Frank Wikoff Scrapbook Collection

Collection

Identifier: 1991-052

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection contains newspaper clippings, programs, publications concerning Frank Wikoff, Indian and Oklahoma Territory banking, Oklahoma A&M College, and Stillwater.

Scrapbook left intact, loose items in folder in same box.

Dates

1899-1907, 1952

Creator

Wikoff, Frank, 1867-1950. (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

Frank Wikoff came to Stillwater, OK in 1889 at the age of 22. That year, he drew up Stillwater's first charter under which a provision government was established. He was the first city attorney for Stillwater and the first county attorney and first county judge for Payne County. Wikoff served as president of the Oklahoma A&M College Board of Regents from 1899 to 1907. He became involved with the Farmers' & Merchants Bank in 1891. In 1897 he helped found the Citizens' Bank of Stillwater later converted to the National Bank of Commerce of which he was president. From March to October 1901, he served as bank examiner of Oklahoma Territory. He also was elected vice-president of the Oklahoma Banker's Association. In 1909 he moved to Oklahoma City and founded the Tradesmens State Bank. He married Jennie A. Munhall.

Extent

2 Linear feet (1 newspaper 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.