Virginia M. Stapley Memoir Collection

Collection

Identifier: 1970-002

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection contains a manuscript memoir letter, three pages, dated November 8, 1970, addressed to Dr. LeRoy Fischer. First sentence, My chief concern as an administrator and teacher (1926-1965) from the time I arrived at OSU (Okla. A&M) Sept. 1926 was locating and employing staff. Also contains historical information on home economics education.

Dates

1970

Creator

Stapley, Virginia Messenger, 1900-1981. (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.

Biographical Sketch

Virginia Messenger Stapley, originally from Klingman, Kansas, first came to Oklahoma A&M College in 1926 as assistant professor of teacher training. After receiving her Ph.D. in 1940 from the University of Iowa, she became head of the Department of Home Life (later Family Relations and Child Development (FRCD)) from 1941-1963. Stapley provided leadership for the first nursery school at OAMC.

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.