97-10-03 Sen. Glenn Donates Papers, Named to Faculty

JOHN GLENN DONATES PAPERS TO OHIO STATE, IS NAMED TO FACULTY

     COLUMBUS -- Sen. John Glenn today (10/3) announced that he
will donate his official Senate papers, as well as papers and
artifacts from his NASA and military careers, to The Ohio State
University.

     The collection is estimated to contain about 2,150 cubic
feet of correspondence, files, campaign reports, newspaper
clippings, speeches and numerous other papers.  There also are
about 350 cubic feet of artifacts, such as photos, awards,
campaign buttons and other memorabilia.

     In addition, the university’s Board of Trustees named Glenn
a University Honors Distinguished Fellow and appointed him an
adjunct professor in both the School of Public Policy and
Management and the Department of Political Science, effective
Nov. 1.

     “In February, when I decided not to seek a fifth term in the
U.S. Senate, I didn’t see it as an end, but as a chance to move
on in new and exciting directions,” Glenn said.

     “This will help me fulfill that wish.  I am very excited
that Ohio State will become the main repository for the papers
and artifacts I have collected throughout my careers in the
Senate, the space program and the military.  I look forward to
working with the university on the handling of this collection
and other important projects.

     “I also look forward to continuing my long-standing
relationship with two other fine Ohio institutions: my alma
mater, Muskingum College, and the Ohio Center of Science and
Industry.

     “Annie and I are on the Board of Trustees at Muskingum, in
our hometown of New Concord, and we want Ohio State and Muskingum
to have a close working relationship.”

     Glenn said his collection will be available for use, through
the stewardship of Ohio State, by students and faculty at
Muskingum and COSI-Ohio.  Glenn also announced today that he will
take an active role at each institution, including time working
on campus with students.

     In announcing his retirement from the Senate, Glenn stressed
that he planned to begin working with Ohio’s youth to encourage
and foster public service.

     “One of the great strengths of Ohio has been its small
colleges and large universities.  I’m simply glad that I will be
able to play an active role and contribute to the fine tradition
of higher education in Ohio.  I’ve had a number of different
careers in my life, but I think this new one could be the most
important to the future of our country.”

     Alex Shumate, chair of The Ohio State University Board of
Trustees, thanked Glenn.  “Senator Glenn is a true American hero
and, on behalf of the university and all who will use these
archives, I thank him for this generous gift.”

     The details of Glenn’s university appointments, which he
will serve at no pay, have not yet been finalized but may include
some teaching, special lectures, meetings with students and
assistance with faculty research.

     “He’s an incredibly valuable source of wisdom and
expertise,” said Paul Beck, chair of the Department of Political
Science.  “This is a real opportunity for our students and
faculty to learn from someone who has operated at the highest
levels of government.  We hope he will enjoy his association with
us; I know we will benefit enormously.”

     As a University Honors Distinguished Fellow, Glenn will
interact directly with students in the University Honors Program.
“We’re very, very excited,” said Mabel Freeman, associate
director of the honors program.  “Senator Glenn brings insight
into so many areas: government, the space program, international
affairs, science.  He’s a wonderful combination of resources all
in one person, and we look forward to working with him to
identify ways to use his time effectively.”

     C. Ronald Huff, director of the School of Public Policy and
Management, also is excited about the possibilities:

     “The school has had a good relationship with Senator Glenn
for a number of years.  We gave him our National Service Award a
few years ago. It will be great to have him officially affiliated
with us.  He has a tremendous amount of background in policy
making at the federal level as well as deep understanding of
intergovernmental relationships between the federal, state and
local levels.  He will be a very valuable teaching resource.”

     The Glenn papers will be made available to scholars. 
According to University Archivist Raimund Goerler, the papers
will be stored at the university’s new Book Depository Building
on Kenny Road.  It will probably take five to six years to get
the papers completely catalogued and ready for public use, he
estimated.

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Contacts: Jack Sparks, Senator Glenn’s press secretary,
            202-224-7784
          Paul Beck, chair, Department of Political Science
            614-292-2880
          Ron Huff, director, School of Public Policy and
            Management, 614-292-4544
          Mabel Freeman, associate director, University
            Honors Program, 614-292-3135
          Raimund Goerler, University archivist,
            614-292-2409


[Submitted by: Von Vargas  (vargas.12@osu.edu)
               
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