Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)

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Poet. Correspondence (1920-1941) concerning the Oklahoma Tuberculosis Association, including financial reports, and local candidates' positions on political issues such as women's suffrage, and with various publishers; a ledger (1924-1937) listing poem titles, publishers, and payments; and scrapbooks (1920-1941) containing published and unpublished poems, essays and greeting card manuscripts, copies of Mrs. Coldiron's column"Letters From Aunt Sallie" and articles from literary and political sources. Also included in the collection is a typed manuscript of "Ballads of the Plains" which was published posthumously in 1950.

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Physician. Newspaper clipping (1919) concerning Dr. Daniel Morris Hailey's death and a book entitled "Confederate Veteran Association of the State of Oklahoma" (McAlester, Oklahoma, 1916). Daniel Morris Hailey Photograph Collection also in repository.

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University of Oklahoma president. Correspondence (1899-1943) of Dr. Boyd regarding the establishment of the University of Oklahoma, and Boyd's tenure as its first president; speeches (n.d.) delivered by Boyd; newspaper clippings (-1957) regarding Boyd and the University; employment contracts (1892) between Boyd and the University's Board of Regents; certificates (1903-1924); obituaries and memorials (1936-1937); genealogies of the Boyd and Ross families; programs (1900-1909); songs, music and posters (1902-1907) from the University. Also included is a manuscript by Mary Alice Boyd, daughter of Dr. Boyd, describing the Boyds' years in Arkansas City, Kansas, and in Norman, Oklahoma. David Ross Boyd Photograph Collection is also in repository.

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Coach. Correspondence (1941-1980), notebooks of football plays (1929-1945), speech notes and reminiscences, and clippings (1925-1980) of Luster, the University of Oklahoma's head football coach, 1941-1945. Dewey William "Snorter" Luster Photograph Collection also in repository.

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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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Collector. Bank statements & financial records, Cities Service Oil Company contracts and correspondence, news clippings, tax returns and filings, travel maps & brochures, Cosgrove Fire Protection, Inc. promissory note and purchase agreement, and a letter from Frank Phillips to Lewis E. Rape.

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Physician. A reprint of an article (1897) written by Huntley and Delano Ames, and a manuscript of a paper (1900) read by Huntley before the Beckham County (Okla.) Medical Society. A.A. Huntley 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).

City clerk and civic leader. Papers, including pamphlets, books, clippings, and other materials, plus correspondence, relating to the American Legion in Oklahoma City, and Simon's teaching career; certificates and awards presented to Simon; and a scrapbook concerning Simon's life. Earle Marvin Simon Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Journalist. Correspondence (1922-1945) from Johnson's readers concerning their personal problems and their opinions about her column in the Daily Oklahoman; typescripts (1934-1948) of articles by Johnson; clippings (1919-1951) from her columns and from articles about her; letters (1921) endorsing Oklahoma state senator John Golobie for the post of American Minister to Yugoslavia; and papers (1949-1950) from Johnson's tenure as Secretary of Oklahoma Goodwill Industries, Inc. Edith Cherry Johnson Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Pamphlets and clippings on Missouri-Kansas-Arkansas-Oklahoma border history, concerning Indians (Ottawas, Poncas, Senecas, Cayugas and Quapaws), industries, monuments and landmarks, the Civil War on the border, and famous personalities such as George Washington Carver and Belle Starr.

Correspondence (1945-1965); research notes on the Southern United States, the Civil War, Missouri, and Oklahoma; manuscripts (1930-1980) of historical books and articles; clippings and printed material on President John F. Kennedy, and on McReynolds, a University of Oklahoma history professor, 1943-1960. Edwin C. McReynolds Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Labor organizer and author. Subject Files (1935-1995) which include newspaper clippings, magazine articles, and original correspondence relating to Jaffe's stint as an organizer for the Workers Alliance in depression-era Oklahoma. This collection also includes the following published and unpublished writings: "Ten Brave Years" a ten year history of The Albert Einstein College of Medicine; "One Act Plays" a bound collection of plays; "Short Stories" a bound collection of stories based on Jaffe's Oklahoma experiences; "The Iron Room" an original three-act play based on Jaffe's four month imprisonment in the Oklahoma County jail; and "Daisyfresh" an original screenplay.

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Correspondence, press releases and speeches, position papers, clippings, and other campaign material (all 1968), concerning Eugene McCarthy's 1968 campaign to gain the Democratic Presidential nomination, and particularly concerning the organization of the Oklahoma McCarthy for President Committee and the Oklahoma State Democratic Convention.

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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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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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Physician. A hand-written article by Dr. Cook describing the symptoms, progression and treatment of syphilis. F.L. Cook Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Collector. Newspaper clippings (1901); certificates (1901-1911) from the United States Land Office, Lawton, Oklahoma; and a manuscript (n.d.) written by Fannie Townsend Hair concerning the naming and route of the Chisholm Trail in Oklahoma, with comments by Edwin C. McReynolds.

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Author. Book manuscripts by Gardner, including "Woman: Her Power and Glory" and "Lillie of Six-Shooter Junction"; correspondence and clippings (1940-1953) regarding Gardner and the publication of her books; musical scores (1942-1944); and publications (1940-1948) concerning the Wichita Mountains Easter Pageant. Florence Guild Bruce Gardner Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Correspondence (1927-1980) regarding William Henry Murray, Sr. (Governor of Oklahoma, 1931-1935), Johnston Murray (Governor of Oklahoma, 1951-1955), Burbank Murray and Massena Bancroft Murray, William H. Murray, Sr.'s sons, and Frankie Colbert (Mrs. Massena B.) Murray; printed material (1924-1950) regarding the Democratic Party; and clippings (1950-1985) regarding William H. Murray and Johnston Murray. Frankie Colbert Murray Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Correspondence (1964-1966), newspaper and journal clippings (1964-1968), a press release (1966) and a newsletter (1967) regarding Dr. Parker's tenure as Professor of Education at the University of Oklahoma. Also included is a lengthy resume and vita statement of Dr. Parker. Reprint file and Franklin Parker Photograph Collection also in repository.

Journalist. Typescripts and manuscripts (1889-1939), and clippings (n.d.) regarding the history and settlement of Oklahoma; and correspondence (1904-1950) between Wenner and the Territorial Board for the Leasing of School Lands, of which Wenner was secretary, and with notable personalities in Oklahoma regarding Oklahoma history. Fred L. Wenner Photograph Collection also in repository.

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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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Author. Correspondence (1912-1966), research notes, and manuscripts of articles (1931-1957) by Milburn; Little Blue Books (1926-1927) written by Milburn; periodicals (1929-1954) which include articles by Milburn; and clippings (1936-1966) concerning Milburn, a native of Coweta, Oklahoma. George Milburn Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Author. Correspondence (1902-1954) of Rainey; newspaper clippings (1910-1954), including reviews of Rainey's books and other articles relating to the Rainey familiy and Oklahoma history; diaries and notebooks (1880-1940), pamphlets and booklets (1903-1968), and manuscripts by Rainey and others, relating to Oklahoma and U.S. history; certificates (1905-1937); a pocket copy of a patent (1904) for an adding machine; and a billfold carried by Rainey in the Oklahoma Land Run of 1893. George Rainey Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Rancher and historian. Correspondence, legal and financial papers, newspapers and other printed materials regarding Major Lillie and his ranching and business enterprises. Includes an autobiographical sketch, and correspondence regarding various Indian chiefs. Gordon William Lillie Photograph Collection also in repository.

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University of Oklahoma professor and librarian. Clippings (1885-1935), including clippings of Maguire's weekly newspaper article"Lights and Shadows"; books (1891-1927) ;and other printed material (1891-1906) concerning the Roman Catholic Church; a scrapbook (n.d.); documents (1902-1914) from the U.S. Land Office at Lawton, Oklahoma; and a stock book (1906-1908), catalogs (1906) and advertisements from the James D. Maguire Store in Norman, Oklahoma. Grace King Maguire Photograph Collection also in repository.

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University of Oklahoma Journalism professor. Manuscripts (1947-1980) of articles and books by Ray; journals and newspapers (1939-1968) containing her articles; printed materials (ca. 1940-1970); other papers used for research; and Ray's professional correspondence.

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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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Sheriff and singer. Reprint of an article by Walter M. Harrison in the Tiny Times regarding Hank Duncan and the T-Bone Ranch, and a drawing of Hank Duncan titled "But His Songs Go Marching On.".