University of Oklahoma Libraries Western History Collections Certificates and Diplomas Collection Certificates and Diplomas Collection. Printed materials, 1847–1994. 4 feet. Series collection. Certificates, diplomas, and awards (1847–1994) issued by governmental entities, private and public institutions, and organizations to individuals as awards, academic degrees, appointments to office, acknowledgments of service, and expressions of appreciation. Box 1 Allen, Susie K. Collection 1. Discharge certificate of Lewis Keefer’s, issued in 1911 by authority of the Secretary of War. American Legion Post 303 (Thomas C. Reynolds) Collection 1. Framed telegram to department commander from Fayette Copeland regarding a post at the University of Oklahoma, November 14, 1944. 2. Special Certificate of Most Distinguished Service awarded to Thomas C. Reynolds Post, 1946. 3. Special Certificate of Most Distinguished Service awarded to Thomas C. Reynolds Post, 1947. Ames, C. B. Collection 1. Judge Ames’ appointment as a member of the State Executive Committee, 1918. 2. From Territory of Oklahoma, Secretary’s Office, to Oklahoma Fuel, Light and Power Co. of Delaware – right of incorporation. August 23, 1907. Ashbrook, William Collection 1. 1853 deed to land in Missouri, signed by Governor Sterling Price. 2. 1855 deed to land in Missouri, signed by Governor Sterling Price. 3. 1854 deed to land in Missouri, signed by Franklin Pierce, President of the United States. Bacon, Charles W. Collection 1. Certificate of registration as pharmacist in Arkansas, 1891. 2. Certificate to practice gynecology, 1896. 3. Certificate of registration as practicing physician and surgeon in Arkansas, 1891. 4. Certificate of study in ophthalmology, laryngology, rhinology and otology, 1917. 5. Certificate of incorporation as an alumnus of the School of Medicine of the University of Kansas, 1905. 6. Certificate of registration as a pharmacist in the state of Oklahoma, 1908. 7. Certificate of appointment as First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, 1917. 8. Certificate of registration as a pharmacist in Indian Territory, 1907. 9. 1896 Medical School Diploma. 1 10. Diploma of membership in the Societas Medicus Chirurgeus, 1896. Barbour, John Collection 1. Certificate to practice as a registered pharmacist, 1897. 2. Diploma from the O.U. Pharmacy School, 1897. 3. Diploma from Central University for Diseases of Children, 1901 Also, see folder on shelf #8. Barker, N. L. Collection 1. 1944 certificate of good standing in the A.M.A. 2. 1945 certificate of good standing in the A.M.A. 3. 1940 certificate of good standing in the State of Oklahoma Medical Association. 4. 1917 Oath of Office in Arkansas National Guard. 5. 1933 certificate of registration as a Boy Scouts of America Committeeman. 6. 1933 BSA authorization for the Broken Bow, Oklahoma, Lion’s Club to charter a Boy Scout Troop. 7. 1917 certificate to practice medicine in Oklahoma. 8. Certificate of Appreciation for administration of the Selective Service System, for a period of three years. 9. Same as above, for a period of four years. 10. Certificate awarding the Selective Service Medal to N.L. Barker. 11. 1915 M.D. diploma from the University of Arkansas. Barnes, D. E. Collection 1. 1879 certificate from the Texas State Medical Examiners Board. 2. Diploma for the M.D. from the University of Louisville, 1876. Beaird, T. M. Collection 1. Certificate of initiation into the PIKA fraternity, 1921. 2. Certificate of initiation into the Delta Sigma Rho, 1921. Beck Family Collection 1917 Miami High School Diploma of Mabel Beck. Benson, June Collection Certificates of election, certificates of merit, honorary resolutions, and other honors and awards given to June Benson for her service to the City of Norman and the State of Oklahoma, 1953-1985. Berry, Virgil Collection 1895 M.D. Diploma. Bizzell, W. B. Collection 1. Certificate of W. B. Bizzell as member of the National Advisory Committee for Oklahoma, 1939. 2. Certificate of Mrs. W. B. Bizzell as member of the National Advisory Committee on Women’s Participation for the State of Oklahoma, 1939. 2 3. Certificate of W. B. Bizzell to the National Geographic Society. 4. An “Acknowledgement of Achievement” presented to W.B. Bizzell in the 10th year of his presidency at the University of Oklahoma by the Oklahoma Chapter of Sigma delta Chi on the occasion of its Five-Star Final Dinner, April 3, 1935. 5. Certificate of introduction and commendation for W. B. Bizzell by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, for Bizzell’s trip to Europe to study agricultural education methods, 1924. Black, Ruth A. Collection Diploma from the University of Oklahoma presented to Ruth A. Black for a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics, June 3, 1924. Box 2 Boatman, A. N. Collection 1. Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 3, State of Oklahoma, 1941. 2. Certificate #7640 in the Committee of one for the re-election of FDR, 1936. 3. A. N. Boatman’s Certificate of Election as a member of the Board of Free Holders of the City of Okmulgee, 1932. 4. A. N. (Jack) Boatman’s certificate of nomination for the Office of County Attorney in and for Okmulgee County, 1924. 5. Certificate of election as County Attorney of Okmulgee County, 1924. Bond, G. M. Collection Certificate of Election to the Oklahoma Legislature, 1916. Bower, B. M. Collection 1. Marriage certificate of Bertha M. Bower and Bertrand W. Sinclair, August 12, 1905. Brinkley, William C. Collection 1. 1940 citation for achievement from the Sigma Delta Chi Professional Journalists Fraternity. 2. Certificate of commendation from the Pan American Univ. Athletic Dept., n.d. 3. 1957 Screen Writers’ Annual Award nomination for writing achievement for Don’t Go Near the Water. 4. 1994 certification that William C. Brinkley is a subject of biographical record in Who’s Who in America for the Marquis Who’s Who Publications Board. 5. 1996 certification as Associate Member of the United States Naval Institute. 6. 1986 certification as Life Member of the United States Naval Institute. 7. 1949 appointment as Lieutenant in the U.S. Naval Reserve. 8. 1946 Certificate of satisfactory service of Lieutenant William C. Brinkley on active duty in the U.S. Navy during World War II. 9. 1941 membership certificate for William C. Brinkley in Phi Beta Kappa, University of Oklahoma. Bronson, Edgar S. Collection Golden Anniversary scrapbook (memorabilia). 3 Buckner, Carl K. [This is located at the Library Service Center. Please contact an archivist for assistance.] 1. Patent issued by the Territory of Oklahoma for establishing the Alexander Drug Company in Oklahoma City, O.T., 1899. Bryan, J. R. Collection 1. Selective Service System certificate for Local Board Number Two, Caddo County, 1917. 2. 1914 certificate from the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Examiners. 3. 1919 Common School diploma for Billy Bryan. 4. 1897 certificate from the Missouri Board of Health. 5. 1897 Physician’s Certificate from the Territory of Oklahoma. 6. 1897 diploma from the Kansas City, Missouri University Medical College (Obstetrics). 7. 1897 diploma from the Kansas City, Missouri University Medical College (Diseases of Women). 8. 1897 certificate from the New Mexico Board of Health. 9. 1896 chemistry diploma for the University Medical College, Kansas City, MO. 10. 1897 M.D. diploma from the University Medical College, Kansas City, MO. Buchanan, F. R. Collection 1. 1914 certificate from the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Examiners. 2. Certificate of Appreciation for three years administration of the Selective Service System. 3. 1914 M.D. diploma from Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery. 4. 1914 group picture of the Phi Delta Medical Fraternity. Burditt, Mary Edna Collection 1. 1926 Public Schools of Oklahoma Teachers Certificate. 2. 1923 Public Schools of Oklahoma Teachers Certificate. 3. 1906 Temporary Teacher’s County Certificate, Garvin County, Oklahoma. Burns, S. L. Collection 1. 1904 certificate of the Board of Medical Examiners for the Southern District of Indian Territory. 2. 1905 Certificate of Registration as Physician and Surgeon in Indian Territory. 3. License to practice Medicine and Surgery in the Creek Nation, 1899. Byrum, R. E. Collection 1. 1899 diploma from the Public Schools of Oklahoma. 2. 1907 Teacher’s County Certificate of Oklahoma. (Original and copy) 3. 1907 Teacher’s Contract for the County of Greer, Territory of Oklahoma. (Original and copy) Box 3 Campbell, John McKoy Collection 4 Certificate of membership in the Chicago Chapter of the Coif, 1922. Capshaw, M. T. J. Collection 1884 M.D. diploma Carpenter, Everett Collection 1961. The University of Oklahoma citation for fifty years of service and devotion. Carpenter, Paul Simons Collection 1912. Broad Street Conservatory of Music teacher’s certificate. Carter, Frank Collection Citation from the Oklahoma Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association for meritorious service as a frontier sheriff. Childs, Mrs. W. O. Collection 1955 Resolution of Appreciation to Mrs. Annetta A. Childs for furnishing contemporary Oklahoma history materials to the Archivist of the University of Oklahoma. Christopher, E. R. Collection 1. 1943 United States Citizens Service Corps certificate of membership. 2. 1943, 1944 University of Oklahoma Engineering, Science and Management War Training diploma. 3. 1935 State of Oklahoma notary public. 4. 1958 U.S. Treasury citation. 5. 1958 Commission as honorary colonel on the Governor’s staff. 6. 1952, 1953 American Legion citation of distinguished service. 7. 1964-65 American Legion certificate of appreciation. 8. 1958 American Legion certificate of appointment. 9. Oklahoma Boys State honorary colonel commission. 10. 1955, 1956, 1962, 1964, 1966 American Legion Commander’s award. 11. 1953 American Legion Commander’s Aide award. 12. 1952, 1959, 1962 National Association of Postmasters certificate of merit. 13. 1933 Secretary of the County Election Board for Washington County. 14. 1956 Admiral of the Fleet of the Great Navy of the State of Oklahoma. 15. 1957 Oklahoma Boys State certificate of appreciation. 16. 1967 American Legion resolution. 17.