Collections Research - Objects
The Ohio History Connection curates over 100,000 objects in our History Collection, over 40,000 objects in our Natural History Collection, and over 1 million objects in our Archaeology Collection. Our collections reflect the entire pre-contact and post-contact history of all 88 counties in Ohio. Download the Collection Research Application here.
Brief Research Appointments
Visits to our History, Natural History and Archaeology collections by outside researchers may take place prior to the submission of a formal proposal at the discretion of the staff member in charge of a particular collection. These brief research appointments help the researcher to better refine their research proposal and can include a review of identifications, measurements of a small number of objects for research, gathering data not obvious from computerized records, and other brief, non-invasive examinations of Ohio History Connection materials. Visits that last a portion of one day might qualify as brief under this section. All reviews that require photography, destructive sampling, or greater utilization of staff time and space would be subject to the more formal procedures that follow. For assistance in assessing your research request, please Contact our Collections Department.
Object Loans
Researchers may request the loan of specific collections for study if it is not practical for them to examine the materials at the Ohio History Connection collections facility. Ohio History Connection’s policy and procedures regarding outgoing loans are available from the Registrar’s Office.
