Angelo Cyrus Scott Papers

Collection

Identifier: 1955-001

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection contains books, articles, classroom materials, poems, songs, manuscripts, correspondence, photographs, and speeches of Angelo C. Scott, relating to the early years of Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, the Men’s Dinner Club, and to Dr. Scott’s activities in Oklahoma City, 1889-1949. Also included are newspaper clippings and commencement and campus events programs.

Each item is numbered and most are in order in the boxes. Boxes 6-8 are out of order by item number. Items cataloged for Special Collections designated with SC for box number and missing items are marked with M.

Dates

1887-1949

Creator

Scott, Angelo Cyrus, 1857-1949. (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.

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Biographical Sketch

Angelo Cyrus Scott (1857-1949) served as president of Oklahoma A & M College from July 1, 1899, to June 30, 1908. Scott was born near Franklin, Indiana, attended the University of Kansas (BA, MA), and Columbian College (now George Washington University) (bachelor and master of law). Emporia College awarded him the honorary doctor of literature degree in later years. With his brother, W.W. Scott, A.C. Scott founded Oklahoma City’s first newspaper, the Oklahoma Times. He also founded the Men’s Dinner Club of Oklahoma City. After his term of president of OAMC, he became chairman of the English Department at Oklahoma City University.

Extent

4.5 Linear feet (10 document boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arranged into 14 series.

Physical 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.