Archives & Records Management Handbook

Chapter 4 Archives

The University Archives is authorized to collect, describe, preserve, make accessible to the public, and display historical records created or received in connection with the transaction of University affairs.

The Archives' holdings are available to OSU students, faculty, staff, and the public for research under the following conditions:

	Patrons must use the records in the Archives, observing all instructions for the use of archival materials.
	Access to records restricted by law will be limited to individuals authorized by statute, by the depositing department, or by court order.
	Patrons must honor any restrictions placed by donors of private materials.

Other Archives Policies

• Collection Policy and Donor Information
• Reference Room Rules
• Photograph Duplication and Use Policy
• Motion Picture Film and Videotape Duplication and Use Policy
• Digitized Reproduction Policy and Procedure
• Publications Policy
• Policy for Borrowing Materials
• Sound Recording Duplication & Use Policy

E. E. Wilson at his desk, ca. 1905. Wilson, an 1889 OAC graduate and lifelong Corvallis resident, maintained a close relationship to Oregon State all of his life. He twice served on the OAC Board of Regents, from 1906 to 1915 and from 1925 to 1929. Wilson was treasurer of the Memorial Union Board of Governors from 1925 until his death in 1961. He practiced law in Corvallis from 1893 to 1925, served as a bank president, and was a member of the State Game Commission for 14 years. Historical records pertaining to Wilson include the E. E. Wilson Papers, the E. E. Wilson Photographic Collection (P 101), the Board of Regents Records (RG 8), and the Memorial Union Records (RG 99). [OSU Archives #805]

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