Wilkinson, Bud, 1916-1994

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Black and white copy and original prints of individuals, many of whom have historical ties to Indian Territory, Oklahoma Territory, and Oklahoma state, and to the University of Oklahoma. Included are Elias Boudinot, Billy Bowlegs, Thomas M. Buffington, Dennis W. Bushyhead, David Ross Boyd, Cyrus Byington, Samuel Checote, Lewis Downing, Geronimo, Thomas P. Gore, Patrick J. Hurley, Charles Journeycake, Josh Lee, Julien C. Monnet, Robert L. Owen, John Ridge, Major Ridge, John Ross, Sequoyah, Elmer Thomas, and Bud Wilkinson.

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Publicist. Professional correspondence (1928-1992), personal correspondence (1922-1987), personal records (1903-1987), author subject files (1900-1984), typescripts and manuscripts (1938-1986), publications (1928-1987), financial records (1930-1993), and memorabilia from the life and career of Harold Keith, author of children's stories Rifles for Watie, and Boys' Life of Will Rogers; and former sports information director of the University of Oklahoma. Also included are programs (1930-1970) of University of Oklahoma athletic events, and correspondence (1942-1946) from University of Oklahoma students and alumni, mostly athletes, serving in the United States Armed Forces during World War II, to Harold Keith and members of the University of Oklahoma Athletic Department.

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Vertical file. Newspaper clippings and tear sheets containing biographical information on prominent and historically significant Oklahomans. The index (finding aid) to this guide includes the people documented in this collection.

Scope and Contents FULL FINDING AID (PDF)Records and publications from the Athletic Association, Football, Basketball, Baseball, Cross Country, Golf, Gymnastics, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Wrestling, Polo, Women's Athletic Association, and the Wesley A. Whittlesey Collection.Collection include: Programs of the Oklahoma Interscholastic Athletic Meet (1905-51); Football Press, Radio, and T.V. Guides (1950-85); Football programs (1903-); "The Boyd Field Illustrated" (1922-39); "The Last Yard" (1930-32); Newsletters including "Bud Wilkinson's Football Letter" (1947-63)"Gomer Jones' Football Letter" (1964-65)"Jim MacKenzie's Football Letter" (1966)"Chuck Fairbanks' O.U. Football Letter" (1970-72)"Chuck Fairbanks' Football Report" (1970-72)"Barry Switzer's Football Report" (1973-74)"Football Newsletter by Coach...