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A typescript of an account (n.d.) by Will Brown of a white settlement in the Chickasaw Nation, 1868-1904, and attempts by the Chickasaw Indians to halt it. James Franklin Parman Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Lawyer and Union general. Correspondence (1855-1888) of the Denver family, from politicians concerning national politics and political appointments, and from Denver's legal practice, including cases involving damage claims for cotton illegally seized by the U.S. Government during the Civil War; a manuscript account (n.d.) of Denver's activities as a Union brigadier general, 1861-1863; a pamphlet (1884) endorsing Denver as a Democratic nominee for the presidency; typescripts of a journal (1850) kept by Denver during an overland journey from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas Territory, to California; pamphlets (1865-1891) of speeches by Denver and others, and bills of Congress in which Denver had an interest; and a genealogical chart (n.d.) of the Francis Xavier Rombach family. James William Denver Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Sociologist. Manuscripts, galley proofs, reviews and letters (ca. 1940-1960) for Marrs' book"The Man On Your Back"; research material on social parasitism (1930-1963); and sociology class materials (1922-1963), including lecture notes and term papers, of Marrs, a University of Oklahoma sociology professor (1922-1963).

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Artist. Photocopies of typescripts (1953) regarding the death of Mrs. Quong's husband in the Korean War, and the internment of Japanese-Americans in the United States during World War II.

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Sociologist. Personal correspondence and manuscripts of books and articles written by Dowd while a professor of sociology at the University of Oklahoma from 1907 to 1947. The manuscripts include two copies of Dowd's book"The Negro in American Life" (1926); three unpublished manuscripts entitled "Seeing the World by Tramping and Ford Car" (1939)"The New World as Viewed by the Prophets and Interpreted by Jerome Dowd" (1943), and "Social Aspects of Art" (n.d.), and two article-length manuscripts dealing with Oklahoma prison reform and juvenile delinquency. Jerome Dowd Photograph Collection also in repository.

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An unpublished manuscript (ca. 1990) by Jimmie Hicks entitled"A Critique of the PBS Television Program'Indians, Outlaws and Angie Debo' The American Experience# 103." In this 18 page paper, Hicks introduces the principals, presents a point-by-point criticism of the program and discusses Debo's book And Still The Waters Run, the controversy over its publication, and defends Edward E. Dale's role in the controversy.

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University of Oklahoma professor. Letter (1912) to Alley from Victor M. Locke, Jr., Principal Chief of the Choctaws, listing present and former Principal Chiefs of the Five Civilized Tribes, and discussing the status of the Choctaw government; a manuscript entitled "For the First Time, the True Story of the Last Oklahoma Indian Uprising as Told by the Man who Put it Down" as related to Alley by Col. Roy V. Hoffman of the Oklahoma National Guard; Hoffman's official reports concerning that uprising, also known as the Crazy Snake Rebellion, along with Governor Charles N. Haskell's orders; material concerning Kingfisher College; documents about the Dalton family; and miscellaneous research notes and correspondence. John Alley Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Newspaper editor. A manuscript (n.d.) of "The Editor's Story" by John Lynn Newland. Mrs. John Lynn Newland Photograph Collection also in repository.

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U.S. Air Force officer. Correspondence (1953-1958) regarding Col. Virden's writings and other subjects; newspaper and magazine articles (1951-1968) by and about Virden, and one book-length manuscript (ca. 1965) entitled "Andrew J. Byrne" written by U.S. Ambassador to France James M. Gavin, with Virden's assistance. Principal correspondents in this collection include James M. Gavin, Carl Albert, Neill Bohlinger, Walker D. Grisso and Arthur McAnally. John M. Virden Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Author. Photo identification pass (1917) issued by the American Commission to Negotiate Peace of World War I; and two unpublished manuscripts, one entitled "The Singing Bird" and the other an unfinished autobiography which chronicles Oskison's life in the Cherokee Nation and elsewhere. John Milton Oskison Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Physician. Manuscripts (ca. 1930-1940) of papers presented before the Oklahoma State Medical Association by Dr. Walker; a college yearbook (1904) and a booklet (1907) published by Keokok College (Iowa).

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History professor. Transcript of an oral history interview (1984) conducted by Herbert R. Hengst with John S. Ezell, recounting Ezell's tenure as Dean of the University of Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; research and seminar papers (1955-1980) written by Ezell's students and colleagues, including three by Jack Ericson Eblen concerning the growth of the black slave population in nineteenth-century America and Cuba, and one by Gary L. Cunningham concerning gambling in frontier Kansas.

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Professor. Manuscripts and personal papers relating to the life of John W. Renner, Professor of Science Education, University of Oklahoma. Articles and notes (1949-1960); manuscript of "A Textbook of Heat" by L.D. Weld (1951-1958); "Physics Topics" by Renner and Montgomery, and by Renner and Packard (1960s); manuscript copy of "Teaching Science in the Secondary School" by Renner and Stafford (1967-1971). "Physics Textbook, Teacher's Guide and Lab Experiments" by Renner (1966-1972); manuscript copy of "Investigations in Physical Science" by Renner, Stafford and Kellogg (1972-1975); "Guiding Learning in the Secondary School" by Renner, Bibens and Shepherd (1970-1972); "Scope and Sequence" (1979); and various materials including correspondence and clippings (1956-1991).

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Geographer. Correspondence (1939-1982); papers (1942-1956) concerning Morris's military service in the United States Navy and in the United States Army Reserves; certificates and diplomas (1864-1892); account books (1962-1969); and manuscripts, research notes, correspondence, and contracts (ca. 1950-1982) concerning books and articles by Morris, a University of Oklahoma geography professor. John Wesley Morris Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Photographer. An account (n.d.) by Peters of his participation in the Land Run of 1893 into the Cherokee Strip; correspondence (1904) regarding settlement of the estate of a deceased relative; a warranty deed (1900); and a Garfield County Tax Assessment List (1927). Kay Peters Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Editor. Manuscripts (1929-1940) of poetry, short stories, and plays; printed material (1930-1942), including literary publications; a bibliography (n.d.) of Oklahoma writers; and certificates and diplomas (1908-1926) received by Kaufman. Kenneth C. Kaufman Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Author. Original manuscript, first proof, and plate proof of Ruth's book"Colorado Vacations" published by the Alfred A. Knopf Co. in 1959, along with personal and professional correspondence (1920s-1980s); research files (1956-1988) for various projects; drafts, story lines, and manuscripts (1928-1965) for articles and books; travel columns (1971-1985); trip notes (1950-1985); and general research notes (1962-1990). Kent Ruth Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Anonymous manuscripts regarding crime and criminals in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, and specifically concerning Frank Nash, a bank robber and killer from Hobart, Oklahoma. Kiowa County Historical Society Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Oil prospector. Correspondence (1901, 1931-1939, 1944, 1953) relating to Jesse A. Heydrick's discovery of oil in Red Fork, Oklahoma; a manuscript (1931) of unpublished chapters of "J.W. Flenner's History of Early Oil Developments in Oklahoma"; legal papers (1901); newspaper clippings; and a bound report (1953) entitled "Red Fork Discovery, June 1901" by L.C. Heydrick. L.C. Heydrick Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Author. Manuscripts of articles dealing with cattle branding, cowboy life and work, and lists of cattle brands used in Western Oklahoma, the Texas Panhandle and Western Kansas. L.E. Crawford Photograph Collection also in repository.

Scope and Contents Author. Papers (1978-2019) of Choctaw author and poet, LeAnne Howe. The papers document her lengthy and varied writing career as a poet, playwright, novelist, filmmaker, journalist, and professor. The collection contains her professional and personal correspondence (1981-2012), and a group of chronological files (1983-2019) which are comprised of her residency and grant applications, speaking engagements, creative collaborations, and contracts. A journalist files series (1978-1987) contains interview notes, photographs, and print copies of her work as an editor and contributor to primarily Texas-based news publications. Her literary manuscripts (1985-2018) include drafts of minor and major works such as Shell Shaker, Miko Kings, and others. The collection also contains subject files of research materials (1980-2012), audiovisual materials (1994-2010) with VHS tapes of selected works, and graphic materials (1979-2019) with event publicity posters and illustrations. The materials...

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Pioneer. Typescripts of manuscripts (ca. 1922) by Mrs. Reeve, entitled "Early Days in Western Kansas" "Santa Fe Trail" and "Early Days in Oklahoma.".

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University professor. Correspondence (1950-1958) with the Department of the Interior, congressmen, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs; reports (1956-1963) and newspaper clippings (1925-1961) concerning Indian affairs; and manuscripts (1948) entitled "The Care of Chronic and Convalescent Patients in Oklahoma" by Logan, and "Norman and Cleveland County, A Resource Inventory.".

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Writer and bibliographer. Manuscript, galley sheets, and page prints (1951) of "Oklahoma Imprints"; and photocopies of manuscripts (1836 and 1881) relating to the extension of the western boundary of Arkansas and the granting of a right-of-way to the Chicago, Texas and Mexican Railway Company and to the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway Company.

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Author and illustrator. Manuscripts (1918-1971), original artwork (1917-1939) and typescripts of speeches and articles (1932-1970) by Lenski; her business and personal correspondence (1912-1972); biographical materials (1930-1970) on Lenski, including a scrapbook compiled by Letha Barde; and information (1956-1972) concerning collections of Lois Lenski materials in other repositories. Lois Lenski Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Professor. An unpublished manuscript by Dr. Turley entitled "Nephron: A Critical Study of the Data From the Structure, Pathology, and Experimentation on the Function of the Several Parts of the Kidney.".

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Journalist. A photostatic copy of a typescript (n.d.) by Parks entitled "Prairie Prelude: 1897-1903" describing her childhood in Pawnee, Indian Territory.

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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.

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Historian. Manuscripts by Conlan reflecting the histories and cultures of numerous Indian tribes, the Choctaw Indians in particular, from 1756 to 1932; and a textbook, published in Great Britain (1950).

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Ornithologist. Correspondence (1920-1945) with fellow ornithologists; notebooks (1914-1929) of bird sightings in Oklahoma; notecards (1905-1929); research notes (1920-1930) of Margaret Nice; a typescript copy (n.d.) of "Wild Life of Tulsa County (Oklahoma)" by Edith R. Force; a manuscript"Economic Value of Oklahoma Birds" by E.D. Crabb; and reprints (1930-1952) of articles about birds. Margaret Morse Nice Photograph Collection also in repository.