Letters

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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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Physician. A menu (1905) for a luncheon at which the Oklahoma County Medical Society hosted the Tri-State Medical Association; and a personal letter (1905) from Grayson to his family in Alabama.

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Dentist. News clippings (1961-1972) regarding the history of the Fairview Republican newspaper and Quapaw, Oklahoma; manuscripts (n.d.) regarding the history of the Bank of Fairview and the arrival of the railroad in that city; a savings account record book (1903) of the Bank of Fairview; a letter (1903) regarding the Oklahoma Dental Association (Oklahoma Territory) and the Board of Dental Examiners (Oklahoma Territory); and a certificate of practice (1903) issued to Dr. Walker by the Board. Andrew Beattie Walker Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Zoologist. Consumer rationing books (1943) issued during World War II to the Ortenburger family; and journals (1892-1898) of Charles C. Dean, Mrs. Ortenburger's father, regarding visits to Florida, Mexico and Guatemala. Also included is a letter (1921) from renowned herpetologist, Raymond L. Ditmars. A.I. Ortenburger Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Photocopies of correspondence between Jacob Moss, a Union soldier, and his family in Missouri, who were Confederate sympathizers, regarding Moss's wartime experiences.

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Grocer. Letters of reference (1901) regarding Tuggle; a printed letter (n.d.) from President Woodrow Wilson urging Americans to support the country's war effort during World War I; picture postcards (ca. 1907) of the University of California, Berkeley, and Siloam Springs, Arkansas; along with a stock certificate (1921). C.E. Tuggle Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Government employee. Letters from Burdine to his wife decribing everyday life in Indian Territory, particularly in Tishomingo, and his work as a member of the Dawes Commission.

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Physician. A letter by Dr. Walker (1956) regarding his life and career as a doctor in Grove, Indian Territory and Oklahoma.

U.S. Marshal. Enlistment papers (1872-1886) from Madsen's service with the 5th Cavalry, and two letters (1926-1937) of Madsen's. Also includes a letter (1967) to Jack D. Haley from John A. Minion, who claims that Madsen was with the 7th Cavalry at the time of the Custer Massacre.

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One letter from former U.S. Marshal Chris Madsen (1937); a proclamation by Territorial Governor Cassius M. Barnes welcoming New York Governor Theodore Roosevelt; reprint of a publication entitled "Opening of Kiowa, Comanche, Apache and Wichita Indian Lands in the Territory of Oklahoma"; a program of the Roosevelt Rough Riders Reunion of 1900 in Oklahoma City; a typescript entitled "Oklahoma Criminals with a History, 1889-1933"; a magazine entitled"Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders of the World" (1899); a key to Oklahoma City, dated 1900; and one textbook entitled "The American Spelling Book" by Noah Webster.

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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 letter (1927) from Oklahoma City University regarding financial aid for new students; news clippings regarding medical care in Muskogee, Oklahoma; and a University of Oklahoma commencement program (1937).

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A biographical letter of the Reverend Charles C. Torrey, along with a pamphlet (1954) regarding the mission's history. Dwight Mission Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Oil field worker. Letters (1904-1905) from E.L. Malone to his wife and son, describing life in the oil field and Oklahoma Territory boom towns.

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University official. Reports (1900-1928) of the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents; University financial papers (1906-1915) and faculty lists (1908-1913); and a letter (1933) from Oklahoma Governor William H. Murray to Brigadier General Charles F. Barrett ordering guards posted at the University of Oklahoma football stadium. Emil R. Kraettli Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Collector. An unpublished book-length manuscript (n.d.) by William E. Reed entitled "As It Should Be" a fictional work set in Oklahoma at the close of the Civil War; and letters (1941) describing the history of Paris, Illinois from the 1860's.

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Correspondence (1942-1995) of French professor Frieda Derdeyn Bambas and English professor Rudolph C. Bambas primarily regarding their lives during World War II, including Rudolph's military training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and his wartime service in India; and Frieda's early career as a French teacher at Oklahoma College for Women and Ward Belmont College in Tennessee. The collection also includes Frieda's scrapbooks (1922-1923) and diaries (1934-1952), as well as a manuscript, poetry, and dissertations written by the couple, who later held teaching positions at the University of Oklahoma and the University of Central Oklahoma.

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Farmer. A ledger (1897-1901) listing prices and types of liquor sold in a saloon in Burnett, Indian Territory; a ledger (1917-1921) in which Boirun chronicled the weather and day-to-day activities on his farm near Burnett, including a record of farm sales and purchases (1897-1902); and a letter (1908) from Mrs. Boirun's sister describing the problems of farming in the Van Alstyne, Texas area. G.D. Boirum Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Attorney General of Oklahoma. A letter from Lacey Mullen to George F. Short, regarding Short's friendship with Mullen's father. George F. Short Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Physician. A laboratory notebook (1902-1903); weekly U.S. Public Health Reports (1909); a copy of the second biennial report of the Oklahoma State Public Health Department (1910-1912); Harris's obituary; and a letter from Oklahoma Governor Robert L. Williams concerning selective service registration for soldiers in World War I.

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Business manager. A copy of a letter (1953) from Fred G. Cowles, part owner of the "McAlester News-Capital" to Walter C. Johnson, briefly describing the paper's history and ownership.

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Merchant. Typescripts of two manuscripts (1930 and 1943) by Harold H. Halsell, concerning the life of his father, Oscar Daniell Halsell, and early Oklahoma City; two letters (1932) concerning the Williamson, Halsell, Frasier Grocery Company; and two clippings (1933-1935). Harold Hallett Halsell Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Publicist. Professional correspondence (1928-1992), personal correspondence (1922-1987), personal records (1903-1987), author subject files (1900-1984), typescripts and manuscripts (1938-1986), publications (1928-1987), financial records (1930-1993), and memorabilia from the life and career of Harold Keith, author of children's stories Rifles for Watie, and Boys' Life of Will Rogers; and former sports information director of the University of Oklahoma. Also included are programs (1930-1970) of University of Oklahoma athletic events, and correspondence (1942-1946) from University of Oklahoma students and alumni, mostly athletes, serving in the United States Armed Forces during World War II, to Harold Keith and members of the University of Oklahoma Athletic Department.

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Collector. Typescript copies of letters (1930-1951) between the Paul family of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, and relatives in the eastern U.S. regarding the genealogy of Smith Paul, founder of Pauls Valley, and his life before he moved to Indian Territory.

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Professor. A mimeographed Christmas letter (1914) from the Reverend Hiram H. Clouse, pastor of the Rainy Mountain Baptist Mission, to supporters and friends of the mission, describing the year's activities, along with a brochure entitled "Rainy Mountain" which gives a brief history of the mission, and biographical information on its Kiowa deacons and interpreters.

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Physician. Letter (1902) to Dr. Rogers praising his services as a physician, a resolution (ca. 1945) by the Muskogee Chapter of Woodmen of the World marking Rogers' death, a diploma (1914) issued to Rogers, and medical instruments used by Rogers in his practice. Henry Collins Rogers Photograph Collection also in repository.

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An account book (1917); notes (1904) from a course of lectures on obstetrics; two letters (1898, n.d.); and obituaries of Hoss, who practiced medicine in Muskogee, Oklahoma, from 1906 to 1921. Henry Sessler Hoss Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Author. Two promotional flyers (n.d.) for Mootz's books; two letters, one (1937) to Grace E. Ray from Grace V. Mootz, and one (1944) to Grace Mootz from Ray; and two clippings (1932-1935) concerning Mootz. Herman Edwin Mootz Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Photocopies of an occupation permit (1889) from the Choctaw Nation, a sales brochure (n.d.) from the Sacred Heart Abbey (Okla.), a letter (1845) from George Harkins describing conditions among the Choctaws since their removal from Mississippi to Indian Territory, and a letter (1874) from Peter Pitchlynn to his nephew W.B. Pitchlynn regarding Choctaw politics. Hobert Boggs Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Physician. A transcript of letters (1871-1873) of Horace Mark Hall, written while he was working as a ranch hand in Texas, edited, with an introduction and detailed footnotes, by Joseph S. Hall. Horace Mark Hall Photograph Collection also in repository.