Napoleon Conger Speeches Collection

Collection

Identifier: 1987-033

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection contains typed manuscripts (or carbons) of speeches made by Napoleon Conger. Some dates were assigned previously possibly by Florence Ellen Lowe; these are indicated on the manuscript pages. Other dates are approximate based on Conger’s titled position or by textual evidence.

Dates

1921 - 1952

Creator

Conger, Napoleon, 1881- (Creator, 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.

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

N. (Napoleon) Jack Conger (b. Smithville, TN; Aug. 21, 1882-?) graduated from Cumberland University in 1911 with his LL.D. In 1917, he received a B.S. from the University of Ohio, and by 1929 his M.A. (1921) and Ph.D. from Columbia. He was an ordained minister and was admitted to the bar in Tennessee. He also taught common school (1905-1909), was director of the department of education at Sue Bennett Memorial School, London, KY, and director of the training school at Southeastern Normal School in Durant, OK. In 1929, he was appointed director of personnel at Oklahoma A&M College by Henry Bennett and from 1936-1948 was dean of education. Between 1931 and 1934 he was the Oklahoma State Certification Officer. In 1949 he became dean emeritus.

Extent

0.41 Linear feet (1 letter size document box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arranged into one 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.