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The Territorial Legislative act of 1890 provided for the establishment of a state university in Norman. The Territorial Legislature Act allocated $10,000 to build the first campus building; construction began on March 29, 1892. While construction was under way, classes began September 15 in the Adkins-Welch building, 202 West Main.

77.3.1. P-053; Photo-Music-Group: Musical Group Four women, all in white dresses, lace and fringe all hair up. On back: First Quartet at O.U. Maud Watt, Crace King, Winona Wherry, and Nelle Hefley."
74.10.31. P-061; photograph: OU gymnasium in 1915; Identification: left - Lillian Gooding, right-Helen Biggers. On floor: Teacher, Miss Revelle.
74.7.7. P-068; Original of Dr. George L. Cross, Clyde Bogle, Kate Barbour, and Dr. Roy Gitlinger; taken on May 13, 1947 honoring Mrs. Barbour on occasion of her retirement from teaching at University Laboratory School after 20 years with OU
83.528.3 P-128 Actvities-Phisical-Education OU: Physical Education Class, 1906. 9 3/8" x 6 5/8".
76.15.1a P-130 People-Group- Musical; Portrait: "brass Band" in norman Oklahoma Territory, 1890.
76.15.1b P-130 People-Group- Musical; Portrait: "brass Band" in norman Oklahoma Territory, 1890.
83.534-1 P-137 Photo-people-public Figures-Marion Donehew: First student enrolled in OU at its organization: Marion Donehew in 1892. 7 1/2" x 9 1/2". Photo: sepia.
83.546.1 P-156 photo-public figure: Delbert L. Larsh, Secretary Board of Regents, Oklahoma University Chairman, Cleaveland County Rep. Comm.; came to Norman April 22, 1889; Norman's first citizen. Black and white 5" x 7".
83.548.1 (a-b) P-158 photo-people-groups-musical: O.U. String Group 1891-1901; Mrs Grace King Maguire-center. Copy B 5" x 7". F182. Unknown. 1983. Archives Room; Shelf 51; PB 1-199 good condition.
83.553.1 P-163 photo-activities-sports: OU vs Arkansas City, Football Game, 1899. 9 1/4" x 3 3/8".
83.575.1 P-185 Photo-people- OU: collage of two women and 5 men and O.U. Administration Building, photos are over a picture of a tree.
83.577.1 P-187 Photo-men: three men seated at table with OU pennant; 6 1/4" x 4 3/4".
2006.10.3 P-255 Postcard, Campus Scene
75.5.8 P-257 Photo, OU Administration Building
75.5.8 P-257 Photo, OU Administration Building
86.6.1 P-267 Ca. 1919-- First airplane to land in Norman. Airfield located north of Robinson on Porter on east side. History: Photo includes donor's unvle (mothers' brother) roland Deaver and James Kier (donor's brother) standing in the foreground of the photo. John Hepkin, donor's uncle (mother's sister's husband) is he man standing facing the airplane
86.72.1; P-323 President David R Boyd, University of Oklahoma
86.73.1; P-324 OU- Early Library
86.74.1; P-325 OU-Engineering Equipment
86.75.1; P-326 , OU- Chemistry Lab
86.76.1; P-327 OU- Carnegie Hall/ Auditorium
86.77.1; P-328 OU- Zoology and Ebryology Lab
86.78.1; P-329 ou- Baseball Practice
86.80.1; P-331 OU- Carnegie Library
86.81.1 P-332 photo, OU Science Hall
86.97.1a P-347 Administration Building OU (1911?)
86.97.1b P-347 Women sitting in the "Spoon holder" at OU, 1914
86.109.1 P-360 OU Party 1950s
86.129.1 P-382 OU-President Boyd Home, first president
88.20.2 P-848 Bizzell
2006.10.2 P-528 The Oval, University of Oklahoma
2006.10.3 P-529 Library Building, OU
2006.10.4 P-530 Administration Building, OU
2006.10.5 P-531 Auditorium, OU
2006.10.6 Auditorium, OU (same image)
FIC2017.98.2 P-1171 Looking from campus to town
FIC2017.98.5 P-1174 Auditorium Building, OU, Norman Ok (fine arts building)
FIC 2017.98.8 P-1177a Administration Building, University of Oklahoma
FIC 2017.98.8 P-1177b Amphitheatre, City Park
FIC 2017.98.8 P-1177c Post Office
FIC 2017.98.8 P-1177d McFarlin Methodist Church
FIC 2017.98.8 P-1177e Art Building, University of Oklahoma
FIC 2017.98.8 P-1177f Library Building, University of Oklahoma
FIC 2017.98.8 P-1177g Law Building, University of Oklahoma
FIC 2017.98.8 P-1177h Masonic Dormitory, University of Oklahoma
FIC 2017.98.8 P-1177i "Down In Oklahoma"
FIC 2017.98.8 P-1177j Oil Field near Norman
FIC 2017.98.8 P-1177k The Oval, University of Oklahoma
FIC 2017.98.8 P-1177l Student Union Building, University of Oklahoma
FIC 2017.98.8 P-1177m Administration Building, University of Oklahoma
FIC 2017.98.8 P-1177n Engineering Building, University of Oklahoma
FIC 2017.98.8 P-1177o Field House, University of Oklahoma
FIC 2017.98.8 P-1177p Business Administration Building, University of Oklahoma
FIC 2017.98.8 P-1177q Entrance to Oval, University of Oklahoma
FIC 2017.98.8 P-1177r Fine Arts Auditorium, University of Oklahoma
2018.9 P-1913 Aerial view of the University of Oklahoma campus
508 N. Peters Avenue
Norman, Oklahoma  73069 
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Our programs are made possible in part by funding from the City of Norman, a General Funding Support Grant from the Norman Arts Council Hotel Tax Grant Program, and generous donations from visitors and community supporters.  We are grateful for the support!

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      • Main Street
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      • Norman 1970s-onward >
        • 1984 Presentation
        • Apartments
        • Arts
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        • Cerebral Palsy Center
        • Chamber
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        • City Literature (1960s)
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        • CSH
        • Festival
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        • Main Street
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        • New Facilities
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        • OU
        • OU Sports
        • Outdoors
        • Parade
        • Parks
        • People
        • Playground
        • Residental
        • Restaurants
        • Road Related
        • Rural
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        • National Severe Storms Lab
        • Sewage Treatment Plant
        • Shaklee
        • Signs
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        • State Senate
        • Street Paving
        • Swimming Pool
        • Tech
        • Title Cards
        • Trains
        • UCO
        • Untitled Photographs
        • VoTech
        • Water Line
        • Water Treatment Plant
        • Westheimer Airport
      • Chamber of Commerce Collection >
        • Norman Chamber of Commerce Staff
        • 89er Day Parade
        • Base
        • Aerial Photos
        • Chamber Projects and Special Events
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