William S. Abbott Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2006-049

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection contains correspondence that documents some of the administrative and personnel issues dealing with the OSU program in Ethiopia. Additional materials offer perspective on the program, culture and experiences of the faculty and staff who served in Ethiopia.

Dates

1991 - 2004

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.

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Biographical Sketch

William S. Abbott served 40 years as the director of International Programs at Oklahoma State University from its beginning in 1951 until his retirement in January1992. “Abbott served under Randall T. Klemme, vice president for the Agricultural and Industrial Development Service selecting and preparing OSU staff members and their families for service in Ethiopia and rendering valuable service to the principal representative and other OSU personnel in Ethiopia. Throughout his career, Abbott has continued to advise, assist, and encourage staff and faculty serving overseas.” (Centennial Histories Series: International Programs, p. 172-173) Abbott traveled to Guatemala, Colombia, Thailand, Iran, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, and Algeria between1954 and 1976. He made seven trips to Ethiopia from 1954-1973

Extent

2.5 Linear feet (2 half size record storage boxes, one flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arranged into three 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.