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Michael Andrew Kizer Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2010-062

Scope and Contents

The Kizer collection's focus is on irrigation, agricultural engineering, and water resources. The collection is primarily publications from USDA, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, EPA, and other government entities. Included are conference proceedings and other publications related to irrigation practice and teaching. The geographic focus of the collection is on irrigation and water supplies in Oklahoma and the adjacent areas with emphasis on aquifers.

Dates

  • 1940 - 2010

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, the Oklahoma Open Records Act (http://www.odl.state.ok.us/lawinfo/docs/2006-LibraryLaws-PartE.pdf), and other relevant regulations. Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which Oklahoma State University Libraries assumes no responsibility.

Conditions Governing Use

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, Oklahoma State University Archives will provide information about copyright owners and related information. Securing permission to publish or use material is the responsibility of the researcher. Note that unless specifically transferred to Oklahoma State University Libraries, any applicable copyrights may be held by another individual or entity. Copyright for material published by Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College/Oklahoma State University is held by the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges. All rights reserved.

Further information about copyright policy can be obtained by contacting Oklahoma State University Archives by email at libscua@okstate.edu or by phone at 405-744-6311.

Finding aid © 2020 Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges. All rights reserved.

Biographical Sketch

Dr. Michael Andrew Kizer received his B.S. and M.S. in Agricultural Engineering from Oregon State University in 1971 and 1976, respectively. He received his Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering from Oklahoma State University in 1987. Dr. Kizer served as faculty in Oklahoma State University's Biosystems/Agricultural Engineering department and is an extension irrigation specialist. Dr. Kizer also served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Malaysia from 1971-1973.

Extent

30 Linear feet (10 record storage boxes, 29 document and book boxes, 1 flat box with 4 slide boxes, one slim document box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Location

For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog or contact the Oklahoma State University Archives Reference staff.

Provenance

Gift of Michael Andrew Kizer

Related Archival Materials

Michael David Smolen Collection, 2010-063 Special Collections and the main library carry extensive collections of agricultural related materials. Consult the library main catalog for additional information.

Processing Information

Processed by Kay Bost, September, 2012

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Michael Andrew Kizer Papers Collection Number 2010-062
Status
Completed
Author
Kay Bost
Date
September 2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Oklahoma State University Archives Repository

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Contact:
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Oklahoma State University
Stillwater 74078-1071 USA

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