Description: William Oxley Thompson was the fifth president of The Ohio State University, serving from 1899 to 1925. Prior to working for The Ohio State University he served as the president of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. During his presidency at The Ohio State University, the College of Education was added, enrollment grew by four thousand, and the original Ohio Stadium was built on the banks of the Olentangy River. The library at the University is named in his honor. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL04075
Subjects: Education--Ohio; Cultural Ohio--Education; History of the Ohio State University; Ohio State University. Libraries; Ohio State University Football History;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: First caption reads: "Code - D 18; Class. - Colleges and Art Galleries; Ident. - Library, Ohio State University - inside the stacks; Location - Columbus; This photo must be returned to Ohio Writers' Project, 78 E. Chestnut St., Columbus, Ohio." Second caption reads: "Ident. - B 15 to Illinois - National Picture Book 1/9/41; Location - Columbus, Ohio; Credit - Ohio Writers' Project; Caption - Inside the stacks, Library of The Ohio State University; This photograph must be returned to the Ohio Writers' Project 8 E. Chestnut St., Columbus, O." This photograph shows two levels in the stacks at OSU Main Library, each with a student looking for books. The William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library, anchoring the western end of The Oval, is the Ohio State University’s main branch and single largest repository. Also called the Main Library, it was named after the university’s fifth president. The Thompson Library, designed by the Boston firm of Allen and Collens in the Italianate Renaissance Revival style was opened January 6, 1913. Its placement on the Oval was suggested by the Olmsted brothers who had designed New York City's Central Park. The library has been renovated or expanded three times since its original date of construction. The first addition, a massive extension of the original three-floor structure, the addition of a 10-story tower, as well as single story extensions to the north and south ends of the east entrance. This first renovation was completed on June 2, 1951. The second expansion added an unadorned modern extension to the west wing, finished on January 5, 1977. In July 2006, the library closed to begin the $108 million dollar renovation of the building started on January 10, 2007. The 2007-09 renovation included hazardous materials abatement, replacement and expansion of the 1977 addition, and restoration of the building's original east facade. The library reopened on August 3, 2009, and it was officially dedicated on September 24, 2009. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B08F13_003_1
Subjects: Education; Universities & colleges--United States--1890-1940; Ohio State University. Library; Ohio State University. William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library; William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library; Ohio State University; Thompson, W. O. (William Oxley), 1855-1933
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: University Hall as seen from the west bank of the Olentangy River looking northwest. The Ohio State University was established in 1870 as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College, a land-grant university. University Hall opened in September 1873 and it was the first building on the campus. In addition to being the first classroom building, it also housed the library, administrative offices, apartments for faculty, dormitory rooms for male students as well as a chapel. In 1968, due to lack of structural integrity, the building was deemed unsafe and everything was moved out of it. It was torn down in 1971. The new University Hall that was completed in 1976 stands in almost the same spot and was designed to look exactly like the original building on the outside. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL07745
Subjects: Education, Higher--Ohio--History; History of the Ohio State University; Ohio State University. Libraries; Architecture--Ohio--Columbus; Historic buildings--Ohio--Columbus
Places: Columbus (Ohio)
 

Description: Two students sitting on the north bank of Mirror Lake on the Ohio State University campus. Mirror Lake was purchased by OSU along with a piece of land from William Neil. Originally it was spring-fed but it dried up in 1891 and the water was subsequently provided by municipal water supply. Since 1990 there has been a tradition of students jumping into the lake around midnight on the Thursday night prior to the annual football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan Wolverines. It is said that the the lake is haunted by multiple ghosts of students who lost their lives in unfortunate accidents in or near the lake. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL07741
Subjects: Cultural Ohio--Education; History of the Ohio State University; Ohio State University--Football; Parks: Lakes & ponds; Recreation
Places: Columbus (Ohio)
 

Description: Caption reads "Scene in stacks, Ohio State University Library, Columbus, Ohio." Photo depicts a man reading a book while sitting at the top of a ladder which is leaning against a bookcase in the OSU Main Library. The William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library, anchoring the western end of The Oval, is the Ohio State University’s main branch and single largest repository. Also called the Main Library, it was named after the university’s fifth president. The Thompson Library, designed by the Boston firm of Allen and Collens in the Italianate Renaissance Revival style was opened January 6, 1913. Its placement on the Oval was suggested by the Olmsted brothers who had designed New York City's Central Park. The library has been renovated or expanded three times since its original date of construction. The first addition, a massive extension of the original three-floor structure, the addition of a 10-story tower, as well as single story extensions to the north and south ends of the east entrance. This first renovation was completed on June 2, 1951. The second expansion added an unadorned modern extension to the west wing, finished on January 5, 1977. In July 2006, the library closed to begin the $108 million dollar renovation of the building started on January 10, 2007. The 2007-09 renovation included hazardous materials abatement, replacement and expansion of the 1977 addition, and restoration of the building's original east facade. The library reopened on August 3, 2009, and it was officially dedicated on September 24, 2009. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B05F02_046_1
Subjects: Education; Universities & colleges--United States--1890-1940; Ohio State University. Library; Ohio State University. William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library; William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library; Ohio State University; Thompson, W. O. (William Oxley), 1855-1933
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Dated June 16, 1897, this is a diploma for Arthur Kelton Lawrence from The Ohio State University for earning a degree in pharmacy. The document is signed by Vice President of the Board of Trustees William I. Chamberlain, President of the University James Hulme Canfield, and Secretary of the Board of Trustees Alexis Cope. Arthur Kelton Lawrence (1877-1954) was the son of Thomas Lawrence and Martha Hartway Lawrence. Martha escaped from slavery and was taken in by the Kelton family in Columbus, for whom Thomas worked. Shortly after earning this degree, Arthur mustered into volunteer service with the 9th Battalion, Ohio Infantry, as a hospital steward during the Spanish American War. Following his service, he moved to Kansas and began practicing medicine before returning to Columbus and continuing his practice. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: OVS7365
Subjects: Education, Higher; Pharmacy; Ohio State University--History; African American Ohioans
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph of the Ohio State marching band performing a half time show for the fans, during the Ohio State University football game versus the University of Michigan in Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio, November 1968. The two teams are long-time rivals and the game is a big draw for crowds each fall. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL07632
Subjects: Sports; Cultural Ohio--Ohio Sports; Ohio State University Football History; Ohio State University--Athletics; Ohio State University--Football; Ohio State University--Sports--History; Marching bands
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Postcard showing the natural spring that feeds Mirror Lake on the campus of the Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, ca. 1900-1920. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL07747
Subjects: Ohio State University; Cultural Ohio--Education; Ohio State University--Pictorial works
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: People gathered at the spring that feeds Mirror Lake on the campus of the Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, ca. 1890-1910. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL07748
Subjects: Ohio State University; Cultural Ohio--Education; Ohio State University--Pictorial works
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: View from the south side of the Ohio State University oval, looking northwest, Columbus, Ohio, ca. 1880-1889. In the distance is University Hall. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL07746
Subjects: Ohio State University; Cultural Ohio--Education; Ohio State University--Pictorial works
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: This postcard is illustrated with an aerial view of the campus of Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, ca. 1940-1949. The green area in the center foreground, crisscrossed with paths, is known as the Oval, and several significant buildings including Ohio Stadium and Thompson Library can be made out. The photograph reads "A-18 Aeroplane View of Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio". View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL05152
Subjects: Ohio State University--History; Aerial views; Aerial photography--History
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photo depicts a student standing on a chair, reaching for a book on the top shelf of a bookshelf in the stacks at the OSU Main Library. The William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library, anchoring the western end of The Oval, is the Ohio State University’s main branch and single largest repository. Also called the Main Library, it was named after the university’s fifth president. The Thompson Library, designed by the Boston firm of Allen and Collens in the Italianate Renaissance Revival style was opened January 6, 1913. Its placement on the Oval was suggested by the Olmsted brothers who had designed New York City's Central Park. The library has been renovated or expanded three times since its original date of construction. The first addition, a massive extension of the original three-floor structure, the addition of a 10-story tower, as well as single story extensions to the north and south ends of the east entrance. This first renovation was completed on June 2, 1951. The second expansion added an unadorned modern extension to the west wing, finished on January 5, 1977. In July 2006, the library closed to begin the $108 million dollar renovation of the building started on January 10, 2007. The 2007-09 renovation included hazardous materials abatement, replacement and expansion of the 1977 addition, and restoration of the building's original east facade. The library reopened on August 3, 2009, and it was officially dedicated on September 24, 2009. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B05F03_020_1
Subjects: Education; Universities & colleges--United States--1890-1940; Ohio State University. Library; Ohio State University. William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library; William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library; Ohio State University; Thompson, W. O. (William Oxley), 1855-1933
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)