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Unpublished manuscripts entitled "Early History of the Co-Operative Publishing Co." "History of the State Capital" describing the Oklahoma State Capital Printing Company printing plant, and "An Historical and Economical Brief of Guthrie and Logan County, Oklahoma.".

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University of Oklahoma professor. Manuscripts (1933-1961) of Ewing's papers on political theory, and his book "Essentials of American Government"; research materials (ca. 1930-1960); including information on impeachment and primary elections; lecture notes (ca. 1920-1930), and other teaching materials (ca. 1930-1960); correspondence (ca. 1930-1960); and speeches (ca. 1920-1950), all relating to American government.

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Author. Manuscripts (1968) of "Your Horoscope" and children's stories; books (1973-1975) written by Martin; magazines (1966-1975), some containing stories by Martin; and biographical information on Cy Martin, the pen name of William Stillman Keezer. Cy Martin Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Missionary. A typescript of an article (1939) regarding the history of the Cache Creek Indian Mission, located in southwestern Oklahoma, which ministered to various Plains Indian tribes. D.C. Ward Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Poet. Correspondence (1920-1941) concerning the Oklahoma Tuberculosis Association, including financial reports, and local candidates' positions on political issues such as women's suffrage, and with various publishers; a ledger (1924-1937) listing poem titles, publishers, and payments; and scrapbooks (1920-1941) containing published and unpublished poems, essays and greeting card manuscripts, copies of Mrs. Coldiron's column"Letters From Aunt Sallie" and articles from literary and political sources. Also included in the collection is a typed manuscript of "Ballads of the Plains" which was published posthumously in 1950.

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University of Oklahoma president. Correspondence (1899-1943) of Dr. Boyd regarding the establishment of the University of Oklahoma, and Boyd's tenure as its first president; speeches (n.d.) delivered by Boyd; newspaper clippings (-1957) regarding Boyd and the University; employment contracts (1892) between Boyd and the University's Board of Regents; certificates (1903-1924); obituaries and memorials (1936-1937); genealogies of the Boyd and Ross families; programs (1900-1909); songs, music and posters (1902-1907) from the University. Also included is a manuscript by Mary Alice Boyd, daughter of Dr. Boyd, describing the Boyds' years in Arkansas City, Kansas, and in Norman, Oklahoma. David Ross Boyd Photograph Collection is also in repository.

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Philosopher. A handwritten manuscript for a book by Snider entitled"A Biography of Ralph Waldo Emerson" published by the William Harvey Miner Company of St. Louis in 1921.

Scope and Contents FULL FINDING AID (PDF)Subject collection. Letters, reports, publications, and manuscripts reflecting the history of Oklahoma and of its American Indian tribes and nations, including correspondence (1813–1839) from U.S. government officials concerning policy toward the Indians, especially in regard to the Indian removal, and correspondence (1862) from Confederate Army officer Albert Pike in regard to Confederate States of America policy toward the Indians. Also included in this collection is a group of French colonial documents (1682–1794), along with diaries and journals (1770–1877) of travelers on the American frontier. The collection contains material on a variety of topics; researchers are urged to consult the inventory to determine the full scope of the collection’s contents. Portions of Boxes 7 and 8 of this collection are available at the OU Libraries...

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Physician. Correspondence (1925-1950); manuscripts on various medical topics; account ledgers and day books from Gallaher's general practice in Shawnee, Oklahoma; and publications (1950-1954) concerning Oklahoma medical laws and the health and pension plans of the Rock Island Railroad.

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A brief history of the Du Bois family from 1066 to 1849, which describes the arrival of Louis Du Bois in the Dutch colony of New Netherlands in 1661, the captivity of Catherine Du Bois by Indians, and the family's participation in the American Revolution.

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Correspondence (1945-1965); research notes on the Southern United States, the Civil War, Missouri, and Oklahoma; manuscripts (1930-1980) of historical books and articles; clippings and printed material on President John F. Kennedy, and on McReynolds, a University of Oklahoma history professor, 1943-1960. Edwin C. McReynolds Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Economist and author. Correspondence (ca. 1940-1950); research notes (ca. 1900-1950); manuscripts (ca. 1900-1950); printed material (1930-1953); and a bibliography (ca. 1930), all relating to the history of aviation, and Latin American aviation with an emphasis on Alberto Santos-Dumont and Pan American Airways. Elsbeth Estelle Freudenthal Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Businessman. Correspondence (1902) and manuscripts regarding the Red Moon Indian Boarding School for Cheyenne-Arapaho Indians; musical scores by Mrs. Kate Searcy; publications by temperance societies; items from the World's Fairs of 1893 and 1904; correspondence (1933-1934) from a veteran of the Battle of the Washita of 1868 describing General Custer's role and the conflict in general; and textbooks (1832-1866).

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Collector. An unpublished book-length manuscript (n.d.) by William E. Reed entitled "As It Should Be" a fictional work set in Oklahoma at the close of the Civil War; and letters (1941) describing the history of Paris, Illinois from the 1860's.

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Compilers. Manuscript (n.d.) entitled "Ballads and Songs of Oklahoma" and tapes (n.d.) of American, British and Scotch folk-songs recorded throughout Oklahoma.

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Minutes (1898-1939) of the city council of Sapulpa, Oklahoma; diaries (1915) of Shumard; short manuscripts by Shumard entitled "Outlaws" "The Parade" "The Spirit of Tulsa" "My Life" and "Oklahoma"; scrapbooks compiled by Marion, Alice and Gordon Shumard on varius topics, including "An Early History of Sapulpa" and memorabilia from schools attended by the Shumards.

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Postmaster. A brief history of Kiowa County, Oklahoma, written by Gillespie.

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Collector. Newspaper clippings (1901); certificates (1901-1911) from the United States Land Office, Lawton, Oklahoma; and a manuscript (n.d.) written by Fannie Townsend Hair concerning the naming and route of the Chisholm Trail in Oklahoma, with comments by Edwin C. McReynolds.

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University of Oklahoma professor. Correspondence (1841-1968); research notes concerning George Wilkins Kendall, Kate Barnard, and journalism in New Orleans following the Civil War; book reviews (1910-1961); publications (1886-1961); and manuscripts (1892-1953) of Fayette Copeland, Edith Copeland, and others, regarding the University of Oklahoma School of Journalism, the Copelands' writings, and George Wilkins Kendall. Included in this collection are typescripts of correspondence, financial records and personal journals of Kendall.

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Housewife and pioneer. Manuscripts (n.d.) by Mrs. Ramsey recording her impressions and experiences as a participant in the Land Run of 1889. Mrs. Ramsey and her family settled near Stillwater, in Payne County, Oklahoma. Flora Belle Simmons Ramsey Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Author. Book manuscripts by Gardner, including "Woman: Her Power and Glory" and "Lillie of Six-Shooter Junction"; correspondence and clippings (1940-1953) regarding Gardner and the publication of her books; musical scores (1942-1944); and publications (1940-1948) concerning the Wichita Mountains Easter Pageant. Florence Guild Bruce Gardner Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Author. Corrected manuscripts and galleyproofs of Miller's book"Bill Tilghman: Marshal of the Last Frontier" published in 1968.

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Geologist. Correspondence (1928-1932) concerning arrowheads with Gilbert Floyd of England and others; two copies of a manuscript entitled "The Llano Estacado" and one copy of a manuscript entitled "Lewisville: Its Place in the Pleistocene Picture." Frank Bryan Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Rancher. Two manuscripts, one (1950) by Frank Dale Healy, Jr., concerning Healy family history and life in the Oklahoma Panhandle during Territorial days, including a description of related photographs; and one (ca. 1920) written by George Henry Healy, concerning ranching on Padre Island, Texas. Frank Dale Healy Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Mining engineer. Manuscript describing the lead and zinc mining operations in the Tri-State mining district of Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri, from 1926 to 1940.

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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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Writer. Three manuscripts by Fred Tracy entitled "Acts of Violence in No Man's Land"; "Reminiscences of No Man's Land"; and "B.M. and E.", all regarding the efforts of Beaver, Oklahoma to obtain a railroad.

Scope and Contents FULL FINDING AID (PDF)Rancher. A photocopy of an unpublished manuscript by Tucker, untitled, regarding the life and times in territorial Kenton, Oklahoma and the surrounding region. Tucker was an early resident. Fred V. Tucker Photograph Collection also in repository. A collection of “unrelated incidents of the Old West” collected by Tucker: "Grey Wolves" "Stampedes" "Indian Loyalty" "Indian Dinner" "Men Only Show" "Indian Code of Honor" "The Camp Meeting" "The Hungry Tramp" "Black Jack Ketchum" (Thomas Edward Ketchum) "Man and Horse" "Ambush" "Joe the Rustler" "Dan Brogan" "Traveler in...

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Ornithologists. Correspondence (1930-1978), research notes (1930-1978) and preliminary manuscripts regarding the habits and species of birds indigenous to Oklahoma (1979-1987), compiled by the Drs. Baumgartner while writing their book "Oklahoma Bird Life.".

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Professor. Grade books from Amos's courses in government (1929-1937) at the University of Oklahoma, and an unpublished manuscript by Amos entitled "The Yazoo Land Frauds" (1928).