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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Special Collections and Archives

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Special Collections and Archives

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Appraisal and Preservation

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I have a book that I believe may be valuable. How do I find an appraiser who can determine its value?

Special Collections & Archives cannot provide appraisals. Appraisals require expertise in the subject matter covered in the book and knowledge of the fair market value of books. The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) offers an online appraisal referral service through which you can search for qualified appraisers in your area. Most appraisers do charge for their services.

Also, some antiquarian/out-of-print book dealers offer appraisal services. In northeast Ohio, the Northern Ohio Bibliophilic Society (NOBS) produces a directory of member/dealers, some of whom offer appraisal services. Additionally, you may wish to search the directory of members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) in which you can search for dealers by specialization and geographic location.

How can I preserve a book, photograph, or other materials in my personal collections?

The most important factors in preservation are storage environment and care in handling. There are many simple things you can do to help preserve the items in your personal archive or collection. The Library of Congress offers a Web site with information about preservation. Should you need to have an item professionally repaired, you should consult a trained conservator in your area.

How do I find someone to repair or perform conservation work on a book, photograph, or other item?

While we don't make specific recommendations for bindery and conservation work, you might be interested in viewing a list of resources located on the Ohio Preservation Council (OPC) Website.

Children's Literature (including Saalfield Publishing Co.)

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How and why did KSU acquire the Babar Collection?

The Babar Collection was bequeathed to Kent State by John L. Boonshaft in 1992 and arrived following his death in 1997. The collection fits into the Department's concentration in children's literature.

I have a Saalfield book that might be worth some money. Can you tell me how much it's worth?

Some Saalfield books are collectible. Special Collections cannot provide an appraisal or value to you. Please see our general FAQ regarding appraisals, for more information.

Where can I purchase Saalfield books for my own collection?

The Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America publishes a directory of its member dealers by specialization. They also offer a directory on their website which might help you to locate a book dealer who sells Saalfield books (HINT: search under specializations of "Children's Books" and "Juveniles.") You might also be able to locate Saalfield publications through online auction houses, such as Ebay.

Where can I find information on a Saalfield author or illustrator?

Special Collections & Archives does not have information files on most Saalfield authors and illustrators. Instead we have examples of their publications. Your local library may be able to help you to track down biographical information about Saalfield authors and illustrators. Reference works such as Something About the Author and Contemporary Authors (published by Gale) may include the person you are researching. Many Saalfield authors and illustrators are not well-known or well-documented, so your search might be difficult.

 

I want to have reproductions of a Saalfield illustration or text sent to me. How do I order this?

Although Special Collections & Archives physically owns many of Saalfield's publications, we do not own the literary rights or copyright to the items in the collection. If you are using copies for research purposes only, we can provide copies in accordance with our Duplication Guidelines & Protocols. If, however, you wish to use images or texts for commercial purposes or in published works, it is your responsibility to obtain permission for duplication from copyright owners. In most cases, we do not know who owns copyright and cannot research that information for you.

If I want to visit Kent State in person, is the Saalfield Collection available for use?

Yes, the collection is available for research or general interest use on site. If you are traveling from out of town, you are strongly encouraged to contact Special Collections & Archives as far in advance as possible. Please review our finding aids ahead of time to identify specific parts of the collection to view in person. For more details on using our collections, see our Usage Guidelines & Protocols.

Why is the Saalfield Collection located at Kent State University? How did you acquire the collection?

In 1977, the Saalfield Publishing Company ceased operations. During the process of liquidating the company's property, a large collection of Saalfield publications was discovered in a room in one of the former Saalfield buildings. Kent State University Libraries offered to purchase this material for $4000 in 1977 and was able to raise the funds for the purchase through an anonymous donation, a gift from Mr. and Mrs. A. Clarke Mack, and some library funds. The materials in this archive are part of the Department's collection development emphasis in children's literature.

 

I have a Saalfield book that does not include a publication date. Can you tell me in what year it was published?

Many of the books published by Saalfield were issued without dates. In most cases, it is difficult for us to determine a precise date. The binding style, illustrations, and other features of the book often can provide clues to an estimated time period of publication.

 

Genealogy

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I am searching for vital records about an ancestor. Do you assist with genealogical research?

We have Chestnut Burr yearbooks, catalogs, and other university records that may contain information about KSU alumni. Additionally, we have some regional histories that include information about prominent citizens from Portage County, Kent, and nearby areas.

The University of Akron Archival Services holds vital records for Summit, Portage, Stark, Tuscarawas, Coshocton, Holmes, Wayne, Ashland, and Richland counties. The Western Reserve Historical Society holds vital records for Lorain, Medina, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Ashtabula counties. Records for Trumbull, Mahoning, Columbiana, Carroll, Jefferson, and Harrison counties are held by the Youngstown Historical Center.

May 4, 1970 (Kent State Shootings)

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Where can I find photos of the events of May 4, 1970 and Tent City?

Please see our guide to Photographs in the May 4 Collection.

Where can I find films, film footage, or documentaries relating to the Kent State shootings?

Please see our guide to Films in the May 4 Collection

Where can I find audio footage and recordings relating to the Kent State shootings?

Please see our guide to Audio Footage in the May 4 Collection.

How can I get help with getting started with my research about the Kent State shootings?

Please see our guide to Introduction to Research: May 4 Collection. 

Guide to Research: May 4 Collection 

Why did the Ohio National Guard fire on the students? Whose fault were the shootings?

There are many possible answers to these questions. Historical analysis is interpretive in nature. Please refer to our annotated bibliography containing references to several books, articles, and Websites, many of which attempt to answer questions such as these.

Also, a paper written by Professors Jerry Lewis and Tom Hensley called "The May 4 Shootings at Kent State University: The Search for Historical Accuracy" provides answers to many common questions related to the May 4 shootings.

How old were the four students who were killed on May 4, 1970 and how did they die?

  1. Allison Krause (Age: 19; Date of Birth: April 23, 1951; Pittsburgh, PA (attended high school in Silver Spring, MD); freshman, Honors College; chest wound)
  2. Jeffrey Glen Miller (Age: 20; Date of Birth: March 28, 1950; Plainview, Long Island, NY; sophomore, psychology; head wound)
  3. Sandra Lee Scheuer (Age: 20; Date of Birth: August 11, 1949; Youngstown, OH; junior, speech and hearing therapy; neck wound)
  4. William Knox Schroeder (Age: 19; Date of Birth: July 20, 1950; Lorain, OH; sophomore, psychology; chest wound)
 

Who were the nine students wounded?

  1. Alan Canfora; Age: 21; Barberton, OH
  2. John Cleary; Age: 19; Scotia, NY
  3. Thomas Mark Grace; Age: 20; Syracuse, NY
  4. Dean Kahler; Age: 20; Canton, OH
  5. Joseph Lewis; Massillon, OH
  6. Donald MacKenzie; Summit Station, PA
  7. James Dennis Russell; Teaneck, NY
  8. Robert Stamps; Age: 19; South Euclid, OH
  9. Douglas Wrentmore; Age: 20; Northfield, OH

See also Kosnac, Erin and Melissa Hostetler. "Then I Was Shot." The Burr. (Spring 2000) for additional information on the injured students.

What are the lyrics to the song "Ohio" by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young?

We suggest that you search one of the many lyrics sites available on the Internet in order to locate the lyrics to this song.

 

What was the effect of the shootings on enrollment?

These statistics reflect full time enrollment on the Kent campus only taken from Fall quarters or semesters, from 1969-1995.

1969: 21,198; 1970: 21,370; 1971: 20,794; 1972: 19,755; 1973: 18,559; 1974: 18,458; 1975: 20,060; 1976: 20,374; 1977: 19,353; 1978: 18,331; 1979: 17,796; 1980: 18,938; 1981: 19,660; 1982: 19,615; 1983: 19,687; 1984: 20,066; 1985: 20,173; 1986: 20,830; 1987: 21,503; 1988: 22,753; 1989: 22,727; 1990: 24,434; 1991: 24,524; 1992: 24,099; 1993: 22,700; 1994: 21,413; 1995: 20,972

 

Why was there no Daily Kent Stater published on May 4, 1970 and the following weeks?

There was no issue published on Monday, May 4, 1970, as during this time period, the paper was published only on Tuesday-Friday during the regular term, despite its title indicating it was a daily. Campus was closed for several weeks following the May 4, 1970, shootings and students were sent home. Publication of the paper was suspended and did not resume until the June 26, 1970, issue of the Kent State University Summer News after students returned to campus.

I know I've seen a May 5, 1970, issue of the Stater in your digital archive. I thought there was no issue published on that date.

During the 15th anniversary of the shootings, on May 3, 1985, the Stater published a special issue in which the first two pages reflected what the headlines and stories might have been, had the paper been published on May 5, 1970. Although it appears to be an actual May 5, 1970, issue, it was published as part of a feature issue, fifteen years later.

Kent State University History (general topics)

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When was KSU founded?

On May 19, 1910, Ohio Governor Judson Harmon approved the Lowry Bill, denoting that Kent, Ohio become the home of a normal school (i.e., a two-year school for training teachers). Classes for Kent State Normal School began in 1913. In 1915, due to the expansion of curriculum and the addition of four-year degrees, the Board changed the school's name to Kent State Normal College. In 1929, the school's name was changed to Kent State College. Finally, in 1935, with proposed new schools of business administration and graduate programs having been added to the curriculum, the State of Ohio House and Senate approved a bill that designated Kent State College as a university. The school's name was then changed to Kent State University.

 

Do you have a list of all of the Kent State University presidents up to today? 

  1. John Edward McGilvrey (1911-1926); (2-year degree in education; BA in philosophy; honorary doctorate in philosophy)
  2. David Allen Anderson (1926-1928); (AB, AM, and PhD in education and philosophy)
  3. James Ozro Engleman (1928-1938); (2-year degree in education; BA, MA, and PhD in education)
  4. Karl Clayton Leebrick (1938-1943); (BS, MS, PhD in law, history and political science)
  5. George A. Bowman (1944-1963); (AB and MA education and liberal arts)
  6. Robert I. White (1963-1971); (PhB, MA, and PhD in education)
  7. Glenn A. Olds (1971-1977); (AB, MA, and Phd in philosophy; BD)
  8. Brage Golding (1977-1982); (BA and PhD in chemical engineering)
  9. Michael Schwartz (1982-1991); (BA in psychology; MA in industrial relations; PhD in sociology)
  10. Carol A. Cartwright (1991-2006); (BA; MA and PhD in special education)
  11. Lester Lefton (2006-2014); (BA and PhD in psychology)
  12. Beverly Warren (July 1, 2014-July 1, 2019); (BS; MS; Ed.D. in administration of higher education; Ph.D. in exercise physiology)
  13. Todd Diacon (July 1, 2019- present); (B.A. in history; M.A. and Ph.D. in Latin American history)

Why are there black squirrels on campus?

According to our research of historical files and newspaper accounts, in February 1961, ten black squirrels (also known as London Black Squirrels, from London, Ontario) were imported from Canada by Larry Woodell, superintendent of grounds, and M. W. Staples, a retired executive of the Davey Tree Expert Company. The squirrels have been a distinctive feature of the campus ever since. In addition to Kent, black squirrel sightings have been reported throughout northeast Ohio and other parts of the state as their population has expanded. The black squirrel has affectionately become known as Kent State University's "unofficial mascot." 

What is the history of the KSU mascot?

Kent State University has had several mascot characters over the years, including:

Silver Foxes - Named in honor of President McGilvrey, who had a silver fox ranch for a time.

Golden Flashes - Name submitted and selected in a contest in 1926 by a KSU student. Winner received $25.00 prize. Subsequently perpetuated by Oliver Wolcott of the Kent Courier Tribune.

Flasher - In 1951, a golden retriever was adopted as team mascot.

Grog - In 1966, the cartoon character was recreated in paper hair and plaster. Remained on the scene until 1971.

Golden Flasher - A golden palomino horse and masked rider in blue and gold, 1972 and 1973 seasons.

Golden Flash - A masked figure with lightening bolts in each hand, 1973-1975.

Flash - Our present, official mascot, a golden eagle. In 2003, the Flash mascot was named a National Cheerleading Association All-American.

What are the lyrics to the alma mater? Who wrote it and when?

E. Turner Stump wrote the lyrics, with music by Dwight Steere. The alma mater was first published in the Kent songbook in 1931.

Verse 1:
From the beauty land Ohio comes a universal praise,
'Tis the song of Alma Mater that her sons and daughters raise.
'Tis a Hail to Kent forever, on the Cuyahoga shore,
Now we join the loving thousands as they sing it o'er and o'er.
Hail to Thee, our Alma Mater.
O, how beautiful Thou art,
High enthroned upon the hilltop,
Reigning over every heart.

Verse 2:
From the hilltop Alma Mater gazing on her portals wide,
Sees the coming generations as they throng to seek her side,
Seek her side to win her blessing, throng her gates to bear her name,
Leave her gates to sing her praises go afar to spread her fame.
Hail to Thee, our Alma Mater.
O, how young and strong thou art,
Planning for the glorious future,
Firm enthroned in every heart.

What are the lyrics to the KSU Fight Song? Who wrote it and when?

The words and music were by Edmund Siennicki in 1946.

Fight on for KSU! Fight for the Blue and Gold!
We're out to beat the foe; fight on brave and bold!
Fight on for victory, don't stop until we're through
We're all together, let's go forward,
KSU!

 

What is the history of Robert I. Smithson's Partially Buried Woodshed located on the Kent campus?

In 1970, artist Robert I. Smithson created the Partially Buried Woodshed at the corner of Summit Street and Rhodes Road. Considered a pioneer of the "earth-art movement," Smithson used a bulldozer to pile dirt against an abandoned woodshed and formed what would become one of Kent State's most recognizable and controversial pieces of art. An unidentified arsonist burned part of the shed in 1975, and in 1984 the structure was removed permanently from campus.

A collection of archival materials related to Smithson and the Partially Buried Woodshed is available in the Department of Special Collections & Archives, called the Robert I. Smithson, Partially Buried Woodshed, papers and photographs collection.

 

What were the circumstances leading to the Black Student Walkout of 1968?

In November 1968, approximately 250 African-American students left the Kent campus for several days in response to the presence of recruiters from the Oakland (CA) Police Department. Despite the Oakland department's reputation for violence against African-Americans and civil rights abuses, they were granted permission to recruit on campus because, the administration argued, to forbid them to do so would violate the university's policy of academic freedom. Black United Studdents (BUS) and Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) disagreed, and a sit-in, a walk-out, a teach-in, and a boycott followed. According to A Book of Memories: Kent State University 1910-1992, the walkout was a catalyst for founding the Department of Pan-African Studies in May 1969.

Kent State History: Digital Archive: "Demonstrations/Protests/Rallies"

Kent State University Athletics and Sports Information 

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Do you have information on the history of sports at KSU or specific athletic programs at the University?

Special Collections & Archives has a wealth of information on the history of sports and athletics programs at Kent State. The Kent State University Sports Information and Athletic Communications records collection contains records of various KSU sports programs, individual athlete files, and records on athletics personnel. The digitized Daily Kent Staters as well as the Chestnut Burr  yearbooks also include sports information. 

 

What information do you have about the implementation of Title IX in relation to athletics at Kent State?

Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 forbids sex discrimination in schools, applying particularly to academics and athletics. Title IX states: No person in the U.S. shall, on the basis of sex be excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal aid.

Special Collections has limited materials regarding Title IX in relation to athletics. However, the 1975 Chestnut Burr yearbook features a fairly comprehensive article (pp. 188-193) devoted to Title IX's impact on women's sports at that time.

 

Kent State University Buildings and Maps

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How do I find information about campus buildings?

Special Collections & Archives has basic subject files on campus buildings in our KSU Buildings and Grounds Subject Files collection and a collection of building photographs in our KSU Buildings photographs collection. A large amount of these photographs are now digitized and available online in our Kent State History: Digital Archive

Where can I find campus building blueprints?

Special Collections & Archives has blueprints for some, but not all, buildings. Some architectural plans may be found in our KSU Office of the University Architect records. Floor plans for many buildings are available at the Architecture Library. Also, the Office of the University Architect may have blueprints on file for some buildings. 

 

Where can I find campus maps from different time periods?

The Department of Special Collections & Archives has many campus maps from various time periods available. Selected campus maps have been digitized and are available online in our Kent State History: Digital Archive.

Kent State University Diplomas and Transcripts

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Do you have diplomas of former Kent State students on file?

Special Collections & Archives keeps only a few historical sample diplomas from various time periods on file. If you have lost your diploma and need a duplicate copy, please view the University Registrar's Diploma Replacement page.

 

How may I request a copy of my student transcript?

Special Collections & Archives does not house student transcripts. They are administered by the Office of the University Registrar. Please view the Office of the University Registrar's Transcript page for questions about  student records. This applies to transcripts for the University School (Kent State University high school) as well.

 

Kent State University Enrollment

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Do you have statistics on KSU enrollment?

Incomplete enrollment statistics are available in Special Collections & Archives beginning with the year 1971 in our KSU Enrollment Statistics collection. Additionally, there is very scattered enrollment data from 1912 to 1970 available within other collections. For the most recent enrollment data, see the Kent State University Facts page, and the statistics provided by Institutional Research

 

Kent State University Salaries and Pay Grades

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How do I find FACULTY salaries?

Faculty salaries may be found in the Board of Trustees minutes and supplements that are prepared and made publicly available after each Board meeting. These Board books are available in the Department of Special Collections & Archives. 

 

How do I find UNCLASSIFIED STAFF (Admin/Professional) or CLASSIFIED STAFF ("Civil Services") salaries and pay grades?

Salaries for specific unclassified and classified staff members are also published in the Board of Trustees minutes and supplements, available in Special Collections & Archives. If you are interested in Unclassified or Classified Staff pay grades by job title, you may access them online via the Kent State University Human Resources website.

 

Kent State University Theses and Dissertations

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Where can I find a Kent State thesis, dissertation, or Honors College thesis?

Some Kent State theses and dissertations are now published entirely in digital format. You may access these online, as well as those of additional OhioLINK institutions, at the OhioLINK Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Center (ETD). ETDs at Kent State are managed within the Department of Copyright Services in University Libraries. Please consult their website for questions about electronic theses and dissertations and the ETD Center. 

For theses and dissertations not represented in the ETD Center, especially earlier works, there should be a circulating bound copy of each thesis or dissertation in the main library stacks. You can check this by searching the KentLINK catalog by the author's name, or by the title.

There will also be one archival copy of each in Special Collections & Archives, also shown in the KentLINK catalog. This archival copy does not circulate and must be used in the Special Collections & Archives reading room (Library Rm 1212). Because of this, you should check to see if there is a circulating copy available in the main library stacks first before coming to Special Collections & Archives. 

Sometimes there is also a circulating microform copy of the thesis or dissertation which can be requested in KentLINK

 

What is the best way to search for KSU theses or dissertations in KentLINK?

If you know the author or title of the thesis or dissertation you need, simply perform a KentLINK author or title search to find its location, or ask for assistance from the University Libraries Reference Services department.

For theses and dissertations that are found in the OhioLINK Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Center (ETD), you can browse by Kent State departments, authors, and titles. 

 

How can I obtain a photocopy of a Kent State thesis, dissertation, or Honors College thesis?

If there is no circulating copy of a Kent State thesis or dissertation in the main library stacks, you may request a photocopy from Special Collections & Archives in accordance with our Duplication Guidelines & Protocols

 

Where can I find a School of Library and Information Science (SLIS)/iSchool research paper?

A copy of each SLIS/iSchool research paper is kept on file in Special Collections & Archives. You must know the name of the author before requesting a paper as they are filed by name.

 

How can I find a NON-Kent State Univeristy dissertation or thesis?

Please consult with the University Libraries Reference Services unit for assistance in locating a non-Kent State thesis or dissertation.

 

Where can I have my printed thesis or dissertation bound?

Check with your local copy or print shop to see if they offer binding services. We do not provide this service. 

Special Collections & Archives: How to Use Materials

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Are any of the materials in Special Collections & Archives protected by copyright? Can I use these materials for a project or publication?

Although some materials in Special Collections & Archives are part of the public domain, the majority of materials in the collection are protected under copyright laws. In many instances, Special Collections & Archives does not own the copyright for the materials in its collections. In these cases, it is the responsibility of the user to secure formal, written permission from the copyright owner(s) in order to use the materials in a publication or other type of project. However, in most cases, the Department can provide duplications of materials for personal research use. Please view the department's Duplication Guidelines & Protocols for more information.

Do I need to make an appointment to visit Special Collections & Archives?

Yes, you do need to make an appointment with us in advance before your visit. This allows us to pull and prepare your materials, ensure staffing availability, and give you the best service possible during your visit. Send us an email at specialcollections [at] kent.edu or leave us a voicemail message at (330)672-2270 and we will get back to you to discuss your research needs and availability. 

Out of town researchers are strongly encouraged to contact the department well in advance before making any travel and lodging plans so that we can ensure our availability and help you plan your visit.  

Why do I have to fill out a form to use materials in Special Collections & Archives?

Special Collections & Archives requires annual registration to use materials in the collection, due to security protocols and in order to gather statistical data on use of the collection. The information gathered in these forms are stored in a secure server and are subject to library patron privacy policies.

Why can't I check out materials in Special Collections & Archives?

Due to the fragile, unique, and/or rare nature of materials in the collection, they must be used in the reading room and cannot be checked out. In many cases, replacement of damaged or lost materials would be difficult, if not impossible. These security and handling policies help to ensure that rare materials are preserved and available for future research use.

 

I noticed that your finding aids include references to the cubic footage of a collection. What are "cubic feet" in relation to archival collections?

For our purposes, a cubic foot refers to a record storage box measuring approximately 10" x 12" x 16" (roughly the size of a copier paper box). We include this information in our finding aids in order to give researchers an idea of the size of a collection. For example, a collection containing "250 cubic feet" will be comprised of approximately 250 boxes of documents, photographs, audio recordings, or other materials, and would be considered a large collection. Smaller collections may be comprised of fractions of cubic feet, such as ".5 cubic feet" (one smaller box).

 

How is it determined that a book should be located in Special Collections & Archives?

There are several reasons why a book might be located in Special Collections & Archives. It may be an early, rare or unique edition of the text, or the item may be too fragile to be housed in the library's circulating collection. It may also be part of a subject- or genre-based collection. Collection development decisions are based on the department's collection development policy.

Unlike most books within University Libraries, those in Special Collections & Archives do not circulate (the status field in KentLINK will read "LIB USE ONLY") and may be viewed only in the Reading Room on the 12th floor of the University Library.

If you need to locate a circulating copy of a given book, the staff of Special Collections & Archives or the Reference department can assist you in searching for a copy that can be checked out. However, if the book is very rare, it may not be possible to locate a circulating copy.

Special Collections & Archives: Donations & Gifts

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I have an item or collection I want to donate to Special Collections & Archives. Where should I send it?

Thank you for your interest in our collections. We add materials to our collections on a selective basis in accordance with our current collection development guidelines and priorities. We do not accept unsolicited in-kind donations and are under no obligation to retain or return materials sent to us without prior discussion and agreement. We respect your feelings about your collections and historical materials. Please respect our efforts to create a carefully and responsibly curated collection by discussing any potential gifts in-kind with us to see if we are the right home for them, or not.

I have a Kent State yearbook I no longer need/want. Do you want it?

We have a very strong collection and multiple back-up copies of almost all of the issues of the Chestnut Burr yearbook that were published. The only exceptions are the very early years of publication, before 1921. If you have early issues of the yearbook, please contact us to see if we are interested in receiving any additional copies.

I have Kent Stater / Daily Kent Stater issues and/or clippings. Do you want these for your collection?

We have a full archive of the printed edition of the campus newspaper through time. In most cases, we do not need additional issues or clippings. Please contact us to let us know what you have, so we may determine if they are needed for the collection.

Please contact us by email or phone for more information.

Daily Kent Stater Digital Archive

I would like to make a monetary donation in support of Special Collections & Archives. How do I do that?

We are always grateful for financial support of our collections, services, and programs. Please see the "Support University Libraries" page (link is to the right of this column). Click on the yellow "Support University Libraries" button in the center of the page. You will be taken to an online giving form. Select "University Libraries Special Collections Fund - 11258" from the drop-down menu under "What would you like your donation to support?"

If you prefer to make a donation by check, please go to the "Support University Libraries" page, scroll down, and click on the "Ways to Give" tab where you will find links to instructions for various donation types. If you need any assistance, please contact us for help. If you have a more specific giving interest, please contact us, and we will provide options for giving.

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True Crime Literature

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I am trying to locate a particular issue of a detective or crime pulp magazine. Do you have any detective or crime magazines?

Special Collections holds some periodicals in the detective and true crime genres, including pulps. Please search KentLINK for listings, as well as the finding aids for the Borowitz Collection. If you are having trouble locating or recollecting the name of a crime magazine or a particular article, Patterson Smith Antiquarian Bookseller and Publisher's Web site is a valuable resource.

What materials do you have in the "true crime" genre?

We have a large number of materials in the true crime literature. Please see the Borowitz Collection homepage for more information on our holdings in true crime literature or contact Special Collections & Archives for assistance in finding what you need.