Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)

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Physician. Typescripts of five articles (n.d.) on medical subjects by Nesbitt, a Tulsa, Oklahoma physician.

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Correspondence (1945-1946), publications (1945-1946) by, and newspapers articles (1943-1983) about, the German prisoners of war interned in Oklahoma during World War II. Also included in this collection are notes used and lectures given (1945-1946) by Dr. Morris L. Wardell to prisoners regarding American civics and government.

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Rancher. A scrapbook (1930-1975) of news clippings and miscellanea regarding early days in Kenton, Oklahoma and vicinity; correspondence (1975-1979) and news clippings (1975-1979) regarding the discovery of prehistoric footprints, known as the "Black Mesa footprints" on Tucker's ranch; and a blueprint of Tucker Lake. R. Truman Tucker Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Merchant. Clippings (1915-1952) concerning John F. Wheeler and his descendents, the history of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, and the Cherokee Nation. Raleigh Kobel Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Professor. Magazine and journal article (1940-1968) regarding historiography; and a manuscript (n.d.) by Loban S. Records entitled "The Recollections of a Cowboy of the Seventies and Eighties" regarding the lives of cowboys and ranchers in Kansas and the Cherokee Strip of Oklahoma in the 1870's and 1880's. The manuscript includes an account of Records's participation in the Land Run of 1893. Ralph Hyden Records Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Collector. Letter (1907) from W. E. Campbell to his son, R. B. Campbell describing the successes of his oil company; news clippings regarding oil in Oklahoma; and one reprint (1948) of an article regarding the elder Campbell.

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Newspaper clippings (1938) regarding the history of Helena Township, Oklahoma Territory and of a pioneer who participated in the 1893 land run into the Cherokee Strip. Rhoda Foster Warne Photograph Collection also in repository.

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History professor. Photocopies of correspondence (1853-1854) from the letterbook of the commanding officer of the garrison at Fort Union, New Mexico; typescript of the diary (1853-1854) of Caleb Burwell Rowan Kennerly, entitled "Diary of a Journey to California, 1853-1854"; photocopies of articles on the founding of D'Hanis, Texas, and on exploring expeditions through the American Southwest; and notecards (n.d.) made by Gamble while conducting historical research on the Southwest.

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Student. A collection of newspaper clippings and a fire-damaged cigarette case saved by Richard D. Hazen from the 1949 BOQ (Bachelor Officers' Quarters) fire at the University of Oklahoma. Hazen was a survivor of the fire, and a 1951 graduate of the School of Petroleum Engineering.

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Collector. Newsletters of the Model Railroad Interest Group (1960-1986) for which Garrity served as editor, plus his notes and typescripts for same. Also included are correspondence (1950-1988); published and unpublished articles by Garrity and others regarding railways, Oklahoma natural history, local history, and solar energy; photos relating to Garrity's articles; newspaper clippings; and one cubic foot of oral histories on cassette tapes.

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Army officer. Personal correspondence to family members regarding Hewitt's military service and war-related experiences (1942-1944); additional correspondence to Hewitt family from E.C. McCallum of Stanolind Oil and Gas Company (1944-1953); news clippings (1943-1946); telegrams (1943-1944); and personal records (1923-1946) all relating to Robert C. Hewitt. Also includes Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, and Purple Heart.

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Collectors of multiple types of materials. Manuscript, artifact, research materials, newspaper clippings, map materials, and correspondences. Prominent topics pertain to the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, and other World Fairs, the Southwest Davis Zinc Field, newspaper clippings relating to multiple subjects, and correspondences related to the collection of collection materials.

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Politician. Articles (1952) regarding Oklahoma State Representative Cunningham's proposal for a 1952 Road Bond, including details of the proposal and favorable editorial comments.

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Journalist. Clippings of newspaper articles by Peterson and others regarding Oklahoma's cities and towns, its economy, its standard of living, etc., and Peterson's travels abroad.

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Business correspondence and papers (1871-1935) of Fritz Sittell relating to the Choctaw Coal and Railway Company, the Choctaw Trading Company, Sittel's other business interests, and the development of the town of McAlester, Oklahoma; personal correspondence (1871-1943) including letters from Tams Bixby, Peter Pitchlynn, members of the Pitchlynn family, Green McCurtain, Robert L. Owen, Moritz Lippman and others; certificates (1890 & 1900) of Sittell's appointment as a United States Marshal, and as a Special Deputy of Tobucksy County, Choctaw Nation; along with clippings, business cards, a sketch of house floor plans, government documents and biographical materials relating to Sittell's family. Rogers-Neill 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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Physician. News clippings (1930-1942) collected by Dr. Wright while superintendent of the LeFlore County Health Department. Most are in regard to health conditions in that county, although some report births and deaths and events sponsored by community organizations.

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Collector. Newspaper clippings, booklets, event programs and broadsides (1910-1912) all regarding student life at Kingfisher College, Oklahoma; an issue (1932) of the "Kingfisher College Alumni News"; and a yearbook (1913-1914) published by the Chaminade Club, an Oklahoma City women's club. Ruth McCornack Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Meteorologist. Printed reports on adverse weather conditions, especially hail and tornadoes, arranged by state; statistics and charts (ca. 1920-1950); weather maps (1930-1955); newspaper clippings (1935-1955) and correspondence (1928-1957) concerning hail and tornadoes; clippings (1913-1955) by and about Flora; biographical material, including awards and papers from Flora's career with the U.S. Weather Bureau; and a notebook (1899) Flora used as a geography student.

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Uncorrected page proof of "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton, associated news clippings and "Oklahoma Student Librarians Association Newsletters" and one photograph of Ms. Hinton speaking at an Oklahoma Student Librarians Association meeting.

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Editor. Edited manuscripts of "Travels in North America, 1822-1824" by Paul Wilhelm, Duke of Wurttemberg, and "Life of George Bent" by George E. Hyde; articles (1964-1977) by Lottinville on George Milburn, the University of Oklahoma seal, and the Rhodes Legal History Collection at the University of Okalhoma; a letter (1966) from E.N. Roberts to R.L. Disney, relating the meeting of Rev. John Roberts with a woman claiming to be Sacajawea in 1883; and a notarized statement (1953) of Frank M. Wyncoop concerning the Sand Creek Massacre, belonging to Lottinville, editor of the University of Oklahoma's University Press, 1938-1975.

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Correspondence; news releases; clippings; and municipal, organizational and legislative resolutions (1957-1959) regarding the Army's plan to create a missile firing range at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and the formation of a regional citizens' coalition, the Southwestern Oklahoma Survival Association, which eventually thwarted the plan. Also included in this collection is information regarding prior expansions of Fort Sill, Oklahoma, 1869-1957.

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Reprints of articles by authors affiliated with the Institute; and copies of the 1962 "Proceedings of the Ninth International Congress of Linguists.".

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Priest. Clippings (1912-1970) concerning Monsignor Caudron's long career as pastor of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Henryetta, Oklahoma, and as superintendent of the Parochial school; and correspondence (1965) concerning the closing of the upper six grades of the school; and telegrams from prominant political figures. Theophile Caudron Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Broadcaster. Clippings from McCarthy's column in the Washington Post regarding his travels to the former mining boom towns of Deadwood and Lead, South Dakota.

Scope and Contents FULL FINDING AID (PDF)Indian traders. Papers of Thomas M. Finney, Indian trader at Gray Horse, Osage Agency, and of Frank F. Finney, historian and employee of the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company including correspondence (1925-1936) relating to T.M. Finney's book"Pioneer Days with the Osage Indians;" historical materials (1827-1977) such as correspondence, news clippings, magazine articles, and bibliographic notes of T.M. Finney and F.F. Finney on such topics as the Cherokee Strip, the Osage Indian Agency, Gray Horse Trading Post, the Dalton Gang, Kaw Indian Agency, Buffalo Bill, Pawnee Bill, peyotism, President Herbert Hoover's early days in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, and Maria Tallchief; nine field notebooks (1915-1919) kept by F.F. Finney while an employee of the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company; finished and unfinished articles and stories (1891-1969)...

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Teacher. Correspondence (1926, 1974-1989), newspaper articles (1982-1989), manuscripts (n.d.) and publications (1935-1987) by or about Travis D. Anthony and his stories based on life in rural Oklahoma, along with accounts of his student experiences at the University of Oklahoma in the 1930's. Travis D. Anthony Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Subject/History files (1931-84) arranged alphabetically by subject including Burton Hall dedication, child development projects, inventories (1969-84), news clippings (1957-79), and Omicron Nu items (1956-59).

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Series include faculty meeting minutes (1924-74); Letters and correspondence (1940-59); photocopied newspaper clippings regarding the career of Arthur B. Adams; and photocopied catalog and book pages regarding the history of the college (1936-70). Arthur B. Adams served as Dean between 1923 and 1948 and was succeeded by Horace Brightberry Brown.

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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.