Library Digital Initiatives

UCO Digital Collections

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Bray, Sidney C.

Collection, 1932-1965
(36 linear ft.)

Included in the Bray donation are World War II financing records, promotional materials, scrapbooks, photographs, federal publications, press releases, and special memorabilia.

The Bronze Book

Digital Collection, 1909-2003

The Yearbook for the University of Central Oklahoma, first published in 1909 as the Browser Towser. There was a four year gap until the Bronze Book became a regular publication in 1913 until 2003 when the last edition was printed.

Dimensions Magazine

Digital Collection, 1986-1996

A monthly lesbian lifestyle magazine based out of Lubbock, TX. Physical copies are held at the library located within UCO's Women's Research Center and BGLTQ+ Student Center.

Design Annual

Digital Collection, 2014-2020

University publication by the UCO School of Design. A compilation of works created by students and faculty that demonstrate their award-winning talent. 

Herland Archive

Collection, 1986-2016

Includes the organization's newsletters, oral interviews (not yet available), and approximately 4600 books. Herland Sister Resources is an organization dedicated to providing resources for the women's community to strengthen, enrich, and support women, and to promote a world free of prejudice, oppression and exploitation. It has operated in Oklahoma City since 1983. Physical materials of this collection are housed at the Women's Research Center and BGLTQ+ Student Center.

Hommel, Bill - African Art Collection

Collection, 1971-1978
(2,991 images)

Dr. William Hommel taught African Art at the University of Maryland for 10 years and the University of Central Oklahoma for 25 years. This collection of images and videos was developed during Dr. William Hommel's four research trips to Sierra Leone, Africa. He carried out research among the Mende during the summers of 1971, 1973, 1976, and 1978. 

Newcomers to a New Land

Digital Collection, 1979
(26 audio files)

Newcomers to a New Land was originally 26 five-minute radio programs about individuals and episodes in Oklahoma history. The programs were produced as part of the Oklahoma Image Project, a statewide grassroots effort that began in 1979 with the aim of increasing public awareness about Oklahoma's rich and varied multicultural heritage. These recordings broaden Oklahoma history beyond the usual views of "cowboy and Indian, land runs and oil booms, dust bowl and the Great Depression."

Oklahoma Fashion Museum

Digital Collection, late 1800s-1970s

Garments and accessories from prominent members of the OKC Fashion Group, a regional division of The Fashion Group International, Inc. Items range from the late 1800s to 1970s. In 1989, the OKC Fashion Group disbanded and donated items to UCO for use by fashion marketing, costume design, drama, art, and history students.

Oklahoma Townsite Case Files

Collection, 1889-1911
(100,000+ records)

Court records of ownership disputes following the historic land openings, beginning in 1889. These original documents are townsite maps, hearing transcripts, deeds, land office records, photographs, receipts, city council meeting minutes, letters, ledgers, and depositions. This is the only repository where these records can be found.

STLR Initiative 

Digital Collection, 2016-2021

The Student Transformative Learning Record (STLR) Initiative Archive includes documents on setting up a STLR program, including presentations, rubrics, staffing, research, etc.

UCO seeks to engage students in transformative learning in six core areas: Discipline Knowledge; Global and Cultural Competencies; Health and Wellness; Leadership; Research, Creative and Scholarly Activities; and Service Learning and Civic Engagement.

UCO Archives Photograph Collection

Photo Collection, 1854-2006
(35,000 images)

Comprised of more than 35,000 images (3,000 currently online) dating between 1854-2006 that cover a wide variety of subjects: university life, early Edmond, scenes of Oklahoma settlement, Native American people, businesses, transportation, festivities, recreational pursuits and much more.

UCO Faculty & Staff Works

Digital Collection, 2008-present

The scholarly and creative achievements of active and retired University of Central Oklahoma faculty and staff. Items include scholarly publications, theses and dissertations, presentations/posters, research data, open educational resources, and more.

UCO Graduate Works & Theses

Digital Collection, 2007-present

The scholarly, creative, and/or research-related work of University of Central Oklahoma graduate students. Items include theses, presentations, posters, articles, book chapters, research data, and more.

UCO Oral History Archives

Audio Collection, 1985-present

The UCO Oral History project began in the late 1980s and includes interviews with UCO alumni, students, administrators, faculty, and staff as well as prominent Edmond citizens. Most surveys have a transcript available, and we are working to fully digitize our older audio tapes.

This is an ongoing project with new interview participants accepted with the completion of a pre-interview survey.

UCO Undergraduate Works

Digital Collection

The scholarly, creative, and/or research-related work of University of Central Oklahoma undergraduate students. Items include presentations, posters, articles, book chapters, research data, and more.

University History

Digital Collection, 2001-present

This collection focuses on materials organically created through UCO’s usual course of business, which reflect the administration and history of UCO. Current items include commencement programs and budgets. Additional items will continue to be added over time.

The Vista

Digital Collection, 1903-present

The student newspaper of the University of Central Oklahoma since 1903. The newspaper is still being printed today. All editions are available in the digital archive except the most recent year, which you can browse on the Vista's homepage.