United States. Works Progress Administration

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Attorney and state senator. General correspondence (1915-1940) of Feuquay; his personal correspondence (1923-1925) as a state senator; Works Progress Administration Work Relief Lists (1934-1935); case records (1917-1948) of railroad litigation in which Feuquay served as counsel; Selective Service Directives (1941-1946); American Legion papers (1919-1924), including "40 et 8" materials; a diary (1885) of Feuquay's grandfather, W.B. Holland; and an account book (1905-1908) of Feuquay's father, J.W. Feuquay.

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Historian. Correspondence, student term papers, theses and dissertations, and personal research materials regarding the history of Oklahoma and Indian Territories, the state of Oklahoma, Indians of North America and the American Southwest; teaching materials used by Dale at Harvard and the University of Oklahoma; administrative and other files of the Works Progress Administration's Indian-Pioneer History Project for Oklahoma; U.S. Government documents issued by various cabinet-level departments and agencies, including Agriculture and Interior; and a portion of the University of Oklahoma Persidential papers of James Shannon Buchanan and Stratton D. Brooks. Edward Everett Dale Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Journalist. Typescripts and manuscripts (1889-1939), and clippings (n.d.) regarding the history and settlement of Oklahoma; and correspondence (1904-1950) between Wenner and the Territorial Board for the Leasing of School Lands, of which Wenner was secretary, and with notable personalities in Oklahoma regarding Oklahoma history. Fred L. Wenner Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Professor. Correspondence (1941-1953) of Dr. Rinsland with colleagues regarding his work in educational testing and measurement; trade tests (1918) compiled by the U.S. Army's Committee on the Classification of Personnel; unpublished reports (1945) of research conducted by the Works Progress Administration regarding vocabulary and word use frequency of children; and publications (1929), including copies of textbooks authored by Rinsland.

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Paleontologist. Correspondence (1935-1952) and ledgers, including operation reports and requests, site reports, and findings (1935-1938) regarding archeological excavations in Oklahoma, sponsored by the Works Progress Administration and by the Stovall Museum of the University of Oklahoma; and publications (1925-1950) by Dr. Stovall and others regarding zoology, evolution and paleontology, as well as W.P.A. operations and procedural manuals.

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Physician. Typescripts of oral history interviews (1936-1937) conducted with the W.P.A.-sponsored Indian-Pioneer Oral History Project; correspondence (1924-1953) concerning real estate transactions, Moorman's research on tuberculosis and Native American health, and various aspects of his medical career, including connections with the University of Oklahoma School of Medicine; and a stock certificate (1909) from Epworth College of Medicine (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma).

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Physicians. Correspondence (1924-1955) regarding personal affairs and issues such as health and socialized medicine; minutes (1934-1936), publications (ca. 1932-1936) and correspondence regarding the Oklahoma County Consumers Council, a Depression-era agency established by the National Emergency Council; manuscripts (ca. 1915-1935) by the Blachlys regarding various aspects of national health, as well as a short autobiography of Lucile Blachly; and certificates and diplomas (1928-1950). Lucile and Charles Blachly Photograph Collection also in repository.

Scope and Contents FULL FINDING AID (PDF)Records of the Oklahoma Geological Survey, including correspondence (1908-1982), area geological reports (1915-1948), and field notes (1908-); reports of the governing board (1974-1979); and book manuscripts and galley proofs (n.d.) regarding Oklahoma geology. Also included is correspondence from the University of Oklahoma Department of Geology and Geography. Oklahoma Geological Survey Photograph Collection also in repository.The Oklahoma Geological Survey was established by Senate Bill No. 75 in 1908 with Charles N. Gould serving as its first Director. The Geological Survey exists for the purpose of seeking information on the geology, mineral and underground water resources of the state; for the purpose of determining chemical properties and possible commercial applications of the state’s minerals and rocks; to assist mineral producers...

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Black and white original prints of tornado damage at Shawnee, Oklahoma, the Chickasaw Capitol building at Tishomingo, Oklahoma, and Union Agency at Muskogee, Oklahoma. Also included are photographs of Franklin D. Roosevelt on a train tour of Oklahoma, and Gene Autry. James M. Babcock Manuscript Collection also in repository.

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Three men, Herbert H. Scott (1937-43), Morris L. Wardell (1943-45), and R. Boyd Gunning (1945-48) were directors during this time. Subject files (1937-45) contain correspondence, letters, reports and printed materials and are arranged alphabetically. Also, contains financial records (1945-47).

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The general files of the Director of this Work Projects Administration associated service include correspondence, reports, personnel files, and W.P.A. manuals including workers', occupational, and catalogue. Radio scripts of the "Museum of the Air" and newspaper cuts are included.

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Presidential papers and President Emeritus papers. Among the numerous series included in these papers are General Correspondence (1943-68) and Professional (Botany department) Correspondence (1931-44); Administrative files of the University of Oklahoma Research Institute (1939-73) including bound minute books (1941-73); and Athletics files (1946-57).

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The records of Ima James, who served as chairperson of this department between 1941 and 1946 and in various prior positions beginning in 1918, contain the following series: Activity Records (1919-45), reflecting activities in which James and the department participated, are arranged alphabetically by name of organization or activity; Correspondence (1927-29, 1938-44) arranged alphabetically by name; Gradebooks (1918-46); Physical Examination Records (1922-27) arranged alphabetically by last name; Recommendations of Resident Physician (1941-47) arranged alphabetically by last name; processed informational materials on sports, hobbies, crafts, games, and recreation. Additionally, for the Women's Athletic Association there are Meeting Minutes (1919-34) and Financial Records (1928-40).

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General Correspondence (1941-1943) arranged alphabetically by name or subject withing the years 1941-42 and 1942-43 and personal papers (1941-1944) which include presidential engagement dates and personal correspondence and letters.

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Series include College Work Program papers (1939-43) which include appropriations, correspondence, and reports; National Youth Administration records (1937-43); Works Project Administration (1935-45) reflecting activities with the War Labor Board and various projects including Archaeology, Art, Museum, Music, Recreation, Vocabulary and Writers; Red Cross including War Fund correspondence (1943-47); and 8.3 cubic feet of unprocessed personal papers.

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General Correspondence arranged alphabetically by subject or personal name for each academic year beginning 1925 and ending 1941; Personal papers, including presidential engagement dates, letters, and correspondence, are arranged alphabetically by subject for each academic year between 1925 and 1939; Inauguration papers, 1926; and miscellaneous financial reports, 1921-1941.

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Correspondence (1928-1956) between Press directors, University of Oklahoma officials, and authors regarding books published by the press, its publishing procedures and standards, and its daily operations. Also included are readers' reports (1930-1956) of submitted manuscripts; rejected book manuscripts (1934-1956); accepted book manuscripts (n.d.); and minutes and proceedings (1944-1961) of various working committees of the University of Oklahoma and the American Association of University Presses. University of Oklahoma Press Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Reports submitted by the W.P.A. Archaeological Survey Project of Oklahoma, regarding sites excavated in thirteen counties in Oklahoma. Included are reports entitled "Excavation of Prehistoric Indian Sites.".

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Publications of W.P.A. programs in Oklahoma, including the Statewide Recreation Project; the Statewide Museum Service; and the Community Service Program. The collection also includes a radio script for "The Museum of the Air" series, sponsored by the W.P.A. on the University of Oklahoma radio station, WNAD.