Poetry

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Translator. This collection contains the professional papers (1971-2020) of Brian Holton, translator of award-winning poet Yang Lian’s poetry from Chinese to English and Scots. The papers contain correspondence, translation drafts, writing and research notes, and diaries related to Holton’s translation work, teaching, and associated activities. Printed publicity materials from poetry readings, festivals, and other events document many of his public appearances. Also included are documents and photographs on computer disks, as well as recorded readings and performances on both digital and analog media.

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Collector. Copy of a poem (1871) by an unidentified Cherokee Indian, and a letter (1958) to Schwegler from an official of Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri, in which he tells Schwegler he is unable to help with her question regarding a possible identification of the poet.

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U.S. Marshal. Correspondence (1895-1946) regarding the Indian Territory Day Celebration of 1939, and Thomas Rhodes' World War I experience; certificates (1864-1912); clippings (1905-1950) and a scrapbook (n.d.) regarding lawmen, outlaws, judges, and Rhodes; the score (1894) of a patriotic hymn composed by a youth from Indian Territory; poetry and short stories (1894-1942) by various persons regarding Belle Starr, the Creek National Councilhouse at Okmulgee, and Oklahoma; and publications (1908-1938) including programs of the 1908 reunion of former U.S. marshals, and of the 45th anniversary of the First National Bank of Vinita, Oklahoma. Also in this collection is a manuscript (n.d.), presumably by Rhodes, regarding the U.S. District Court at Fort Smith, Arkansas, and its judge, Isaac C. Parker. Charles B. Rhodes Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Physician. A notebook (1917-1918) with transcripts of lectures given at Camp Greenleaf, Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia during World War I to military physician trainees, and poetry (1918), presumably by Price; a book (1903) entitled "Pocket Cyclopedia of Medicine and Surgery" along with certificates and diplomas (1904-1914) awarded Price by medical schools and associations. Charles Gary Price Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Newspaper clippings (1904) of prose and poetry written by the students of the Pond Creek (Oklahoma) High School Class of 1904; and a program (1908) for the Senior Banquet of the University of Oklahoma Class of 1908. Keiger was a member of both classes.

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Geologist. Correspondence (1914-1941) regarding personal matters, and Oklahoma place names and geology; published and unpublished manuscripts (1907-1946) regarding Oklahoma history, place names and geology; reviews (n.d.) of Gould's works; poetry (n.d.) by Gould; speeches (n.d.) delivered by Gould; and newspaper clippings (1900-1946) regarding Gould's life and works.

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Postmaster. Mimeographed copies, signed by the author, of Charles U. Gordon's poem (1950)"The American Flag.".

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Poet and author. Correspondence (1940-1946) of Don and Dorothy Blanding regarding his books, poetry, and their friends and travels; postcards (1940-1946); newspaper clippings (n.d.); and poetry (n.d.) by Blanding. Don Blanding Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Judge. Material regarding the composer Benjamin R. Hanby; a copy of "The Book of Golden Deeds Award" given to Judge Hoover; and a flyer - "Re-elect Judge Hoover.".

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Music instructor. Poem (ca. 1924) regarding the South Canadian River; programs (1917-1928); and clippings (1941-1945) regarding World War II.

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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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University of Oklahoma professor. Manuscripts (1945-1958) of Mueller's published and unpublished works in English and German, including philosophical treatises, a novel, a play, and poem; notes (1938-1963) from his philosophy classes; and newspaper clippings (1914-1942) of books reviews and articles written by Mueller and others.

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Merchant. Poems (1952) by Elkins, including "Sooners and Settlers." Harrison H. Elkins Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Poet. Correspondence (1947-1958) to Gibson commenting on her progress as a lay teacher in the Methodist Church and on her inspirational poetry. Also included in the collection are published materials (1949-1951) from writers organizations to which she belonged, along with some containing poems she wrote and others announcing the publication of her poetry.

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A poem written by Hardin commemorating the Sons of the United Confederate Veterans. Joe Hardin Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Poet. Three poems by Jon Kyle Murray entitled"Comeback Encounter of the Classical Kind" (1992); "Final Duel for a Fast-Draw Fool" (1992); "Hot Tamale Folly.. Slurp & Gulp" (1997); and "A Heartbreak Valentine" (2002).

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Geneticist. Sketchbooks (1833-1862) in which Maria Snyder wrote poems and drew leaves and cross-sections of flowers; and reprints of articles (1947-1958) authored by Snyder regarding genetics.

Scope and Contents FULL FINDING AID (PDF)Professor and journalist. Correspondence, memoirs, and professional papers (1890-1991) of Louise Beard Moore and her husband, Morris Price Moore, and the papers of their relatives, Richard Benjamin Moore, May Cannon Moore, Virgil Byron Beard, and others. These papers concern the Oklahoma and Tennessee newspapers and publications on which Louise and Morris worked, including the University of Oklahoma's "Oklahoma Daily" and "The Sooner" yearbook; the papers also include Louise Beard Moore's teaching files (1957-1972), her newspaper subject files, and correspondence (1968-1971) regarding the Oklahoma Memorial Association and Oklahoma Hall of Fame. The family papers relate to the wheat farming and rural life of Virgil Byron Beard in Bison, Oklahoma; and the life and work of Richard Benjamin Moore and May Cannon Moore in McKenzie,...

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Physicians. Correspondence (1924-1955) regarding personal affairs and issues such as health and socialized medicine; minutes (1934-1936), publications (ca. 1932-1936) and correspondence regarding the Oklahoma County Consumers Council, a Depression-era agency established by the National Emergency Council; manuscripts (ca. 1915-1935) by the Blachlys regarding various aspects of national health, as well as a short autobiography of Lucile Blachly; and certificates and diplomas (1928-1950). Lucile and Charles Blachly Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Writer and poet. Letters from Maggie Aldridge to William O. Daniel (1929-1930); poem entitled "An Indian's First Deer Shot" by Maggie Aldridge; three Oklahoma High School Honor Society certificates (1930-1932); "Dear Bill", a published booklet of letters from Aldridge to Daniel, published in 1992 by Simon Sager Press, Siloam Springs, Arkansas.

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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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Typescripts and manuscripts of poetry and short stories regarding the Oklahoma oil fields and the oil industry, all by Mary B. Frederickson. Mary Brownlee Frederickson Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Typescripts of articles and poems written by the Creek Indian poet Alex Posey; also included are articles concerning Posey's activities while a member of the Dawes Commission, the opposition to allotment by the Snake Clan of Creek Indians, and Creek opposition to Oklahoma statehood. Mrs. Alfred Mitchell Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Minister. Photocopies of eleven poems about God by the Reverend Parker.

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Artist. Scrapbook with items reflecting Pearson's career, including correspondence (1923-1947), newspaper clippings (1936-1952), ribbons (1933) awarded at a Latino art exhibit in Florida, and photographs of Pearson posing with his work; and a program (1947) of events celebrating the fortieth anniversary of Oklahoma statehood. Also included in this collection is a small landscape painting by Pearson. Robert Shelton Pearson Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Poet and playwright. Correspondence (1921-1936), some with poetry enclosed; newspaper and magazine clippings (1926-1966); and manuscripts (1924-1932) by or regarding Riggs and his works. The collection also includes playbills for a number of his plays. Lynn Riggs Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Editor. Correspondence (1910, 1931) concerning the works of Theodore F. Brewer, and short manuscripts by Brewer concerning the Methodist Church in Indian Territory, and entitled"The Indians of Oklahoma" "Historical Sketch of our Work in Oklahoma" "Work Among the Indians" "Muskogee Ministerial Association" "Meeting of the General Board of Education" and "Spaulding Female College." Also included is a manuscript poem (1863) entitled "Red Shiloh" attributed to Brewer, and purportedly written after his participation in the Battle of Shiloh.