Center for Folklore Studies

Archives

The Folklore Archives is a joint creation of the Center for Folklore Studies and the Department of English. Established in 1960 to coordinate the diverse research in folklore and ethnographic studies undertaken in the department and university-wide, the archives is a research repository available to folklore scholars and students. The houses more than 10,000 cataloged student and faculty projects that span over four decades of research at Ohio State, and includes a wide variety of audio and visual materials, such as audiotapes, videotapes, and more than 5,000 slides and photos.

The Folklore Archives is an integral part of the teaching and research activities of the Center for Folklore Studies at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The comprises extensive collections of Ohio folksongs and music, local and Midwest folk narratives, oral history, folk customs, beliefs and practices, and documentation of material culture. The is a remarkable resource and is based on the contributions of students, faculty and other researchers for over 20 years. Graduate students are encouraged to discover its value through their work as archival assistants, and by conducting their own research with its materials.

Located in Suite 218 of the Ohio Stadium, the archives is open to the public by appointment and soon will post regular hours of operation. Visitors are advised to contact the archivist ahead of time. Archival materials must remain on site.

The Center for Folklore Studies Archives will accept donations to the Archives of research and other collections after being accessed and approved by the Center's research committee. Book collections will be under particular scrutiny at this time because we lack sufficient space to maintain a large library. If you are considering making a book donation, please contact the OSU Libraries first to see of their interest.

If you are interested in making a donation to the Center for Folklore Studies Archives, please contact Barbara Lloyd (lloyd.123@osu.edu).

All donations are subject to review and can be tax-deductible with the estimate of an appraiser. The Center does not provide nor pay for an appraiser's services.

For further information, contact the archivist at 614.292.1639 or by email to Kirsi Haenninen, Haenninen.1@osu.edu

Important Forms for Submitting Student Collections to the Folklore at OSU

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