Clarence H. McElroy Papers

Collection

Identifier: 1982-001

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection contains newspaper articles about Clarence H. McElroy, Oklahoma A&M College, Creek Indian affairs, and obituaries of McElroy family members; also included is an autobiography, certificates and awards, a personal collection of Lion's Club information, various papers and publications written about the practice of veterinary medicine, a paper in memoriam of Henry G. Bennett, retirement papers, correspondence, and Creek Indian allotment information.

Dates

1902 - 1969

Creator

McElroy, Clarence H., 1886-1970. (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

Clarence H. McElroy (1886-1970) graduated from Oklahoma A&M College in 1906 with a degree in Agriculture. He accepted an invitation to be Dr. L.L. Lewis' assistant in 1909 at the college where he taught and provided other assistance. He received the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1919 from St. Joseph, Mo. College. Through the years until his retirement, McElroy served as Dean of the School of Science and Literature, Dean of Men, Department Head of Bacteriology and Veterinary Medicine, Vice President, and Interim President of A&M between the administrations of Dr. Knapp and Dr. Bennett.

Extent

0.41 Linear feet (1 document box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arranged into one 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.