In 1993, the estate of Ann W. and Emanuel D. Rudolph bequeathed a core collection of materials about buttons to the Human Ecology Library (HEC).  Ann W. Rudolph (1934-1991), an avid button and book collector, assembled a variety of resources on button history, materials, manufactures, and styles. The College of Human Ecology's Historic Costume and Textiles Collection received her vast collection of  buttons.

Library patrons can access button research materials at the Education, Human Ecology, Psychology, and Social Work Library (EHS).  Information about these materials are available to users through OSCAR, OhioLINK, WorldCAT, and other on-line catalog systems. The lending policy for these materials is strict.  Rare and unique materials may not leave the library; however, patrons can duplicate some materials with the permission of the Human Ecology Librarian.

Button, Button: A Selected Bibliography

Button Exhibits at The Ohio State University

Button Organizations

Resources in Historic Costume Research

Historic Costume and Textiles Collection

Ann W. and Emanuel D. Rudolph Collection at the EHS Library  [Warning -Large File]

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