JULIAN J. ROTHBAUM COLLECTION
Box and Folder Inventory

Box 1

Box 1: Clippings/Publications (n. d., 1949, 1956-1957, 1959, 1963, 1966, 1968) - Correspondence (n. d., 1959-1964, 1966-1969).

Clippings/Publications

F 1: Clippings/Publications (n. d., 1949, 1956-1957, 1959, 1963, 1966, 1968).

Folder includes a clipping with a photo of Julian Rothbaum, James G. Davidson, Ellis Gable, Mrs. Jacques Vincent, and Mrs. Joe C. Keller at a planning session for the fifth annual University of Oklahoma Day; copy of Sooner Magazine, January 1949; clipping noting "Rothbaum to Join Staff of Francis O & G"; University of Oklahoma (OU) college readiness program pamphlet; Julian Rothbaum as a new member of the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents; various clippings of Julian Rothbaum with members of the University of Oklahoma Regents, activities as a Regent, and as President of the Board of Regents; and "Phenomenal Growth and Expansion at OU Mark Term of Julian J. Rothbaum, Board of Regents Chairman," Tulsa Jewish Review, January 1966.

F 2: Clippings/Publications (1971, 1973-1976, 1978-1979).

Folder includes a journal article from Time highlighting Carl Albert as Speaker of the House, February 1971; Frontiers of Science Foundation of Oklahoma, Inc., 18^th Annual Report 1973: A Symbol of Significance, with Julian Rothbaum listed as a member; various clippings dealing with Julian Rothbaum's support of the University of Oklahoma and with prominent state and national political figures; University of Oklahoma Touchdown Club 1975 Roster, with Julian Rothbaum listed as a member; "Oklahoma's 37^th Legislature (First Session)" poster; and "Petroleum Land Management...Into Its Third Decade, With Style," Dialog, College of Business Administration, University of Oklahoma, Winter 1978.

F 3: Clippings/Publications(1980-1981, 1983-1987).

Folder includes "Tulsa Oil Executive Keeps a Low Profile," Tulsa Tribune: Business Oil Finance, March 7, 1980; various clippings dealing with Carl Albert Dinner fundraisers, Julian Rothbaum with prominent state and national political figures, University of Oklahoma Congressional Archives, Carl Albert Center professors, and Julian Rothbaum Distinguished Lectures; series of ten issues from the Hartshorne Sun with articles about Lithuanian immigrants who settled in Hartshorne; newspaper clippings about Carl Albert; "Julian J. Rothbaum appointed to State Regents" Oklahoma Higher Education: LEADER, April 8, 1986; and "State Regents Honor Rothbaum," Oklahoma Higher Education: LEADER, October 1987; various clippings dealing with Julian Rothbaum's appointment to the State Regents and monetary gifts to the University of Oklahoma; Julian Rothbaum inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame; and "Regents Battle Gets Rough," Tulsa Tribune, April 8, 1987. Correspondents include George Nigh.

F 4: Clippings/Publications (1991-1992).

Folder includes Caddo Heritage Day, October 1991 centering around Julian Rothbaum's uncle Ben Siegel, oldest merchant in Bryan County, Julian Rothbaum was honorary parade marshal; clipping regarding Carl Albert Award recipient Alicia Boscarelli; and endowment by Julian Rothbaum for the Barbara Tuttle Award. Correspondents include Jim Gasaway.

F 5: Clippings/Publications (1995).

Folder includes clippings re funding of various projects by Julian Rothbaum; "Tulsa Oilman Given Carl Albert Award," Tulsa World, March 26, 1995; Sooner Magazine, Spring 1995; "Albert Statue Honors 'Little Giant's' Legacy," News-Capital & Democrat, June 13, 1995; "Boren Unveils Albert Statue," News-Capital & Democrat, June 14, 1995; Pauline Esserman obituary; and "Just One of the Boys From Pittsburgh County" and "A Most Auspicious Occasion," Sooner Magazine, Winter 1995. Correspondents include Frances Schiller.

F 6: Clippings/Publications (1996-1998).

Folder includes Annual Report to Donors 1996, University of Oklahoma Foundation, Inc.; clippings dealing with Julian Rothbaum Award recipients; "Julian Rothbaum Creates Professorship in Fine Arts," PRIORITY: A Report to Benefactors of the University of Oklahoma, Winter 1996; "Kiacz Named Rothbaum Recipient," OU Arts, Spring 1997; dedication of Burr Park; "Down Memory Lane: Debate Team Makes Good Showing at Norman, May 8, 1930," Hartshorne Sun, April 9, 1998; Carl Albert's 90^th birthday; various "Down Memory Lane" clippings from the Hartshorne Sun depicting Julian Rothbaum and family events; "Endowed Professorship Honors Julian Rothbaum," Daily News & Sun, September 18, 1998. Correspondents include Wanda Bass.

F 7: Clippings/Publications (1999).

Folder includes "Rothbaum Gift to Fund Lectures at EOSC," 1999; "Three Tulsans Among OU Alumni Due Honor," Tulsa World, 1999; Birth and Growth of the University of Oklahoma's Historic Petroleum Land Management Program, Max J. Nichols, February 1999; clippings dealing with state officials; Hartshorne Sun "Down Memory Lane" clipping dealing with Rothbaum family events; "Rothbaum Endows Public Affairs Lectureship," Southeastern Update, July 1999; "Rothbaum Lectureship Established at SOSU," The Southeastern, July 21, 1999; clippings dealing with Rothbaum Distinguished Lecture series held at Carl Albert Center; and "CASC Honors Julian Rothbaum," Daily News & Sun, November 18, 1999.

F 8: Clippings/Publications (2000-2002).

Folder includes "Carl B. Albert, May 10, 1908 - February 4, 2000," commemorative issue of Extensions; clippings and articles regarding the life of Carl Albert; "OU Regents Honor Outstanding Alumni," OU People, Spring 2000; clippings of Julian Rothbaum with prominent state figures and various award recipients; St. George: The Magazine of St. Gregory's University, Fall 2001; and "Hartshorne 'Great Fun' for Julian Rothbaum: Classmates During the Great Depression Were Italians, Indians, Russians," Hartshorne Sun, October 10, 2002.

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Correspondence

F 9: Correspondence (n. d., 1959-1964, 1966-1969).

Folder includes copies of political polls from various national newspapers regarding Democratic nominees for the United States Presidency; letters of praise and thanks from professional and personal associates; correspondence relating to Julian Rothbaum's involvement with state and national elections; and postcards from Joel Jankowsky while he worked in Washington, D.C. with Carl Albert. Correspondents include Joel Jankowsky; John B. Hynes, mayor of Boston; Howard R. Jarrell; George Nigh; Robert S. Kerr; W. P. Bill Atkinson; J. Howard Edmondson; James L. Maxwell, mayor of Tulsa; Jim Arrington, Democratic National Committeeman; Mrs. Lyndon B. "Lady Bird" Johnson; Ed Edmondson; Dean A. McGee; William G. Kerr; James R. Jones; Hubert H. Humphrey; and Charles L. Ward.

F 10: Correspondence (1971-1972, 1975, 1977, 1979).

Folder includes letters of praise, thanks, and support for Julian Rothbaum as Regent for Higher Education; article about Carl Albert and Washington, D.C. leadership; thank-you notes for various political campaign support and contributions to support the housing of the Carl Albert congressional papers at the Carl Albert Center Congressional Archives at the University of Oklahoma. Correspondents include University of Oklahoma; Ed Edmondson; Paul F. Sharp; Lloyd Bentsen; Donna Nigh; Regina Collins; George Nigh; and Mark Singer, The New Yorker.

F 11: Correspondence (1980, 1984-1987).

Folder includes letters and notes of praise and thanks for support of endeavors from personal and professional associates; 1984 University of Oklahoma calendar; notes from Rothbaum Distinguished Lectureship series; letters of congratulations and clippings on achieving the status of President of the University of Oklahoma Regents; support for Julian Rothbaum to be inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame; copy of Extensions, Spring 1986; and letter from Henry Bellmon expressing regret over Julian Rothbaum's resignation from the State Regents for Higher Education. Correspondents include E. T. Dunlap, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education; George Nigh; William S. "Bill" Banowsky; Harry Magoon; George Lynn Cross; Ronald Peters; Robert Henry; and Henry Bellmon.

F 12: Correspondence (1991, 1993, 1995-1997, 1999).

Folder includes letters of praise and thanks from associates for professional and personal support and endowments; thank-you note from Tim Mawson, recipient of the Carl Albert Award, of St. Peter's College at Oxford, England; congratulations to Julian Rothbaum on receiving the Carl Albert Award and being named Outstanding Democrat in the State of Oklahoma; thank you note from Alexander Skinner of Winchester College in Hampshire, England for endowing the Carl Albert Award of which Skinner is a recipient; and list of Rothbaum Distinguished Lecture speakers from 1983-1995. Correspondents include Charles L. Ward; Frank Keating; Warren E. Green; Harry Magoon; David L. Boren; Andy Coats; Richard A. "Dick" Gephardt; and University of Oklahoma.

F 13: Correspondence (2000-2003).

Folder includes funeral program for Carl B. Albert 1908-2000; condolences and clippings upon the death of Carl Albert; thank you notes from various award recipients and personal and professional associates; Julian Rothbaum Distinguished Lecture series program from 2003; various news clippings; notifications of monetary gifts for various benefits given in Julian Rothbaum's honor by various donors; reappointment of Julian Rothbaum to the Board of Directors at St. John Medical Center Foundation; and birthday congratulations. Correspondents include Sara Lane; William S. "Bill" Banowsky; Karen Thrailkill; Carol Burr; Jim Gasaway; George Nigh; Vicki Miles-LaGrange; Ron D. Burton, University of Oklahoma; David L. Maloney, University of Oklahoma; and Robert A. Butkin.

F 14: Correspondence - Carl Albert to Julian Rothbaum (1957, 1961-1964, 1968, 1970-1972, 1993).

Folder includes various correspondence from Carl Albert to Julian Rothbaum regarding personal and professional events; establishment of air mail facilities at Tulsa Municipal Airport; thank you notes from Carl Albert in reference to gifts received and election support; and receipts for the Democratic Congressional Dinner Committee contributions. Correspondents include Carl Albert; and Mary Albert.

Box 2

Box 2: Honor/Awards (n. d., 1965, 1971, 1974, 1983, 1985, 1985, 1987, 1989) - Speeches/Press Releases (1927, 1979, 1991-1992, 2000).

Honors/Awards

F 1: Honor/Awards (n. d., 1965, 1971, 1974, 1983, 1985, 1985, 1987, 1989).

Folder includes an undated satirical State of Oklahoma Citation for Julian Rothbaum signed by Mike Mass, Randal Erwin, and Gene Stipe; cover of TIME magazine, January 15, 1965, with sketch of Carl Albert and autographed by Carl Albert; "Oklahoma Run of '71" certificate of appreciation for supporting Carl Albert's run for Speaker; Distinguished Service Citation from the University of Oklahoma; and Carl Albert Center lectureship programs highlighting and honoring Julian Rothbaum's career.

F 2: Honor/Awards (1991-1993, 1995, 1997-1999).

Folder includes documentation of the Julian Rothbaum Award being established; Carl Albert Center Distinguished Lecture program highlighting and honoring Julian Rothbaum; Eastern Oklahoma State College Hall of Fame program recognizing Julian Rothbaum; honorary University of Oklahoma doctorate notification and programs; State of Oklahoma Carl Albert State College service citation; 1995 and 1997 Oklahoma Hall of Fame programs with Julian Rothbaum listed as a Corporate Circle member and 1986 inductee to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame; various programs with Julian Rothbaum listed as a member or sponsor; University of Oklahoma College of Arts and Sciences scholarship program with Julian Rothbaum presenting Irene Rothbaum Award; invitation for the Oklahoma State Senate Democrats with Julian Rothbaum as honoree; Julian J. Rothbaum Endowed Professorship for Teaching Excellence in History announcement and program; Regent's Alumni Award program honoring Julian Rothbaum; and Carl Albert State College Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony invitation and program honoring Julian Rothbaum. Correspondents include University of Oklahoma; and Representative James Hamilton.

F 3: Honor/Awards (2000-2003).

Folder includes a list of Julian J. Rothbaum Awards with dates established; list of Carl Albert Center Distinguished Lecture Series with dates; East Central University Endowed Lectureship Program recognizing Julian Rothbaum; Teacher Scholarship Recipients as funded by Julian Rothbaum; National Merit Semifinalist Program invitation as sponsored by Julian Rothbaum; Julian Rothbaum 90^th birthday celebration at The Nigh Institute invitation; and 2003 Julian J. Rothbaum Distinguished Lecture invitation.

Invitations

F 14: Invitations (1967-1968, 1971).

This folder contains 1967 and 1968 dinner invitations from President and Mrs. Johnson; House of Representatives invitation to the 92^nd Congress; and invitation to the 1971 Democratic Congressional Dinner.

Speeches/Press Releases

F 5: Speeches/Press Releases (1927, 1979, 1991-1992, 2000).

This folder contains the Fourth National Oratorical Contest, 1927 speech, "The Constitution" by Carl Albert; George Nigh press release regarding the Governor's Commission on the Status of Women; Julian Rothbaum speech at a luncheon honoring Carl Albert and Glen Johnson; University of Oklahoma News Releases and clipping regarding Julian Rothbaum and Robert Nye inductions as honorary members into Phi Beta Kappa; and speech by Lee R. West to the National Conference of Christians and Jews recognizing Julian Rothbaum's lifetime of service. Correspondents include Jim Gasaway.

Oversize

Box 1: (n. d., 1974, 1976, 1995, 1999).

• Large political cartoon sketch signed "Simpson." Picture is of a man wearing a cap and gown riding a donkey. The donkey says "Dem. Party" and the man carries a satchel labeled "OU Board of Regents." The man is holding a long spear with two feathers labeled "Carl Albert Library" and "Stovall Museum."
• Large matted sketch of Carl Albert from the chest up signed by Charles Banks Wilson (1974).
• Canvas sketches and paintings of Carl Albert.
• Several art paper pencil sketches of Carl Albert: sitting, standing, head shot, and of Carl Albert's hands with a note, "Life study of CA's hands for Washington, D.C. capitol portrait," signed "CBW '74."
• Phi Beta Kappa certificate acknowledging Julian Rothbaum as a member (4/8/1992).
• Silver engraved photo album cover dated July 1986 from the Executive Officers of the University of Oklahoma with a list of the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents.
• Pencil sketch of Julian Rothbaum signed "CBW" (Charles Banks Wilson) with the caption, "Julian - isn't this better? CB" (1999).
• Hartshorne Sun, 100^th birthday edition, February 16, 1995.

Box 2: (1966-1999).

• Large wooden peace pipe.
• Compass in leather carrying case with "Francis Oil & Gas, Inc." embossed in gold on the front.
• Wooden invitation plaque to honor the Carl Albert Award recipient (4/25/1978).
• Silver coin paperweight with John F. Kennedy's head on one side and the Kennedy memorial in Jerusalem on the other side (1966). Psalm 45:7 is written in Hebrew and in English.
• Wooden gavel signed by Carl Albert to Julian Rothbaum (10/1976).
• Small wooden gavel and sound block with etched gold plate on the gavel, "The OU Board of Regents."
• Service award mounted plaque from the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents and Alumni Association (11/5/1999).

Box 3: (June 4, 1966 - April 23, 1999).

• Resolution mounted plaque from University of Oklahoma Board of Regents thanking Julian Rothbaum for loyal service during his first 7-year term as a member and President of the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents (6/9/1966).
• Plaque from the University of Oklahoma and the Petroleum Land Management Program recognizing and honoring Julian Rothbaum for service and commitment (4/23/1999).
• Resolution mounted plaque from the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents recognizing Julian Rothbaum for his service and as Chairman of the Board of the Regents during second 7-year term (4/10/1986).
• Resolution mounted plaque from the University of Oklahoma Student Congress congratulating Julian Rothbaum on his appointment to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame (11/24/1986).

Julian J. Rothbaum Collection Description