Reminiscences

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Interpreter. A Comanche-English dictionary, with Comanche alphabet and diacritical markings, compiled by Detrick while serving as an interpreter for the Red Store Trading Post at Fort Sill, Indian Territory. The collection also includes typescripts on the Comanche language, customs and conventions, the Lord's Prayer in Comanche, a translated Comanche reminiscence with language notes and explanations, and a typewritten memoir by Detrick on his work at the Trading post. C.H. Detrick Photograph Collection also in repository.

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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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Homemaker. Gwen Hendrickson's reminiscences of her father, Samuel Harvey Hendrickson, who settled in the Cheyenne-Arapaho Lands (Oklahoma) in 1892.

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Oilman and aviator. Scrapbook (1932-1948) of photographs, clippings, and memorabilia relating to Brazell's interest in flying, along with a copy of an account (1911) of the Civil War experiences of Brazell's father, J.H. Brazell. James C. Brazell Photograph Collection also in repository.

Cowboy. Typescript (approximately 1925) of a personal reminiscence by Giesecke regarding growing up, living, and working in the Old West. It includes accounts of his father going off to fight “the war between the states,” rescuing horses from a marsh, and hobbling livestock, among other stories.