Universities and colleges. -- Oklahoma

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In addition to Media Services press releases and news clippings (1976-90), the records and publications of its predecessors, the Bureau of Public (Press) Relations and the Office of Public Information, include: News Releases (1938-51) bound in chronological order and subject files (1945-54) of Public Relations; "The Oklahoma News Bulletin" (1927-48); "Contact" (1944, 1948-51); "News of the Month" (1949-55); "University News" (1969-70); and "OU Update" (1986-88). The bulk of the records from Media Services are in the form of Press Releases in subject files.

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Records created and maintained by the predecessor positions to the Dean of Students: the Dean and Counselor of Men. Spanning the administration of five deans, these subject files (1926-48), arranged alphabeticallyby topic, include General and special correspondence (1929-47); Fraternity Correspondence (1928-40); Fraternity Grade Point Averages (1922-43); Fraternity Membership (1924-43); Veterans' Grades (1944-46); and annual reports (1940-46).

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"Community Assistance Program" Annual Report (1985) and "Preliminary Report on 1970 Field Research at Spiro Site" (1970).

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"Oklahoma Geology Notes" (1956-); "Special Publications" (1979-90); "Circulars" (1986-); "Guidebooks" (1986-90); "Bulletins" (1986-89); "Maps" (1988-89); and Press releases (1982-).

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Original history, constitution and meeting minutes (1910-15); membership rolls (1910-81); and miscellaneous articles, letters, and citations (1910-81).

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Articles of incorporation and Constitution (n.d.); Initiation and Membership (1941-45); Correspondence regarding membership, meetings, and miscellaneous (1932-36).

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Publications created by or attributed to the Offices of the President, Affirmative Action, Assistant to the President, Board of Visitors, Councils and Committees include: Annual Financial Reports (1938-91); Annual Reports to the University Board of Regents (1898-1902, 1929-49); Biennial Reports to Governor/State Board of Education (1910-18); Budgets, Norman Campus (1913-92); Budgets, Health Sciences Center (1940-91); Monthly Financial Reports (1952-69); Affirmative Action Plan (1975-83); Agendas of the Meetings of the Board of Visitors (1970-71); and various reports and plans produced by councils and committees (1925-84).

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Publications and records include: "The Researcher" (1962-73); "OU'RI Newsletter" (1959-60); "The OURI News" (1961-62); "University of Oklahoma Office of Research Administration Bulletin" (1973); "University of Oklahoma Research Institute Memorandum" (1962, 1968-72); "University of Oklahoma Research Institute Information Bulletin" (1966-73); Reports and bulletins from the Office of the Director (1942-44); Articles of incorporation and bylaws (1941); Annual Reports (1949-71); Board and Member Meeting Agendas and Minutes (1946-59); and miscellaneous reports and publications (1961-73).

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Publications form Army, Navy, Air Force, and Field Artillery R.O.T.C.s and from the Department of Military Science and Tactics include: "Sooners and War Service" (1918-19); programs (1931-82); "The Sooner 75" (1933-36, 1939-40); "The Sooner-Farmer 75" (1938); "The Sooner Hoist" (1941-46); "Apollo" (1981-83); "Sooners in the War" (1918); "The American Soldier-Student" (1919); "A.E.F. University News" (1922); Handbooks of the Department of Military Science (1922-41); and the "Trident" yearbook (1977).

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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);...

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Records of the Stadium-Union Memorial Fund including Annual Report (1941-42); Correspondence (1927-44) involving Ted M. Beaird and Frank Cleckler; Financial Records (1922-40); legal documents (1941); and Minutes from Board of Governors (1940-43), Board of Trustees (1935-43), and OU Association (1926-40).

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 News Serials: "The Sooner" (1905); "The Umpire" (1906-13); "University Oklahoman" (1913-16); "The Oklahoma Daily" (1916-); "The Sooner Student" (1919-28); "The Oklahoma Weekly" (1916-22); and "Ransom Notes" (1981). Humor Serials include: "The Oklahoma Whirlwind" (1921-35); "The Covered Wagon" (1935-52); and "Big Red Eye" (1967-68). Literary Efforts Serials include: "The University Umpire" (1897-1907) and "University of Oklahoma Magazine" (1911-16). Annuals: "The Mistletoe" (1905-08) and "The Sooner" Yearbook (1909-91).

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Publications from the Vice President and Development Offices include: Program Budgets (1972-73) for University Relations (a forerunner of University Affairs); "University of Oklahoma and Environs: Physical Development Plan 1965-1985;" and Newsletters including "Campus" (1980-81)"The University Today" (1971-73) and "Today" (1974-79).

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Catalogs/Bulletins (1942-86) and reports from the University Guidance Service including "A Longitudinal Descriptive and Predictive Study of the Freshman Class of 1952"; "Studies in Student Behavior" (1961-62); and "Freshman Study" (1962-66).

Scope and Contents FULL FINDING AID (PDF)Included in the University Libraries are the records and publications of the Dean, Public Services, Western History Collections, Library Council, and the Library Staff Association. Publications include: "University of Oklahoma Libraries Bulletin" (1975-79); "The Baton: OU Libraries Newsletter" (1980-87); "Staff Information Bulletin" (1978-79); "?Library News?" (1991-); "Library Newsletter" (1976); "Library Staff Bulletin" (1959-79); Handbooks and Guides to the Libraries (1930-85); Architectural blueprints and plans (1928-82); and Scrapbooks of newsclippings (1951-56). Records include: Annual Reports (1963-73); Branch Annual Reports (1969-75); Departmental Annual Reports (1952-74); and Faculty Meeting Minutes (1968-85). Records and publications associated with the Dean include: Annual Reports...