University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma - Argus Yearbook (Chickasha, OK)

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Eine Ar+s -lall 11-,.,,i'S , . L, L-V, k Old timers tell fascinating stories of the early years when this build- ng, known as the Administration Hall, contained not only the offices of he administrative staff, but class rooms. dormitory and dining rooms, he kitchen, the library and the gymnasium as well. lt would have 'een possible to Complete one's college education without stepping out if doors!

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it are A ' Q Q 1 tsl- ' at -f X ,f:f,t11, ,fwfrWsrfss:Gv15.5ii53i,gsq. '-'Y' 'V ' ' Kiln X 'f1,'.l5f5i:r.4Qx.?f55'i5, E ,in f We ' l ' iw iw l4eaHl EducaHol BuNdhq Because of its loyal students, the high ideals of the administration ana the support of the state, the enrollment steadily increased. Threi years later the first unit of Nellie Sparks Hall was built and named ii honor of an Indian girl, a member of the Chickasaw tribe whose un timely death cut short a life devoted to the attainments of higher edu cation. Mr. B. Sparks, her father, gave the tract of land in he memory.