University of Oklahoma Archives
The University Archives contain the history of the University. Many types of resources may be found in the University Archives, including:
- Presidential Papers (includes correspondence and administrative papers from each university president)
- Departmental Papers (history of a department, program changes)
- Publications (newspapers, magazines, newsletters, programs)
- College Archives (records at the college level)
- Administrative Units Archives (various academic units and administrative unit records)
View a guide to the University Archives
View digital collections in the University Archives
View a timeline of OU history
Ask a question about University Archives
View policies and copy fees
How to Find University Archives Resources
Search Discover Local for University Archives resources:
- Type "University of Oklahoma Archives" in the first box
- Use the facets under "Tweak my results" select "Archives" from the "Resource Type" drop-down menu, then press the search button
- Narrow the "Library" to "Western History Collections" to further narrow to collections within the University Archives.
These additional resources can prove valuable guides for specific aspects of university history. These materials are available for use in the Reading Room.
- University General Catalogs
- University Directory
- University Yearbooks: the Mistletoe and the Sooner
Digital Collections
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Rich source of University history. All issues available digitally from first issue in 1928 to the present. Print versions available in Bizzell Memorial Library at call number LH 1 .O6 S6.
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Official minutes of Board of Regents meetings from 1893 to the present. Good resource for official university-level decisions.
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OU Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, 1989-present
The Faculty Senate consists of 50 members of the regular faculty elected to three-year terms by their colleges. The Senate exercises legislative powers as delegated by the regular faculty and has the power to initiate any legislation requiring approval of the Board of Regents. Meetings of the Senate are held usually on the second Monday of each month of the regular school year and are open to the public.
Newspapers and Publications
Many additional departmental and other university-related publications may be found by searching the University Archives.
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Call Number: microfilm UNCLASS
The official university newspaper since 1911. The paper's website at http://www.oudaily.com/ provides access to current issues. Older issues can be found at the
Gateway to Oklahoma History. -
Call Number: 620.5 So63sMagazine of the College of Engineering. Available in Bizzell Memorial Library and the University Archives.
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University of Oklahoma Magazine
Call Number: 378.76 UnQUniversity publication available in Bizzell Memorial Library and the University Archives. -
See the finding aid for Student Publications, Record Group 98 in ArchivesSpace. Located in the University Archives, this collection contains many different student publications. Contact the Western History Collections to view this record group.