University of Oklahoma. Department of Geography

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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Personnel records (1978-88) for faculty of the College of Geosciences including correspondence, appointment forms, evaluations, and tenure dossier materials. Publications from the School of Geology & Geophysics, Department of Geology, and the School of Meteorology include: "Alumni Newsletter" (1959-63); "The Sooner Geologist" (1967-77); "Earth Scientist" (1991); and the "OU Meteorology Newsletter" (1981-82).