The "Whisperin" Richard Danel Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2023-021
Scope and Contents
A small collection of framed photographs belonging to Richard Danel (d. 2016) , a prominent barber and owner of the Varsity Barber Shop in Stillwater. Materials are presumably from his shop and depict various OSU campus and sports figures, some of which are autographed. Other photos include image of OSU campus.
Dates
- 1960 - 1980
Biographical / Historical
Richard Danel ran the Varsity Barber Shop in Stillwater, Oklahoma for 58 years. He was an alum OAMC where he studied agriculture education and animal science. He was known by his nickname "Whisperin" Richard due to how quietly he would answer his business phone according to his patrons. Danel was a regular barber for OSU students, faculty and athletics staff including Eddie Sutton and Jim Stanley.
Extent
2 Linear feet (1 Flat Box)
Language of Materials
English
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Oklahoma State University Archives Repository
Contact:
204 Edmon Low Library
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater 74078-1071 USA
libscua@okstate.edu
204 Edmon Low Library
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater 74078-1071 USA
libscua@okstate.edu