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Oklahoma Territorial Governor. An autobiography (1893) of Seay; a biography (1915) of Seay, including a family history, written by Clark Brown; typescripts of Seay's diaries (1862-1864, 1892-1893), the earliest kept during his service as a Union soldier during the Civil War, and the latter kept during his term as Territorial Governor; and typescripts of letters (1905-1909) sent and received by Seay after his retirement from public office.

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Historian. Manuscript essays (1847-1850) written by Sarah Worcester, a daughter of Samuel A. and Ann Orr Worcester, missionaries to the Cherokees, while a student at Mount Holyoke Female Seminary, along with a typed manuscript biography (1955) of Alice M. Robertson, Oklahoma's first Congresswoman, authored by Bass, and entitled "The Inheritance of Alice Robertson.".

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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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Physician. News clippings (1896) announcing Carlock's graduation from Missouri Medical College; a letter (1897) from a former classmate regarding the destruction of the college by fire; and a biographical sketch of Carlock, detailing his career as a physician in the Indian Territory and Oklahoma, and the establishment of a hospital at Hartshorne, Oklahoma. Arlie Ernest Carlock Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Physician. A record book (1893-1913) listing Cobb's patients, house calls, etc. from her medical practice in Wagoner, Oklahoma, and a brief biography of Cobb written in 1959 by her nephew. Isabel Cobb Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Physician. A biography (1923) of Lain; typescript of a speech (n.d.) given by Lain to the Oklahoma State Medical Association, as well as a quarterly publication (1950) of the same organization; news clippings regarding medicine in Oklahoma; and a patient accounts ledger (1900) and financial journals (1933, 1938) from Lain's medical practice. Also included in this collection is a publication"The Epworth Spotlight" (1946) published by the Epworth Methodist Church of Oklahoma City as a special historical edition, and several articles which Lain wrote on herpes research, x-ray technology in Oklahoma and skin diseases among Oklahoma Indians. Everett S. Lain Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Minister. A typescript of the Rev. Smith's autobiography (1946) which includes accounts of his experiences in Oklahoma Territory and the origins of Oklahoma place names, as well as stories concerning religion, settlers, cowboys, marshals, the weather, and public opinion regarding the Spanish-American War and the Crazy Snake Rebellion in Indian Territory. The collection also includes a typescript of Smith's biography of James Patrick Major, C.S.A., who held important commands in the Southwest during the Civil War.

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Physician. Diary (1899) detailing Dr. Combest's participation in the Spanish American War; certificates (1896-1906); articles (1918-1926) concerning Combest's enlistment in the medical reserve force in 1918; and his obituary (1926). The collection also includes Combest's unpublished biography (n.d.) entitled "Life and Works of George Marion Combest: Oklahoma Pioneer Medical Doctor" by Christine Combest Millsap. George Marion Combest Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Poetry and music manuscripts by Van Dyke, concerning the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, which he witnessed, and life in Cordell, Oklahoma, plus a biographical sketch of Van Dyke. Gerald M. Van Dyke Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Politician. A typescript for an address (1953) by Young to the National Conference to Abolish the United Nations, entitled "U.N.--Trap Door to Stalin's Jail, Baited with the Dove of Peace"; campaign literature (1950) regarding Young's candidacy for Congress from Oklahoma; a biography (n.d.) of Young, produced for his election campaign; and publications (ca. 1953) authored by Young and produced by the Presbyterian Church of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, alleging massive communist infiltration of the Presbyterian Church in the United States.

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Minister. Publications (1907-1940) regarding an African mission and national service efforts of the Society of Friends; minutes of two meetings (1906-1907) of the ministry held at the Friends' mission installation at Vera, Indian Territory; and a biographical sketch of Griffitts. James Addison Griffitts Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Physician. Memoirs (1954) of Morrow, recounting his early medical practice in Indian Territory, 1899-1922, and a newspaper biography (1953).

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Letter (1842) to Stand Watie from John Rollin Ridge regarding the Ross faction and the death of James Foreman, who was killed by Watie; and a biography of Watie compiled by the Daughters of the Confederacy. John D. Jordan Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Energy corporation. Photocopies and printed material (1928-1978) issued by the Public Relations Department of the Kerr-McGee Corporation, including biographical information on Robert S. Kerr and Dean A. McGee; reports (1976-1977) to the Securities and Exchange Commission; material (n.d.) used for the report on drilling operations in the corporation's annual reports, 1960-1966; chronologies of corporate history; general statistics (1962-1977); an index (1977) to the minutes of the Board of Trustees meetings; and clippings and press releases (1975-1977), including information on Karen Silkwood.

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Pharmacist. A poem (1936) by Tucker regarding his deceased mother; a biographical sketch (1939) of Tucker; and a diploma (1896) awarded Tucker by the University of Oklahoma, the second awarded by the University. Marshall A. Tucker Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Collector. A biographical sketch of Smith Paul, who was raised by the Chickasaw Indians, and for whom Pauls Valley, Oklahoma is named, along with two lists of inscriptions taken from tombstones in the old Indian cemeteries at Pauls Valley and at Whitebead, a historic village in the Chickasaw Nation, now in Garvin County, Oklahoma. Mrs. James T. Blanton Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Mathematician. Biography (n.d.) of Dr. Court, and a bibliography (n.d.) of his writings; school inspection reports and certificates (1896-1905) from Poland; and articles (1923-1950) by Dr. Court regarding mathematics and geometry. Nathan Altshiller Court Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Physician. A biographical sketch of Lindsey's life and his contribution to Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, along with an article by Mrs. Lindsey on being a physician's wife.

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Professional photographer. Biographies (ca. 1925) of numerous Texans and other Southwesterners; publications (1929-1933) by national councils and committees regarding cosmopolitanism, disarmament and the League of Nations, and the Sino-Japanese dispute; and posters and placards (1931) regarding disarmament. Noah Hamilton Rose Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Professional society. Data sheets completed by Oklahoma physicians with biographical and career information compiled by the Association as a part of its program to record the history of the medical profession in Oklahoma.

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A biographical typescript commenting on Opothleyoholo's mistrust of white men.

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Professor. Newspaper editorial cartoons published during World War I regarding the conflict; publications, plans, papers and blueprints detailing civilian defense of the University of Oklahoma, all dating from World War II; and correspondence, biographies and Jacobson's unpublished manuscript regarding Oklahoma artists and the status of art in Oklahoma through 1930. Oscar Brousse Jacobson Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Mayor. Biography (1874-1956) of Hefner, Mayor of Oklahoma City; genealogy of the Hefner family; mayoral addresses (1947) to the city council of Oklahoma City; and a news magazine (1947) of the First National Bank Building in Oklahoma City; and files (1918-1939) arranged by person, company or subject which include correspondences, receipts, legal case briefs, and various other documents.

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American Indian Chief. A biographical sketch of Parker, and his farewell message to the Chickasaw Nation legislature as Principal Chief.

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Physician. Patient account ledgers (1923-1938) from Dr. John's Hugo, Oklahoma medical practice; a diploma (1894); and a biography of Dr. John. Walter N. John Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Typescript of a letter from Colbert to Stand Watie (1866) along with a brief biography of Colbert (1908).