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Archive of Oklahoma Fiddlers Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 1994-028

Scope and Contents

Collection contains manuscript and audio recordings collected by James Renner for his masters’ thesis (Geographic Implications of the Fiddling Tradition in Oklahoma, OSU 1979) describing Oklahoma fiddlers, their background and style.

Dates

  • 1976 - 1977

Creator

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

James Renner (1950-) graduated from the University of Oregon in the field of cultural historical geography. He came to Oklahoma to study fiddling in 1975. In 1976, Renner received a Youth grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to establish the Archive of Oklahoma Fiddlers, a record of folk history, consisting of music tapes, biographical sketches and photographs.

Extent

0.5 Linear feet (1 slim document box, 1 cassette tape box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arranged into two 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.

Provenance

Gift of Jim Renner

Digital Recordings

The audio cassettes in this collection have been converted to digital formats (WAV and MP3). Patrons may listen to these digital files in our reference office.

Processing Information

Processed by: Judy White and Susan Walker, 1994

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Archive of Oklahoma Fiddlers Collection Collection Number 1994-028
Status
Completed
Author
Judy White and Susan Walker
Date
October 2017
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Oklahoma State University Archives Repository

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Contact:
204 Edmon Low Library
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater 74078-1071 USA

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