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Angie Debo Correspondence with Carolyn and Grant Foreman Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 1994-038

Scope and Contents

Collection contains photocopies of correspondence between Debo and the Foremans in the Archives and Manuscripts Division of the Oklahoma Historical Society. Provided by Carol Ann Squires, Edmond.

Dates

  • 1948 - 1957

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.

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Biographical Sketch

Carolyn Thomas Foreman (1872-1967) was born in Illinois and moved with her family to Muskogee in 1897. She married Grant Foreman, an attorney who worked in her father's office, on July 26, 1905. Both Foremans published numerous works on Oklahoma. Carolyn Foreman's seminal work, Oklahoma Imprints, 1835-1907: A History of Printing in Oklahoma before Statehood, was published in 1936. Her second book, Indians Abroad: 1493-1938, was published in 1943. Carolyn Foreman died in Muskogee, Oklahoma on February 18, 1967.

More on Carolyn Thomas Foreman can be found here: http://digital.library.okstate.edu/encyclopedia/entries/F/FO019.html

Grant Foreman (1869-1953) was born in Detroit, Illinois. He graduated from the University of Michigan and began practicing law in Chicago. He went to the Indian Territory in 1899 to work for the Dawes Commission. He then went on to establish a private practice with John R. Thomas in 1903. Foreman served on the Oklahoma Historical Society's Board of Directors, and wrote 52 articles, wrote or edited 19 books, and published 91 articles in Oklahoma newspapers over the course of his career. He died on April 21, 1953 in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

More on Grant Foreman can be found here: http://digital.library.okstate.edu/encyclopedia/entries/F/FO020.html

Extent

0.003 Linear feet (1 folder)

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.

Provenance

Gift of Carol Ann Squires of Edmond, OK.

Location of Originals

Originals held in the Archives and Manuscripts Division of the Oklahoma Historical Society.

Related Archival Materials

1988-013 the Angie Debo Collection

Processing Information

Processed by: Sarah Coates, July 2012

Subjects

Related Names

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Angie Debo and Carolyn and Grant Foreman Correspondence Collection Collection Number 1994-038
Status
Completed
Author
Sarah Coates
Date
July 2012
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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