Universities and colleges -- Oklahoma

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Black and white copy prints of students and the campus of Bacone College in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

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Historian. Photocopies of correspondence (1889-1955), reports, and news articles by Chapman regarding the history of Oklahoma, including the history of Lincoln County, of the towns of Chandler, Mountain View and Stillwater, of the Boomers led by David L. Payne, of the alienation of federal lands in Oklahoma, of the loyalty oaths required of the state's collegiate faculty during the early 1950's, of Oklahoma State University, and of Gov. J.C. Walton's proclamation of martial law (1923) in Okmulgee County.

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A transcript of the proceedings (1951) of the opening ceremony for the Jacob Johnson Library at Connors State Agricultural College in Warner, Oklahoma.

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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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Black and white original prints of David Ross Boyd, his family, scenes from the first ten years of the University of Oklahoma, including the first faculty, students and buildings. The collection also contains images of the Rough Riders Reunion at Oklahoma City in 1910. David Ross Boyd Manuscript Collection also in repository.

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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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Historian. Research materials gathered by Jordan while preparing his dissertation on Joseph S. Murrow and Bacone College, including photocopies of Murrow's diary (1867-1869) and other works by Murrow.

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University of Oklahoma librarian. Correspondence (1906-1953) from friends and colleagues regarding the Oklahoma Library Commission and the Oklahoma Library Association, and including a letter from University of Oklahoma President David Ross Boyd regarding the dismissal of Boyd, Rader and numerous faculty colleagues by Governor Charles N. Haskell; minutes (1925) of meetings of the Oklahoma Library Association; constitutions and bylaws (1905-1907) of the Oklahoma Library Association, and of University of Oklahoma student clubs including the Websterian Literary Society and Ka-nun-ta-klage Dramatic Club; Rader's student grade reports (1905-1906) from the University; publications (1901-1952); certificates (1904-1951); and a speech (1952) delivered by Rader at a dinner held in his honor.

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Ledgers (1927-1929); receipts, invoices and bankbooks (1920-1921); legal papers (1920); correspondence (1930-1943); and blueprints (1920), all concerning the Keller-Clarke Seed Store in Shawnee, Oklahoma; together with reports (n.d.) of Oklahoma agricultural colleges; typescripts (n.d.) of radio advertising announcements; minutes (1908) of the Shawnee Fancier's Association; and newspaper clippings (1933-1953). Keller-Clarke Seed Store Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Administrative records, including a report of the president (1917); administrative correspondence (1921-1928); constitutions of the college (1895-1964); papers of the college's Board of Trustees; alumni ballots (1927); and a Certificate of Amended Incorporation. Also included are a yearbook (1914), the "Kingfisher" newsletter (1903-1909), and the "Kingfisher College Bulletin" (1903-1921). Kingfisher College Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Schoolteacher. Clippings (1940-1951) from the Oklahoma Daily and the Pauls Valley (Oklahoma) Enterprise with articles about the history of Oklahoma, Pauls Valley, and Central Christian College (Bartlesville, Oklahoma), along with a printed invitation (1915) to a party at the "Girls' Club Room.".

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Sales representative. A transcript of an interview conducted by Frank A. Balyeat with Butcher, the first freshman enrolled at the University of Oklahoma (1893), recounting his experiences at the University and as superintendent of the West Norman (Oklahoma) schools.

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Black and white original prints of the University of Oklahoma, including scenes of the campus and students.

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University of Oklahoma regent. Correspondence (1922-1955) regarding various aspects of the Board of Regents' business, including the Law School, the Alumni Association, the university hospital, and the planning, construction and operation of the University of Oklahoma's Student Union and football stadium; along with the Articles of Incorporation (1923-1928) of the Oklahoma Memorial Union Board of Governors. Raymond A. Tolbert Photograph Collection also in repository.

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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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Attorney. A typescript of a speech (1898) by Houston at the laying of the cornerstone of Northwestern State Teachers College, Alva, Oklahoma.

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Black and white original prints of Murray State College at Tishomingo, Oklahoma.

Scope and Contents FULL FINDING AID (PDF)Publications from the Provost, Instructional Services, Research Administration, Research Development, Institutional Research, Honors Program, Center for Research on Multi-Ethnic Education, Carl Albert Congressional Research & Studies Center, International Programs, World Literature Today (Books Abroad), and the University of Oklahoma Press include: Accreditation Self-Studies (1972, 1982); Faculty Handbooks (1950-81); Newsletters including "ICS Focus" (1981-82)"Notes on Teaching" (1980-86); "Research Monthly" (1992-)"Funding Opportunities" ((1992-)"Research News" (1973-75)"Graduate Studies and Research News" (1976-92)"Newsletter for the University of Oklahoma Honors Program" (1974, 1985-86)"OU Advisogram" (1992), and "Cultural Diversity" (1989, 1991);...

Scope and Contents FULL FINDING AID (PDF)Publications from the Vice President, Personnel (Employment) Services, Lloyd Noble Center, Public Safety, Physical Plant, Purchasing and Risk Management, Computing Services, Architectural and Engineering Services, Planning, Auxiliary Services, Information Processing Center, and Parking and Transit Systems include: Administrative Affairs Annual Report (1979-80); Procedures Manual and Guide to Services (1973, 1982); Newsletters including "O.U. Staff Reporter" (1949-55)"OU News and Views" (1961)"OU Secretary" (1980)"Contact" (1985)"Purchasing Newsletter" (1976-92)"University Computing Services" (1969-86)"Auxiliary Services News" (1982)"Telecom" (1985), and "The Parking Pipeline" (1991-); Staff Handbooks (1972-91); Employment Policies Handbooks (1948-68);...

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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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Publications from the College of Fine Arts, Schools of Music, Art, and Drama, Museum of Art, and the Department of Dance include: General Catalogs/Bulletins (1902-1979); "Encore" (1976-81); Calendar of Events (1980-85); Exhibition Calendars (1953-59); Miscellaneous Exhibition programs (1920-62); "Spectator" (1973, 1983-84); Schedule of Events (1982-85); University Playhouse Production Programs (1929-64); School of Drama Production Programs (1950-64); University Theatre Production Programs (1965-82); Music Program Books (1937-); "Oklahoma School Music News" (1950-51); "Spencer Norton Distinguished Music Series" (1981-84); "The Bandsman" (1931-35); "The Blue Sheet" (1981-85, 1992-); "Score" (1975-80); and "Oklahoma Interscholastic Music Contests" (1913-15, 1932-54).

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Administrative subject files (1968-71), containing memoranda, letters, correspondence, interoffice communications, minutes, and sundry financial reports, arranged alphabetically by subject within each years; Proposals (1968-71) arranged alphabetically by proposal titles; and general correspondence (1968-71) arranged alphabetically by name.

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Financial Reports (1976-84).

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The General Correspondence files maintained by Thurman James White in his positions as Director (1948-50) and Dean (1950-61) of the Extension Division; his dual deanship of the College of Continuing Education and the Extension Division (1961-68); and Vice Presidents for University Projects (1968-71) and for Continuing Education and Public Service (1971-79). The files contain correspondence, reports, memoranda as well as publications.

Scope and Contents FULL FINDING AID (PDF)University of Oklahoma president. Personal and business correspondence (1910-1945), including correspondence from Bizzell's tenure as president of Texas A & M College, his association with Drury College and letters of condolence to his family upon his death; official correspondence (1925-1941) from Bizzell's tenure as president of the University of Oklahoma; University of Oklahoma Sociology Department lecture notes and class materials (1941-1943); correspondence, circulars, and reports (1941-1944) from Bizzell's tenure as a director of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka, Kansas; reprints (n.d.); manuscripts of articles and speeches (n.d.) by Bizzell; correspondence (1940-1944) concerning Bizzell's publications; a genealogy of the Bizzell family; and class notes (1919-1920) taken by Bizzell while attending Baylor and Columbia Universities....