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University of Oklahoma Libraries Western History Collections Certificates and Diplomas Collection Certificates and Diplomas Collection. Printed materials, 1847–1994. 4 feet. Series collection. Certificates, diplomas, and awards (1847–1994) issued by governmental entities, private and public institutions, and organizations to individuals as awards, academic degrees, appointments to office, acknowledgments of service, and expressions of appreciation. BOX 1 Allen, Susie K. Collection 1. Discharge certificate of Lewis Keefer’s, issued in 1911 by authority of the Secretary of War. American Legion Post 303 (Thomas C. Reynolds) Collection 1. Framed telegram to department commander from Fayette Copeland regarding a post at the University of Oklahoma, November 14, 1944. 2. Special Certificate of Most Distinguished Service awarded to Thomas C. Reynolds Post, 1946. 3. Special Certificate of Most Distinguished Service awarded to Thomas C. Reynolds Post, 1947. Ames, C. B. Collection 1. Judge Ames’ appointment as a member of the State Executive Committee, 1918. 2. From Territory of Oklahoma, Secretary’s Office, to Oklahoma Fuel, Light and Power Co. of Delaware – right of incorporation. August 23, 1907. Ashbrook, William Collection 1. 1853 deed to land in Missouri, signed by Governor Sterling Price. 2. 1855 deed to land in Missouri, signed by Governor Sterling Price. 3. 1854 deed to land in Missouri, signed by Franklin Pierce, President of the United States. Bacon, Charles W. Collection 1. Certificate of registration as pharmacist in Arkansas, 1891. 2. Certificate to practice gynecology, 1896. 3. Certificate of registration as practicing physician and surgeon in Arkansas, 1891. 4. Certificate of study in ophthalmology, laryngology, rhinology and otology, 1917. 5. Certificate of incorporation as an alumnus of the School of Medicine of the University of Kansas, 1905. 6. Certificate of registration as a pharmacist in the state of Oklahoma, 1908. 7. Certificate of appointment as First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, 1917. 8. Certificate of registration as a pharmacist in Indian Territory, 1907. 9. 1896 Medical School Diploma. 10. Diploma of membership in the Societas Medicus Chirurgeus, 1896.

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University of Oklahoma Libraries Western History Collections

Certificates and Diplomas Collection

Certificates and Diplomas Collection. Printed materials, 1847–1994. 4 feet. Series collection. Certificates, diplomas, and awards (1847–1994) issued by governmental entities, private and public institutions, and organizations to individuals as awards, academic degrees, appointments to office, acknowledgments of service, and expressions of appreciation. BOX 1 Allen, Susie K. Collection

1. Discharge certificate of Lewis Keefer’s, issued in 1911 by authority of the Secretary of War.

American Legion Post 303 (Thomas C. Reynolds) Collection

1. Framed telegram to department commander from Fayette Copeland regarding a post at the University of Oklahoma, November 14, 1944.

2. Special Certificate of Most Distinguished Service awarded to Thomas C. Reynolds Post, 1946.

3. Special Certificate of Most Distinguished Service awarded to Thomas C. Reynolds Post, 1947.

Ames, C. B. Collection

1. Judge Ames’ appointment as a member of the State Executive Committee, 1918. 2. From Territory of Oklahoma, Secretary’s Office, to Oklahoma Fuel, Light and

Power Co. of Delaware – right of incorporation. August 23, 1907.

Ashbrook, William Collection 1. 1853 deed to land in Missouri, signed by Governor Sterling Price. 2. 1855 deed to land in Missouri, signed by Governor Sterling Price. 3. 1854 deed to land in Missouri, signed by Franklin Pierce, President of the

United States.

Bacon, Charles W. Collection 1. Certificate of registration as pharmacist in Arkansas, 1891. 2. Certificate to practice gynecology, 1896. 3. Certificate of registration as practicing physician and surgeon in Arkansas, 1891. 4. Certificate of study in ophthalmology, laryngology, rhinology and otology,

1917. 5. Certificate of incorporation as an alumnus of the School of Medicine of the

University of Kansas, 1905. 6. Certificate of registration as a pharmacist in the state of Oklahoma, 1908. 7. Certificate of appointment as First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, 1917. 8. Certificate of registration as a pharmacist in Indian Territory, 1907. 9. 1896 Medical School Diploma. 10. Diploma of membership in the Societas Medicus Chirurgeus, 1896.

Barbour, John Collection

1. Certificate to practice as a registered pharmacist, 1897. 2. Diploma from the O.U. Pharmacy School, 1897. 3. Diploma from Central University for Diseases of Children, 1901 Also, see folder on shelf #8.

Barker, N. L. Collection

1. 1944 certificate of good standing in the A.M.A. 2. 1945 certificate of good standing in the A.M.A. 3. 1940 certificate of good standing in the State of Oklahoma Medical Association. 4. 1917 Oath of Office in Arkansas National Guard. 5. 1933 certificate of registration as a Boy Scouts of America Committeeman. 6. 1933 BSA authorization for the Broken Bow, Oklahoma, Lion’s Club to charter

a Boy Scout Troop. 7. 1917 certificate to practice medicine in Oklahoma. 8. Certificate of Appreciation for administration of the Selective Service System,

for a period of three years. 9. Same as above, for a period of four years. 10. Certificate awarding the Selective Service Medal to N.L. Barker. 11. 1915 M.D. diploma from the University of Arkansas.

Barnes, D. E. Collection

1. 1879 certificate from the Texas State Medical Examiners Board. 2. Diploma for the M.D. from the University of Louisville, 1876.

Beaird, T. M. Collection

1. Certificate of initiation into the PIKA fraternity, 1921. 2. Certificate of initiation into the Delta Sigma Rho, 1921.

Beck Family Collection

1917 Miami High School Diploma of Mabel Beck. Benson, June Collection

Certificates of election, certificates of merit, honorary resolutions, and other honors and awards given to June Benson for her service to the City of Norman and the State of Oklahoma, 1953-1985.

Berry, Virgil Collection 1895 M.D. Diploma. Bizzell, W. B. Collection

1. Certificate of W. B. Bizzell as member of the National Advisory Committee for Oklahoma, 1939.

2. Certificate of Mrs. W. B. Bizzell as member of the National Advisory Committee on Women’s Participation for the State of Oklahoma, 1939.

3. Certificate of W. B. Bizzell to the National Geographic Society.

4. An “Acknowledgement of Achievement” presented to W.B. Bizzell in the 10th year of his presidency at the University of Oklahoma by the Oklahoma Chapter of Sigma delta Chi on the occasion of its Five-Star Final Dinner, April 3, 1935.

5. Certificate of introduction and commendation for W. B. Bizzell by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, for Bizzell’s trip to Europe to study agricultural education methods, 1924.

BOX 2

Boatman, A. N. Collection 1. Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 3, State of Oklahoma, 1941. 2. Certificate #7640 in the Committee of one for the re-election of FDR, 1936. 3. A. N. Boatman’s Certificate of Election as a member of the Board of Free

Holders of the City of Okmulgee, 1932. 4. A. N. (Jack) Boatman’s certificate of nomination for the Office of County

Attorney in and for Okmulgee County, 1924. 5. Certificate of election as County Attorney of Okmulgee County, 1924.

Bond, G. M. Collection

Certificate of Election to the Oklahoma Legislature, 1916. Bower, B. M. Collection

1. Marriage certificate of Bertha M. Bower and Bertrand W. Sinclair, August 12, 1905.

Brinkley, William C. Collection

1. 1940 citation for achievement from the Sigma Delta Chi Professional Journalists Fraternity.

2. Certificate of commendation from the Pan American Univ. Athletic Dept., n.d. 3. 1957 Screen Writers’ Annual Award nomination for writing achievement for

Don’t Go Near the Water. 4. 1994 certification that William C. Brinkley is a subject of biographical record in

Who’s Who in America for the Marquis Who’s Who Publications Board. 5. 1996 certification as Associate Member of the United States Naval Institute. 6. 1986 certification as Life Member of the United States Naval Institute. 7. 1949 appointment as Lieutenant in the U.S. Naval Reserve. 8. 1946 Certificate of satisfactory service of Lieutenant William C. Brinkley on

active duty in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Bronson, Edgar S. Collection Golden Anniversary scrapbook (memorabilia). Bryan, J. R. Collection

1. Selective Service System certificate for Local Board Number Two, Caddo County, 1917.

2. 1914 certificate from the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Examiners. 3. 1919 Common School diploma for Billy Bryan. 4. 1897 certificate from the Missouri Board of Health. 5. 1897 Physician’s Certificate from the Territory of Oklahoma.

6. 1897 diploma from the Kansas City, Missouri University Medical College (Obstetrics).

7. 1897 diploma from the Kansas City, Missouri University Medical College (Diseases of Women).

8. 1897 certificate from the New Mexico Board of Health. 9. 1896 chemistry diploma for the University Medical College, Kansas City, MO. 10. 1897 M.D. diploma from the University Medical College, Kansas City, MO.

Buchanan, F. R. Collection

1. 1914 certificate from the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Examiners. 2. Certificate of Appreciation for three years administration of the Selective

Service System. 3. 1914 M.D. diploma from Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery. 4. 1914 group picture of the Phi Delta Medical Fraternity.

Burditt, Mary Edna Collection

1. 1926 Public Schools of Oklahoma Teachers Certificate. 2. 1923 Public Schools of Oklahoma Teachers Certificate. 3. 1906 Temporary Teacher’s County Certificate, Garvin County, Oklahoma.

Burns, S. L. Collection

1. 1904 certificate of the Board of Medical Examiners for the Southern District of Indian Territory.

2. 1905 Certificate of Registration as Physician and Surgeon in Indian Territory. 3. License to practice Medicine and Surgery in the Creek Nation, 1899.

Byrum, R. E. Collection

1. 1899 diploma from the Public Schools of Oklahoma. 2. 1907 Teacher’s County Certificate of Oklahoma. (Original and copy) 3. 1907 Teacher’s Contract for the County of Greer, Territory of Oklahoma.

(Original and copy) BOX 3 Campbell, John McKoy Collection Certificate of membership in the Chicago Chapter of the Coif, 1922. Capshaw, M. T. J. Collection 1884 M.D. diploma Carpenter, Everett Collection 1961. The University of Oklahoma citation for fifty years of service and devotion. Carpenter, Paul Simons Collection 1912. Broad Street Conservatory of Music teacher’s certificate. Carter, Frank Collection

Citation from the Oklahoma Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association for meritorious service as a frontier sheriff.

Childs, Mrs. W. O. Collection

1955 Resolution of Appreciation to Mrs. Annetta A. Childs for furnishing contemporary Oklahoma history materials to the Archivist of the University of Oklahoma.

Christopher, E. R. Collection

1. 1943 United States Citizens Service Corps certificate of membership. 2. 1943, 1944 University of Oklahoma Engineering, Science and Management War

Training diploma. 3. 1935 State of Oklahoma notary public. 4. 1958 U.S. Treasury citation. 5. 1958 Commission as honorary colonel on the Governor’s staff. 6. 1952, 1953 American Legion citation of distinguished service. 7. 1964-65 American Legion certificate of appreciation. 8. 1958 American Legion certificate of appointment. 9. Oklahoma Boys State honorary colonel commission. 10. 1955, 1956, 1962, 1964, 1966 American Legion Commander’s award. 11. 1953 American Legion Commander’s Aide award. 12. 1952, 1959, 1962 National Association of Postmasters certificate of merit. 13. 1933 Secretary of the County Election Board for Washington County. 14. 1956 Admiral of the Fleet of the Great Navy of the State of Oklahoma. 15. 1957 Oklahoma Boys State certificate of appreciation. 16. 1967 American Legion resolution. 17. 1962 American Legion certificate of appreciation. 18. American Legion resolution, n.d. 19. 1939 Certificate of membership in National Association of Postmasters. 20. 1939 Appointment as Postmaster (signed by F.D. Roosevelt). 21. 1967 Postmaster resolution.

Clark, J. J. Collection

1. 1908 State of Oklahoma Physician’s certificate. 2. 1918 Certificate of Appointment as authorized agent of the Treasury

Department. 3. 1909 certificate of appointment as a Great American Life Insurance medical

examiner. 4. 1907 certificate of appointment as County Superintendent of Public Health for

Johnston County. 5. Certificate of Appointment as member of the Election Board for Johnston

County, 1908. Signed by Governor Haskell. Clarkson, A. W. Collection

1. 1920 Mason’s certificate. 2. 1940 certificate of Post-Graduate Medical Study. 3. 1942 certificate of membership in the State Medical Association of Oklahoma. 4. 1944 edition of the above. 5. 1950 certificate of Life Membership in the Oklahoma State Medical

Association.

6. 1920 Mason’s certificate.

Cleckler, Frank S. Collection 1. Appreciation for participation in Memorial Stadium Expansion Program

certificate. 2. Member of the Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity certificate, 1931. 3. Transferred to the Retired Reserve certificate, 1953. 4. Veterans of Foreign Wars Certificate of Award, 1952. 5. Member of the University of Oklahoma 50 Year Alumni certificate. 6. Certificate to Drive While Intoxicated while in Texas, 1954. 7. Certificate of Appreciation from the Oklahoma Credit Union League, 1949. 8. Certification of attendance of the Logistical Division Orientation Course at the

Command and General Staff College, 1949. 9. Certificate of appreciation from the Touchdown Club. 10. Honorary Trustee of the Univ. of Oklahoma Foundation life certificate, 1972. 11. Elected and initiated as a member of Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Psi

Fraternity certificate, 1920. 12. Appointment to Major, Quartermaster Corps certificate, 1940. 13. Appointment to Captain, Quartermaster Corps certificate, 1924. 14. Appointment to Major in the Quartermaster Corps, 1935. 15. Appointment to Captain in the Quartermaster Corps, 1929. 16. Appointment to Major in the Quartermaster Corps, 1930. 17. Appointment to Major in the Quartermaster Corps, 1934. 18. Citation from the United States Treasury for participation in the U.S. Savings

Bond Program, 1955. 19. Citation for Meritorious Service to the veterans of the State of Oklahoma, 1956. 20. Certificate of appointment as a Reserve Commissioned Officer in the Officers’

Reserve Corps, 1952. 21. Certificate – Greek fraternity. 22. Certificate for the outstanding services rendered on behalf of the Disabled

American Veterans, 1951. 23. Certification as manager of the Veterans Administration Regional Office in

Oklahoma City, 1953. 24. Certificate declaring initiation into the solemn mysteries of the Ancient and

Honorable Order of Neptunia, 1961. 25. Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Oklahoma, 1921. 26. Diploma – Facultatem Collegii Curatoribus Ipsis Auctoribus Ad Gradum

Medicinae Doctoris, MDCCCXCVII. BOX 4

Collins, Herbert Dale 1. 1928. H. Dale Collins. Certificate of Surgery Residency at the State University

Hospital, University of Oklahoma School of Medicine. 2. 1927. H. Dale Collins. Certificate of Internship at the State University Hospital,

University of Oklahoma School of Medicine. 3. 1921. Herbert Dale Collins. Certificate of initiation into Phi Beta Pi, Alpha Iota

Chapter at the University of Kansas. 4. 1933. H. Dale Collins. Certificate of Admission as Fellow into the American

College of Surgeons.

5. 1924. Herbert Dale Collins. Diploma for Bachelor of Science in Medicine degree, The University of Oklahoma.

6. 1926. Herbert Dale Collins. Diploma for Doctor of Medicine degree, The University of Oklahoma.

7. 1940. Herbert Dale Collins. Appointment as Examining Physician, Oklahoma County Local Board No. 1, Oklahoma.

Collums, D. B. and Garner G. Collection

1. 1915. Garner G. Collums. Certificate of Award from Stillwell High School. 2. 1915. Garner G. Collums. Diploma of Honor from Oklahoma State Department

of Education. 3. 1919. Margaret Terrell (Collums). Diploma from Senior High School,

Chickasha, Oklahoma. 4. Garner G. Collums. Diploma from University of Oklahoma. 5. Garner G. Collums. Certificate from Masonic Lodge (?). [Latin] 6. Garner G. Collums. Membership certificate from Scottish Rite (?). 7. Garner G. Collums. Membership certificate from Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. 8. 1823. Margaret Terrell Collums. Diploma from Oklahoma College for Women. 9. 1954. D. B. Collums. Certificate of commission as Honorary Colonel on

Governor’s staff from Johnston Murray, Governor of Oklahoma. 10. 1961. Garner G. Collums. Certificate of Membership from the Norman Chamber

of Commerce. 11. no date. Garner G. Collums. Certificate of Twenty-five Year Membership in the

Kiwanis Club of Norman.

Cook, F. L. Collection 1. 1909 Mason’s certificate. 2. 1908 M.D. diploma.

Cook, Howard Collection 1. University of Oklahoma Bachelor of Arts diploma for Howard Cook, 1913.

Copeland, Fayette, Jr. Collection 1. 1925 Master of Arts diploma issued by the University of Oklahoma. Court, Nathan A. Collection

1. 1916 certificate of Bachelor of Arts from the “Universitatis Coloradonensis” for Sophia Ravitch Altshiller.

2. 1922 certificate of Master of Arts from the University of Oklahoma for Sophie Ravitch Altshiller Court.

3. 1911 certificate from the Universite de Letat a Gand. This certificate is in the French language.

4-13. Nine certificates of commendation (honors) from the Women’s Gymnasium (high school) of Warsaw, Poland for Sofia Ravitch dated 1888, 1889, 1890, 1891, 1892, 1893, 1894, 1895 and 1897. The certificates are in the Russian language.

Cross, G. L. Collection 1. May 14, 1966, certificate from the Oklahoma State Medical Association.

Crouch, A. H. Collection

1. 1916 license from the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Examiners. 2. 1905 certificate as Camp Physician for the Modern Woodmen of America. 3. 1904 certificate of appointment as Medical Examiner from the Aetna Life

Insurance Company. Cutlip, C. Guy Collection

1. Certificate of Appointment for Cutlip as Colonel on Governor William H. Murray’s staff. 01-12-1931.

2. Certificate for Cutlip’s Commission for Superior Judge for Seminole County signed by Oklahoma Governor William H. Murray. 03-19-1931.

3. Certification for C. Guy as a Smithsonian Institution Patron. n.d. BOX 5

Dale, E. E. Collection 1. 1929 certificate for the OK Educational Commission; signed by Gov. Holloway. 2. “Rural Courtship,” an art print by Daniel R. Knight. (The first painting ever

purchased by Thomas Gilcrease.) 3. 1970-1971 life member Alumni Development Fund University of Oklahoma

Century Club. 4. 1908 diploma from Draughon’s Practical Business College for George M. Dale.

DeBarr, Edwin Collection

1. Honorary certificate as a Registered Pharmacist from the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy, 1917.

2. 1940 membership in the Grand Lodge of Sweden.

Decker, C. E. Collection 1. 1953 Honorary Life Membership in the Oklahoma City Geological Society. 2. 1927 Honorary Membership in the American Assoc. of Petroleum Geologists. 3. 1927 Ph.D. diploma from the University of Chicago. 4. Exhibit card; Mastodon Tetralophodon Camester of the last Pliocene period.

Lived in Oklahoma.

Dennis, Frank Landt Collection 1. 1925. Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity membership certificate. 2. 1928. Sigma Delta Chi scholarship award. 3. 1940. Pi Delta Epsilon membership certificate. 4. 1947. Imperium Neptuni Regis/Ancient Order of the Deep membership

certificate. 5. 1959 Certificate identifying Dennis as an attorney and counselor of the Supreme

Court of the United States. 6. 1981. Outstanding Oklahoman award presented by the Oklahoma State Society

of Washington, D.C. 7. Undated. Sigma Delta Chi membership certificate. 8. Undated. Universities Harvardiana Cantabrigiae membership certificate.

DeStwolinski, L. C. Collection

1. 1886 membership certificate in the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle for A. P. Rounce.

2. 1849 land purchase certificate issued to Nation Woodford Bass of Rock Island County, Illinois for land in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, Signed for President Zachary Taylor.

Disney, W. V. Collection

1. Congressional Campaign poster. (colored) 2. Congressional Campaign poster. (black and white)

Division of Manuscripts Collection

1. 1870 allotment patent. Document grants eighty acres of land to Antoine Pay-me-naw-ward (?) under the condition that he sell his land holdings in Michigan.

2. 1883 stock certificate. Document certifies Isaac Cloud as the holder of two shares of capital stock of the Gainesville Live-Stock Publishing Company.

3. 1883 stock certificate. Document certifies E.G. Sugg as the holder of two shares of capital stock of the Gainesville Live-Stock Publishing Company.

4. 1884 membership certificate. Document certifies Isaac Cloud as a member of the “National Cattle and Horse Growers Association of the United States.”

5. 1884 stock certificate. Document certifies that Isaac Cloud is the holder of 5.9 shares of capital stock of the Washington Cattle Company.

6. 1885 stock certificate. Document certifies Isaac Cloud as the holder of 10.4 shares of capital stock of the Washington Cattle Company.

7. 1885 stock certificate. Document certifies that Isaac Cloud is the holder of 10.4 shares of capital stock of the Washington Cattle Company.

8. 1898 stock certificate. Document certifies that W. H. Stoves is the holder of two thousand shares of capital stock of the Banta=Hill Consolidated Mines Company.

9. 1898 stock certificate. Document certifies that Mrs. W. H. Stoves is the holder of two thousand shares of capital stock of the Banta-Hill Consolidated Mines Company.

10. 1902 stock certificate. Document certifies that W. H. Stoves is the owner of five hundred shares of capital stock of the Boulder Amazon Oil and Gas Company.

11. “Arkansas” (broadside), items of interest such as motto, state flower, history of state flag, etc., gathered by the historian of the Arkansas Division United Daughters of the Confederacy, n.d.

12. 1901 homestead certificate. Document grants tract of land NE quarter of section 11 in township 12N of range 19W of Indian Meridian, to James A. Wilkes.

13. 1893 commission. Certificate commissioning James A. Wilkes as Postmaster at Rathbone in the County of G, Territory of Oklahoma. (see Jim Sullivan Collection in Box 9 of Certificates and Diplomas for this item)

14. 1941 Senate Concurrent Resolution. Resolution commending the people of Oklahoma for their voluntary service to the Selective Service, law enacted by 76th U.S. Congress.

15. Diploma samples for college, academies, etc. W. M. Welch Co., Chicago, Ill. 16. 1890 homestead certificate. Document grants tract of land SW quarter of section

12 in Township 16N, Range 10W of Indian Meridian, to Henry C. Gibson.

Dorrance, L. Collection

1. 1896 diploma. The first one given by the OU Pharmaceutical Department. (plus photocopy)

2. 1896 certificate from the Oklahoma Board of Pharmacy. (plus photocopy) 3. 1897 certificate of membership in the Oklahoma Pharmaceutical Association.

(plus photocopy)

Dunlap, S. T. Collection Homestead Certificate No. 9387 issued to William O. Hartshorne, Jr. signed by President William H. Taft, 1909.

Ewing, A. A. Collection

Certificate of appointment as Regent of Oklahoma A&M College in the Territory of Oklahoma. Signed by Territorial Governor Seay.

BOX 6

Fenwick, Grace Truman Green Collection 1. 1906 Benefit Certificate for John Cleaton which names his wife as beneficiary.

Issued by the Modern Woodmen of America. 2. 1917 life insurance Beneficiary Certificate for John Cleaton with his wife named

as beneficiary. Issued by the Woodmen of the World.

Ferguson, Thompson Benton Collection Territory of Oklahoma Patent granting Robert Huff, Hansford E. Julieu, Frank M. English, Joseph W. Yeomann and George W. Crosby, under the name Lawton, Wichita and Gulf Railway, to exercise the privileges of a corporation. Signed by Governor Thompson Benton Ferguson (January 26, 1903).

Note: Governor Ferguson’s marriage license may be found in the Walter Scott Ferguson Certificates and Diplomas collection.

Ferguson, Walter Scott Collection

1. 1885 marriage license granted to Mr. Thompson Benton Ferguson and Miss Elva Ursula Shartel.

2. 1897 certificate of appointment issued to Frank C. Hubbard as deputy United States Marshal by the Northern District of Indian Territory.

3. 1902 certificate of appointment issued to W. S. Ferguson as First Lieutenant in Company “A” of the First Regiment by the Oklahoma National Guard of the Territory of Oklahoma.

4. 1904 certificate verifying that a person had contributed money to help fund the Indian Territory World’s Fair Exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Exhibition in St. Louis, Missouri.

5. 1908 certificate commissioning W. S. Ferguson as an officer in the Chickasaw Squirrel Rifles.

6. 1923 certificate swearing in W. S. Ferguson as a Special Police Officer for the City of Oklahoma City. This certificate is assumed to have some relation to the impeachment trials underway in OKC at the time, but this cannot be confirmed.

7. 1923 permit issued to W. S. Ferguson by the Military Authorities to be upon the streets of OKC after the hour of midnight. This, too, is assumed to have been issued during the time of martial law during the impeachment trials of the time.

8. 1933 certificate granting Mrs. T. B. Ferguson membership in the Oklahoma Memorial Association.

9. Certificate. The Governor of Oklahoma appointed Walter Ferguson, Colonel, Governor’s Staff. 1-12-31.

Fink, John B. Collection 1. Betsy Ross Memorial Association Flag certificate, 1899. Finney, Thomas McKean and Frank Florer Collection

1. 1896-1897 complete term and annual graded school report of Frank Finney, Pawnee, Oklahoma Territory.

2. 1883 appointment of Thomas M. Finney as Postmaster at Kaw Agency, Indian Territory.

First, F. R. Collection

1. Tulane University Post-Graduate course diploma, 1916. 2. Same. 3. 1917 Presidential appointment as a 1st Lt. In the Medical Section, Officers

Reserve Corps of the Army of the United States. 4. 1906 High School Diploma at St. James, Missouri. 5. 1911 Certificate from the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Examiners. 6. 1926 Certificate from the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. 7. 1911 Certificate of membership in the University of Missouri Alumni

Association.

Fisher, Te Ata 1. 1982 Recognition of Te Ata by the Diamond Jubilee Commission of Oklahoma. 2. 1975 Distinguished Service Award to Te Ata Fisher from Zeta Phi Eta, National

Professional Speech Arts Fraternity for Women. 3. 1984 Recognition of Te Ata Fisher for meritorious achievements by the

Governor’s Advisory Committee on the Status of Women. 4. 1983 Ambassador of Goodwill Award to Te Ata Fisher by the State of

Oklahoma.

Flora, Snowden D. 1896 High School Diploma at Roann, Indiana. Frankford Oil Company

Stock Certificate from the Frankford Oil Company of Venango County, Pennsylvania. Certificate is for 1,000 shares belonging to Morton Lewis, April 15, 1865.

Frayser, E. B. Collection 1860 M.D. diploma from the Missouri Medical College. Fulton, J. S. Collection

1. Certificate of membership in the Atoka Chamber of Commerce, 1922. 2. Presidential Certificate of Appreciation for service in the Selective Service

System for one year to C.C. Fulton.

3. Presidential Certificate of Appreciation for service in the Selective Service System for one year, to J. S. Fulton.

4. Same as above, for two years. 5. Same as above, for three years. 6. Same as above, for four years. 7. Presidential Appointment as Examining Physician to the Atoka County Local

Board No. 1, 1940. 8. 1944 Certificate of Good Standing in the State Medical Association of

Oklahoma. 9. Same as above, for 1945. 10. Same as above, for 1946. 11. Same as above, for 1947. 12. Same as above, for 1948. 13. Same as above, for 1949. 14. Certificate as an Honorary Citizen for Boys Town, 1945. 15. O.S.M.A. certificate for Post-Graduate Study, 1940. 16. Same as above, for 1942. 17. Same as above, for 1944. 18. Same as above, no date. 19. Certificate of Recognition of Service in the Second War Loan Drive, 1943.

Funk, Mrs. Rose Collection

1. 1894 diploma from the Maryville Seminary in Missouri for John Lester Funk. 2. 1910 certificate of membership in the Kings Heralds of the Women’s Foreign

Missionary Society, for G. D. Funk. 3. 1925 certification of lettering in Basketball at Washington and Lee University. 4. A poem entitled “Plea for Peace,” by Nancy Allen, and signed by her to a Carol

in 1936. 5. An etching reproduction of the “Spirit of Progress.” 6. 1923 initiation certificates of William Funk into the Delta Sigma Fraternity. 7. 1920 Grade School diploma of W. L. Funk. 8. Unidentified fraternal order certificate of W. L. Funk.

Garretson, Anna Kate Collection

Diploma (B.A.) given to Anna Kate Garretson from the Spaulding Female College in 1907, in Muskogee, Indian Territory. President was Theo F. Brewer. Only young women attended. All faculty members signed the diplomas.

Garretson, Henry David Collection

1. State Bond from the Kingdom of Hungary for 100 crowns, May 1915. 2. State Bond from the Kingdom of Hungary for 100 crowns, Nov. 1915. 3. State Bond from the Kingdom of Hungary for 50 crowns, May 1916. 4. State Bond from the Kingdom of Hungary for 100 crowns, June 1918. 5. Bond from Munich in the Republic of Germany for 10,000 marks, Feb. 1923. 6. Bond coupons from the Republic of Germany for 500,000 marks, Aug. 1923. 7. Bond coupons from the Republic of Germany for 5,000,000 marks, Aug. 1923.

Gassway, P. L. Collection

1. A 1920 Masonic degree. 2. 1930 certificate of nomination for District Judge. 3. 1930 certificate of election as District Judge. 4. 1934 certificate of nomination for Congress. 5. 1926 certificate of election as District Judge. 6. Undated Masonic certificate. 7. Photo clip of prominent personalities dancing.

Gittinger, Roy Collection

1. 1900 Teachers’ Second Grade Certificate issued to Mr. Roy Gittinger by the Superintendent of Schools of Lucas County, Iowa.

2. 1929 life membership certificate issued to Mr. Roy Gittinger by the Oklahoma Historical Society.

3. International Association of Lions Clubs Charter, 1929, establishing club at Norman, Oklahoma.

Gray Horse: St. John’s School Collection 1. Certificate of the general moderator of the apostleship of prayer, 1892.

Gregory, A. L. Collection

1. 1918 M.D. diploma from St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons. 2. Undated post-graduate medical course in Anatomy certificate

Griffith, A. Collection

1. 1907 certificate of impressions, articulations and other prosthetic work to R. H. Pendleton. (Dental certificate.)

2. 1914 Centennial Certificate bearing a fragment of wood from the home of Francis Scott Key.

Grimes, Mary E. Collection

1. 1938 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Public-School Music diploma, University of Oklahoma (two copies).

2. November 1918 to June 1919 Foreign Service Certificate for service in the Bureau of Canteens, presented by the American National Red Cross.

3. 1933 Walters High School Diploma, Harold E. Grimes. 4. 1931 Membership in Alpha Iota Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota. 5. 1916 Teachers Permanent Certificate, Department of Education, State of Texas. 6. 1924 Standard Training School Certificate, General Sunday School Board,

Methodist Episcopal Church, South, Ardmore District. 7. 1923 Standard Training School Certificate 8. 1916 Southern Methodist University certificate for course in Primary Methods. 9. 1923 Junaluska Training School Certificate of Honor for course in Primary

Pupil, and Training Primaries in Worship. 10. 1922 Western Training School Certificate of Honor for courses in Primary

Pupil, and Training Primaries in Worship. 11. 1917-1918 The United States War Trade Board certificate of appreciation.

Grisso, W. D. Collection

1. 1928 diploma from the University of Oklahoma Law School

2. 1928 camp training certificate, Reserve Officers Training Corps. 3. 1922 military training certificate, Citizens’ Military Training Camps. 4. 1952 certificate of commission as Commodore of the Oklahoma Navy, signed

by Governor Johnston Murray. 5. 1931 appointment as Second Lieutenant of Infantry of the United States Army,

signed by Adjutant General. 6. 1960 certificate as a regent member of the University of Oklahoma Research

Institute. 7. 1961 certificate as a life member of the Oklahoma Historical Society. 8. 1951 certificate as Honorary Assistant Manager and Ambassador of Good Will

for the Oklahoma Biltmore Hotel. 9. 1924 initiation into Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. 10. 1926 initiation into Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity. 11. 1928 admission to practice law before the U.S. District Court in Eastern

Oklahoma. 12. 1930 certificate of Nomination as Democratic Nominee for Oklahoma House of

Representatives. 13. 1953 certificate as member of University of Oklahoma Board of Regents, signed

by Governor Johnston Murray. 14. 1926 diploma for Bachelor of Arts from the University of Oklahoma. 15. 1930 certificate of Election to Oklahoma House of Representatives, signed by

the Secretary of the State Election Board. 16. 1932 certificate of Election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives, signed

by the Secretary of the State Election Board.

Gulledge, G. W. Collection 1. 1884 Teachers License from the State of Arkansas. 2. 1906 Certification on the Indian Territory Board of Pharmacy. 3. 1904 Indian Territory registration certificate as a physician and surgeon. 4. 1909 certificate from the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Examiners. 5. 1914 Oklahoma Election Certificate for Johnson County Representative for J. J.

Clark. 6. 1895 M.D. diploma from Vanderbilt University.

BOX 7 Hailey, D. M. Collection

1918 Treasury Department Appointment Certificate to Oklahoma State Committee of the National War Savings Committee.

Hainer, B. T. Collection

1. 1884 B.S. diploma from the State Agricultural College of Iowa. 2. 1884 diploma from the Crescent Literacy Society at Iowa State. 3. 1887 Law degree diploma from the University of Michigan. 4. 1887 State of Michigan license to practice law. 5. 1887 Michigan Bar Admission certificate. 6. 1888 B.S. degree diploma from Iowa State for F. E. Weatherby.

7. 1888 diploma from the Crescent Literary Society at Iowa State for F. E. Weatherby.

8. 1897 certification as an attorney for the Supreme Court. 9. 1897 Territory of Oklahoma law license. 10. 1898 Presidential Appointment to the Territory of Oklahoma Supreme Court as

an Associate Justice. Signed by President McKinley. 11. 1898 Commission as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Territory of

Oklahoma. 12. 1901 Commission as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Territory of

Oklahoma. 13. 1902 Presidential Appointment to the Territory of Oklahoma Supreme Court.

Signed by Theodore Roosevelt. 14. 1901 Certificate from the Masons. 15. 1906 Commission as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Territory of

Oklahoma. 16. 1906 Presidential Appointment to the Territory of Oklahoma Supreme Court.

Signed by President Roosevelt. 17. 1907 law license for the Western District of Oklahoma. 18. 1907 Honorary membership in the Lincoln Farm Association. 19. 1907 Oklahoma law license. 20. 1908 license to practice law in the Western District of Oklahoma. 21. 1909 license to practice law in the Eastern District of Oklahoma. 22. 1909 Eastern District law license. 23. 1911 membership certificate in the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. 24. 1922 life member of the Iowa State Memorial Union.

Harris, G. E. Collection

1. 1905 M.D. diploma from Louisville Medical College. 2. 1905 membership in the L.M.C. Alumni Association. 3. 1915 certificate as County Superintendent of Public Health for Choctaw County. 4. 1917 appointment to the Local Board for Choctaw County. 5. 1917 Local Board of Choctaw County Appointment Certificate. 6. 1917 certificate as County Superintendent of Public Health for Choctaw County. 7. 1920 Mason’s certificate. 8. 1920 Mason’s degree award. 9. 1922 appointment to the Employees’ Compensation Commission. 10. 1927 OK appointment as County Superintendent of Health for Choctaw County.

Haskell, C. N. Collection

1. 1907 Election Certificate for Governor of Oklahoma. (Original plus masters and ten copies.)

2. 1921 proclamation honoring C. N. Haskell as the first Governor of Oklahoma. 3. 1905 permit to practice law in the Western District of Indian Territory.

Haynes, M. P. Collection

1. 1877 M.D. diploma from the Atlanta Medical College. 2. 1881 Registration certificate for Arkansas Medical Examiners. 3. 1892 Bureau of Pensions appointment certificate for Indian Territory. 4. 1902 membership in the Woodmen of the World.

5. 1904 license to practice medicine in the Northern District of Indian Territory. 6. 1909 certificate from the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Examiners.

Heffner, R. E. Collection

1. 1909 Common School Diploma, Washita County 2. 1918 B.A. diploma from the University of Oklahoma. 3. 1918 Baptist Convention normal course diploma. 4. 1919 membership in the Guard of Saint Patrick. 5. 1919 B.S. diploma from the University of Oklahoma. 6. 1922 M.A. from Cornell. (Also, see folder, shelf #8)

Hefley, Harold M. Collection

1. 1931 Certificate of membership in Beta Beta Beta Fraternity (honorary biological).

2. 1953 Certificate as fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

3. 1935 Certificate of membership in the Oklahoma Chapter of the Society of the Sigma Xi.

4. 1970 Certificate announcing selection to appear in the 1970 edition of Outstanding Educators of America.

5. 1940 Certificate of membership in the Texas Academy of Science. 6. 1947 Certificate as fellow of the Texas Academy of Science. 7. 1968 Certificate of Recognition Service Honor Award at Panhandle State

College, Goodwell, Oklahoma. 8. 1956 Certificate of life membership in Gamma chapter of Lambda Sigma Tau. 9. 1964 Oklahoma Academy of Science Fellows Award. 10. 1960 Certificate as honorary member, student section. The American Society of

Agronomy. 11. Certificate of Merit, Panhandle State College, n.d. 12. Award of Merit, Panhandle A&M College, n.d. 13. 1946 Certificate of membership, Cooper Ornithological Club. 14. 1947 Certificate of election as Associate of the American Ornithologists’ Union. 15. 1921 diploma from University High School, Norman, Oklahoma. 16. 1935 Doctor of Philosophy diploma, University of Oklahoma, Norman,

Oklahoma. Herbert, H. H. Collection

1. 1923 University of Oklahoma School of Journalism Diplomas (6). 2. 1938 University of Oklahoma School of Journalism Diplomas (5). 3. 1939 University of Oklahoma School of Journalism Diplomas (27). 4. 1942 University of Oklahoma School of Journalism Diplomas (5). 5. 1943 University of Oklahoma School of Journalism Diplomas (12).

Hipes, J. J. Collection

1. 1908 diploma from Barnes University. 2. 1910 M.D. diploma from Barnes Medical College. 3. 1911 Certificate from the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Examiners. 4. 1933 appointment certificate as County Superintendent of Health for Coal

County.

5. 1938 certificate from “The Committee for the Celebration of the President’s Birthday.”

6. 1939 certificate as County Superintendent of Health for Coal County. 7. 1940 Presidential appointment certificate as the Examining Physician for the

Coal County Local Board No. 1. 8. Selective Service Certificate of Service from 1940 to 1947. 9. Selective Service Certificate of Appreciation for two years service. 10. Selective Service Certificate of Appreciation for three years service. 11. Selective Service Medal awards certificate. No date.

Hoag, Enoch 1. Certificate of appointment (1869) of Enoch Hoag as Superintendent of the

Central Superintendency of the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Signed by President U.S. Grant.

Holmes, Helen F. Collection

1. 1896 certificate of election for county and township officers, Logan County, Oklahoma Territory.

2. 1906 University of Virginia bachelor of law diploma issued to Frank E. B. Burford.

3. 1899 certificate to practice law in the district and inferior courts in the Territory of Oklahoma issued to Frank E. B. Burford.

4. 1904 University of Kansas Bachelor of Arts diploma issued to Frank E. B. Burford.

5. 1900 high school diploma issued by the Board of Education of Guthrie, Oklahoma to Frank E. B. Burford.

6. 1900 certificate to practice as attorney and counselor in the Supreme Court of the Territory of Oklahoma issued to Frank E. B. Burford.

7. 1940 State of Oklahoma certificate of incorporation of the Sons and Daughters of ’89, Guthrie, Oklahoma.

Housh, E. C. Collection

1. 1928 certificate titled “The Imperial Council of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.”

2. Certificate (n.d.) titled “Lake Texoma College of Hunting and Fishing Diploma.”

Hume, C. R. Collections

1. 1898 B.A. diploma from the University of Oklahoma. 2. 1900 M.A. diploma from the University of Oklahoma. 3. 1901 certificate of appointment as a Notary Public in Oklahoma Territory. 4. 1902 certificate registering a black mare with the Protective and Detective

Association. 5. 1903 membership certificate in the Legal Fraternity of Phi Delta Phi. 6. 1904 Law license for the Territory of Oklahoma. 7. 1904 law degree diploma from Kansas University.

8. 1908 license to practice law in the Supreme Court of the State of Oklahoma. 9. 1909 appointment certificate as a Notary Public in Caddo County. Signed by

Governor C. N. Haskell. 10. 1942 Certificate of Appreciation in the Selective Service System. Signed by

FDR. 11. 1944 appointment certificate as a Notary Public for Caddo County. 12. 1950 citation for 50 years service on behalf of the University of Oklahoma

Association. 13. 1955 certificate of appointment by Governor Gary as a member of the

Oklahoma Semi-Centennial Commission. 14. 1956 Mason’s 50 year award certificate.

Hurley, Patrick J. Collection

1. 1905 certificate issued by the Indian Territory at Muskogee on Sept. 11, 1905. Re: appointment of Hurley as second lieutenant of Company “A”, 2nd Regiment, Indian Territory Volunteer Militia. Encapsulated.

2. 1907 certificate issued by the Indian Territory at Muskogee on April 16, 1907. Re: appointment of Hurley as Captain of the 2nd Regiment, Indian Territory Volunteer Militia. Encapsulated.

3. 1914 certificate issued by the State of Oklahoma. Re: appointment of Hurley as Captain of Infantry of the Oklahoma National Guard. Dated March 17, 1914. Signed by Governor Lee Cruce.

4. 1908 certificate issued by the Supreme Court of the State of Oklahoma on June 4, 1908. Re: appointment as practicing attorney in the Supreme Court and all courts of the State. Signed by Robert L. Williams, Chief Justice, and four other Justices.

5. 1912 certificate issued by the Supreme Court of the United States of America on Jan. 10, 1912. Re: appointment of Hurley as practicing attorney in the Supreme Court of the U.S.A.

6. 1931 certificate issued by the University of Puerto Rico. Written entirely in Latin.

7. 1932 diploma of commemoration issued by the Oklahoma Memorial Association on Nov. 16, 1932. Re: the conferring of honorary membership upon Hurley. Signed by the Governor, William H. Murray, and the Sec’y of State, R.A. Sneed.

8. 1932 diploma issued by the George Washington University of Washington, D.C. on Feb. 22, 1932. Re: conferring upon Hurley the degree of Doctor of Laws.

9. 1933 certificate issued by the Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia on Mar. 14, 1933. Re: appointment of Hurley as a practicing attorney of the Court.

10. 1934 diploma issued by National University of Washington, D.C. on June 13, 1934. Re: conferring upon Hurley the Doctor of Laws.

11. 1941 certificate issue by the District Court of the United States of the District of Columbia on Oct. 31, 1941. Re: admission of Hurley to the Bar of the Court.

12. 1942 certificate issued by Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States of America on Feb. 14, 1942. Re: appointment of Hurley as U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand. Signed by President Franklin Roosevelt and U.S. Secretary of State Cordell Hull.

13. 1944 certificate issued by the Supreme Court of the State of New Mexico on Feb. 25, 1948. Re: appointment of Hurley as Major General in the U.S. Army.

14. 1948 certificate issued by the Supreme Court of the State of New Mexico on Feb. 25, 1948. Re: appointment of Hurley as a practicing attorney of the court.

15. 1951 certificate issued by the Psi Chapter of Sigma Chi, on Dec. 1, 1951. Re: presentation of the Harry St. John Dixon Award to Hurley.

16. 1960 certificate of citation issued by the Univ. of Dallas of Dallas, Texas on Sept. 28, 1960. Re: conferring of the Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa.

17. 1960 diploma issued by the University of Dallas of Dallas, Texas on Sept. 28, 1960. Written in Latin.

18. 1960 certificate issued by Dwight D. Eisenhower, President of the United States of America on Oct. 22, 1960. Re: appointment of Hurley as a delegate to accompany the President to the meeting of the Presidents of the United States and the United Mexican States to be held Oct. 24, 1960. Signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Secretary of State Christian D. Herter.

Hutto, R. W. Collection

1945 certificate from the United States Treasury for service in behalf of the “War Finance Program.”

Joblin, W. R. Collection

1. 1890 diploma from the Batesville Public School. 2. 1896 M.D. diploma from Washington University. 3. 1896 certificate of registration to practice medicine in the State of Arkansas. 4. 1903 Certificate of Record in the State of Arkansas. 5. 1903 medical practice certificate for Arkansas. 6. 1904 certificate of attendance at Washington University. 7. 1905 license to practice medicine in the Western District of Indian Territory.

U.S. Certificate. 8. Same as above, Territorial certificate. 9. 1906 certificate of membership in the Woodmen of America. 10. 1907 appointment certificate as a medical examiner for the Hartford Life

Insurance Company. 11. 1908 State of Oklahoma Physician’s Certificate.

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John, W. N. Collection 1894 M.D. diploma from the University of Texas. Johnson, E. B. Collection

1. 1908 certificate in the amount of $5 to support the Democratic Natl. Comm. 2. 1904? “National Duroc-Jersey Record Pedigree Blank,” pig pedigree. 3. 1907 appointment of Ed Johnson as delegate to the Trans-Mississippi

Commercial Congress to be held in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Nov. 19-22, 1907. 4. 1918 certificate of appointment of Graham Belton Johnson as a Master of the

Royal Secret of the 32 degree of the Scottish Rite. 5-10. Two 1876, one 1905, one 1908 and two 1913 Texas land patents.

Johnson, O. W. Collection

1. Undated diploma from the Pharmaceutical Department of the University of Oklahoma.

Kali-Inla Coal Company

1. Certificate of Membership in the Bituminous Coal Code, 1936. 2. Certificate. Corporation by the State of Arkansas, 1904. 3. Certificate of Membership in the Bituminous Coal Code, 1936. 4. Certificate. Promotion in the Holy Charity School, 1913.

Kaufman, K. C. Collection

1. 1908 diploma from Southwestern State Normal School. 2. 1916 B.A. diploma from the University of Oklahoma.

Keith, Harold Collection

1. Harold Keith’s diploma for the degree of Bachelor of Arts, University of Oklahoma, 1929.

2. Harold Keith’s high school diploma from Lambert (Oklahoma) High School, 1921.

Keller, F. D. Collection (Keller-Clarke Seed Store)

1. 1908 certificate of membership in the American Poultry Association for S. Clark, Jr.

2. 1916 certificate of incorporation of the Shawnee Rifle Club.

Kennedy, J. Collection 1906 license to practice pharmacy in Indian Territory. Kennedy, J. C. Collection

1. Certificate of appreciation presented to Mrs. J. C. Kennedy for services rendered to the Democratic Party of Oklahoma at the precinct level, n.d.

2. 1975 certificate that Kennedy & Company, Realtors is a member in good standing of the Oklahoma Good Roads and Streets Association.

3. 1958 Battlefield commission presented to J. C. Kennedy for his service in the 1958 campaign year.

4. 1976 certificate of appreciation by the Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage to Pennsylvania given to J. C. Kennedy.

5. 1954 resolution by the officers and directors of the Security Bank and Trust Company, Lawton, OK honoring Mr. John Kennedy, Chairman of the Board of Directors.

6. 1975 appointment of J.C. Kennedy as member, Highway Commission District #6.

Kerr, R. S. Collection 1944 certificate from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. Kruis, R. J. Collection

Poster announcing a benefit performance in the University Field House by Will Rogers. “We will close from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 3, 1931, for the Will Rogers

Benefit Performance at the University Field House. Norman, Norman Transcript, 1931.” 43 x 28 cm.

Kuyrkendall, Louis C. Collection

1. 1930 Appointment to Major in the Medical Corps in the U.S. Army. 2. 1929 Appointment to Captain in the Medical Corps it the U.S. Army. (2 copies) 3. 1943-1955 Certificate of membership in the State Medical Association of

Oklahoma (13 certificates). 4. 1931, 1933 Certificate of Golf Prowess for enrollment in Canada Dry’s Hole-in-

One Club (2 certificates). 5. 1950 Certification in the Basic Sciences by the Oklahoma State Board of

Examiners in the Basic Sciences. 6. 1950 Certificate of membership in the American Medical Association. 7. 1949 Certificate of membership in the American Association of Railway

Surgeons. 8. 1947 Certificate of appreciation of service rendered as President of the

Oklahoma State Medical Association. 9. 1942 Certificate *of attendance in a course in post-graduate medical study. 10. Certificate of election as a Fellow of the Academy-International of Medicine

(n.d.). 11. 1919 Certificate of election as a member of the National Geographic Society. 12. 1927 Certificate of honor as a past President of the Lions Club of McAlester. 13. 1931 Certificate of membership in Country Club Magazine’s International Hole-

in-one club. 14. 1935 Certificate of honor as a past District Governor of the Lions Club. 15. 1940 Award as International Counselor of the Lions Club. 16. 1935 Appointment as Aviation Safety Representative and Medical Examiner for

the Department of Commerce, Civil Aeronautics Administration. 17. 1911 Appointment as resident physician and surgeon of the Alexian Brothers

Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. 18. 1911 Authorization from the State Board of Medical Examiners to practice

Medicine in the State of Oklahoma. 19. 1910 Certificate from the State Board of Health of the State of Missouri to

practice medicine and surgery. 20. 1911 Certificate that Kuyrkendall served as Resident Intern in Alexian Brothers

Hospital. BOX 9

Langsford, W. Collection

1. Schedule of studies attended by William Langsford at McGill University, Faculty of Medicine, first year, session.

2. 1899-1900, 2nd year, session 1900-1901, 3rd year, session 1901-1902. 3. 1903 license to practice medicine in Colorado. 4. 1903 M.D. diploma from Denver and Gross College of Medicine. 5. 1905 Physicians’ Certificate from the Territory of Oklahoma. 6. 1908 M.D. diploma from McGill University. 7. 1910 certificate from the State Board of Medical Examiners of Oklahoma.

Lewallen, W. P. Collection

1. 1900 M.D. diploma from the Kentucky Academy of Medicine. 2. 1901 certificate from the alumni Association of the Kentucky School of

Medicine and Hospital. 3. 1904 Kentucky School of Medicine Post Graduate Course Diploma. 4. 1904 registration certificate to practice medicine in Indian Territory. 5. 1904 membership certificate for the Woodmen of the World.

Lewis, Powell K. Collection

1. Oklahoma State Board of Medical Examiners certificate to practice medicine and surgery in Oklahoma. May 18, 1921.

2. State Board of Medical Examiners of Tennessee, Certificate of Permanent License. December 20, 1901.

3. Medicinae Doctoris, Unversitas Meridiana. December 1901. Ligon, M. L. Collection

1906 permit issued to Elkins, Webster ad Bayleas to sell insurance in Indian Territory. Lillie, F. B. Collection

1. 1985 Kansas Pharmacy license. 2. 1891 certificate from the Oklahoma Territorial Board of Pharmacy. 3. 1897 certificate from the Oklahoma Territorial Board of Pharmacy. 4. 1900 certificate from the Oklahoma Territorial Board of Pharmacy. 5. 1903 certificate from the Oklahoma Territorial Board of Pharmacy. 6. 1905 certificate from the Oklahoma Territorial Board of Pharmacy. 7. 1906 certificate from the Oklahoma Territorial Board of Pharmacy. 8. 1907 certificate from the State of Oklahoma Board of Pharmacy. 9. 1909 certificate from the Oklahoma Territorial Board of Pharmacy. 10. 1907 certificate of commission from Governor Frantz to F. B. Lillie as a

delegate to the Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress. 11. 1918 poster of a B.Y.P.U. picnic. 12. Undated poster announcing basketball between Pennsylvania and Cornell. 13. Undated poster announcing wrestling between Pennsylvania and Cornell.

Lillie, Gordon W. Collection

1. 1937 Certificate issued by Mounted Troops of America to Major Gordon W. Lillie duly elected National Commander.

2. 1928 Certificate of the United States Flag Association designating Mary E. Lillie as a member for life.

3. 1937 Certificate of the Oklahoma Eighty-Niners appointing Major Gordon Lillie Honorary Vice-President of the 89er Day Celebration.

4. 1928 Certificate of the United States Flag Association designating Billie Lillie as a member for life.

5. 1940 Proclamation of the Village of Elks’ Gulch, Texas choosing Hon. Gordon W. Lillie to be their Mayor.

Lockridge, J.D.

1. Homestead certificate No. 1866 for J.D. Lockridge’s claim on 160 acres in Oklahoma Territory, December 16, 1895.

Mackey, Mrs. Clifton Marion Collection Diploma (1912) issued to Alice Abigail Hurley (Mrs. Clifton Mackey) by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet of Missouri.

Maguire, Grace K.

1. Certificate issued by U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt appointing James D. Maguire as Receiver of Public Moneys at Lawton, Oklahoma Territory, 1901.

2. Diploma of James D. Maguire from St. Joseph’s School, by the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas, 1901.

3. Diploma of James D. Maguire from the High School Department of St. Louis College, San Antonio, Texas, 1919.

4. Certificate of James D. Maguire for practicing law in Oklahoma Territory, 1902. 5. Certificate of appointment of James D. Maguire as a delegate to the Convention

of Ozark Trails Association in Tulsa, Oklahoma, May 26-27, 1914. 6. Certificate issued by U.S. President William McKinley appointing James D.

Maguire as Receiver of Public Moneys at Lawton, Oklahoma (Territory), 1901.

Marriott, Alice Collection 1. 1984 certificate of Governor’s Advisory Committee on the Status of Women. 2. Certificate of honor, Oklahoma City Chapter of Theta Sigma Phi. 3. 1959 certificate of voting membership in the Authors Guild of the Authors

League of America, Inc. 4. 1973 certificate of award to the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame. 5. 1951 certificate of honor, Soroptimist Club of Oklahoma City. 6. 1958 certificate of membership in the Oklahoma Memorial Association

Oklahoma’s Hall of Fame. 7. 1958 honorary membership in the Chickasaw Nation of Indians of Oklahoma. 8. 1945 certificate of membership in Phi Beta Kappa. 9. 1958 commendation from Western Writers of America for contribution to “This

is the West,” Spur Award for Best Western Non-Fiction of the Year. 10. 1946 certificate of meritorious personal service, American National Red Cross. 11. 1945 award of achievement, Theta Sigma Phi, Honorary Professional

Journalism Fraternity for Women at University of Oklahoma. 12. 1982 certificate as Ambassador of Goodwill, State of Oklahoma. 13. 1950 distinguished service citation, University of Oklahoma and University of

Oklahoma Association.

Marrs, Frederica S. Dewey Collection 1899 certificate commissioning Frederick S. Dewey as an Assistant Surgeon of Volunteers, with the rank of Captain. This certificate bears the signatures of Secretary of War Elihu Root and President William McKinley (August 19, 1899).

Martin, Mrs. T. P. Collection

1. 1906 certificate of membership in the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. 2. 1906 Mason’s certificate. 3. 1909 certificate of incorporation for the Martin Mill and Elevator Company. 4. International Lions Club wall plaque. 5. National Air Transport Incorporation poster showing pictures of the early

airmail pilots.

6. Poster advocating the use of airmail. This poster made at the beginning of airmail service shows an early day touring car, an early style airplane with open cockpit, a motorboat and a dirigible, the U.S.S. Shenandoah.

Massad, Ernest Louis

1. 1932 appointment of Ernest Louis Massad as Captain in the Field Artillery Unit, Reserve Officers’ Training Corps of the University of Oklahoma.

2. 1964 certificate of committee appointment that Major General E. L. Massad appointed as member of Military Affairs Committee, Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce.

3. 1965 certificate of training of Major General Ernest L. Massad, Command and General Staff Officer refresher-combat division course.

4. 1932 appointment of Massad as Second Lieutenant of Field Artillery in the U.S. Army.

5. 1950 membership certificate of E. L. Massad as a life member of the University of Oklahoma Association.

6. 1971 Oklahoma Hall of Fame Citation for General Ernest Louis Massad. 7. 1951 Mid-Century Award to Mike Massad ’27 selected in the Daily

Ardmoreite’s half century grid poll at fullback. 8. 1989 Republican Presidential Task Force Charter Member Honor Roll of

General Ernest L. Massad.

McAlester: Albert Pike Hospital Collection 1928 Certificate of Incorporation for the Albert Pike Hospital, granted by the State of Oklahoma. (This item previously registered as the Wilburn, J. O. Collection.)

McAlester, J. J. Collection

1910 campaign poster showing J. J. McAlester as the democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor. (Two copies)

BOX 10

McClure, W. L. Collection

1. 1923 M.D. diploma from Harvard. 2. 1923 license to practice medicine in Massachusetts General Hospital. 3. 1926 license to practice medicine in Massachusetts General Hospital. 4. 1927 resident’s certificate. 5. 1929 certificate of membership in the Massachusetts Medical Society.

McKinney, Raymond Collection

Humorous diploma from the “National College of Hunting and Fishing.” Copyrighted 1950. (Two copies.)

McKinney, Robert Moody 1. Certificate of Appointment as Chairman of the New Mexico Economic

Development Commission, 1949. 2. Certificate of Appointment as a member of the State Investment Council (New

Mexico), 1967.

3. Typography Award for the Santa Fe New Mexican from the New Mexico Press Association, 1962.

4. The American Legion Special Department Citation to the Santa Fe New Mexican, n.d.

5. The New Mexico Medical Society Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Voluntary Service by the Santa Fe New Mexican, 1963.

McLain, Raymond Stallings Collection

1917 Presidential Appointment Certificate for G. E. Johnson to the Medical Corps.

McPhaul, T. C. Collection 1. Group photo of the 1908 graduates of Walden University medical school. 2. 1908 diploma for T. C. McPhaul from Walden University. 3. 1909 certificate for T. C. McPhaul to practice medicine in Oklahoma. 4. 1914 certificate for T. C. McPhaul to practice medicine in Texas. 5. 1940 certificate for T. C. McPhaul as examining physician for the draft board in

Muskogee County, Oklahoma. 6. Senate Concurrent Resolution, establishing the Selective Service System, 1941. 7. Letter accompanying certificate of appreciation for service to the Selective

Service Board in Oklahoma. 8. Certificate of appreciation for service to the Selective Service Board in

Oklahoma for the period of one year. 9. Certificate of appreciation for service to the Selective Service Board in

Oklahoma for the period of three years. 10. Certificate of appreciation for service to the Selective Service Board for four

years.

McReynolds, Edwin C. 1. 1864 “Naturalization Blank” of U.S. citizenship for Alex Alexander, a native of

Scotland, as recorded at a session of the Circuit Court for the County of Wayne, Michigan.

2. 1906 Land Patent to Alexander Alexander of NW ¼ of section 15 in township 17N, range 5E of Indian Meridian (Homestead Certificate No. 4291, Application No. 8347, Guthrie Land Office).

3. Certificate honoring the memory of Edwin C. McReynolds for his service in the armed forces of the U.S., signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson (n.d.)

4. 1949 Appointment of Edwin C. McReynolds as Honorary Commander of Thomas C. Reynolds Post No. 303, American Legion, at the University of Oklahoma.

5. 1955 Certificate of Appreciation of Edwin C. McReynolds as guest speaker at Norman Lions Club, Norman, Oklahoma.

6. 1966 Certificate of participation of Edwin C. McReynolds in the Wewoka Centennial Celebration.

Meyer, Leo

1. Resolution conferring life membership in Temple Israel, Tulsa, OK, n.d. 2. 1910 Certificate of election as Oklahoma State Auditor. 3. 1910 Certificate of nomination as Oklahoma State Auditor.

Meyer, William and Apelona Collection 1. 1882 Diploma from Perkins & Herpel’s Mercantile College, St. Louis Missouri,

issued to William Meyer. 2. Confirmation certificate for Meyer, dated 1889. 3. 1900 certificate appointing Meyer to the National Guard of Missouri. 4. 1901 certificate appointing Meyer to the National Guard of Missouri. 5. 1898 certificate appointing Meyer Corporal in the First Regiment of Missouri

volunteers. 6. Soldier’s Memorial of the Spanish-American War of 1898. 7. 1931 Knights Templar certificate issued to Meyer in Havana, Cuba.

Miller, Lillie Kate Collection

1904 diploma granted Miller by the University of Oklahoma awarding her the B.A., in English. Signed by the President of the University, David Ross Boyd.

Mixon, A. M. Collection 1. 1903 certificate to practice medicine in Arkansas. 2. 1903 diploma from the Memphis Hospital Medical College, for Operative

Surgery. 3. 1903 diploma from the M.H.M.C. for Physical Diagnosis. 4. 1903 certificate to practice medicine in Texas. 5. 1908 Physician’s Certificate for the State of Oklahoma. 6. 1917 Graduate School diploma from Tulane. 7. 1927 certificate for Post-Graduate Medical Study at the Univ. of Oklahoma. 8. 1944 certificate for Post-Graduate Medical Study at the Univ. of Oklahoma. 9.

Moore, John H. Collection

1. 1959. Clinton, Oklahoma Junior High School diploma for Terry Lamont Wilson. 2. 1973. Leesville, Louisiana High School Equivalency Diploma for Terry L.

Wilson.

Moore, Louise Beard Collection 1. 1927 diploma from the School of Journalism, University of Oklahoma.

2. 1927 Bachelor of Arts diploma from the University of Oklahoma. 3. 1927 Bachelor of Journalism diploma from the University of Missouri. 4. 1953 initiation certificate from Kappa Tau Alpha. 5. 1955 Award of Achievement certificate from Theta Sigma Phi. 6. 1958 certificate of Appreciation from the Oklahoma Press Association. 7. 1963 certificate of honor from Theta Sigma Phi. 8. 1965 Honorary Member of the Engineers’ Club certificate. 9. 1970 Distinguished Service Citation from the Oklahoma Interscholastic Press

Association. 10. 1984 certificate of Appreciation from the School of Journalism & Mass

Communication, University of Oklahoma. 11. 1988 certificate of Appreciation from the School of Journalism & Mass

Communication, University of Oklahoma.

Moorhead, Max L. Collection

1. 1974 Higher Education Alumni Council of OK Certificate of Membership. 2. 1975 Border Regional Library Association, History Award for The Presidio.

Moorman, L. H. Collection

1. 189? Tau Theta Kappa Fraternity certificate. 2. 1899 B.S. diploma from Georgetown College (Kentucky). 3. 1901 diploma from the Hospital College of Medicine of Central University. 4. 1901 Diseases of Women Special Course Diploma. 5. 1901 Territory of Oklahoma Physician’s Certificate. 6. 1902 membership certificate in the Modern Woodmen of America. 7. 1902 membership in the Woods County Medical Association. 8. 1902 M.D. diploma from the Hospital College of Medicine. 9. 1905 medical certificate in Clinical Microscopy from the New York Polyclinic. 10. 1905 certificate of study from the New York Polyclinic. 11. 1901 M.D. diploma from the Central University Hospital College of Medicine. 12. 1908 State of Oklahoma Physician’s Certificate. 13. 1909 Post Graduate Study degree from the University of Vienna. 14. 1909 group picture of the American Medical Association of Vienna. 15. 1920 membership in the University of Louisville Alumni Association. 16. 1942 membership certificate in the State Medical Association of Oklahoma. 17. Notes, pictures and data on the “History of American Medicine – in Sculpture.”

Morford, R. B. Collection

1. Herbert Hoover for President poster. (2 copies). 2. Herbert Hoover campaign posters “Keep Him on the Job.” (3 copies) 3. Alf London campaign posters, “Republican Nominee for President.” (3 copies) 4. (Advertisement) The American Peace Award; offering $100,000 for the best

peace plan for the U.S. Morris, John W. Collection

1. 1915 Common School Diploma, State of Oklahoma. 2. 1921 Common School Certificate, Central State Normal. 3. 1930 Degree of Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Oklahoma. 4. 1920 Certificate of Admission to the High School Department after completion

of course of study prescribed for the Grammar Department in the Clinton Public Schools.

Morrison, G. A. & R. L. Collection

1904 M.D. diploma from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Kansas City University.

Murphy, William Albert Patrick Collection 1. 1933 certificate of incorporation of the “Oklahoma Association for Old Age

Security, Inc.” 2. 1934 certificate of nomination from the Oklahoma State Election Board for the

Office of Commissioner of Labor. 3. 1934 certificate of nomination from the Oklahoma State Election Board for the

office of Commissioner of Labor.

4. 1937 certificate of nomination (Oklahoma) for the Office of Commissioner of Labor.

5. 1939 certificate of election (Oklahoma) for the Office of Commissioner of Labor.

Murray, W. H. Collection 1. 1911 Mason’s certificate. 2. 1911 Mason’s degree, W. H. Murray. 3. 1911 Mason’s degree (women’s order) Alice Murray. 4. 1930 State of Oklahoma certificate of nomination for the office of Governor. 5. 1931 invitation to Governor Murray from Governor Ralph (California) to attend

a banquet of the “Native Sons of the Golden West.” 6. Blank copies of memberships in the “Chickasaw Squirrel Rifles.” (seven copies)

BOX 11

Murray, Johnston Collection 1. Jan.16, 1911. Certificate of Award for being neither absent nor tardy from

school, Johnston Murray. 2. Dec. 31, 1914. Certificate of Attendance, Johnston Murray, Sunday School,

Methodist Episcopal Church, Mt. Pleasant, Washington, D.C. 3. July 15, 1940. Certificate of Nomination to Johnston Murray as the Democratic

Nominee for the office of Presidential Elector. 4. Nov. 16, 1940. Certificate of Election as Elector of the State of Oklahoma. 5. Certification that Johnston Murray was duly admitted and qualified as an

Attorney and Counselor, Solicitor, Advocate and Proctor of Western District of Oklahoma Court on the 21st day of May, 1947.

6. Jan. 17, 1947. Oklahoma City College of Law, Diploma. Johnson Murray, Degree of Bachelor of Laws.

7. 1948. Certificate of Appreciation of Mr. Johnston Murray, attorney, from Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 8; 1948 Membership Drive.

8. 1948. Certificate of membership in the Junior Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma City.

9. Copyright, 1948. “A Christmas Lullaby” by James Francis Cooke. 10. May 7, 1949. Certificate of Membership of Johnston Murray of the Delta Theta

Phi Law Fraternity. 11. 1949 calendar and poster of “Oklahoma Democratic Leaders, 1948-1952.” 12. 1950. Johnston Murray for Governor “Just Plain Folks” campaign poster. 13. Feb. 28, 1950. “Bro. Johnston Murray . . . is a Master of the Royal Secret of the

32nd degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. . . “ 14. Aug. 12, 1950. Certificate of Nomination to Johnston Murray as Democratic

Nominee for the office of Governor of the State of Oklahoma. 15. Dec. 26, 1950. Appointment of William H. Murray as Notary Public. 16. Nov. 7, 1950. Certificate of Election as Governor of the State of Oklahoma,

Johnston Murray. 17. Feb. 11, 1950. Certification that Johnston Murray is a member in good standing

in the Order Knights of Pythias and in Feb. 1950 was initiated in the Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan.

18. July 10, 1950. Cartoon featuring a man throwing mud at the ‘Governor of Oklahoma’. By Roger G. Taylor.

19. Jan. 9, 1951. Governor Johnston Murray, member of the Maskat Temple, Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. . . Wichita Falls, TX.

20. April 16, 1951. Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm. Certifies that the Honorable Johnston Murray was . . . created a Prophet at Sight.

21. Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm. Honorable Johnston Murray received order of Veiled Prophet in Sinbad Grotto. Aug. 4, 1951.

22. April 16, 1951. Honorable Johnston Murray, Honorary life member of Sinbad Grotto, Oklahoma City, Mystic Order, Veiled Prophets. . .

23. Feb. 5, 1951. Johnston Murray, member, Sportsman’s Club of America, Chicago, IL.

24. June 1, 1951. Certificate of Honorable Johnston Murray’s qualification as an Ambassador and election to the TWA Ambassadors Club.

25. Feb. 5, 1951. Governor Johnston Murray’s Real Estate License. 26. June 8, 1951. Certificate of Honorary Registered Pharmacist. 27. Dec. 12, 1951. American Airlines, Inc. commissions Johnston Murray an

Admiral of the Flagship Fleet. 28. July 1951. Johnston Murray’s membership certificate in NACCA. 29. April 21, 1951. Appointment of Hon. Johnston Murray as an honorary Colonel

on the Governor’s Staff. By Boyd Cowden. 30. Aug. 16, 1951. Adoption of Gov. Murray into the Osage Tribe as an honorary

member. 31. Oct. 18, 1951. Appointment of Hon. Johnston Murray as Arkansas Traveler. 32. Apr. 19, 1951. Commission of Johnston Murray as honorary Admiral in the

Texas Navy. 33. Nov. 16, 1951. Certificate of membership in the Oklahoma Hall of Fame,

William Murray, signed by Governor Johnston Murray. 34. May 31, 1951. Meritorious Service Award, Mrs. Johnston Murray. 35. Same, Gov. Murray. 36. Sept. 29, 1951. Certificate of honorary membership in the Maryville Junior

Chamber of Commerce, Gov. Johnston Murray. 37. Mar. 6, 1951. Several copies of “Just Plain Folks”, a portion of Gov. Murray’s

Second Address to the Oklahoma State Legislature. 38. 1952. “The Thinker” by Jim Lange. (cartoon) 39. March 7, 1952. “Murray Day”, “Just Plain Aggie”, by “Pappy” Boyd Baker. 40. July 7, 1952. Sequoia University, California, confers on Johnston Murray,

Degree of Doctor of Law. 41. Jul. 1, 1952. Empyrean Realm of Nomads. Johnston Murray, honorary member

of Tulsa chapter of National Oil-Equip. Manufacturers and Delegates Society. 42. Jan. 2, 1952. Central Airlines Certificate of Merit. 43. 1952. American Cancer Society, Inc. Johnston Murray, Governor of Oklahoma,

Chairman of the 1952 Cancer Crusade of the Oklahoma Division. 44. Jul. 23, 1952. Chicago and Southern Air Lines commissioning Gov. Murray as

Flying Colonel. 45. 1952. U.S. Olympic Association Certificate of Appreciation to Hon. Johnston

Murray for support of the 1952 Olympic Games in Oslo, Norway and Helsinki, Finland.

46. Sept. 20, 1952. Gov. Murray, member, Royal Order of Texas White Hats by Texas Ambassador of Good Will.

47. Nov. 17, 1952. Certificate of honorary citizenship of New Orleans.

48. June 3, 1952. Appointment of Johnston Murray as honorary deputy sheriff of Dallas County, Texas.

49. Mar. 7, 1952. Certificate of initiation into the Alpha Chapter of Xi Mu. Willie R. Murray.

50. Same, Gov. Murray. 51. May 26, 1952. Proclamation to the Honorable Johnston Murray, Governor of the

Sovereign State of Oklahoma from the sovereign domain of Brookside, City of Tulsa, State of Oklahoma.

52. Dec. 16, 1953. Hon. Johnston Murray, diploma, Honorary Life Membership as a Fellow in the American International Academy.

53. Dec. 16, 1953. Star and Cross of Academic Honor conferred on Hon. Johnston Murray by Academic Council of the American International Academy.

54. Sept. 2, 1953. Johnston Murray appointed Admiral in the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska.

55. May 20, 1953. Honorary Grand Chief to Hon. Johnston Murray by 180th Infantry Regiment.

56. Mar. 15, 1953. Johnston Murray appointed as Miccohokte in the Seminole Tribe of Indians. Presented by Charles Grounds (?), Chief of Mekusukey Stomp Grounds, Indian Territory, General Council, Seminole Tribe.

57. May 19, 1953. Honorary Chairman, Oklahoma Savings Bonds Committee. U.S. Savings Bond Division.

58. June 5, 1953. Appreciation certificate to Hon. Johnston Murray from the American Ex-Prisoners of War, Inc.

59. Jul. 29, 1953. College Democrats present Hon. Johnston Murray, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, 1st honorary Alumni Life Membership.

60. June 30, 1953. Certificate from Sinclair Pipe Line Company. 61. Sept. 25, 1953. Hon. Johnston Murray, Honorary Colonel on the Governor’s

staff. By James E. Berry. 62. Sept. 1953. Thanks and appreciation to Johnston Murray from the National

Exchange Club. 63. Oct. 7, 1953. Certificate of honorary membership in the Ararat Temple of the

Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine under the jurisdiction of the Imperial Council for North America. Letter attached. Kansas City, MO.

64. Sept. 12, 1953. American Chamber of Commerce Executives certifies that Mrs. Johnston Murray is an accredited member of the National Professional Assoc.

65. Commonwealth of Kentucky, Lawrence W. Weatherby, Governor, commissioned Hon. Johnston Murray a Kentucky Colonel. June 24, 1953.

66. Dec. 17, 1953. Certificate of membership in the Million-Air Club of Continental Air Lines.

67. Jan. 9, 1953. Proclamation calling upon the citizens of Oklahoma to celebrate the birthday of Benjamin Franklin during the week of January 11-18, signed by Gov. Johnston Murray.

68. 1953. Copy of a prayer entitled “The Eisenhower Prayer”, Roberts, Newark, NJ. 69. Dec. 12, 1953 (?). General de l’Ordre Chapitre Francais Certificate citing Hon.

Johnston Murray. 70. Nov. 6, 1954. Gov. Johnston Murray, “Commodore of the Doughnut Fleet.” 71. Nov. 16, 1954. Certificate of Merit to Gov. Johnston Murray from the Thomas

Gilcrease Institute of American History and Art. 72. Mar. 5, 1954. Honorary licensed architect to Gov. Murray.

73. Dec. 14, 1954. Certificate of Appreciation from the Lions Club of OKC. 74. May 23, 1954. Gov. Johnston Murray-Rear Admiral in the Iowa Navy. 75. Feb. 1954. Certification that Johnston Murray is an honorary member in good

standing of the Continental Confederation of Adopted Indians. 76. 1954. Diploma d’Onore conferred to Johnston Murray. 77. Apr. 22, 1954. Distinguished Visitor Award certifying Hon. Johnston Murray as

an honorary citizen of the City of Mt. Vernon. 78. Certificate stating that Gov. and Mrs. Murray crossed the Equator on a Pan

American-Grace Panagra. 79. Same. 80. Jun. 18, 1954. Certificate of ownership of one square foot of Pike’s Peak. 81. 1954. A caricature of Gov. Johnston Murray done by Freire, Mexico. 82. May 1955. Proclamation to Gov. Johnston Murray from Memphis Cotton

Carnival Association. 83. Jan. 1955. Le Merite Diplome given to Gov. Murray. 84. Jan. 15, 1955. Les Chevaliers De la Croix De Lorraine et Compahnons de la

Resistance, certifying Hon. Johnston Murray as an honorary member. 85. 1955. “The Advance Copy” by Jim Lange, re; Johnston Murray’s article in the

Saturday Evening Post. 86. 1955. “On Guard!” by Jim Lange, re; Johnston Murray’s article in the Saturday

Evening Post. 87. 1955. “Magazine Writer, Eh?” by Jim Lange, re; Johnston Murray’s article in

the Saturday Evening Post. 88. Aug. 3, 1956. Johnston Murray acknowledged as guest speaker at Kiwanis Club

of San Antonio, TX. 89. Feb 26. 1957. High-Plains Petroleum Club, Liberal Kansas, certificate presented

to Gov. Murray for judging pancake eating. 90. Certificate of Gov. Murray’s membership in the Universal Institute of Liars,

Okeene, Oklahoma. 91. Certification of bravery of Gov. Murray in his participation in the Rattlesnake

Roundup at Okeene, OK. 92. Same. 93. Same, citing Mrs. Murray. 94. Blank certificate commissioning buck private in the Broom Brigade. 95. Blank certificates from headquarters Chickasaw Squirrel Rifles Brigade office,

Tishomingo, OK. 96. “Before the Mike-1950” – Wilburton, Quinton, Eufaula. 97. “Before the Mike-1950” – Maud, Walters, Holdenville, Byars. 98. Caricature of Johnston Murray. 99. Pencil drawing, caricature of a rat? 100. Political cartoon; “Fool Chief Fust Time-Shame on You. Fool Chief Again-

Shame on Chief.” 101. “The Schoolhouse that Disappeared” poster/article by Ford Motor Company. 102. Oklahoma-Southwest Treasure Chest. 103. Fortes Fortuna Adjuvat. 104. Map. Grand and Spavinaw Lakes, Ozarks. 105. Member of the exclusive order of Gas Baggers. 106. Johnston Murray, honorary member Tehama Temple.

107. Academie internationale des sciences heraldiques et genealogiques pronounces Hon. Johnston Murray a member d’honneur pro arte et scientia.

108. Distinguished service award to Johnston Murray from Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.

109. American Federation of the Physically Handicapped commends his Excellency Hon. Johnston Murray, Gov. of Oklahoma, for fostering employment of handicapped citizens.

110. Mrs. Johnston Murray’s membership certificate in the International Association of Rattlesnake hunters, Okeene, OK.

111. Same, for Gov. Murray. 112. Appointment of Mr. Johnston Murray as personal ambassador to the twenty-one

American Nations by virtue of his membership in the Pan-American Friendship Club.

113. Honorary Colonel Commission in Oklahoma Boys’ State. 114. 1953 Accreditation from the American Chamber of Commerce Executives.

BOX 12 Nichols, J. T. Collection

1. 1903 M.D. diploma from Denver and Cross College of Medicine.

Nichols, L. M. Collection 1. 1888 letter of discharge from the War Department, Surgeon General’s Office for

J. L. Nichols. 2. 1917 appointment of L. M. Nichols as a member of the Local Board for Creek

County. 3. 1944 award certificate for meritorious service in the war effort. 4. 1947 award certificate for service for the American Cancer Society.

Noble, J. G. Collection 1930 M.D. diploma from the Medical College of Baltimore. Norris, C. Collection 1898 diploma in Pharmacy from the University of Oklahoma. Oklahoma East and West Trails Association Collection Membership Certificate – 1921-1922 Oklahoma School of Religion

1. 1927 State of Oklahoma Certificate of Incorporation filed by W. B. Bizzell and Homer L. Dodge to form a corporation to be known as The Oklahoma School of Religion.

2. 1910 License to administer the ordinances, E.M. Comfort having been approved by the North Missouri Annual Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church.

3. 1930 Certificate of advancement from the Junior Department of the Presbyterian Sunday School to the Intermediate Department.

4. 1924 Certificate of advancement from the Primary Department of Samers Community Sunday School to the Junior Department.

5. 1913 Certificate of Ordination as Elder in the Methodist Protestant Church. 6. 1923 Certificate of membership in the American Flag House and Betsy Ross

Memorial Association. 7. 1933 Diploma from the University of Oklahoma, Degree of Bachelor of Arts. 8. 1933 Salutem in Christo Iesu Nos Curatores Seminarii Theologici Unionensis. 9. 1915 Diploma from the McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, Illinois,

Degree of Bachelor of Divinity. 10. 1913 Diploma from the Dillenbeck School of Oratory, Kansas City, Missouri. 11. 1910 Diploma from the Wilson High School, Kansas City, Missouri. 12. 1912 Diploma from the Kansas City University, Mather College, Degree of

Bachelor of Philosophy. 13. 1909 Diploma from Wilson High School, Kansas City, Missouri.

Parker, Everett C. Collection

Common School Diploma, June 1, 1906, Territory of Oklahoma, Caddo County. Signed by David R. Boyd.

Patchell, O.W. Collection

Patent issued by the United States of America (1850) to Mary J. Hancock, Choctaw Indian, granting her lands in Mississippi as per article 14 of the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek of 1830, in which the Choctaw Indians who elected to remain behind in Mississippi were promised allotments of land.

Peck, H. Collection

1. 1907 issue of “The Daily Nebraskan.” 2. 1908 law certificate from Virginia. 3. 1908 initiation certificate into the Raven Society of the University of Virginia. 4. 1919 editorial from “The Oklahoma News.” 5. 1919 political advertisement of Peck for Mayor Club printed in the “Oklahoma

News.” 6. 1920 presidential appointment of H. Peck as U.S. Attorney for the Western

District of Oklahoma. Signed by President W. Wilson. 7. 1958 membership in the Thomas Jefferson Society Alumni of the University of

Virginia.

Phillips, G. W. Collection 1. 1901 M.D. diploma from the Tennessee College of Medicine. 2. 1901 M.D. certificate from the Tennessee College of Medicine. 3. 1901 M.D. degree certificate from the Kentucky State Board of Health. 4. 1907 certificate of attendance in Post-Graduate School of Medicine Surgery and

all of the specialties from the Chicago Clinical School. 5. 1919 licenses to practice surgery and obstetrics in Oklahoma.

Phillips, L. C. Collection

1. 1932 certificate of nomination to the House of Representatives. 2. 1932 certificate of election to the House of Representatives. 3. 1936 certificate of nomination to the House of Representatives.

4. 1939 Inaugural Address of Governor Phillips. (Leather bound.) 5. 1939 Okemah Kiwanis Club certificate of honorary membership to Gov.

Phillips. 6. 1940 life member certificate in the Akdar Temple. 7. 1941 American Airlines “commission” as “Admiral of the Flagship Fleet.” 8. 1941 U.S. Marine Corps appointment as a Reserve Recruiting Official. 9. 1941 State Senate petition to Gov. Phillips to conserve the appropriation of

House Bill #539. 10. Citation certificate from President Truman of the Selective Service medal. 11. 1968 letter from H. L. Branan to the archives of the University of Oklahoma.

Two copies of the presentation of portrait to Oklahoma Historical Society Ceremonies, April 25, 1968, honoring L. C. Phillips.

12. (Undated). The Creed of Sigma Nu. 13. (Undated). An election map of Oklahoma showing the counties Phillips won and

lost. 14. (Undated). Certificate proclaiming Phillips as a permanent contributing member

to the Shriner’s Hospitals for Crippled Children.

Pollard, T. H. Collection 1. 1903 Arkansas Medical Society certificate of registration as an Accredited

Physician. 2. 1904 license to practice medicine in the Central District of Indian Territory. 3. 1907 Indian Territory Pharmacy License. 4. 1903 Medical License from the Board of Health, Choctaw Nation. 5. 1908 State of Oklahoma Physician’s Certificate.

Posey, Irving Collection 1916 Phoenix Union, Arizona High School diploma for Irving Posey. Price, C. G. Collection

1. 1904 M.D. diploma from the Georgia College of Eclectic Medicine and Surgery. 2. 1904 certificate of membership in the Georgia Eclectic Medical Association. 3. 1904 membership certificate in the Specific Medication Society. 4. 1904 State of Georgia Medical License. 5. 1904 State of Texas Medical License. 6. 1908 Ph.D. diploma in Pharmacy from the Southern College of Pharmacy,

Atlanta, Georgia. 7. 1908 State of Oklahoma Physician’s Certificate. 8. 1908 Oklahoma Pharmacy License. 9. 1911 membership certificate in the National Eclectic Medical Association. 10. 1914 Texas Medical License.

BOX 13 Rader, J. L. Collection

1. 1950 Distinguished Service Award to J. L. Rader from the Oklahoma Libraries Association. (Two copies.)

2. 1951 Distinguished Service Award to J.L. Rader from the OLA. (Two copies.)

3. 1925 Oklahoma Library Commission certificate. 4. 1910 Summer School certificate (libraries). 5. Photocopies from pages of rare Bibles (7 items). 6. Photos of Schiller, Goethe and others (4 items). 7. Photocopies of pages of Incunabula, before 1500 (6 items). 8. Photocopies of rare manuscripts (3 items). 9. Photocopies of works in the Rare Book room (4 items). 10. Booklet of “Portraits of Shakespeare.” 11. Photocopies of rare books in the Rare Book room (4 items). 12. Photocopies of the title page and other parts of a book (9 items). 13. Photo reproductions or original documents of Shakespeare (9 items). 14. Miscellaneous pieces (5 items). 15. Examples of newspapers printed on wallpaper. 16. A metal engraving plate.

Randall, W. B. Collection

1. 1914 Ramona High School diploma for C. E. Bailey. 2. 1934 blueprint plan for national pumping jack-type “D-80” (Petroleum

Industry).

Ransom, Will Hewitt 1. 1878 diploma issued to Walter Ellsworth Ransom by Olivet College (Michigan).

In Latin. 2. 1878 certification of graduation issued to Walter Ellsworth Ransom by Olivet

College (Michigan). In Latin. 3. 1876 diploma issued to Walter Ellsworth Ransom by the Michigan State Normal

School.

Rector, N. Collection 1. 1901 Mason’s certificate. 2. 1903 Mason’s certificate.

Redwine, W. N. Collection 1924 campaign posters for Second District Judge (three copies). Reed, H. Collection

1. 1901 M.D. diploma from the University of Missouri. 2. 1910 certificate of studies from the University of Vienna. 3. 1914 membership certificate in the American College of Surgeons. 4. 1937 membership in the American Board of Surgery. 5. 1947 Life Membership in the Alumni Association of the School of Medicine of

the University of Oklahoma. 6. 1949 membership certificate in the OSMA. 7. 1950 membership certificate in the OSMA. 8. 1951 membership certificate in the OSMA. 9. “Declaration” a pledge for “Fellows of the American College of Surgeons.” 10. Fellowship pledge of the American College of Surgeons.

Renner, John W. Collection

1. 1961 Life membership certificate in the National Education Association. 2. 1968 certificate of appreciation from Utah State University. 3. 1972, 1980 and 1983 certificate for service to the science teaching profession,

Oklahoma Science Teacher Association. 4. 1974 certificate of recognition from the National Association of Geology

Teachers, Inc. 5. 1966 Teacher of the Year citation from State Fair of Oklahoma. 6. 1978/79 certificate of biographical record in Who’s Who in the World from

Marquis Who’s Who Publications Board. 7. 1947 Membership in Sigma Pi Sigma. 8. 1945/46 certificate signifying appearance in Who’s Who Among Students. 9. 1967 Certificate of merit in Dictionary of International Biography. 10. 1973 certificate of membership in American Association of Physics Teachers. 11. 1950 Certificate of initiation in Phi Delta Kappa. 12. 1959 Life membership in National Science Teachers Association. 13. 1962 certificate as fellow in American Assoc. for the Advancement of Science. 14. 1979-80 Certificate of appreciation, Sigma Xi. 15. 1987 Teaching certificate, Oklahoma State Department of Education. 16. Citations for service in the Norman Public Schools. 17. 1980 Citation for service, Huron College. 18. 1957 certificate of participation, Operation Plumbbob. 19. 1987 certificate of recognition, Partners for Excellence. 20. Certificate of recognition, National Assoc. for Research in Science Teaching.

Rhoads, Earl Roaine Collection

1. 1946 certificate of appreciation of supreme sacrifice for country and mankind made in World War II by Earl Roaine Rhoads, from the State of Oklahoma.

2. 1944 certificate of death issued by United States Marine Corps for Earl Roaine Rhoads who on July 22, 1944, died of wounds received in action against the enemy at Guam, Marianas Islands.

3. 1944 certificate of award of the Purple Heart to Gunnery Sergeant Earl R. Rhoads, U.S. Marine Corps.

4. 1944 certificate in memory of Earl Roaine Rhoads who died in the service of this country at Guam Island, 22 July 1944, from the U.S. government.

Rice, C. V. Collection

1. 1908 M.D. diploma from Marion-Sims-Beaumont. 2. 1908 Illinois Physician’s certificate. 3. 1908 Missouri medical license. 4. 1909 Oklahoma medical license. 5. 1918 Intern Service Diploma from the Chicago Lying-In Hospital and

Dispensary. 6. 1927 certificate of attendance in Post-Graduate Medical study at the University

of Oklahoma. 7. 1929 certificate in Post-Graduate medical Study at University of Oklahoma. 8. 1935 certification of a University Extension Home Study course from Columbia

University. 9. 1927 Resolution of Respect to the memory of C.V. Rice from the Muskogee

Masons.

10. 1937 Resolution of Respect to the memory of C.V. Rice from the Muskogee Masons.

Rittenhouse, George B. Collection Certificate to practice law in the Territory of Oklahoma. June 7, 1905. Robertson, J. B. A. Collection

1. 1898 Territory of Oklahoma Law License. 2. 1907 license to practice law in the Supreme Court of Oklahoma. 3. 1908 license to practices law in the Western District of Oklahoma. 4. 1909 membership certificate in the Commercial Law League of America. 5. 1909 Commission as the Tenth Judicial District Judge, when current judge

suspended. 6. 1909 Commission as the Tenth Judicial District. 7. 1910 Commission as a Democratic member of the State Capitol Commission. 8. 1911 Commission as a Commissioner of the Supreme Court from the Third

Supreme Court Judicial District. 9. 1913 Commission to the above. 10. 1918 diploma from the Oklahoma College for Women for O.F. Robertson. 11. 1900 Certificate of election as County Attorney of Lincoln County, Territory of

Oklahoma. 12. 1899 Certificate of marriage of J. B. A. Robertson and Olive Stubblefield. 13. 1937 Certificate of honorary membership in the Oklahoma Historical Society. 14. 1906 Certificate of appointment as Aid-de-Camp with rank of Lieutenant

Colonel on General Staff of the Patriarchs Militant.

Rogers-Neill Collection 1. 1884. License issued to Edward Sittel for the purpose of operating a hotel (Elk

House) in McAlester, I.T.; signed by J. F. McCurtain, Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation.

2. 1893. Court order to Fritz Sittel. 3. 1888. Beneficiary Certificate of the Grand Legion of Missouri; names Melvina

Sittel as beneficiary of Fritz Sittel; and application. 4. 1890. Livestock Registration Certificate. 5. 1890. Commission of Fritz Sittel as U.S. Deputy Marshal. 6. 1891. Chattel Mortgage and Certificate of Record. 7. 1892. Certificate of Third Degree Membership in the International Order of Odd

Fellows. 8. 1893. Certificate of Membership in the Acme Library and Supply Association. 9. 1905. Notice of Choctaw Tribal Enrollment. 10. 1906. Insurance policy: The Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corporation, Ltd. 11. 1907. Homestead Patents 21607 and 21762, issued to Jennette Sittel (Choctaw

Roll #394); signed by Green McCurtain and Douglas Johnston. 12. 1915. Three (3) Mortgages from the Humphrey Investment Company. 13. 1918. Livestock Registration Certificate. 14. 1932. Three (3) Insurance policies: Niagara Fire Insurance Company. 15. 1933. Newspaper: McAlester News-Capital; pp. 3-6; Article: “Origin of City of

McAlester is credited to Fritz Sittel.” 16. (Undated) Miscellaneous newspaper clippings.

Ross, L. P. Collection

1902 homestead certificate No.1354, issued to D. A. Driscol. Signed by Theodore Roosevelt.

Ross, S. P. Collection

1. 1902 M.D. degree from the University of Dallas. 2. 1905 Mason’s degree certificate. 3. 1905 Mason’s certificate. 4. 1922 certificate of membership to the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.

BOX 14

Salter, Lewis Collection 1902 diploma from Northwestern Territorial Normal School.

Scott, H. H. Collection A charcoal caricature of FDR by Werwer. Sears, Alfred B. Collection

1. 1925 High School life certificate to Helen Lenore Mason, State Board of School Examiners, Columbus, Ohio.

2. 1887 Teacher’s certificate to F. R. Mason, Allen County Board of School Examiners, Lima, Ohio.

3. 1924 certificate of achievement in varsity football, baseball, and track to Alfred B. Sears, College of Wooster, “W” Association, Wooster, Ohio.

4. 1892 Teacher’s certificate to F. R. Mason, Allen County School Examiners, Lima, Ohio.

5. 1951 Membership in the “Society for the Advancement of Bon Vivants” to Alfred B. Sears, USS Missouri.

Shadid, Michael Abraham Collection

A 1931 “Hospital Service Certificate” issued to Paul E. Peeler by Community Hospital, Elk City, Oklahoma and signed by M. Shadid, Secretary-Treasurer.

Sherrill, R. H. Collection

1. 1908 Oklahoma Pharmacy License. 2. 1915 M.D. diploma from the University of Arkansas. 3. 1915 membership certificate to the Chi Zeta Chi Medical Fraternity. 4. 1915 membership certificate in the Oklahoma State Medical Association. 5. 1916 Oklahoma medical license. 6. Certificate of appreciation from the Selective Service System for one year. 7. Same, but for two years. 8. Same, but for three years. 9. 1948 presidential appointment as Medical Advisor of Local Board No. 45,

Oklahoma. 10. 1950 certificate of Post-Graduate Medical Study from Oklahoma State Medical

Association.

Shull, R. J. Collection 1903 M.D. diploma from the University of Louisville. Shumard, E. Collection

1. Portrait of Woodrow Wilson. 2. Sunday School promotion certificate for Kenneth Hughs, 1918. 3. April 22, 1937 Coronation Edition of the Christian Science Monitor.

Simon, Earle M. Collection

1. 1951, 1955, 1957, 1958, 1959 certificates of appointment as a member of the Military Affairs Committee, Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce.

2. 1917 certificate in course of military training, University of Oklahoma, Summer Training Camp.

3. 1947 certificate of election as a charter member of the National Institute of Municipal Clerks.

4. 1964 certificate of honorary membership in the International Institute of Municipal Clerks.

5. 1957, 1960 certificates of appointment as ambassador of good will from the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

6. 1963, 1965 recognitions of service as a member of the Oklahoma City Planning Commission.

7. Certificate of membership in the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce. 8. 1944 certificate in completion of Job Instructor Training, State Board of

Education, Trade and Industrial Education. 9. 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1952 awards of merit in the Red Cross War

Fund, American National Red Cross. 10. 1944 certificate for meritorious service in the USO. 11. 1941 certificate for service on Registration Day, October 16, 1940. 12. 1941 Appointment as Honorary Colonel, Oklahoma Girls’ State. 13. Appointment as Honorary Colonel, Oklahoma Boys’ State. 14. 1943-44 appointment as Commander’s Aide in the American Legion in the

Department of Oklahoma. 15. Commission as Colonel in the Order of Shirt Tail Defenders, American Legion,

8th District. 16. 1946 certificate of appointment as a Noble of the Mystic Shrine, Indian Temple,

OKC. 17. 1952 appointment as Governor’s Personal Representative at the 1952 American

Legion Convention, signed by Governor Johnston Murray. 18. 1946 certificate as Master of the Royal Secret of the 32 degree of the Scottish

Rite, Oklahoma City. 19. 1942 commission as District Boys’ State Chairman, American Legion,

Department of Oklahoma. 20. 1943 commission as a Colonel, American Legion Commandos of Oklahoma. 21. 1953, 1954 certificates as honorary citizen of Boys’ Town. 22. 1945-46, 1946-47, 1947-48 citations of merit, American Legion, OKC Post 35. 23. 1943, 1960 cont. member certificates, American Legion. 24. 1948 appointment as honorary colonel on the Governor’s staff, signed by

Governor Roy Turner.

25. 1914 Cherokee High School diploma. 26. 1959 distinguished service award, Oklahoma City. 27. 1906, 1907, 1908 certificates of perfect attendance, School District Nos. 69 and

98, Woods County, Oklahoma. 28. 1971 certificate of appreciation for service as member of the Charity Solicitation

Commission, Oklahoma City. 29. Certificate of appointment to the Public Employment Disputes Settlement Panel,

American Arbitration Association. 30. 1948 certificate of appreciation for Grand Award in the National Traffic

Contest, Oklahoma City. 31. 1953 certificate of appreciation, the seventh annual conference of the National

Institute of Municipal Clerks. 32. 1945 citation for meritorious service, National War Salvage Program, War

Production Board. 33. 1916 teacher’s certificate, third grade, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. 34. 1917 high school certificate, State Board of Education, State of Oklahoma. 35. 1909 common school diploma, State Board of Education, State of Oklahoma.

Sisson, Donna Collection 1905? Diploma from the Seminary Conservatory of Music, Maryville, Missouri. Smith, J. G. Collection

1. 1888 diploma from Little Rock University. 2. 1895 diploma from Spaulding’s Commercial College. 3. 1903 M.D. diploma from the Medico-Chirurgical College. 4. 1903 Territory of Oklahoma Physician’s Certificate. 5. 1904 Missouri Medical License. 6. 1905 certificate from the Kansas School of Medicine. 7. 1905 Medical License for the Northern District of the Indian Territory. 8. 1919 certificate from the Electro-Therapy Course. 9. 1919 certificate of membership on the Medical Advisory Board of District No.

30, Oklahoma. 10. 1908 Oklahoma Physician’s Certificate. 11. 1919 membership certificate for the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. 12. 1921 Colorado Pharmacy License. 13. 1926 Post-Graduate certificate from the Society of the Lying-In Hospital of New

York 14. 1952 Life Member Certificate in the Oklahoma State Medical Association.

Sohlberg, G. G. Collection

1. 1909 certificates of the Francis Scott Key Memorial Association (four copies, each to a different lady).

2. 1919 appointment to the Reception Committee to meet President Wilson. 3. 1926 (Thomas) Jefferson Centennial Certificate. 4. 1934 certificate of individual membership in the Chamber of Commerce of the

United States of America. 5. 1942 certificate of appreciation issued to Sohlberg by the Board of Directors of

the United Provident Association upon his retirement from the presidency of same.

6. 1892 appointment as Deputy for the District of Red Cross, Kansas, Knights of Pythias.

7. Certificate of authenticity in the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Memorial Continental Hall, n.d.

8. 1920 certificate of completion of Four Years Extension Course of Bible Study in the Department of Christianity, Baptist University of Oklahoma.

Staggs, C. E. Collection

1. 1909 diploma from Stephens College (Missouri). 2. 1913 diploma from University School of Music (Michigan).

Stalker, H. A. Collection

1. 1896 M.D. diploma from Rush Medical College in Chicago. 2. 1896 group picture of the graduating class of Rush Medical College. 3. 1896 Illinois Medical License. 4. 1897 Georgia Medical License. 5. 1904 Territory of Oklahoma Physician’s Certificate. 6. 1909 Oklahoma medical license issued in Enid. 7. 1909 Oklahoma medical license issued in Guthrie. 8. 1922 certificate of life membership in the Alumni Association of Rush Medical

College. 9. 1948, 1950, 1951, 1952 certificate of membership in the Oklahoma Medical

Association. 10. 1905 appointment as examining surgeon for the Bureau of Prisons.

Standifer, Dr. John E. Collection

1. 1900 physician’s license or certificate issued by the Territory of Oklahoma, to Dr. J. E. Standifer.

2. 1908 physician’s license or certificate issued by the Territory of Oklahoma, to Dr. J. E. Standifer.

Stephens, Margaret Clark Collection

Land Grant to John N. Hoffner from Osage Trust and Diminished Reserve Lands, on September 8, 1904. Elk County, Kansas.

Stewart, Paul – See Carl Albert Center Archives (removed June 2000)

Sullivan, Mrs. J. L. Collection 1. Land patent for homestead on which town of Rathbone, Oklahoma was

established. Dated December 30, 1901. 2. Certificate appointing James Wilks as Postmaster of Rathbone, Oklahoma as

first postmaster. Dated March 3, 1893. BOX 15

Taylor, G. W. Collection

1. 1887 M.D. diploma from Memphis Medical College for G. W. Taylor. 2. 1909 Public School diploma from El Reno for G. H. Taylor.

3. 1912 certificate of appointment as a member of the Carnegie Library Board for three years.

4. 1912 diploma from Castle Heights School in Tennessee for H. Taylor. 5. 1913 certificate of appointment as Examining Surgeon for the El Reno Bureau. 6. 1917 certificate of appointment as a member of the Local Board for Canadian

County. 7. 1917 Honorable Discharge from the Army. 8. 1918 enrollment certificate in the Volunteer Medical Service Corps. 9. 1919 certificate from the Western School of Electro-therapy. 10. 1921 B.A. diploma from the University of Oklahoma for H. Taylor. 11. 1924 M.A. degree from Columbia University for H. Taylor. 12. 1926 certificate of post-graduate medical study from the University of

Oklahoma. 13. 1928 Ph.D. diploma from Columbia University for H. Taylor.

Thompson, A. M. Collection

1. 1885 Commission as Post Master at Fayburgh. 2. 1904 Homestead certificate #2304 issued to B. J. Boomer. Signed by Theodore

Roosevelt. 3. 1907 Homestead certificate #3752 issued to F. Preisler. Signed by Theodore

Roosevelt. 4. 1919 membership certificate to the Reception Committee to welcome President

Wilson to Oklahoma. 5. 1919 appointment as Roll Call Chairman of the Third Red Cross Roll Call. 6. 1920 commission as Chairman of the Democratic Precinct Committee.

Thompson, H. E. Collection Photo of a certificate of membership in the 89ers’ Association of Oklahoma. Timmons, Boyce and Alice Collection

1. 1957 diploma granted to Mildred Gundrum Fellows by the University of Oklahoma awarding her the Master of Library Science degree.

2. 1926 diploma granted to John E. Fellows by the University of Iowa awarding him the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Education.

3. 1929 diploma granted to John Ernest Fellows by the State University of Iowa awarding him the degree of Master of Arts.

4. 1930 diploma granted to John E. Fellows by the State University of Iowa awarding him the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

5. Certificate of service and honorary membership in the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools given to John E. Fellows.

6. Teachers Certificate #29463 granted by the State of Oklahoma Department of Education to J. E. Fellows in 1941.

7. Alumnae Certificate of Honor and Service given to Mildred Gundrum Fellows by Alpha Delta Pi in 1967.

8. Certificate of Honorary membership given to John E. Fellows by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (no date given).

9. Authenticated Birth Record and certificate of age for John E. Fellows born December 3, 1899.

10. Delayed Certificate of Birth for Mildred Gundrum Fellows born September 21, 1901.

Tittle, L. Collection 1903 homestead certificate #1233 issued to B. J. Talley. Signed by Theodore Roosevelt. Tolbert, Raymond A. Collection

1. 1907 High School Diploma from Hobart High School. 2. 1910 Certificate of Initiation into the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. 3. 1923 Certificate of Incorporation of the University of Oklahoma Stadium Union

Memorial Corporation. 4. 1925 Certificate of Incorporation of Board of Governors of the Oklahoma

Union. 5. 1925 Certificate of Incorporation of Trustees of the Stadium-Union Memorial

Fund of the University of Oklahoma Inc. 6. 1928 Certificate of election as a life-time member of the Oklahoma Historical

Society. 7. 1931 Certificate commission as a member of the Board of Regents of the

University of Oklahoma.

Tolleson, W. A. Collection 1. Undated Teachers’ license from the State of Arkansas, issued to W.A. Tolleson. 2. 1898 M.D. diploma from the Post Graduate Medical School and Hospital of

Chicago. 3. 1909 certificate of attendance for post-graduate work from the New Orleans

Polyclinic, Tulane Medical College. 4. 1919 appointment certificate as Medical Examiner, by the Aetna Life Insurance

Company. 5. 1920 Mason’s certificate. 6. 1920 Mason’s certificate. 7. 1924 membership certificate to the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. 8. 1927 certificate of Post-Graduate Medical Study from the Univ. of Oklahoma. 9. 1940 certificate from the Oklahoma State Medical Association. 10. 1940 presidential appointment certificate as the Examining Physician for the

McIntosh County Local Board No. 1. 11. Presidential certificate of appreciation for two years Selective Service Admin. 12. Same as above, for three years. 13. Same as above, for four years. 14. Certificate of merit from the Congress of the United States accompanying the

Selective Service Medal. 15. 1943 copy of a letter from the Secretary of War to the Director of the Selective

Service System acknowledging the program’s success to the Local Boards across the nation.

16. 1943 certificate of award for the “Conservative Farming Increases Production” program.

17. 1944 certificate from the Oklahoma State Medical Association. 18. 1947 certificate of service as an Examining Physician for the Selective Service

System.

19. 1948 certificate of commendable service. Given by the Department of the Interior upon returning from the U.S. Civil Service.

20. 1949 certificate from the OSMA in recognition of distinguished service in medicine.

Torrey, J. P. Collection

1. 1892 diploma from the Phillips’ Academy, Massachusetts. 2. 1896 diploma as house pupil from Massachusetts General Hospital. 3. 1897 certificate from the Rhode Island Medical Society. 4. 1923 Presidential Commission as a First Lieutenant (Medical) in the Officers

Reserve Corps of the Army of the United States. 5. 1928 commission to the above.

Tucker, A. A. Collection 1913 gubernatorial appointment certificate to the Southern Commercial Congress. Tucker, Hampton Collection

1. 1911 Oklahoma National Guard honorable discharge for William R. McIntosh. 2. 1910 Appointment as sergeant in the Oklahoma National Guard for William R.

McIntosh.

Turlington, M. M. Collection 1. 1891 Teacher’s certificate for Cleveland County. 2. 1906 Medical license for the Western District of Indian Territory. 3. 1920 Mason’s certificate. 4. 1926 Certificate of attendance, University of Oklahoma Post Graduate Medical

Study. 5. 1917 Certificate of membership during World War I in the Local Board,

Seminole County, Oklahoma. 6. 1908 Physician’s certificate, State of Oklahoma. 7. 1917 Certificate of appointment as a member of the Local Board for Seminole

County, Oklahoma. 8. 1915 Certificate of appointment as County Superintendent of Public Health,

Seminole County, Oklahoma. 9. 1893 Certificate of the first grade to teach in any public school in the State of

Texas, Summer Normal Institute for White Teachers, Campbell, Texas. BOX 16 University of Oklahoma

1. 1979 School of Home Economics, Director’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to the School.

2. 1986 Omicron Nu Award of Excellence, Psi Chapter.

Van Cleave, W. E. Collection 1. 1927 certificate of attendance of post-graduate medical study from the

University of Oklahoma.

2. 1941 certificate of membership as an Alumnus of the School of Medicine of the University of Louisville.

3. 1944 certificate of attendance of post-graduate medical study from the University of Oklahoma.

4. 1944 presidential appointment as a member of the board of appeal No. 2, Group-2, Oklahoma.

5. Certificate of appreciation for one year’s administration in the Selective Service System.

6. 1948 certificate of twenty-five years of service from the University of Louisville.

Vandaveer, Cleve Collection

Beneficiary Certificate. Woodmen Circle. A Benevolent Secret Beneficiary Fraternity. 1907.

Virden, John M. Certificate of membership in the Old Oakies Association, n.d. Vliet, Richard M. Collection

1928 certificate as a registered pharmacist from the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy.

Von Keller, F. P. P. Collection

1. 1888 unidentifiable certificate. 2. 1889 Texas Pharmacy License. 3. 1889 Certificate of Medical Study. 4. 1890 M.D. diploma from the National University in Illinois. 5. 1894 Chickasaw Nation medical license. 6. 1897 M.D. diploma from the Independent College of Medicine in Chicago. 7. 1897 M.D. diploma from Central Indiana University. 8. 1897 Ph.D. diploma from Occidental University. 9. 1897 diploma from the National College of Electro-Therapeutics. 10. 1897 certificate of Ocular Refraction from Dr. Knowles Private Course in

Refraction, New York City. 11. 1898 certificate in Ophthalmic and Aural Surgery from the Chicago College of

Ophthalmology and Otology. 12. 1898 certificate of instructions in special courses from the Chicago Clinical

School. 13. 1898 Doctor of Optics diploma from Northern Illinois College. 14. 1898 Doctor of Ophthalmology from Northern Illinois College. 15. 1900 M.D. diploma from the Metropolitan College of Medicine in Chicago. 16. 1900 Certificate of Clinical Instruction from the Chicago Polyclinic. 17. 1900 certificate for Surgical Anatomy and Operative Surgery from the Chicago

Clinical School. 18. 1901 Medical Examiner’s Commission from the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance

Company. 19. 1901 certificate of post-graduate work in medicine and surgery from the post-

graduate Medical School in Chicago.

20. 1902 certificate of membership in the Alumni Association of Northern Illinois College.

21. 1902 M.D. diploma from the Medical Science College in Tennessee. 22. 1902 Bachelor of Ophthalmology diploma from Northern College in Tennessee. 23. 1903 membership certificate in the American Association of Physicians and

Surgeons. 24. 1903 unidentifiable certificate. 25. 1904 Doctor of Laws Diploma from the American College of Law. 26. 1905 M.D. diploma from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Dallas,

Texas. 27. 1906 diploma from the Academy of Medicine and Chiruirgiumn in Dallas. 28. 1906 certificate of special courses from the College of Physicians and Surgeons

in Dallas. 29. 1907 certificate for Medical and Surgical Gynecology from the American Post-

Graduate School in Chicago. 30. 1908 M.D. diploma from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Dallas. 31. 1909 Oklahoma Gubernatorial Commission as a Delegate to the Hook Worm

Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. 32. 1909 diploma for Magistrum Cherurgial from the Academiae, Medicorum

Chirurgorunmque. 33. 1912 Master of Surgery Diploma from the American Post-Graduate School in

Chicago. 34. 1913 Medical Examiners Commission from the Mid-Continent Life Insurance

Company. 35. 1914 certificate of incorporation for a Red Cross Hospital in Ardmore. 36. 1915 Medical Examiner’s Certificate from the Aetna Life Insurance Company

of Connecticut. 37. 1915 license to operate the Red Cross Sanitarium for one year. 38. 1917 Oklahoma Certificate of Incorporation for “the Von Keller Hospital

Association.” 39. 1919 license to operate the Red Cross Sanitarium for one year. 40. 1919 certificate of membership in the Society of Applied Psychology. 41. 1921 certificate of proficiency in Operative Surgery. 42. 1923 Dermatology diploma from the National College of Electro-Therapeutics. 43. 1932 license to operate the Von Keller Hospital for one year. 44. 1935 certificate of membership in the Washington Institute of Medicine and

Research Service Bureau. 45. Portrait of Von Keller or William J. Bryan?

Walker, A. B. Collection 1903 Oklahoma Territory Dental License. Wardell, M. L. Collection

1. Facsimile of a telegram to the American People to celebrate FDR’s birthday, January 30, 1935.

2. Poster announcing the Birthday Ball for FDR, 1935. 3. Poster announcing the Birthday Ball for FDR, 1936. (Also, see folder, shelf #9.)

Warterfield, Dr. Floyd E. Collection 1904 License to Practice Medicine and Surgery in the Western District, Indian Territory.

Weber, S. G. Collection

1. 1927 Oklahoma Medical License. 2. 1928 certificate of internship at the General Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

Weese, Asa O. Collection

1939 Certificate of Incorporation of the Grassland Research Foundation by A. O. Weese, A. I. Ortenburger, and Martha W. Shackleford.

West, Beth Collection

1. Golden Anniversary Certificate of Frances A. West, Stonewall Jackson Junior High School, Oklahoma City Public Schools. 1939.

2. Certificate of initiation in to Sigma Kappa Sorority. 1959. 3. Short Course Certificate, Workshop in Family Finance, University of Oklahoma.

1963. 4. Certificate of participation in the Classroom Teachers National Conference (3).

1958, 1959, 1961. 5. Certificate of life membership in the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. n.d. 6. Certificate of membership in the National Society of the Daughters of the

American Revolution. 1930. 7. Diploma, Northwestern State Teachers’ College. 1925. 8. Diploma, Bachelor of Arts, Northwestern State Teachers’ College. 1926. 9. Diploma, Alva High School. 1923. 10. Master of Science Degree, Oklahoma State University. 1957.

Wenner, Fred Lincoln Collection

1. Certificate of Attendance to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. 1904. 2. World’s Fair Fraternal Building Association of Saint Louis, MO. Membership

Certificate, May 1904.

White, Lida Collection 1. 1909 Teaching Certificate from Chicago Public Schools for Namie White. 2. 1895 Diploma for the Cheever Literary Society at Part College for Lida White. 3. 1929 Master’s Degree Diploma from the University of Oklahoma for Lida

White. 4. 1895 Bachelor’s Degree Diploma from Park College for Lida White. 5. 1904 Diploma from Park College. 6. 1847 Medical Diploma for W.H. White from Ohio.

Williams, M.N. Collection 1919 diploma from Wentworth Military Academy. Witte, Mrs. J. R. Collection 1904 Homestead Certificate #898 issued to M. C. Clay. Signed by Theodore Roosevelt. Womack, John Collection

1979 Resolution of the Special Committee on Aging of the United States Senate, appreciation to participants in the Congressional Senior Citizen Intern Program, signed by Senators Lawton Chiles and Pete Domenici.