Finding Aid for the Kent State University Trumbull Campus records

Author: Barbara Bass, February 2006

Revisions: April 2011 Revised by Amanda Faehnel; Updated March 2021

Descriptive Rules: DACS

Origination: Kent State University. Trumbull Campus

Inclusive Dates: 1966-2014

Extent: 1.5 cubic feet (4 containers = 3 half storage boxes, 1 oversized folder)

Physical Location: 11th Floor.

Abstract: The collection contains records pertaining to the Kent State University Trumbull Campus including subject files, publications, and reports.

History of Kent State University Trumbull Campus: Kent State University Trumbull Campus (also known as Kent State University at Trumbull) began as an Academic Center in 1954 to help overcome the county's shortage of elementary teachers. Located near Warren, Ohio, Trumbull Campus expanded to become a Kent State branch in 1967 and continued to expand through the years. Today, Trumbull Campus offers associate degrees, select baccalaureate degrees, and a master of technology program.

Scope and Content: This collection is made up of materials formerly housed in a vertical file in the Department of Special Collections and Archives. The records are composed mostly of subject files, publications and reports. Many of these materials were created by the Publications Office on the Kent State University main campus.

Statement of Arrangement: These records are divided into the following series:

• Series 1: Subject Files
• Series 2: Publications
• Series 3: Reports
• Series 4: Schedule of Classes
• Series 5: Oversized Materials

Preferred Citation: Kent State University Trumbull Campus records. Department of Special Collections and Archives. Kent State University Libraries and Media Services.

Related Material: The Kent State University Regional Campuses Office records contain materials created by the Regional Campuses office, a central office connecting Kent State's seven regional campuses. The collection includes administrative files, reports, and subject files pertaining to Trumbull campus, but also encompasses all seven of Kent State University's regional campuses. View the Kent State University Regional Campuses Office records finding aid.

Accruals: Additional materials will be added to the collection on a continual basis.

Box 1

Folder -- Contents

Series 1: Subject Files

1. Admissions, 1995-2013
2. Advisory committee, 1968-1971
3. Advisory and planning, 1966-1970
4. Architecture, 1972
5. Brochures, 1968-2011
6. Brochures, Degree programs, 1971-2012
7. Building plans, 1967-1972
8. Cards, envelopes, and stationary, 1999-2000
9. College for Kids, 1997-2005
10. Commencement, 2004
11. Contracts and Deeds, 1966-1967
12. Degree programs, 1968-1971
13. Enrollment, 1984
14. Envelopes and stationary, 1995-2000
15. Faculty Senate, 1970
16. Festivals, 1975-1990
17. Flashguide, 1998-1999
18. Groundbreaking, 1969
19. Library, 1972-1981
20. News clippings, 1971-1984
21. Press releases, undated

Box 2

Folder -- Contents

1. Opening, 1970
2. Space planning, 1972
3. Student viewbook, 2000-2004
4. Trumbull Campus Theatre, 1975
5. Warren Area Campus, undated

Series 2: Publications

5. Campus Connections, 2010-2014
6. Icon, 1967-1987
7. Kent Trumbull Connection, 1999
8. Showcase, 1996-2003
9. The Now, October 1, 1973; April 26, 1982
10. Trumbulletin, 1971

Series 3: Reports

11. Annual Report, 1973-1974
12. Annual Report, 1979-1981
13. Annual Report, 1981-1983
14. Engineering Technology Programs Feasibility Study, 1968
15. Proposal to Establish the Associate Degree in Allied Health Science, 1972

Box 3

Folder -- Contents

Series 4: Schedule of Classes

1. 1969-1980
2. 1982-1989
3. 1990-1993
4. 1994-1998
5. 1999-2001
6. 2002-2003
7. 2004-2005
8. 2006

Box 4 (oversized folder)

Folder -- Contents

Series 5: Oversized Materials

1. Posters, undated