Jimmie Baker Oral History Collection

Collection

Identifier: 1995-050

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Cassette tape and transcription of interview given by Baker while identifying photographs for the Assistant Special Collections Librarian, Susan Walker. Subjects include Baker’s reminiscences of Oklahoma A&M College (1939-1942 and 1946-1947), in particular his dance band, “Jimmie Baker and the Collegians,” and his military service during World War II.

Dates

1992

Creator

Baker, Jimmie (James Hollan), 1920-2003. (Interviewee, 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

James Hollan (Jimmie) Baker (ca. 1920- ) graduated from Tulsa Oklahoma Central High School, attended the University of Tulsa (1938), the University of Arkansas (1939) where he started his band “Jimmie Baker and the Collegians,” and then was recruited and moved to Oklahoma A&M (1939). In July 1942, Baker was drafted into World War II and was assigned to Special Services where he and his band entertained the troops in Germany and France. After the war, Baker moved back to Oklahoma A&M in the fall of 1946. “The Collegians” stayed together and were chosen as the number-one college band of the year. The band stayed together, performing in Oklahoma City and then touring the country. They broke up in 1948 and Baker and his family moved to Hollywood where he pursued a career in television production and received many awards.

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.