Etta Louise Overstreet Perkins Writings

Collection

Identifier: 2004-043

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection contains poems, correspondence and drafts of mystery stories.

Documents were printed from the original 3 ½” computer disks donated to the library. The inventory lists the file name and then the title (if known) or description of the folder contents. The file for chapter 1 of FLTS was corrupted and opened in “WordPad” and then printed as it appeared.

Dates

1982 - 2002

Creator

Perkins, Etta Louise Overstreet, 1942-2003. (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

Etta Louise Overstreet Perkins was Assistant Professor from 1985/86 to 1990/91 in the History Department at Oklahoma State University. Perkins wrote eight unpublished novels using the same characters, Cindy & Kirill Robertson, and many poems for friends and family. The limited correspondence documents daily news events.

Extent

2 Linear feet (1 record storage box, 1 document box, 1 slim-style, and 1 negative 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.