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Ethiopia

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

'A Year in the Horn' by Jim and Barbara Pogue Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2014-048
Scope and Contents Collection contains a manuscript of a memoir titled "A Year in the Horn," written by Jim and Barbara Pogue. The memoir details their time spent in Jimma, Ethiopia while Jim worked there as part of the faculty at the Oklahoma State University established high school in Jimma. He taught math and physics there; in addition, he served as the intramural sports director. The Pogues were in Ethiopia from 1964-1965.
Dates: Unknown

Chaplin E. Bills Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1999-375
Scope and Contents Collection contains correspondence among Chaplin E. Bills, his wife Virginia, his parents, Mr. & Mrs. J.D. Bills, and members of the faculty and administration of Oklahoma A&M College. Additional materials include documentation of Bills’ trip and service in Ethiopia, the visit of Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, and information on Ethiopia.
Dates: 1950s

Conrad Evans Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2010-118
Scope and Contents Collection contains various reports, publications, and maps about Ethiopia and Amharic lesson tapes. The publications primarily deal with the Oklahoma State University agricultural program in Ethiopia.
Dates: 1952 - 2004

Ethiopia, 13 Months of Sunshine Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2005-120
Scope and Contents Collection contains Hazel Rouk's "Ethiopia, 13 Months of Sunshine," a collection of the memories and documentation of the time Rouk spent at the agricultural college. Hugh Rouk was an agronomist at the Ethiopian school at Jimma and Addis Abba. Rouk describes people, events and the country of Ethiopia in her work.
Dates: unknown

Ethiopian Hat Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2006-053
Scope and Contents Collection contains one Ethiopian woven hat. Was likely brought back from Ethiopia by one of the Oklahoma State University staff who assisted with the development of the Imperial Ethiopian College of Agricultural and Mechanical Arts.
Dates: Unknown

Jack Holt Collection of Oklahoma A&M College Memorabilia

 Collection
Identifier: 2009-036
Scope and Contents Collection contains Oklahoma A&M College (OAMC) memorabilia collected by Jack Holt. Includes essay on OAMC involvement in Ethiopia, photographs, clippings, notes, religious writings, and half-time scripts for the OAMC marching band. Jack Holt was an agricultural student and announcer for the marching band.
Dates: 1955 - 2008

John Brooks Stratton Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2003-051
Scope and Contents Collection contains John Galworthy first edition books collected by former Oklahoma State University assistant university librarian John Stratton. Collection also includes books and publications on Ethiopia and OSU's involvement in Ethiopia.
Dates: Books, 1908-1933; Ethiopian Material 1955-1961

Oklahoma Ethiopia Society Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2013-118
Scope and Contents Collection contains meeting programs and mailing list for the Oklahoma Ethiopia Society, and one DVD: Point Four Ethiopia, part 2.
Dates: Majority of material found within 2010, 2013

Wayne Clyma Ethiopian Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2006-057
Scope and Contents Collection contains booklets and other publications written by Wayne Clyma and others. Topics range from Engineering to Soil Conservation.
Dates: 1950 - 1970

William S. Abbott Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2006-049
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