Oklahoma Academy of Science Records

Collection

Identifier: 1999-033

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection contains volumes of the Proceedings of the Oklahoma Academy of Science and photocopies of the tables of contents of volumes only available in the main collection. Also contains Annals of the Oklahoma Academy of Science 1970-1974, & 1976.

The complete collection is available on-line at /digital.library.okstate.edu/OAS/index.html>

Proceedings available in main library collection at collection number: 506 O41p

Dates

1921-2008

Creator

Oklahoma Academy of Science. (Organization)

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.

Administrative History

The Oklahoma Academy of Science was established in 1909 to further scientific research within the state. The Proceedings were first published in 1921. In 1969 the Annals were first published and contain a collection of papers presented at the annual fall symposium. Each volume covers a different, specific topic.

Extent

3.2 Linear feet (5 half-size record storage boxes, 1 document box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arranged into four 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.