Berlin Basil Chapman Collection
Collection
Identifier: 1977-002
Scope and Contents
Collection contains correspondence, clippings, microfilm, oral histories, photographs* and other material written, received, and collected by B.B. Chapman. Subjects include the history of Oklahoma A&M College and OKlahoma State University, and Chapman's attempts at collecting historical material, artifacts, and information. Much of the material originally in collection has been dispersed to other collections; see Special Collections staff for information on dispersal and data folder.
*Photographs, microfilm and oral histories housed separately
Dates
- 1940 - 1980
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
Berlin Basil Chapman (1900-1994) was born in Webster Springs, WV, received his A.B. degree from West Virginia University, 1924, A.M. degree from Harvard in 1927, and Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin in 1931. He was professor of History at OAMC/OSU 1927-1930 and 1941-1966, president of the Payne County Historical Society, 1947-1967, and member of the Board of Directors, Oklahoma Historical Society, 1951-1967. His interest in OAMC/OSU history resulted in the compilation of the three-volume Record Book the acquisition of the three Magruder Medals, and numerous essays, books, and articles.
Extent
1 Linear feet (2 boxes)
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 B.B. Chapman, various times
Processing Information
Processed by SCUA Staff.
- Title
- Berlin Basil Chapman Collection Collection Number 1977-002
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- SCUA Staff
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Sponsor
- Series I: Correspondence Series II: By Chapman Series III: Other Material Series IV: Photographs Series V: Microfilm Series VI: Oral Histories
Repository Details
Part of the Oklahoma State University Archives Repository
Contact:
204 Edmon Low Library
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater 74078-1071 USA
libscua@okstate.edu
204 Edmon Low Library
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater 74078-1071 USA
libscua@okstate.edu