Frequently Asked Question about
McFarlin Library's Collections

I understand you have the Indian-Pioneer Papers. How can I get a copy of an interview?

Answer:

The Indian-Pioneer Papers is a large collection of over 11,000 interviews with early-day settlers of Oklahoma. The Works Progress Administration sponsored the interviews during the mid-1930s. The Oklahoma Historical Society and the University of Oklahoma History Department coordinated the project, which involved more than 100 writers from across the state. Grant Foreman, one of Oklahoma's most respected historians, served as project director and editor of the papers.

McFarlin Library is fortunate to have the entire set on microfiche. It is located on the Southwest Lower Level in the microfiche cabinets with call number Microfiche M no.00070. Visitors not affiliated with The University of Tulsa will need to sign in at the Circulation Desk for a one-time library visit.

If you are unable to come in to the library you may request that a copy of an interview be made and sent to you. A complete citation to help library staff find the interview will be VERY helpful. A charge may be involved. Please contact PADDS at 918-631-2867 or padds@utulsa.edu for more information.