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Dr. Durward Earl Newsom Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2012-006

Scope and Contents

Collection contains Newsom’s handwritten notes for his research, photocopies of research material, copies of his newspaper articles, photographs, microfilm of newspapers, copy negatives and many other types of film. The books in the collection concern the history of Oklahoma. Only one of his books is included.

Dates

  • 1893 - 2005

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.

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Biographical Sketch

Dr. Durward Earl Newsom was born January 19, 1919 in Drumright, Oklahoma and died in Stillwater, Oklahoma, May 15, 2013. Newsom began his journalism career in high school at Drumright High School. His first job was with the Drumright Journal where he went on to become editor and manager. Newsom enlisted in the U. S. Naval Reserve during WWII and was stationed in Texas and California. He went on the serve as a Congressional aide to Lyle H. Boren. He received his bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma OAMC and a doctorate. He taught journalism at Texas A&M College and University of Maryland where he retired in 1979. Newsom received many awards during his journalism career. He began writing books on his return to Stillwater at age 62. He wrote 10 books on Oklahoma history. A more detailed obituary appeared in the Stillwater NewsPress May 23, 2013and was the source for this information.

Extent

12.5 Linear feet (4 record storage boxes, 8 document boxes, 1 ½ cubic foot box, 2 book boxes, 2 shoe boxes, one flat folder.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arranged into four 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.

Provenance

Gift of Dr. Earl Newsom.

Processing Information

Processed by Kay Bost, July, 2013

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Dr. Durward Earl Newsom Collection Collection Number 2012-006
Status
Completed
Author
Kay Bost
Date
July 2013
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
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Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Oklahoma State University Archives Repository

http://info.library.okstate.edu/scua/home
Contact:
204 Edmon Low Library
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater 74078-1071 USA

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