Common-place Book Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2012-018

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection contains 1 leatherbound journal, stamped with the seal of the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, with 122 pages and a table of contents. The journal consists of handwritten and typed copies of poems from poets such as Emily Dickinson, Rudyard Kipling, Sara Teasdale, and others, and possibly original poems written by the owner of the journal and by others the owner knew, especially the men of CCC co. 810.

The backs of some of the pages also contain information on the CCC co. 810, and some of the poems and other brief lines were written by men who worked in that company.

For more information on this book, see Belinda Bruner's article in the Winter 2010 State Magazine. A copy of the article is located in the collection's data file.

Collection also contains one notebook with handwritten lyrics to the "Streets of Laredo," also known as the "Cowboy's Lament."

Dates

1929 - 1940

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.

Biographical Sketch

Common-place books have been popular since the 14th century, where they were popularized in Italy. The books are much like a scrapbook in that they collect material, usually among a common theme, that interest the compiler of the material. Many common-place books contain copied poems, quotes, recipes, letters, and other material.

Extent

0.8 Linear feet (1 flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arranged into 1 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.

Custodial History

Originally acquired by Tiffany Deason, a graduate of OSU-Tulsa, in May 2010 at an estate sale on 151st St, just west of Highway 75 in Tulsa. The book was then given to Belinda Bruner, OSU Professor of English, who donated it to the library.