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National Organization for Women, Oklahoma State University Chapter Records

 Collection
Identifier: 1995-032

Scope and Contents

Collection contains minutes, constitution and by-laws, national material, political activity, speakers, programs, membership lists of the Oklahoma State University Chapter of NOW. Scrapbook of clippings, calendars of events, photographs, and flyers announcing speakers, movies, exhibits, etc. of activities sponsored by the NOW chapter at OSU. Solicited and accepted as part of the project to document student organizations at OSU. Material was in no particular order; some was foldered. Material was subsequently arranged alphabetically.

Dates

  • 1983 - 1993

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.

Administrative History

OSU-NOW, through educational programming, has the purpose of bringing women and men into full participation in the mainstream of American society, exercising all privileges and responsibilities. . . (from OSU constitution). OSU-NOW co-sponsors speakers, programs, and films that emphasize the challenges in society to women’s equality.

Extent

2.66 Linear feet (1 document box, 1 half size document box and 1 oversized newspaper box)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Arranged into six 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 Anne M. Benes and Jill Holmes, 1995

Processing Information

Processed by Judy White and Susan Walker, 1995.
Title
National Organization for Women, Oklahoma State University Chapter Records Collection Number 1995-032
Status
Completed
Author
Judy White and Susan Walker
Date
1995
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Oklahoma State University Archives Repository

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