Forrest Turner Clark Papers

Collection

Identifier: 2010-103

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection contains the papers of Forrest Turner Clark. Includes handwritten short stories, typed short stories, photographs, biography of Forrest Turner Clark, death and marriage certificates of Forrest Turner Clark, spiral bound geneological research study by Everett Ranklin Clark. Also includes photographs and an audio interview with Forrest Turner Clark.

Dates

1979 - 1991

Creator

Clark, Forrest Turner, 1907-1991. (Person)

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.

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Biographical Sketch

Clark was a farmer and later, dairyman, who moved to California in the 1940s. He later returned to Oklahoma in 1988 and contributed to farming produce and adding to the local history of Greer County. In 1990 he returned to Modesto. He wrote many short stories and non-fiction arcticles.

Extent

1.2 Linear feet (one half size record storage box,1 document box, 1 oversize folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arranged into three series.

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.

Physical Description

In stable condition. Photographs are in stable condition except for one rolled image that needs to be humidified and flattened. Papers need to be placed in acid free folders and processed.