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Oklahoma State University Department of Political Science Records

 Collection
Identifier: 1996-108

Scope and Contents

Collection contains records, minutes, departmental newsletters, etc. of Oklahoma State University's Department of Political Science.

Dates

  • 1980-2013

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.

Finding aid © 2018 Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges. All rights reserved.

Administrative History

In 1944 Political Science split from History to form a separate department at Oklahoma A&M College (now Oklahoma State University). The department initially concentrated its efforts on teaching courses in American Government; however, by the mid 1960s it developed a more varied curriculum. In addition to courses in American politics and government, offerings included courses in comparative politics and government, international relations, public administration, political theory, and public law. Political Science was also responsible for the pre-law program. From 1977-1980 the Political Science Department was part of the School of Social Sciences, which drew together smaller departments in the social sciences. During the late 1970s the Oklahoma data archive and a Center for the Application of Social Sciences were devised by faculty in Political Science. During the late 1970s and early 1980s the department expanded and revised programs once again, including programs in University Extension.

Extent

0.82 Linear feet (2 document boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arranged into nine 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 Harold Sare, 1988. Transferred from OSURG.

Processing Information

Processed by Mildred L. Jackson, 1996.

Updated by Tawny Taylor, September 2010; Sally Miller-Downing, July 2013

Subjects

Related Names

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Oklahoma State University Department of Political Science Records Collection Number 1996-108
Status
Completed
Author
Mildred L. Jackson
Date
1996
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

http://info.library.okstate.edu/scua/home
Contact:
204 Edmon Low Library
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater 74078-1071 USA

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