Bylaws

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Correspondence (1905-1937) to and from Russell regarding the Oklahoma Corporation Commission of which he was a member; political posters (ca. 1920-1930) from Russell's election campaigns for the Corporation Commission and to Congress; speeches (ca. 1920-1930); by-laws and the certificate of incorporation (1933) for the Self-Help Exchange, a Depression-era unemployed persons league; and publications (1919-1936), including newspapers (1919-1925) printed by Russell for propaganda purposes, and transcripts (n.d.) of Oklahoma State Supreme Court proceedings.

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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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University of Oklahoma Registrar. Four University of Oklahoma catalogs (1914-1918) with Newby's notes as University Registrar; a catalog (1905) for the School of Fine Arts; a copy of the President's Report to the Board of Regents (1910); a copy of the University's Biennial Report (1914); the constitution and by-laws (1914) of the Athletic Association; a proposal (n.d.) for a charter for self-government by the students; the constitution and by-laws of the Student Senate; a typescript of an editorial (n.d.) entitled "Do the People Rule--In Oklahoma?" by Lyman Abbott; a copy of the "Voluntary Organizations Illustrations" issues (1906) of the Bulletin of the University of Oklahoma; and reminiscences (1973) by Newby about the University's early history. Errett Rains Newby Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Bylaws of the Farmers' Union Cooperative Gin Company of Walters, Oklahoma; minutes of the meetings of its members and directors (1927-1936); and a financial statement (1948) of the company.

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Financial reports (1945-1949) and bylaws (1906-1944) of the Guthrie Lodge of Freemasons; original typescripts of speeches and presentations (n.d.) made by Rittenhouse before Oklahoma Freemasons; and publications (1890-1949), including "(Joseph S.) Murrow's Masonic Monitor" for Oklahoma (1903). Frank A. Rittenhouse Photograph Collection also in repository.

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University of Oklahoma librarian. Correspondence (1906-1953) from friends and colleagues regarding the Oklahoma Library Commission and the Oklahoma Library Association, and including a letter from University of Oklahoma President David Ross Boyd regarding the dismissal of Boyd, Rader and numerous faculty colleagues by Governor Charles N. Haskell; minutes (1925) of meetings of the Oklahoma Library Association; constitutions and bylaws (1905-1907) of the Oklahoma Library Association, and of University of Oklahoma student clubs including the Websterian Literary Society and Ka-nun-ta-klage Dramatic Club; Rader's student grade reports (1905-1906) from the University; publications (1901-1952); certificates (1904-1951); and a speech (1952) delivered by Rader at a dinner held in his honor.

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Merchant and mayor. Correspondence (1892-1931) regarding the administration of the cities of Pierson, Iowa and Marshall, Oklahoma, Pearson's business ventures, and the Methodist Episcopal Church of Marshall; minutes and certificates of incorporation (1906-1912) of the Capitol Grain and Elevator Company of Marshall; other certificates (1906-1946); legal papers (1896-1930) from Pearson's business ventures; programs (1909-1937); publications (1879-1948); and membership rosters (1895-1946), constitutions, codes and bylaws for lodges of the Masonic Order in Oklahoma and Iowa. John Cannon Pearson Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Editor and clubwoman. Correspondence (1888-1950) regarding personal affairs, the General Federation of Women's Clubs, the "Oklahoma Farmer-Stockman" magazine, and the state and national Republican Parties; speeches (n.d.); scrapbooks (1920-1947); certificates (1915-1948); newspaper clippings (1919-1945); Soviet propaganda posters (1929); programs (1918-1948) from women's clubs and other organizations; and minutes, constitutions and bylaws (1909-1937) of General Federation of Women's Clubs committees. Lola Clark Pearson Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Copies (1911, 1925-1936) of the "Annual Proceedings of the Grand (Masonic) Lodge of Oklahoma" and its Constitution and Code.

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Constitution and by-laws (1890), rosters of membership (1890-1904), programs of the annual conventions (1893-1904), and minutes (1890-1904) of the meetings of the Oklahoma Territory Medical Association.

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Railroad company. Financial reports (1908-1972); executive and operating records (1902-1948), including annual reports, corporate by-laws, and minutes of the meetings of the governing board; and employee records (1931-1949) regarding the various labor unions representing the Oklahoma Transportation Company work force, and wages paid.

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Agricultural advocacy organization. Minutes (1921-1927), audit reports (1931-1932), articles of incorporation and bylaws (1921) of the Oklahoma Wheat Growers' Association; and one copy of the "Wheat Grower's Advocate" (1933).

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Women’s organization. Proceedings (1910–1935) of the second, twenty-sixth, and twenty-seventh annual sessions of the Oklahoma chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. The collection also includes the constitution and by-laws (1935) of the group’s Oklahoma chapter.

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Fraternity. Records (1933-1943) of District 14 of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, encompassing Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas, of which Ted W. Beaird and Herbert Scott were District Presidents. Records consist of Chapter files (1933-1943), including correspondence, reports, minutes, and financial statements from individual chapters; correspondence (1933-1938) with alumni and the Supreme Council; correspondence (1934-1940) concerning petitions, installations, and conventions; convention reports and publicity (1937-1941); and the constitution and bylaws (1933-1941).

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Charter and bylaws (1949); Reports including General National Director (1949-51), SW Central Region (1954-55), Branch (Norman) (1954-61), and Financial (1958-62); Letters and correspondence (1956-63); and "AAUW Newsletter" (1963-65).

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Records and publications from the Faculty Club (1922-72) and the American Association of University Professors (1931-81); Faculty Club publications include: "Faculty Club News Bulletin" (1935-37) and "Faculty Club News" (1937-72) and records series include Correspondence (1922-62), Financial Reports (1929-64), Meeting Minutes (1924-58), Letters (1927-35), bylaws and constitution (1929-59), rosters (1922-61), and Guest ledger (1925-55). A.A.U.P. publications include "A.A.U.P. Newsletter" (1972, 1981)and records series include correspondence (1931-49), Financial Reports (1941-55), Minutes (1939-55), bylaws (1944-45), and questionnaires (1945).

Scope and Contents FULL FINDING AID (PDF)Records and publications of the Faculty Senate (University Senate) as well as the General Faculty, Administrative Council (Advisory Council), Committees, and Senate Standing Committees include: "Faculty Position Papers" (1978-83); "Faculty Representation on University Councils and Committees and the Faculty Senate" (1981-85); "Faculty Senate Forum" (1977-78); "Journal of the Faculty [University] Senate" (1942-87) including Minutes and agendas, Charter, and bylaws; Faculty Meeting Minutes (1908-15); Minutes of the Administrative Council (1915-16); Reports, letters, and correspondence from special committees including the Faculty Research Committee (1935, 1938), Semi-Centennial Committee (1942), Post-War Curriculum Committee (1943), and the Navy V-12 College Training Program Selection Committee (1944); and the...

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"...

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Publications include regulations, Articles of Incorporation, and bylaws (1940-83); Descriptive and promotional literature (1945-70); Financial records and Annual Reports (1962-73); Audit Reports (1970); Newsletters including "The Pace-Setter" (1964) and "Priority" (1977-86); and Sooner Magazine (1981-).

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Constitution and bylaws (1938), programs (1934-1948) of annual conventions, programs (1939-1943) of the annual banquets, and a placard (1944) of the Oklahoma University Pharmaceutical Association. The collection also contains correspondence (1939) regarding the possible appointment of Everett E. Duncan to the Federal Trade Commission. University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Minutes (1907-1920) of meetings, as well as membership rosters (1907-1931), event programs (1928), and the constitution and by-laws (1907) of the Websterian Literary Society of the University of Oklahoma.