Handbooks, manuals, etc.

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Physician. A copy of "A Standard Practice Manual for Use in State Hospitals for Mental Disorders" (1945) written by Johnson while serving as the Assistant Superintendent for the Western Oklahoma Hospital, a psychiatric hospital at Fort Supply, Oklahoma. Henry Lee Johnson Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Professor. Correspondence (1940-1951), budgets and procedural manuals (1940-1951) regarding the annual Boys State of Oklahoma, sponsored by the American Legion, as well as a proposed revision of the Constitution of Oklahoma. Hurschel Vern Thornton Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Collector. Camp Fire Girl instruction manuals for leather and pine needle crafts, a Camp Fire Girl ceremonial dress and beaded choker necklace, and a booklet from the Camp Fire Outfitting Company describing the ceremonial dress.

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Copies of orders and regulations (1944) issued to Oklahoma by the Office of Price Administration regarding prices of commodities; publications (1942-1944) by the agency, including a manual of procedures, bulletins, and newsletters; and handbills (1943) listing grocery prices in Oklahoma.

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Campaign brochures (1930-1958) for Democratic candidates; press releases (1949-1952) of speeches and statements given by Democratic Party officials; a scrapbook (1958) regarding the inaugurations of Oklahoma governors E.W. Marland, Johnston Murray, Roy J. Turner, and Raymond D. Gary; a speakers' manual (1936) for the Democratic campaign in Oklahoma; official proceedings (1944) of the Democratic Convention; and the Democratic campaign textbook (1916) for Oklahoma.

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Business executive. Corporate records (1934-1973), including articles of incorporation and minutes of the Oklahoma Public Services Corporation, the Oklahoma-Kansas Natural Gas Company, the Atlantic Oil Corporation, and the Continental Investment Corporation;operating manuals and brochures (1927-1930) of the Eason Oil Company, the Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation, the Independent Oil and Gas Company, and the Transcontinental Oil Company; and a notebook (1957) labelled "Proxy Contest" including list of stock sales and stockholders for the Atlantic Oil Corporation. Johnston either worked for or helped to found all of the above-named companies.

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Collegiate social fraternity. Correspondence (1908-1909) petitioning the national organization for a chapter at the University of Oklahoma; correspondence of the Delta Epsilon chapter; local chapter bylaws (1908); house rules (1911); minutes (1908-1935); autograph books (1917-1927) and receipt books (1947); and printed material (1939-1950) regarding the chapter and the national fraternity. Sigma Nu Photograph Collection also in repository.

Scope and Contents FULL FINDING AID (PDF)Publications from the Vice President, Personnel (Employment) Services, Lloyd Noble Center, Public Safety, Physical Plant, Purchasing and Risk Management, Computing Services, Architectural and Engineering Services, Planning, Auxiliary Services, Information Processing Center, and Parking and Transit Systems include: Administrative Affairs Annual Report (1979-80); Procedures Manual and Guide to Services (1973, 1982); Newsletters including "O.U. Staff Reporter" (1949-55)"OU News and Views" (1961)"OU Secretary" (1980)"Contact" (1985)"Purchasing Newsletter" (1976-92)"University Computing Services" (1969-86)"Auxiliary Services News" (1982)"Telecom" (1985), and "The Parking Pipeline" (1991-); Staff Handbooks (1972-91); Employment Policies Handbooks (1948-68);...

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The general files of the Director of this Work Projects Administration associated service include correspondence, reports, personnel files, and W.P.A. manuals including workers', occupational, and catalogue. Radio scripts of the "Museum of the Air" and newspaper cuts are included.

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Offices included under the Controller's Office include Grants and Contracts and the Bursar. The records of Jerry B. Farley, Controller (1973-86) contain primarily printed materials, but there are also handwritten and typed notes regarding the 1984-85 budget and Financial Analyses for 1984-85. Publications include: Documentation Manuals/Notebooks (1973-82) regarding finances, payroll, and position control system; Operating budgets, Norman (1975-80); Operating Budget Needs (1979-82); Financial statements and Supplementary information (1972-82); Financial Statements, Lew Wentz Foundation (1975-80); Annual and Quarterly Reports of Endowment and Loan Fund (1955-74); Gifts, Grants, and Bequests (1955-63); Sponsored Programs Financial Management Reports (1983-87); and a Newsletter "The 15x: A Grants & Contracts Quarterly Newsletter" (1983-84).

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Publications of the Central Stenographic Service and Freshman Camp include an Instruction Manual (1959) and two Freshman Camp brochures (1916, 1933).

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"...