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Lee F. Gilstrap Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2004-038

Scope and Contents

Collection contains photocopies of records nominating Lee F. Gilstrap to the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame. Includes nomination form, letter, and newspaper articles.

Dates

  • 1969 - 2003

Conditiong 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.

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Biographical Sketch

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Lee F. Gilstrap was born in Chandler, Oklahoma. His first military experience was as a bugler during the Pancho Villa raids when he was 16 when his father, Maj. Harry Gilstrap, was made commander of the U.S. troops sent to the border. The next year, his unit was called up for service in World War I. Gilstrap went to Fort Sill, Camp Bowie, and then overseas.

Gilstrap received the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions during WWI. He served as a bugler in Company B, 142nd Infantry Regiment, 36th Division. The DSC was awarded for his actions near St. Etienne-sur-Marne, France, 8 October 1918. He assisted the wounded to shelter, carried messages from the battalion to the regiment's headquarters while under heavy enemy fire, and captured enemy soldiers, forcing them to help him get the wounded to shelter. During his duties, he was badly burnt by gas-shell fire and was evacuated to hospital. Gilstrap is the youngest recipient of the award, being 17 when it was awarded.

After the War, Gilstrap returned to the U.S. and attended Oklahoma A&M, receiving a degree in communications and marketing. He worked as a speech and history teacher at the Oklahoma Military Academy, and met and married Doris Hays. Gilstrap remained in service with the Oklahoma National Guard, and when World War II was imminent, he was called to service by joining the staff of General William S. Key. Gilstrap went overseas to England and served as the executive officer on Keys' staff, following him to Iceland Base Command. Gilstrap retired from the military at Iceland Base Command in 1945 with the rank of Lt. Colonel.

Upon retiring from the military, Gilstrap returned to Oklahoma A&M and taught speech until his retirement in 1965. Gilstrap passed away in 1987. He was inducted into OK Military Hall of Fame in 2004.

Extent

0.01 Linear feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arranged into 2 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.

Processing Information

Processed by: SCUA Staff Updated by: Sarah Coates, July 2012

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Lee F. Gilstrap Collection Collection Number 2004-038
Status
Completed
Author
Sarah Coates
Date
July 2012
Description rules
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Language of description
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Script of description
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Repository Details

Repository Details

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