds and members playing golf. There is a also footage of a ceremony at the Buffington Island battlefield.
Dates: 1930s
Found in: Ohio History Connection / AV 307, Ohio historical sites film collection

Moving Ulysses S. Grant birthplace at Ohio State Fairgrounds, February 24, 1936

 Item
Identifier: Reel 9
Scope and Contents Film footage taken at the Ohio State Fairgrounds that depicts the cottage in which Ulysses S. Grant was born being disassembled and moved on trucks. A man seen on film in a wide brimmed, white hat and long, dark coat with a mustache is Ohio State Archeological and Historical Society director Erwin Zepp. Written note on the box states "Tearing Down Building and Taking It to the Park Dept." Also written on the box is "G.C. Koons, Ohio State Museum, Columbus, O."
Dates: February 24, 1936
Found in: Ohio History Connection / AV 307, Ohio historical sites film collection
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