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Dr. Jim Eanes Reese and Sarah Burton Reese Collection

Reese, Jim Eanes, and Sarah Burton Reese. Papers, 1742–2004. 7 feet. Educators. The personal and professional papers (1913–2004) of University of Oklahoma economics professor Dr. Jim Eanes Reese and his wife, Norman public schools teacher Sarah Burton Reese, and their respective families from the Comanche, , area. Of particular note are the many letters (1943–1944) exchanged between Jim and Sarah during World War II, when Jim served in the U.S. Navy as a gunnery officer in Hawaii. Also included are the personal and professional papers of J. R. (James Ryland) Eanes, who was a Texas state legislator and mayor of Comanche, Texas. In addition, the collection contains historical information on the Comanche, Texas, area; several Civil War-era letters (1861, 1865) from Eanes family members regarding military service in the Confederate States Army; and legal documents (1742–1753) from Goochland and Henrico counties, Virginia. ______

Box 1: Correspondence: James R. Eanes Folder: 1. Correspondence to/from James R. Eanes, regarding mutual friend finding place at school, many new people in town, going to a circus, 1905.

2. Correspondence to/from James R. Eanes, regarding sister's upcoming visit, a sick friend (?) and sister's possible change of address, 1911.

3. Correspondence to/from James R. Eanes, regarding the impressive crowds at a gathering, his decision to go to New York before visiting his sister, 1913.

4. Correspondence to/from James R. Eanes, regarding congratulations for a well orated speech, school board member not being able to hold two offices and the ruling in that matter, 1923.

5. Correspondence to/from James R. Eanes, regarding investing in developments in Mexico, 1924.

6. Correspondence to/from James R. Eanes, regarding encouragements to vote for a certain candidate for Congress, 1928.

7. Correspondence to/from James R. Eanes, concerning the status of Philippine people in the , 1929.

8. Correspondence to/from James R. Eanes, regarding wanting to address the Brownwood, TX Rotary Club, the weather in Mineral Wells, TX, and church business, 1930.

9. Correspondence to/from James R. Eanes regarding legislative and tax business, letters to the news about farmers debt, and letter to sister about the holidays, 1931.

10. Correspondence to/from James R. Eanes regarding the creation of Comanche County, and farm relief, 1932.

11. Correspondence to/from James R. Eanes regarding financial relief for farmers and stockmen, gold content in the dollar, and report from the Comanche County grand jury, 1933.

12. Correspondence to/from James R. Eanes regarding being appointed acting postmaster, finding his nephew a position in government, 1934.

13. Correspondence to/from James R. Eanes regarding works relief bill, Brazos River Reclamation project, job possibilities for Jim Eanes Reese, 1935.

14. Correspondence to/from James R. Eanes regarding a high school gymnasium project, appointed chairman of the agricultural community, fossils found near Comanche, Texas, 1936.

15. Correspondence to/from James R. Eanes regarding loans and taxes owed, Jackson Day Committee, encouragement for Jim Eanes Reese at the University of Texas, and an ancient village site, 1937.

16. Correspondence to/from James R. Eanes regarding reappointment as Postmaster, Jackson Day Dinner, financial relief for Mrs. Ida Holmes Wood, and the financial problems of the country, 1938.

17. Correspondence to/from James R. Eanes regarding encouragement for the formation of the Comanche County Historical Society, 1939.

18. Correspondence to/from James R. Eanes regarding the right to free speech, and the University of Texas, the publishing of Eanes Family records, and the public school system of Texas, 1940.

19. Correspondence to/from James R. Eanes requesting liberal support for state schools, Eanes family history, death of Dr. Robert Hill, personal finances, 1941.

20. Correspondence to/from James R. Eanes regarding the appointment of a Deputy Revenue Collector, Jim Eanes Reese beginning teaching, personal finances, article about Round Mountain, 1942.

21. Correspondence to/from James R. Eanes regarding fascism, politics, and war, 1943.

22A. Correspondence to/from James R. Eanes regarding the John Rylands Library, and moving a Medical School to Galveston, 1944.

22B. Correspondence from J. Frank Dobie to James R. Eanes, 1944; and an inscribed copy of Dobie’s Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest, 1943.

23. Correspondence to/from James R. Eanes regarding war conditions, attitude towards African Americans, and the publishing of a Comanche history textbook, 1945.

24. Correspondence to/from James R. Eanes regarding Homer Rainey’s campaign for office and David Britton Cupp’s health and schooling, Rainey losing the race, 1946.

25. Correspondence to/from James R. Eanes regarding serving on the Advisory Committee for another year, and helping a friend purchase a house, 1947.

26. Correspondence to/from James R. Eanes regarding the race for Speaker of the House, J. R. Eanes successful campaign for State Representative, Old Age Assistance laws, 50th Legislature, 1948.

27. Correspondence to/from James R. Eanes regarding Mr. Eanes resignation from the House of Representatives, and becoming a lifetime member of the Comanche Chamber of Commerce, 1949.

28. Correspondence to/from James R. Eanes regarding his announcement to run for State Representative, campaigning for Dan Moody, Indian attacks, Not Dated.

Box 2: Correspondence: James R. Eanes to Jim E. Reese Folder: 1. James R. Eanes to Jim E. Reese regarding a suffragette parade, a trip to Colorado, an oil field near Comanche, Aunt Annie in poor health, sports, and school grades, 1913-1929.

2. James R. Eanes to Jim E. Reese regarding the cold weather, poor school grades, track meet, Jim Eanes’ mother’s health, 1930.

3. James R. Eanes to Jim E. Reese regarding the weather, summer work, personal finances, high school graduation, Jim Eanes coming home for the summer, 1930.

4. James R. Eanes to Jim E. Reese regarding sports, Jim Eanes looking for a job, state of the economy, weather, 1931.

5. James R. Eanes to Jim E. Reese regarding the beginning of James Eanes campaign for legislature, the scarcity of jobs, and campaign politics, 1932.

6. James R. Eanes to Jim E. Reese regarding Jim’s mothers health, life advise, Jim’s decision to pursue teaching, Jim’s birthday, 1933.

7. James R. Eanes to Jim E. Reese regarding Roosevelt’s presidency, James R. Eanes appointment as Postmaster, Jim Eanes’ parents’ divorce, job proposal from SMU, 1934-1946.

Box 3: Correspondence: Jim E. Reese Folder: 1. Jim E. Reese to James R. Eanes regarding testing for an oil field near Comanche, Mrs. Cunningham and Jim Reese moving, a visit from Uncle James R. Eanes, Jim Reese enjoying his economics class at the university, 1921-1930.

2. Jim E. Reese to James R. Eanes regarding James R. Eanes candidacy for mayor of Comanche, the banks closing, Jim Eanes teaching economics at the University of Texas, discussion of agricultural problems, Serving in WWII, moving to Oklahoma, Roosevelt’s death 1931-1948.

3. Mother and Dad (F.J. Reese) to Sarah and Jim E. Reese, regarding the birth of a baby girl, a smallpox outbreak, Aunt Annie in poor health, and Comanche news, 1929-1950.

4. Jim E. Reese to Mother and Dad (F.J. Reese) regarding renting a house in Kingsville, a riot before a Communist meeting, and life in the military, 1929- 1952.

5. Courting notes between Jim Reese and Sarah Burton, which includes poetry and love notes, n.d.

6. Personal correspondence to Jim E. Reese regarding a girl named Tancy, a friend receiving a scholarship to Brown, 1929-1931.

7. Personal correspondence to Jim E. Reese regarding news from Lynn about scholarly life at Brown, and philosophical advice about life and destiny, 1932.

8. Personal correspondence to Jim E. Reese, regarding the illness and death of James R. Eanes, Jim Reese going into the military, and some misplaced land abstracts 1933-1975, and n.d. Includes one letter from Jim Reese to Gail.

Box 4: Correspondence: Jim E. Reese to Sarah Burton Reese Folder: 1. Jim E. Reese to Sarah Burton Reese regarding household matters, and missing his family, February 1943.

2. Jim E. Reese to Sarah Burton Reese regarding being shipped to Camp Wolters, life in the barracks, and being relocated to Pensacola and entering gunnery school, July 1943.

3. Jim E. Reese to Sarah Burton Reese regarding gunnery school, a pulled leg muscle, and celebrating their wedding anniversary via letters, August 1943.

4. Jim E. Reese to Sarah Burton Reese regarding his test grades in gunnery school, flying, received orders to report in San Francisco, September 1943.

5. Jim E. Reese to Sarah Burton Reese regarding his stay in San Francisco, being transferred to Honolulu, and the ship voyage to Hawaii, October 1943.

6. Jim E. Reese to Sarah Burton Reese regarding being promoted to head of his department, his promise to quit smoking, his daughter Carolyn’s birthday, and the censoring of mail, November 1943.

7. Jim E. Reese to Sarah Burton Reese regarding Sarah’s birthday, his school’s Christmas party, and expanding his department and training new men, December 1943.

8. Jim E. Reese to Sarah Burton Reese regarding his task to design new rooms for the office, attending a monthly dance, describing the Texan Round Up, and Sarah’s trip to Dallas, January 1944.

9. Jim E. Reese to Sarah Burton Reese regarding Sarah’s move to Dallas, taking a night class at the University of Hawaii, being an official censor, his new roommate Bill Headrick, and love letters to Sarah, February 1944.

10. Jim E. Reese to Sarah Burton Reese regarding Jim’s opinion on religion, a visit to the Dole Pineapple Plant, and changing the department’s schedule, March 1944.

Box 5: Correspondence: Jim E. Reese to Sarah Burton Reese Folder: 1. Jim E. Reese to Sarah Burton Reese regarding his car breaking down, his trip to Honolulu, a department picnic, and asking after Carolyn, April 1944.

2. Jim E. Reese to Sarah Burton Reese regarding his feelings for his wife, a new roommate named Bill who was an alcoholic and another new roommate named Welsh, May 1944.

3. Jim E. Reese to Sarah Burton Reese regarding getting his hat stolen, his friend Griff getting transferred, the death of Aunt Sallie, and moving houses, June 1944.

4. Jim E. Reese to Sarah Burton Reese regarding changing jobs, attending a Bob Hope show, and daily routine, July 1944.

5. Jim E. Reese to Sarah Burton Reese regarding receiving a medal for pistol shooting, Jim’s social life in Hawaii, and his feelings for his family, August 1944.

6. Jim E. Reese to Sarah Burton Reese regarding receiving a medal for carbine shooting, houses prices in Hawaii, and the closure of brothels in Hawaii, September 1944.

7. Jim E. Reese to Sarah Burton Reese regarding the car breaking down, waiting for new orders, receiving 30 days leave in November, October 1944.

8. Jim E. Reese to Sarah Burton Reese regarding Carolyn’s birthday, and planning his trip home, November 1944.

9. Jim E. Reese to Sarah Burton Reese regarding delaying his trip home, December 1944, and n.d.

Box 6: Correspondence: Sarah Burton Reese to Jim E. Reese Folder: 1. Bill to Jim E. Reese, regarding Bill’s shave kit, July 1943.

2. Sarah Burton Reese to Jim E. Reese regarding their daughter Carolyn, September 1943.

3. Sarah Burton Reese to Jim E. Reese regarding Carolyn walking, and her mental development, October 1943.

4. Sarah Burton Reese to Jim E. Reese regarding rearranging their home, Sarah beginning substitute teaching, and Carolyn’s antics, November 1943.

5. Sarah Burton Reese to Jim E. Reese regarding Willie’s house burning down, Carolyn’s birthday, and Comanche news, December 1943.

6. Sarah Burton Reese to Jim E. Reese regarding Christmas, Mrs. Williams’ death, and stories about Carolyn, December 1943.

7. Sarah Burton Reese to Jim E. Reese regarding Mamie’s bathroom catching on fire, the weather, and Sarah’s living arrangement, January 1944.

8. Sarah Burton Reese to Jim E. Reese regarding having pictures taken, a trip to Dallas, and taking Carolyn to the doctor, January 1944.

9. Sarah Burton Reese to Jim E. Reese regarding Sarah substitute teaching, Joe joining the Army, and personal finances, February 1944.

10. Sarah Burton Reese to Jim E. Reese regarding Sarah’s move to Dallas, February 1944.

11. Sarah Burton Reese to Jim E. Reese regarding Sarah’s social life, and stories about Carolyn, March 1944.

12. Sarah Burton Reese to Jim E. Reese regarding Sarah’s trip to Fort Worth, Carolyn’s development, and their daily routine March 1944.

13. Sarah Burton Reese to Jim E. Reese regarding her University Women’s Club, Carolyn having tonsillitis, and celebrating Easter, April 1944.

14. Sarah Burton Reese to Jim E. Reese regarding Joe being stationed in Ohio, and stories about Carolyn, April 1944.

Box 7: Correspondence: Sarah Burton Reese to Jim E. Reese Folder: 1. Sarah Burton Reese to Jim E. Reese regarding child rearing practices, and Jim’s birthday, May 1944.

2. Sarah Burton Reese to Jim E. Reese regarding Sarah’s trip Comanche, to May 1944.

3. Sarah Burton Reese to Jim E. Reese regarding the invasion of France by allied troops, and Aunt Sally’s death, June 1944.

4. Sarah Burton Reese to Jim E. Reese regarding Aaron’s 89th birthday, and news about relatives in Comanche, June 1944.

5. Sarah Burton Reese to Jim E. Reese regarding Carolyn attending her first birthday party, a friend named Arthur leaving for Hawaii, and SMU changing some policies, July 1944.

6. Sarah Burton Reese to Jim E. Reese regarding the democratic convention going on, and description of everyday events, July 1944.

7. Sarah Burton Reese to Jim E. Reese regarding Sarah’s trip to Comanche, several of Sarah’s friends expecting, August 1944.

8. Sarah Burton Reese to Jim E. Reese regarding Jim receiving a medal in pistol shooting, and daily rountines, August 1944.

9. Sarah Burton Reese to Jim E. Reese, regarding Sarah’s trip to Comanche, and Carolyn teething, September 1944.

10. Sarah Burton Reese to Jim E. Reese regarding Sarah’s return to Dallas, and social visits, September 1944.

11. Sarah Burton Reese to Jim E. Rees celebrating Anne’s birthday, attending a Faculty Women’s Club meeting, October 1944.

12. Sarah Burton Reese to Jim E. Reese regarding getting their first home telephone, Eva and Beulah staying the weekend with Sarah, October 1944.

13. Sarah Burton Reese to Jim E. Reese regarding planning for Jim’s return home in early December, November 1944.

Box 8: Correspondence: Reese / Burton Family Folder: 1. Sarah Reese to Jim Reese regarding Carolyn receiving her booster shots, and friends visiting them, n.d.

2. Carolyn and Bill Reese to Jim Reese, 1955.

3. Carolyn Reese to/from Grandparents Burton, and a letter to Santa Claus.

4. Sarah Burton Reese to relatives regarding describing a trip to New England, OU’s campus, and baby Bill, and their stay in Florida, mostly undated.

5. Sarah Burton Reese to relatives regarding Sarah’s parents visiting them in New Jersey, visiting Washington D.C. mostly undated.

6. Sarah Burton Reese to relatives, mostly her parents, regarding raising Carolyn, letters from her school days, undated.

7. Sarah Burton Reese to relatives regarding family activities, Jim teaching at OU, mostly undated.

8. Friends and relatives to Sarah Burton Reese, 1934-2001, n.d.

9. Friends and relatives to Sarah Burton Reese, 1934-2001, n.d.

10. John Bassett Burton, III, 1929.

11. Mr. and Mrs. John Burton, regarding letters of introduction for John Burton, letters about some property leased by John Burton in Comanche, 1903-1918.

12. Mr. and Mrs. John Burton regarding John Burton’s leased land, some Christmas cards, and an article in the Star Telegram about their ranch, 1919-1966.

Box 9: Correspondence: Reese and Related Families Folder: 1. Mattie Eanes Reese (Mrs. F.J. Reese), regarding visiting Mattie, a friend named Maurine getting engaged, and personal finances, 1908, 1910, 1931.

2. Mattie Eanes Reese (Mrs. F.J. Reese), regarding attending the University of Texas Round-Up, Ryland’s poor grades in school, and J.R. Eanes running for office, 1932.

3. Mattie Eanes Reese (Mrs. F.J. Reese), regarding a thank you letters from Cousin Amy for preserve and pecans, Tom F. being district attorney, and Mattie taking a trip to Dallas in November 1936, 1934-1936.

4. Mattie Eanes Reese (Mrs. F.J. Reese), regarding mostly of Christmas cards and New Years’ cards, 1938.

5. Mattie Eanes Reese (Mrs. F.J. Reese), regarding a telegraph from Annie Kirby about her sister’s death and date of funeral, a picture of Eleanor Gale, Jim E. Reese teaching and taking classes, 1946, and n.d.

6. Mattie Eanes Reese (Mrs. F.J. Reese), documents.

7. Ryland Gleaton, regarding a letter to Ryland from Abby about her birthday, and a letter from Ryland’s father about family news, 1932.

8. Mattie Hillsman, 1884-1934.

9. Fletcher H. Neely, 1871-1872.

10. Correspondence from E. H. Eanes and James ? Eanes to family regarding service in the Confederate States Army, 1861, 1865.

11. Eva Long Bobo.

Professional Correspondence: Jim E. Reese 12. Professional correspondence to/from Jim E. Reese, 1935-1959.

13. Professional correspondence to/from Jim E. Reese, 1960-1964.

14. Professional correspondence to/from Jim E. Reese, 1965-1966.

15. Professional correspondence to/from Jim E. Reese, 1967-1976.

Box 10: Documents and Memorabilia: James R. Eanes Folder: 1. Drafts of speeches, articles and other writings by James R. Eanes.

2. Drafts of speeches, articles and other writings by James R. Eanes.

3. Drafts of speeches, articles and other writings by James R. Eanes.

4. Drafts of speeches, articles and other writings by James R. Eanes.

5. Legal and financial documents of James R. Eanes, T. W. Eanes, and others. Includes two copies of a resolution by the Texas state legislature regarding Eanes’ retirement and health, 1949.

6. Legal and financial documents of James R. Eanes, T.W. Eanes, and others. Includes petitions for Eanes’ candidacy for the Texas House of Representatives; certificate of Eanes’ Notary Public status.

Box 11: Documents and Memorabilia: James R. Eanes Folder: 1. Legal and financial documents of James R. Eanes, Mattie Reese, Jim and Sarah Reese, and T.W. Eanes.

2. Genealogical information on the Eanes / Reese and related families.

3. Printed advertisements for Tom F. Reese, candidate for District Attorney for the 52nd Judicial District of Texas.

4. Printed political advertisements and related material from Comanche County, Texas.

5. Miscellaneous printed materials, including:  Program for the dedication of the new high school building, Comanche, Texas, 1922.  Comanche mayoral notice that businesses will be closed to honor the memory of F.D. Roosevelt, 1945.  Commencement program for Comanche High School, 1946.  Quarterly Bulletin of the Central Christian Church, Comanche, 1924.  The Munson Nurseries catalogs (grapes).  “Grapes in Oklahoma,” by Frank B. Cross and L.F. Locke, 1926.  “The Passing of a Great Geologist – Robert T. Hill,” by Charles N. Gould, 1941.

6. Miscellaneous: Handwritten genealogical information on the Reese – Deming families. Printed pamphlet, “Royal Line of the Beeman-Deming Family.” Handwritten poem regarding the bride of Rollin Strayhorn. Miscellaneous cards.

7. Early Days in Central Texas, by F.M. Cross, 1910

8. Handwritten account of the history of Comanche County, Texas.

9. Newspaper clippings from the Comanche Chief and others regarding people and events of the Comanche, Texas, area.

10. Newspaper clippings from the Comanche Chief and others regarding people and events of the Comanche, Texas, area.

11. Newspaper clippings from the Comanche Chief and others regarding people and events of the Comanche, Texas, area.

12. Newspaper clippings from the Comanche Chief and others regarding people and events of the Comanche, Texas, area.

13. Newspaper clippings from the Comanche Chief and others regarding people and events of the Comanche, Texas, area.

14. Newspaper clippings from the Comanche Chief and others regarding people and events of the Comanche, Texas, area.

15. Newspaper clippings from the Comanche Chief and others regarding people and events of the Comanche, Texas, area.

16. Newspaper clippings from the Comanche Chief and others regarding people and events of the Comanche, Texas, area.

17. Newspaper clippings from the Comanche Chief and others regarding people and events of the Comanche, Texas, area.

18. Newspaper clippings from the Comanche Chief and others regarding people and events of the Comanche, Texas, area.

19. Newspaper clippings from the Comanche Chief and others regarding people and events of the Comanche, Texas, area.

Box 12 Documents and Memorabilia: Jim Eanes Reese Folder: 1. Newspaper clippings about Jim Reese.

2. School work by Jim Reese.

3. Report cards for Jim Reese and printed programs from Comanche Public Schools, 1923-1936; University of Texas teacher registration forms, 1935; and a UT commencement flyer for 1933.

4. Poetry and songs; and a book titled Babyland given to Jim Reese by his father in 1913.

5. PhD dissertation by Jim E. Reese, The Economic Implications of the United States Patent System, University of Texas, 1942.

6. Military papers for Jim Reese, 1943.

7. Military papers for Jim Reese, 1943-1945.

8. Military papers for Jim Reese, 1943-1945.

9. U.S. Navy Officer Service Record for Jim Reese. Includes map of Honolulu and Oahu, Hawaii.

10. U.S. Army travel orders for Jim Reese to teach OU classes in Wurzburg, West Germany, 1970. Includes OU travel application for this and other off-site classes taught through OU Advanced Programs.

11. Agreements and royalty statements for Jim E. Reese’s books on economics that were published by Houghton Mifflin Company, 1951-1971.

12. Great Plains Foundation by-laws, certificate of incorporation, and related materials, 1956-1960, 1997.

13. Booklet entitled “Going Back to Civilian Life.”

14. Three maps of the Pacific.

Box 13 Documents and Memorabilia: Jim Eanes Reese Folder: 1. Photograph and list of names for the Middle Management Course at Tinker AFB, University of Oklahoma; and a file of typescript speeches on war and the economy given at Dallas, 1942.

2. Typescript of “The New Inflation,” by Jim E. Reese. (See also Box 18).

3. “Report Recommending the Establishment of a Ph.D. Program with a Major in Economics,” Submitted by the Department of Economics, University of Oklahoma, January 9, 1950.

4. “Supplement to the Report of the Department of Economics Recommending the Establishment of a PhD. Program with a Major in Economics,” Submitted by the Department of Economics, University of Oklahoma.

5. Typescript speech by Jim Reese, “The Growth of Government in the United States.”

6. “Economic Genocide: A Study of the Comanche, Kiowa, Cheyenne and Arapaho,” a typescript of a presentation to the Southern Economic Association by Jim E. Reese and Mary Fish, 1972. (See also Box 18)

7. Various syllabi and evaluations from courses taught by Jim Reese. Also includes a book review and an outline for an Economic Education Center at OU.

8. The University of Oklahoma Research Institute, “An Economic Base Study of Lawton, Oklahoma.” Project No. 31. By James Constantin, Alex Kondonassis, and Jim E. Reese, 1963.

9. OU College of Business Administration achievement report and faculty records for Jim Reese, 1973-1974.

10. Typescript of “The Employment Future in Oklahoma,” by Jim Reese.

11. Report of the Urban Affairs Committee to study the role of the University of Oklahoma in urban affairs.

12. Notes on Jim Reese’s teaching career including positions held, classes taught, professional organization memberships, etc.

13. Membership lists for professional organizations on economics.

14. Reprints of a book review by Jim E. Reese on From These Beginnings: The Early Philanthropies of Henry and Edsel Ford, 1911-1936.

15. Passports of Jim Reese, 1968, 1980.

16. Tax and financial documents.

17. Life insurance materials for Jim Reese.

18. Court records and printed materials regarding the death of Jim E. Reese, 1976.

19. Newspaper clippings on the Reese and Kirby families.

20. Newspaper clippings regarding people and events at the University of Oklahoma.

Box 14 Documents and Memorabilia: Sarah Burton Reese Folder: 1. Report cards, commencement programs, and a composition notebook for Sarah Burton at Texas Public Schools.

2. Report cards, directories, commencement programs, student handbooks, and a psychology quiz notebook for Sarah Burton/Reese at Baylor University and the University of Texas.

3. Colored drawings by Sarah Burton as a child.

4. Sarah Burton Reese’s master’s thesis, “A Study of the Types of Perceptual Approach Used by Pre-School Children: With Comparisons to First and Fifth Grade Children. University of Texas, 1940.

5. World War II ration books of Sarah and Carolyn Reese.

6. Miscellaneous memorabilia, including a handmade Christmas diary for 1908; Christmas cards to the Reeses; and cards announcing an event honoring Sarah Reese, 1958.

7. Texas teaching certificate for Sarah Burton, 1933 and 1935; and teacher contracts for Sarah Reese and related materials, 1961-1980.

8. Handwritten notes and essays on Sarah Reese’s life, the Texas Short Story Writers, and pioneer women.

9. Student poetry and art collected by Sarah Reese, and a list of fourth grade students.

10. “Memories of the Harringtons” by Sarah Reese, 1996.

11. Legal papers from Sarah Reese’s services as a juror in Cleveland County, Oklahoma.

12. Awards and honors for Sarah Reese’s work in youth education.

13. Newspaper clippings about Sarah Reese and photocopies from a yearbook showing Mrs. Kershen’s third grade class. Also includes an obituary for Gail Reese.

14. Passports and immunization records for Sarah Reese, 1970, 1975.

15. Announcements of the death of Sarah Burton Reese, 2004.

16. Newspaper clippings regarding the Burton family.

Box 15 Documents and Memorabilia: J. R. Eanes, Jim Burton, Eva Long Bobo, Burton Family, Reese Family, Neely Family 1. Financial records of John Burton and family.

2. Aerial views and soil conservation plans for John Burton’s land in Comanche, Texas, 1960s.

3. Teaching certificates (1903) and war ration books of John Burton.

4. Printed memorabilia of the Burton family, including invitations to the wedding of John Burton and Mittie Long (1910); remembrance card for J.B. Burton (1911); a brochure for Round-Up Rodeo of the Comanche Amateur Roping Club (1940); death announcement for John Burton (1968).

5. The Descendants of Edward Eanes of Henrico and Chesterfield Counties in Virginia, compiled by Richard Henry Eanes (7-80) with the assistance of other descendants. Copyright 1940.

6. Handwritten notes on youth education by Eva Long Bobo.

7. Elementary science booklets on dairy animals, grass, and poultry; and a flyer for Texans for Child Support.

8. Handwritten notes on Long family genealogy; notes on Eva Long Bobo’s life; and a printed funeral service memorial for Eva Long Bobo (1992).

9. Financial records of Eva Long Bobo.

10. Will and estate records of Eva Long Bobo, 1993.

11. Newspaper clippings of the Long / Bobo families.

12. Printed memorabilia and newspaper clippings of the Neely, Mummery, and Howard families.

13. Newspaper clippings on the history of Comanche County, Texas.

14. Newspaper clippings on the history of Comanche County, Texas.

Box 16: Published and Printed Material 1. Comanche High School yearbook The Arrow-Head, 1929.

2. Comanche High School yearbook The Arrow-Head, 1930.

3. The Baylor Literary, Vol. 7, No. 10, 1899.

4. The Baylor Century, January 1939.

Baylor University yearbook, The Round-Up, 1932.

Baylor University yearbook, The Old Book Round-Up, 1933.

Box 17: Published and Printed Material Baylor University yearbook, The Round-Up, 1934.

Baylor University yearbook, The Round-Up, 1935.

1. The Comanche Study Club, 1961-1968.

2. “Economic Conditions of Texas,” 1940.

“Cowboys, Cattle, and Commerce: A Narrative for Use in the Ninth Grade Unit on Economic Education,” Tulsa Public Schools, 1960.

3. Photocopied research material: Economic Base Report on Blaine County Oklahoma (1966) and Population by Race and Sex in Oklahoma (1970).

4. Farmers’ Bulletin No. 1812: Native and Adapted Grasses for Conservation of Soil and Moisture in the Great Plains and Western States, 1939.

“The New Economics,” by C. E. Ayres, from the Summer 1948 Southwest Review.

Indians in Oklahoma: Social and Economic Data, OESC, 1968.

“The History of Cattle Brands,” 1978 (single page)

5. Typescript course notes on cultural anthropology. Includes a newspaper clipping regarding a speech by Dr. Robert Montgomery.

“Apologia (Sometimes Called ‘Introduction’)” by Dr. Bob Montgomery. Inscribed to Jim and Sarah Reese, 1962.

6. Report on the 1966 NDEA Advanced Study Institute in Economics.

Box 18: Published and Printed Material 1. Iowa Business Digest, Winter 1957. Includes article by Jim E. Reese, “The Treatment of Economics in High School American History Texts.”

2. Journal of Economic Issues, June 1997. Includes Jim E. Reese’s “The New Inflation.”

3. The Negro Educational Review, January-April 1973. Includes article by Jim Reese and Mary Fish, “Economic Genocide: A Study of the Comanche, Kiowa, Cheyenne and Arapaho.”

4. First Southwest Seminar in Public Responsibility, 1960.

5. Second Southwest Seminar in Public Responsibility, 1960.

6. Third Southwest Seminar in Public Responsibility, 1961.

7. Southwest Seminar in Public Responsibility, 1962.

8. Investing in People: A Symposium on Education and Economic Development, 1962.

9. Allied Social Science Associations program, 1976.

10. Southwestern Social Science Association programs, 1975, 1976.

Box 19: Published and Printed Material 1. New Sooners Directory, February 1948.

University of Oklahoma Faculty Handbook, 1958.

The Constitution of the University of Oklahoma, 1970.

2. University of Oklahoma commencement programs, 1968-1970.

Brochure: “Harold Keith: the man who will go the Extra Mile.”

3. University of Oklahoma Women’s Club / University Women’s Association directories.

4. Norman Public Schools (Oklahoma) directories.

5. Cleveland County Retired Teachers Association directory, 1987-88.

Cleveland County AARP directory, 2001.

6. Booklet on household tips and practical solutions to daily problems. n.d.

First Aid, by the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Company, n.d.

Box 20: Book Research Folder: 1. Magazine article entitled “His Filled His Own Boot Hill” but Robert E. Pinkerton in True Magazine.

Biographical notes about Texas Rangers, sources, and names.

2. Typed and hand written notes about the use of guns in Western stories, information about guns, and story fragments.

3. Issue of True West magazine. February, 1957. Articles pertain to the Hole-in-the- Wall gang, the Mad killers of El Dorado Canyon, and No God West of Fort Smith.

4. Handwritten bibliographic notes and an article entitled “House of Horrors” by Lt. Col. Rex Applegate.

5. Handwritten bibliographic notes about wars of the West.

6. Notes on chapter 2 and 12. Bibliographic notes on .

7. Handwritten notes about Texas Rangers.

8. Handwritten notes about cities and towns in the West, includes several maps.

9. Handwritten notes on gunfights and battles.

10. Handwritten bibliographic notes about Wild Bill and an article entitled “Once a Bandido…” by C. H. Bronson.

11. Many magazine articles from assorted sources about guns and ammunitions as they have progressed through time. Two copies of Muzzles & Blasts magazine.

12. Typed and handwritten notes about gun myths.

13. Biographical and bibliographical handwritten notes on characters from the West.

14. Articles about handgun shooting, including tips, different kinds of pistols, and notes.

15. An article entitled “Early U.S. Military Riflemen: Their Arms and their training”, by Col. B.R. Lewis.

16. Various articles about guns, shooting, and the history of guns and shooting.

17. Various articles about guns, shooting, and outlaws, including bibliographic notes.

18. An article and hand-written notes on the mythology.

19. Variety of articles about guns and the American West, stories about different types of shooters and shooting, and an antique gun catalog.

20. A Heiser Sporting Goods Catalog, a Holsters and Belts catalog, articles about six- shooters, gun holsters, and handwritten notes.

21. Copy of Time Magazine, March 30, 1959, “The American Morality Play.”

22. Various handwritten bibliographic notes, articles about ‘quick drawing’ in gun shooting, different types of holsters and where they’re worn, and drawing styles.

23. Story from True Magazine entitled “Ten Guns to Cimarron” by U.S. Marshal George Bolds as told to James D. Horan.

Newspaper article from The Daily Oklahoman entitled “A Two-Gun Outlaw in Death” by Nora Belle Oringderff. Details conflicting stories about the location of outlaw Dick Yeager’s rifle.

Articles about fast drawing and gun fighters from Guns Quarterly.

Handwritten notes bibliographic notes.

Oversized Materials: Oversized Storage Room, Location 08461

1. Document regarding accounting records and payment of fees by William Miller, sheriff of Goochland County, Virginia, 1751.

2. Warrant for the arrest of John Johhn Mimms Jr. by the sheriff of Goochland County, Virginia, circa mid-1700s.

3. Warrant for the arrest of John Ducree by the sheriff of Henrico County, Virginia, 1742.

4. Document authorizing the sale of tobacco to settle the debt of Martin Dawson to Anthony Pouncy in Goochland County, Virginia, 1742.

5. Warrant for the arrest of Henry Atkins by the sheriff of Goochland County, Virginia, 1753.

6. Broadside: “We Are Asking You to Support J.R. Eanes of Comanche for Representative.”

7. Boy Scouts Picture Book, The Saalfield Publishing Co., 1914.

8. The Ladies’ Home Journal, Volume XXIX Number 8 August 1912.

Certificates and Diplomas Collection Reese, Jim and Sarah Burton Reese: 1. Marriage license for the matrimony of Edward H. Bobo and Eva Long. Jun. 1, 1947.

2. Eva Long's certificate of membership to the United Daughters of the Confederacy. May 27, 1935.

3. Master of Arts degree awarded by Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene Texas, to Eva Long Bobo. Aug. 21, 1950.

4. Old Monarch membership, recognized by 20 years of community service, awarded by Lions International to John B. Burton. n.d.

5. Bachelor of Arts degree awarded by The University of Texas to Jim Reese. Aug. 28, 1933.

6. Initiation certificate from the Alpha chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha to James Reese. Dec. 13, 1933.

7. Certificate of Appreciation, awarded by the University of Oklahoma to Jim E. Reese, for his assistance and time in formulating a plan for the future of the university. Oct. 16, 1968.

8. A resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Norman, Oklahoma, extending condolences to the family of James Reese. Oct. 14, 1976.

9. Norman Planning Commission membership awarded to Jim Reese by the City of Norman, Oklahoma. n.d.

10. Norman Planning Commission membership awarded to Jim Reese by the City of Norman, Oklahoma. Dec. 26, 1967 - Nov. 1, 1970.

11. Certificate honoring the memory of Jim E. Reese for his service in the Armed Forces. Awarded by Gerald Ford, President of the United States. n.d.

12. Certificate of appointment for James R. Eanes as Postmaster of Comanche, Texas, 1934.

13. Diploma of Sarah Burton Reese from the University of Texas. Master of Arts, 1940.

14. Certificate of promotion to high school of Sarah E. Burton. Newburg, Texas, 1927.

15. Diploma of Sarah E. Burton from Comanche High School. Comanche, Texas, 1931.

16. Diploma of Sarah E. Burton from Baylor University. Bachelor of Arts, 1935.

(See Also Box 14 of the Reese Collection)