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Floyd Beanblossom Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2005-056

Scope and Contents

Collection contains diplomas from Oklahoma Agricultural & Mechanical College and other learning instiutions. Certificate of Agricultural Judging Fraternity membership from Lamda Gamma Delta.

Dates

  • 1915 - 1983

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.

Condtions 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.

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Biographical Sketch

Floyd Beanblossom attended Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, graduating in 1922. He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon as well as many student agricultural organizations. In addition, Beanblossom played football, ran cross country, was the first OAMC student athlete to compete in a major relay competition, and was a Lieutenant in the ROTC. He was also the Associated Editor of the 1922 Redskin. He graduated with a B.S. degree in Agriculture and later taught at the college. Upon graduation, Floyd married Helen Downey, who also graduated from OAMC in 1922.

In 1965, Beanblossom was made a member of the Oklahoma Poultry Hall of Fame and recognized as a Distinguished Graduate of the Poultry Science Department of OAMC. He died on October 23, 1983 in Stillwater.

Extent

1.27 Linear feet (1 flat 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.

Related Archival Materials

Helen Downey Papers, Collection Number 2005-057.

Processing Information

Processed by Emily Ford, June 2005.

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Floyd Beanblossom Papers Collection Number 2005-056
Status
Completed
Author
Emily Ford
Date
June 2005
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Revision Statements

  • October 2010: Tawny Taylor

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Oklahoma State University Archives Repository

http://info.library.okstate.edu/scua/home
Contact:
204 Edmon Low Library
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater 74078-1071 USA

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