O.A. Hilton Papers

Collection

Identifier: 1978-002

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection contains articles, correspondence, notes, and sources for the historical research of O. A. Hilton. The collection contains documents relating to both World Wars and U.S. social and military issues, Dr. Hilton's manuscripts, notes, and publications. Primary sources in the collection include propaganda from the Axis and Allies, and newspaper articles and magazines from the 1910s to 1960s.

Dates

1914 - 1970

Creator

Hilton, O.A. (Ora Almon), 1900-1988. (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

O. A. Hilton (1900- ) received his B. S. from Southwest Missouri State College in 1925, his M. Ph., 1926, and Ph. D. from the University of Wisconsin in 1929. He served as Professor of History at Okla. A. & M. from 1929 to 1966 and taught U.S. Military, Economic, and European History and helped develop the Western Civilization course. During World War II, Dr. Hilton was absent on military leave in 1941, and was at the War Department in Washington D.C. where he recorded his personal thoughts about U.S. involvement in the War shortly before the Attack on Pearl Harbor. In 1945 he became the Chairman of U. S. History and Government at Okla. A. & M. until his retirement in 1966, when he received the title Emeritus Professor and served as visiting professor at Tulsa University 1966-1967.

Extent

23 Linear feet ((18 record storage boxes, 1 slim document box, 1 flat box) )

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arranged into 10 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.