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Politician. Correspondence (1907-1936) regarding the Republican and Progressive Parties in national and Oklahoma state elections; typed lists (1908-1920) of Republican Party officers and leaders in Oklahoma; the proceedings (1908) of the Republican Party Convention in the state's fourth Congressional district; and newspaper articles (1908-1939) regarding Perry's career and death. A.E. Perry Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Cheyenne-Arapaho tribal historian. Typescript by Mr. Black entitled "Ceremony of the Earth People" regarding the history and religious rites of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians from the time of first contact with white men through the present, and detailing the procedures of each ceremony, including peyotism.

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University of Oklahoma professor. Personal correspondence (1917-1973) of Sears and his wife, Helen Sears; professional correspondence (1946-1959) of Sears; research materials (1906-1954) on the history of aviation, including magazine articles, clippings, bibliography cards, and publications and reports of the Oklahoma Aviation Commission.

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Dentist. News clippings (1961-1972) regarding the history of the Fairview Republican newspaper and Quapaw, Oklahoma; manuscripts (n.d.) regarding the history of the Bank of Fairview and the arrival of the railroad in that city; a savings account record book (1903) of the Bank of Fairview; a letter (1903) regarding the Oklahoma Dental Association (Oklahoma Territory) and the Board of Dental Examiners (Oklahoma Territory); and a certificate of practice (1903) issued to Dr. Walker by the Board. Andrew Beattie Walker Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Historian-writer. Articles, printing negatives, and source materials concerning Hogarth's book "Cheyenne Hole: The Story of the Sappa Creek Massacre 23rd April, 1875.".

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Typescript of a lecture (n.d.) entitled "Progress and Development of Missouri Since 1860 from Gleenings Here and There" presented to the Missouri Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy; yearbook (1927) for the National Society, United States Daughters of 1812 for Oklahoma; and programs and clippings (1930-1955) concerning Korn and her various club activities. Anna Lee Brosius Korn Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Collector. Correspondence (1906–1968); certificates (1891–1918); and news clippings (1928–1939) regarding University of Oklahoma president Arthur Grant Evans, federal funding for schools in Indian Territory, the issue of separate statehood for Oklahoma and Indian territories, and Evans’s participation in the United States’ propaganda effort in World War I; a typescript regarding the history (1816–1831) of the Presbyterian church and missions in the eastern Cherokee Nation; a diary (1887) of A. G. Evans; and original records (1830–1857) of the New Echota Church in the Cherokee Nation, as recorded by Samuel A. Worcester, church clerk. Arthur W. Evans Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Professor of Zoology. Personal correspondence (1948-1955); zoology articles (1921-1943) by Weese; reports and publications (1947-1953) of the Oklahoma Academy of Science and the Oklahoma Fish and Game Council; and minutes (1942-1956) of the meetings of the University of Oklahoma Faculty Senate and of the Department of Zoology faculty. Also included in this collection are meteorological and climatological data reports (1933-1947) compiled for the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma area. A.O. Weese Photograph Collection also in repository.

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University of Oklahoma Zoology professor. General correspondence (1939-1947); correspondence (1934-1950) relating to the Lions Club and to the University of Oklahoma Biology Department; printed material (1916-1941), including university publications and copies of Richards' published articles; scrapbooks (1931-1950); newspaper clippings on Norman, Oklahoma history; books (1895-1926); reviews (1941-1948) of scientific books; postcards, road maps and travel brochures (ca. 1910-1950) collected by Richards. Aute Richards Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Judge. Correspondence (1906-1927); commissions and appointments (1898-1906) to the Oklahoma Territory Supreme Court; certifications as attorney (1897-1909); press excerpts (1906-1926); and clippings (1900-1933) concerning Hainer's career as an Oklahoma Territorial Supreme Court Justice and Federal Trade Commission attorney. Bayard Taylor Hainer Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Historian. Photocopies of correspondence (1889-1955), reports, and news articles by Chapman regarding the history of Oklahoma, including the history of Lincoln County, of the towns of Chandler, Mountain View and Stillwater, of the Boomers led by David L. Payne, of the alienation of federal lands in Oklahoma, of the loyalty oaths required of the state's collegiate faculty during the early 1950's, of Oklahoma State University, and of Gov. J.C. Walton's proclamation of martial law (1923) in Okmulgee County.

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Journalist. Manuscripts of articles, correspondence, research notes, and reprints (1934-1973) used by Elizabeth Kirk Boyer, who wrote under the pen name Betty Kirk, in researching her articles and books concerning Mexico, United States politics, and international relations. Betty Kirk Photograph Collection also in repository. Betty Kirk Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Collectors. Newsclippings (1975) about the Balenti family, and handwritten or typed copies (n.d.) of Indian legends.

Scope and Contents FULL FINDING AID (PDF)A genealogical and historical collection which pertains to the Brown-Wilcox family as well as the history of Clinton, Custer County, Oklahoma, and western Oklahoma. The Brown-Wilcox Family Papers Collection consists of 87 volumes (notebooks) of copied documents, including recollections, letters and cards, poems, essays, newspaper clippings, stories, drawings, invitations, obituaries, bulletins, business cards, political posters, certificates, programs, recipes, legal documents, land records, sale bills, histories, diaries, military records, coats of arms, telegrams, speeches, catalogs, calendars, and photographs, all relating to the Brown-Wilcox family. An index to the collection entitled "Indices of Our Volumes" arranged by volume number, page number, type of material, date and author is kept with the inventory to the collection. "Indices...

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Proceedings and debates of the Constitutional Convention of Oklahoma (1906-1907); reports of studies made by the Oklahoma State Planning Board (1936-1938), the Oklahoma Tax Commission (1935-1936), the Oklahoma State Legislative Council (1947-1952), the University of Oklahoma College of Business Administration (1950), and the Bureau of Government Research (1951-1961); manuscripts (1910-1931) of newspaper articles relating to the Socialist Party of Oklahoma; and a chart (1962) showing the organization of Oklahoma state government.

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Railroad developer. Correspondence (1888-1941) to the Turpins regarding family and personal affairs; reports (1934-1938) of the Oklahoma State Federation of Women's Clubs; newspaper clippings (1916-1941); cancelled checks (1913-1918); and programs (1909-1938) of various organizations, including the Oklahoma State Federation of Women's Clubs, the New Century Club, the Edelweiss Club and the Clinton (Okla.) Literary Club. Carl J. Turpin Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Photographs and news clippings which document the life and career of Carolyn Rexroat Warner as a high school student at Classen High School in Oklahoma City, as a student at the University of Oklahoma, as a television personality at WKY-TV in Oklahoma City, as a contestant in the Miss Oklahoma City contest, as the Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, as the 1984 Arizona Democratic Gubernatorial nominee, and as the author of "The Last Word.". News clippings and photo with autograph of actress Susan Peters. Interview with Carolyn Rexroat Warner regarding her role in early radio talk shows and television in the Oklahoma City area on February 17, 1995, at the Waterford Hotel in Oklahoma City by Kristina Southwell (cassette tape and typed transcript).

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Historian. Photocopies of articles from Ku Klux Klan journals such as "Kourier Magazine" and "Imperial Night-Hawk" many dealing with the Klan in Oklahoma; newspaper articles on the Klan in Oklahoma; papers relating to Oklahoma Governor Jack Walton and the Klan; various Klan pamphlets, handbooks and interview typescripts with Ira M. Finley, Albert S. Giles and Leon Hirsh regarding the Klan in Oklahoma. C.B. Clark Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Collector. Clippings, programs, and a souvenir booklet, all from Hennessey, Oklahoma. Charles Anderson Nothstein Photograph Collection also in repository.

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U.S. Marshal. Correspondence (1895-1946) regarding the Indian Territory Day Celebration of 1939, and Thomas Rhodes' World War I experience; certificates (1864-1912); clippings (1905-1950) and a scrapbook (n.d.) regarding lawmen, outlaws, judges, and Rhodes; the score (1894) of a patriotic hymn composed by a youth from Indian Territory; poetry and short stories (1894-1942) by various persons regarding Belle Starr, the Creek National Councilhouse at Okmulgee, and Oklahoma; and publications (1908-1938) including programs of the 1908 reunion of former U.S. marshals, and of the 45th anniversary of the First National Bank of Vinita, Oklahoma. Also in this collection is a manuscript (n.d.), presumably by Rhodes, regarding the U.S. District Court at Fort Smith, Arkansas, and its judge, Isaac C. Parker. Charles B. Rhodes Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Judge. Promotional literature and an address (1902-1903) by Ames on Oklahoma statehood; pamphlets (1915-1918) regarding American involvement in World War I; reports of earnings and expenses (1914) of the Oklahoma City Times Company; and correspondence, clippings and printed material regarding Oklahoma and Oklahoma City politics.

Scope and Contents FULL FINDING AID (PDF)Civic leader and businessman. Correspondence (1910-1935) relating to Colcord's oil and other business activities; general correspondence (1909-1930) to Colcord, filed alphabetically, and correspondence (1909-1930) from Colcord, his wife, Harriet Scoresby Colcord, his sons, Ray and Sidney Colcord, and his brother, Will C. Colcord; genealogical material concerning the Colcord family; scrapbooks and newspaper clippings (1910-1934) relating to Colcord, including some concerning the 1934 Charles F. Urschel kidnapping case, for which Colcord offered a reward; miscellaneous printed material (1920-1934) collected by Colcord; and a manuscript of his autobiography, published in 1970.This collection contains material from about 1904 to about 1938, with the majority of the material being from 1910-1934. Personal and business letters and legal and...

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Newspaper clippings (1904) of prose and poetry written by the students of the Pond Creek (Oklahoma) High School Class of 1904; and a program (1908) for the Senior Banquet of the University of Oklahoma Class of 1908. Keiger was a member of both classes.

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Typescript of a biography of Journeycake, Chief of the Delawares, along with newspaper clippings regarding his career and the Journeycake home. Charles Journeycake Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Oklahoma governor. Correspondence (1863-1929) concerning Haskell's political career; speeches (1907-1952) made by Haskell; newspaper clippings (1908-1938); and notes (n.d.) concerning Haskell's involvement with the Oklahoma Constitutional Convention. Charles N. Haskell Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Professional geology society for women. Correspondence (1919-1941), minutes of meetings (1920-1921), constitutions and by-laws (1920-1955), newspaper articles (n.d.), and manuscripts (1919-1937) regarding the establishment, history, members and operation of the Alpha (University of Oklahoma) Chapter of Chi Upsilon, which was its founding order.

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Banker. Newspaper clippings (1927-1952) regarding the death and burial of C.C. Walker, and his contribution to the city of Okemah, Oklahoma. Christopher Columbus Walker Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Collector. Information regarding the United States Army 33rd Infantry Association, including newspaper clipings (1937-1938), bulletins (1936), a membership roster (n.d.), an annual reunion event program (1943) and a booklet published by the association, a veterans' organization composed of members of the battalion. The battalion, the majority of whose members came from Indian Territory, was organized for special service during the Philippine Insurrection and existed from 1899 to 1901.

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Attorney. Financial records (1919-1922), notes (1920-1922), correspondence (1921-1922), legal documents (1920), and a newspaper clipping (1922), all relating to a legal dispute over utility rates between the City of Claremore, Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Natural Gas Company.

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Collectors. Unpublished manuscripts (n.d.) by Garner G. Collums; correspondence (ca. 1940-1955), including personal, military, and rejection letters from publishers; newspaper clippings (ca. 1930-1950); certificates and diplomas of D.B. and Garner G. Collums; and posters and photographs.