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William O. Ray Collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: SCHU-WR
This collection contains materials collected by William O. Ray in his capacity as a longtime administrator, including correspondence, miscellaneous publications, and promotional materials for the University of Oklahoma while it was part of the University Center at Tulsa.

Dates

  • 1989 - 1994

Creator

Access Restrictions

Currently the materials are restricted to in-house research. Materials may be accessed on-site with supervision.

Use Restrictions

Use of materials in the Founders Legacy Room and Archives are governed by applicable copyright laws. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain all necessary copyright permissions to quote or publish any material located in the Founders Legacy Room and Archives.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 document box)

Biographical / Historical

Although William Ray began his career at the University of Oklahoma at the Norman Campus in 1988, Ray came to Tulsa in 1990 as the Associate Dean of the Graduate College. Ray became the Interim Dean of the Graduate College in 1996, and in 1998 was officially promoted to Dean of the OU-Tulsa Graduate College. After retiring in 2016, William Ray became Dean Emeritus of the OU-Tulsa Graduate College. During his tenure at OU-Tulsa, he also served as the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice Provost, and Executive Associate Vice President.

Arrangement

The materials are arranged in the order received from the donor, in one series. Series I: Documents.

Other Finding Aids

A print copy of the finding aid is located in the Founders Legacy Room.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Received as a gift from William O. Ray in 2016. The accession number associated with this gift in SCHU-2016-03.

Processing Information

Basic inventory performed in 2016. Subject description added by graduate assistant in 2023.

Creator

Source

Title
Finding Aid for the William O. Ray Collection
Status
completed
Author
Bethie Seay, Aubrey Naiman, Azra Holland, Daniel Masterson
Date
October 18, 2023

Repository Details

Part of the Schusterman Library Archives at OU-Tulsa Repository

Contact:
4502 E. 41st Street
Tulsa OK 74135 USA