University of Oklahoma

Scope and Contents FULL FINDING AID (PDF)Publications from Student Development, University of Oklahoma Student Association (UOSA), Special Student Services, Housing Programs, Oklahoma Memorial Union, Career Planning & Placement Services, Goddard Health Center, School Relations & Financial Aids, Visitors Information Center, Minority Student Services, Recreational Services, Student Publications, and Mental Health Services include: Student Handbooks (1948-50, 1979-81); Student Guides (1965-67); "The Code" (1981-86); Student Regulations (1909, 1953-65); Housing/Food Service pamphlets (1948-91); Career Conference Programs (1948-55); "Omnibook" (1972-77); University Sing programs (1947-50); "Sooner Scandals" (1960-68, 1988); "Faculty Evaluation Handbook" (1981); Student Association Constitution (1915, 1927); "Soonertime" (1978-79);...

Scope and Contents FULL FINDING AID (PDF)Publications from the Christian Associations (Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A.), Independent Men's Association, Non-Student/Underground News Organizations, University Press Club (Student Press Association), Associated Women Students, Women's Self-Government Association, American Indian Student Association, Black People's Union, Chinese Student Association, Commuter Action, Independent Fraternity Commuter Coalition, Independent Students Association, International Club, Literary/Debating Societies, Allied Health Club, Pre-Medical Professions Club, Pick and Hammer Club, Ruf-Neks, Varsity "O" Club, World Future Society, and OU Women's Caucus include: Christian Associations' "Students' and Freshman Handbooks" (1904-36); Independent Men's "The Round-Up" (1936-47); Underground newspapers including "Writings of the Group"...

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Publications include News Serials: "The Sooner" (1905); "The Umpire" (1906-13); "University Oklahoman" (1913-16); "The Oklahoma Daily" (1916-); "The Sooner Student" (1919-28); "The Oklahoma Weekly" (1916-22); and "Ransom Notes" (1981). Humor Serials include: "The Oklahoma Whirlwind" (1921-35); "The Covered Wagon" (1935-52); and "Big Red Eye" (1967-68). Literary Efforts Serials include: "The University Umpire" (1897-1907) and "University of Oklahoma Magazine" (1911-16). Annuals: "The Mistletoe" (1905-08) and "The Sooner" Yearbook (1909-91).

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The General Correspondence files maintained by Thurman James White in his positions as Director (1948-50) and Dean (1950-61) of the Extension Division; his dual deanship of the College of Continuing Education and the Extension Division (1961-68); and Vice Presidents for University Projects (1968-71) and for Continuing Education and Public Service (1971-79). The files contain correspondence, reports, memoranda as well as publications.

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Catalogs/Bulletins (1942-86) and reports from the University Guidance Service including "A Longitudinal Descriptive and Predictive Study of the Freshman Class of 1952"; "Studies in Student Behavior" (1961-62); and "Freshman Study" (1962-66).

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Publications include regulations, Articles of Incorporation, and bylaws (1940-83); Descriptive and promotional literature (1945-70); Financial records and Annual Reports (1962-73); Audit Reports (1970); Newsletters including "The Pace-Setter" (1964) and "Priority" (1977-86); and Sooner Magazine (1981-).

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This collection features a alphabetized subject file for people, events, and department throughout the OU community.

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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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Series include Administrative Affairs (Administration and Finance) 1978-85; Affirmative Action (1978-85); Associations; Boards; Chronology files; Continuing Education and Public Service; Health Sciences Center; Provost; Regents, State and University; Student Affairs (University Community); University Development; University Affairs (University Relations); and the records of acting president J.R. Morris (1982) and interim president M.C. Jischke (1985).

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Collegiate alumni organization. Letters (1910-1912) from the members of the University of Oklahoma Class of 1910, regarding their experiences after graduation.

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Black and white original prints of the University of Oklahoma orchestra, band and baseball team. Richard A. Conkling Manuscript Collection also in repository.

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Black and white original prints of the University of Oklahoma orchestra, band and baseball team. Richard A. Conkling Manuscript Collection also in repository.

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Black and white original prints of the University of Oklahoma orchestra, band and baseball team. Richard A. Conkling Manuscript Collection also in repository.

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Black and white original prints of photographs taken at the dedication of the William Bennett Bizzell Memorial Library at the University of Oklahoma. The collection includes interior views of the Library.

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Black-and-white original and copy prints of OU football games against Missouri and Kendall in 1919 at Boyd Field. The Ruf-Neks are pictured, as well as the OU mascot, Mex the dog. Other photographs depict university bands, clubs, and buildings. The collection also includes numerous photographs of R. Boyd Gunning, a University of Oklahoma administrator. Unpublished finding aid available.

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Black and white original prints of the students and campus of the University of Oklahoma in 1900. Also includes faculty members and University President David Ross Boyd.

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Black and white original prints of the class of 1906 at the University of Oklahoma as freshmen, at graduation, and at its 25th and 50th reunions. Also included are scenes of the students and faculty in 1892, early track meets, and football games. University of Oklahoma Class of 1906 Manuscript Collection also in repository.

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Black and white original prints of David Ross Boyd, his family, scenes from the first ten years of the University of Oklahoma, including the first faculty, students and buildings. The collection also contains images of the Rough Riders Reunion at Oklahoma City in 1910. David Ross Boyd Manuscript Collection also in repository.

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Black and white original prints of students and campus of the University of Oklahoma Class of 1911. Includes faculty, fraternities, sororities, sports, and scenes from Norman, Oklahoma.

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Constitution and bylaws (1938), programs (1934-1948) of annual conventions, programs (1939-1943) of the annual banquets, and a placard (1944) of the Oklahoma University Pharmaceutical Association. The collection also contains correspondence (1939) regarding the possible appointment of Everett E. Duncan to the Federal Trade Commission. University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy Photograph Collection also in repository.

Scope and Contents Color transparencies of campus life, students, events, landscapes, aerial views, buildings, and construction projects at the University of Oklahoma. Individuals pictured include Stan Abel, William S. Banowsky, Thomas Carey, Tony Casillas, Sean Clark, Bart Conner, Kelly Garrison, Jennifer Horn, Frank E. Horton, Jacquetta Hurley, Martin C. Jischke, David Johnson, Charles Jones, David Little, Maura McHugh, Mike Mims, Jon Pannell, Darrell Reed, Vicki Street, Wayman Tisdale, William Tisdale, Billy Tubbs, and Tommy Tubbs. The groups and events shown are an African-American beauty pageant; an air show at Max Westheimer Field; Anchor Splash Swim Meet, basketball games, a Beach Boys concert; cheerleading and pompon squads; commencement, dance, music, and theatre performances; football games, Greek Games, the Medieval Fair, the Mexican American Student Association, the Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band, R.O.T.C., RUF -NEKS, Sooner Scandals, Top Dawg, and wrestling matches. Fraternities and...

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Black-and-white and color negatives, prints, and slides of the University of Oklahoma. The collection includes photographs of the campus; OU presidents, senior administrators, faculty, and staff; student activities; student-related activities and clubs; athletes and athletic contests; the Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band; and university-sponsored activities and events. Among the personalities in this collection are Carl Albert, F. Lee Bailey, William S. Banowsky, David L. Boren, David Burr, Yvonne Chouteau, George L. Cross, Cleta Deatheridge, John S. Ezell, Chuck Fairbanks, Ivar Ivask, Ted Kennedy, Sul H. Lee, David W. Levy, J. R. Morris, Walter Neustadt, Tinker Owens, Greg Pruitt, Paul F. Sharp, Billy Simms, Barry Switzer, Gene Thrailkill, Boyce Timmons, and Billy Tubbs. Unpublished finding aid available.

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Black and white original prints of the fire which destroyed University Hall, the second administration building at the University of Oklahoma. Errett Rains Newby Manuscript Collection also in repository.

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Black and white original prints and glass negatives of cowboy and ranching scenes. The collection also includes a photograph of members of the Oklahoma Territorial Regiment of Volunteer Infantry. Lewis Spencer Salter Manuscript Collection also in repository.

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Nine collectible holiday ornaments in the shape of historic buildings on the Norman campus of the University of Oklahoma. The ornaments were sold by the OU Visitor Center and are 24k gold plated. Some of the buildings featured are Bizzell Memorial Library, Boyd House, Evans Hall, Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Gaylord Hall, Holmberg Hall, Jacobson Hall, Monnet Hall, and the Oklahoma Memorial Union.

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Color prints and digital images of the University of Oklahoma campus following an ice storm in December of 2007. Buildings and areas include Asp Avenue, Catlett Music Center, Craddock Hall, Dale Hall, the dormitories, Elm Street, the Huston Huffman Center, Jenkins Avenue, Lindsey Street, Murray Case Sells Swim Center, Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, and the South Oval. Also included are images of Arbor Day picnics, mums on the South Oval, water fountains, and President David L. Boren and First Lady Molly Shi Boren. Unpublished finding aid available.

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Black-and-white original prints of University of Oklahoma football teams, head OU football coach Dewey “Snorter” Luster, the wives of the 1920 OU lettermen, soldiers, and the University of Oklahoma Law School Class of 1922. Unpublished finding aid available.

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Subject collection. Memorabilia from the University of Oklahoma, including a ceramic ashtray (1955) shaped like Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, and a pair of molds (1965) for the university’s 75th anniversary medallions that featured likenesses of presidents David Ross Boyd and George Lynn Cross.

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Black and white original and copy prints of the University of Oklahoma. The photographs include campus buildings, university presidents, athletic activities, students, faculty, staff, and university ceremonies and events. There are photographs of David Ross Boyd, James S. Buchanan, Charles N. Gould, Harold Keith, William B. Bizzell, Edward Everett Dale, Paul Sharp, Oscar Jacobson, Lynn Riggs, Joseph A. Brandt, Carlton Ross Hume, Frederick Holmberg, Bud Wilkinson, and Arrell M. Gibson.