Peter C. Rollins Papers

Collection

Identifier: 1999-064

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection contains the papers of Peter C. Rollins, including correspondence with other academics concerning research, reviews, editing and many topics concerning popular culture. Copies of essays both drafts and final versions are covered with many of his publication. There are reviews of publications written by and about Rollin’s writings. Many of the original publications reviewed by Rollins are included in their prepublication form. Programs, information on organization of conferences, and proposed sessions for the Popular Culture Association, the American Culture Association, and the American Historical Association are included. Research and background materials for his English classes are included. Photographs cover many of the films involved in Rollin’s publications or classes. Computer disks, microfilm, posters, video and audio cassettes are also part of the collection

The collection was processed in two major efforts. During the first processing, materials were described to the folder level. The second effort came after Dr. Rollins retired using minimal processing standards as a guide. The original folder were kept, the materials were only grouped into major subject categories and described only by the general contents of the box. Boxes with more than one subject may be listed under more than one heading. Duplicates were removed along with student materials and writing by other authors unless they were edited by Rollins. Books were placed in the Main Library’s collection except when containing marginalia. The books with marginalia are in a separate series. Periodicals, pamphlets, brochures were kept only when important to the subjects areas of the collection and not otherwise available in the Library.

Dates

1930s-2009

Creator

Rollins, Peter C., 1942-2015. (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

Dr. Peter C. Rollins (1942-2015), Regents Professor of English, taught at Oklahoma State University from 1974 until he retired in August of 2007. Rollins attended Dartmouth College and transferred to Harvard at the end of his sophomore year to complete the program titled History and Literature. After graduation he enlisted into the Marine Corps. Upon completion of his military service, Rollins returned to Harvard for graduate school and completed his PhD. An author, editor, reviewer and conference organizer, Rollins was involved in many aspects of academia. He served as editor of the journals Journal of Popular Culture, Journal of American Culture, and Film & History. Rollin’s interests in history and popular culture as depicted in film are reflected in the topics covered in this collection covering such topics as: WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Operation Desert Storm, the U. S. Presidency and the White House, Will Rogers, and the portrayal of Cowboys and Indians in Hollywood. Rollins was also active in creating conferences for and participating in the Popular Culture Association and the American Culture Association. He made seven historical film documentaries dealing with the diverse topics of war, media, and Will Rogers. Rollins also edited a festschrift for David Berkeley, professor of the OSU English Department.

Dr. Rollins passed away in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on March 23, 2015. His obituary can be viewed here.

Extent

108 Linear feet ((59 record storage, 4 ½ size record storage boxes, 1 document box, 1 record album document box, 7 shoe boxes, 2 flat boxes, 4 negative boxes, 2 reels of film and 1 folder in map drawer).)

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.