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53 OK Stat § 53-4.7 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-4.7. Wiley Post Building - Public access.

|A. The Oklahoma Historical Society shall permit public access to the Wiley Post Building as determined by its Board of Directors. |B. The Oklahoma Historical Society is authorized to allow public access to the Wiley Post Building at times other than those determined in subsection A of this section for special activities or events.Added by Laws 1986, c. 271, § 7, operative July 1, 1986. Renumbered from Title 53, § 20.13 by Laws 1988, c. 217, § 15, emerg. eff. June 21, 1988; Laws 2003, c. 289, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 2003.
53 OK Stat § 53-4.9 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-4.9. Property transferred to state.

|The Old Fort Gibson Stockade Commission shall transfer and convey to the State of Oklahoma all of the lands and properties that it has acquired and now holds in its name, to be held and used by the State of Oklahoma for historical park purposes under jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Historical Society. |Laws 1947, p. 337, § 2. Amended by Laws 1987, c. 188, § 12, operative July 1, 1987. Renumbered from Title 74, § 357.2 by Laws 1987, c. 188, § 26, operative July 1, 1987. Renumbered from § 20.14 by Laws 1988, c. 217, § 15, emerg. eff. June 21, 1988.
53 OK Stat § 53-4.12 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-4.12. Robert S. Kerr Museum - Operation and management.

|The Oklahoma Historical Society has entered into a permanent agreement to operate and manage the Robert S. Kerr Museum on the grounds of the Kerr Conference Center. The Oklahoma Historical Society is authorized, as part of their agency operations, to continue to operate and manage said museum as a tribute to Robert S. Kerr who was National Commander of the American Legion and provided leadership and service to the citizens of the State of Oklahoma as Governor and United States Senator. |Added by Laws 1997, c. 410, § 23, eff. July 1, 1997.
53 OK Stat § 53-5.1 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-5.1. Oklahoma Museum of History - Designation.

|The Oklahoma Historical Society Museum is hereby designated the Oklahoma Museum of History. |Added by Laws 1987, c. 204, § 11, operative July 1, 1987. Renumbered from Title 53, § 20.16 by Laws 1988, c. 217, § 15, emerg. eff. June 21, 1988; Laws 2003, c. 289, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 2003.
53 OK Stat § 53-5.2a (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-5.2a. Sale of surplus property.

|The Oklahoma Historical Society is authorized to sell surplus property at fair market value as determined by the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society. The process for the sale and transfer of title shall originate with the Board. The Oklahoma Historical Society shall be exempt from Section 62.1 et seq. of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes for the purpose of selling surplus property. All proceeds from the sale of the property shall be deposited into the Oklahoma Historical Society Revolving Fund. |Added by Laws 2003, c. 289, § 10, eff. Nov. 1, 2003.
53 OK Stat § 53-5.2b (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-5.2b. Authorization to transfer ownership of historic properties

|The Oklahoma Historical Society is hereby authorized to transfer ownership of historic properties, both real and tangible, to appropriate organizations or groups who agree to maintain the properties in the best interest of historic preservation and who pay fair market value for such property. Notwithstanding Section 5.2a of Title 53 of the Oklahoma Statutes, when property by the Society is declared surplus, or is determined to be beyond the means of the Society to maintain properly, the Society shall first offer the property for sale at fair market value to the original donor, even if a reversionary clause is not included in the gift agreement. If a donor cannot be identified, the property may be offered for sale at fair market value to an appropriate not-for-profit organization or a federally recognized Indian tribe that agrees to maintain the property through a formal written contract which provides for compensation, and may include in-kind, in the form of maintenance and preservation agreements. The process for the sale and transfer of title shall originate with the Oklahoma Historical Society Board of Directors. The authorization to sell this property pursuant to this section shall be exempt from the Oklahoma Surplus Property Act as well as Sections 327 and 327.1 of Title 61 of the Oklahoma Statutes. |Added by Laws 2016, c. 309, § 1, emerg. eff. May 16, 2016.
53 OK Stat § 53-5.3 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-5.3. Participation in National History Day competition.

|The Oklahoma Historical Society may sponsor and administer state participation in the annual National History Day competition contingent upon the availability of necessary funding and the approval of the Oklahoma Historical Society Board of Directors. |Added by Laws 1996, c. 40, § 1, emerg. eff. April 8, 1996.
53 OK Stat § 53-6.1 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-6.1. Gravesite markers for deceased Governors of state.

|A. The Oklahoma Historical Society is given the authority to mark the gravesites of deceased Governors of the State of Oklahoma which are located in Oklahoma with historical markers that readily identify the gravesite. |B. The Oklahoma Historical Society may purchase and hold property as may be necessary to erect the historical gravesite markers.C. The Oklahoma Historical Society shall have authority to:1. Designate the approximate location of the historical gravesite markers;2. Preserve the historical gravesite markers;3. Design the historical gravesite markers;4. Accept gifts and donations for the erection and preservation of the gravesite markers; and5. Encourage local participation in and contribution to the erection and preservation of the gravesite markers through the use of gifts, donations, and matching-fund agreements between local individuals or groups and the Historical Society. Such matching-fund agreements shall be funded by donations made to the Historical Society from sources other than appropriated dollars.Added by Laws 2009, c. 145, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
53 OK Stat § 53-7.1 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-7.1. Creation - Purpose.

|A. There is hereby created within the Oklahoma Historical Society the Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Corridor. |B. The purpose of the Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Corridor is to encourage the development and appreciation of historic sites, museums, and heritage programs associated with the story of the Buffalo Soldiers and their legacy of patriotic service, sacrifice, and struggle for the fundamental rights and responsibilities of every American citizen.C. Furthermore, the Corridor is to encourage heritage tourism that will attract visitors to Oklahoma and lead them to communities where the stories of the Buffalo Soldiers and their legacy are still evident today.Added by Laws 2005, c. 197, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
53 OK Stat § 53-7.2 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-7.2. Administration - Public-private partnership - Geographic area.

|A. The Corridor shall be a cooperative program administered by the Oklahoma Historical Society to focus resources on the shared theme of Buffalo Soldiers within a fixed geographical area. |B. The Corridor shall be a private-public partnership between federal, state, county, municipal, tribal, nonprofit organizations, and private individuals who share the responsibility for preserving and promoting the story of the Buffalo Soldiers.C. All participating communities and organizations shall share a common heritage of the African-American soldiers who served their country in the military and contributed to the development of farms and ranches owned by the Freedmen of the Five Civilized Tribes, the All-Black Towns of Oklahoma, and the Greenwood District of Tulsa.D. The Corridor, as administered by the Historical Society, shall encompass the following communities and sites: Tulsa, Cabin Creek, Fort Gibson, Honey Springs Battlefield, Muskogee, Rentiesville, Taft, Grayson, Clearview, and Boley. Others along the Corridor will be encouraged to participate in the program.E. The partners in the Corridor, subject to funding, shall participate in events, programs, signage, and interpretive markers administered by the Oklahoma Historical Society.F. The partners in the Corridor, subject to funding, shall participate in promotional brochures and regional, national, and international marketing efforts administered by the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department.Added by Laws 2005, c. 197, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
53 OK Stat § 53-7.4 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-7.4. Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Corridor Fund.

|A. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Historical Society to be designated the "Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Corridor Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies deposited to the fund by law, as well as gifts, donations, and private, state, and federal funds designated for the deposit thereto. |B. All monies accruing to the credit of such fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Oklahoma Historical Society for the purpose of providing for the programs and direct costs of the Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Corridor.C. Expenditures from such fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.Added by Laws 2005, c. 197, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2005. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 224.
53 OK Stat § 53-46 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-46. Petty cash fund

|The petty cash fund for the Will Rogers Memorial Commission, which may be expended for small authorized expenses of the Commission, is hereby transferred to the Oklahoma Historical Society pursuant to the provisions of Section 1 of this act. |Added by Laws 1968, c. 124, § 1, emerg. eff. April 4, 1968. Amended by Laws 2016, c. 1, § 2, emerg. eff. March 7, 2016.
53 OK Stat § 53-47 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-47. Amount - Procedures - Reimbursement.

|The Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services is authorized and directed to fix the maximum amount of the petty cash fund created in Section 46 of this title and to prescribe forms, systems and procedures for its administration. The petty cash fund may be reimbursed from time to time by the filing of proper claims, accompanied by valid receipts for expenditures made. |Added by Laws 1968, c. 124, § 2, emerg. eff. April 4, 1968. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 225.
53 OK Stat § 53-47.2 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-47.2. Powers of the Oklahoma Historical Society

|The Oklahoma Historical Society, on behalf of the Will Rogers Memorial, may: |1. Acquire, hold, own, receive, accept or contract for real or personal property in the name of the Will Rogers Memorial;2. Act in cooperation with federal, state, or local government or any agency thereof or any other legal entity in constructing, building, preserving, and maintaining the Will Rogers Memorial;3. Accept gifts, grants, contributions, or donations from governmental sources, or any person, firm, corporation, or municipal subdivision of this state, or any group of persons for the purposes of constructing, maintaining, preserving, or displaying the collection and historical artifacts of the Will Rogers Memorial to be located at, or near, the town of Claremore, Oklahoma;4. Enter into contracts and agreements with third parties as the Oklahoma Historical Society deems appropriate in the administration of its duties, including the authority to contract for the services of an electronic or online point-of-sale system; and5. Furnish suitable quarters to house, display, and preserve the Will Rogers Collection.Added by Laws 1975, c. 182, § 2, emerg. eff. May 22, 1975. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 262, § 3; Laws 2001, c. 198, § 3, emerg. eff. May 7, 2001; Laws 2016, c. 1, § 3, emerg. eff. March 7, 2016.NOTE: Laws 2001, c. 198, § 15, emerg. eff. May 7, 2001 repealed the effective date (Aug. 1, 2001) of Laws 1999, c. 262, § 3.
53 OK Stat § 53-47.3 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-47.3. Preservation of property.

|A. The Oklahoma Historical Society, on behalf of the Will Rogers Memorial, may take steps necessary and expedient to protect and preserve the name of "Will Rogers," his photographic likeness, writings of any and all classifications, including but not limited to: |1. All written material heretofore presented, and any to be presented, to the Memorial by the family of Will Rogers; and2. All material on which the Memorial holds or may hold the legal copyright, including writings, manuscripts, books, notes, papers, films and tapes.B. The Oklahoma Historical Society may consult with and obtain the professional services of the Attorney General's office in taking any action necessary or expedient to protect the Memorial from any unlawful use by any person or persons or corporate entities of any property of the Memorial.Added by Laws 1975, c. 182, § 3, emerg. eff. May 22, 1975. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 262, § 4; Laws 2001, c. 198, § 4, emerg. eff. May 7, 2001; Laws 2016, c. 1, § 4, emerg. eff. March 7, 2016.NOTE: Laws 2001, c. 198, § 15, emerg. eff. May 7, 2001 repealed the effective date (Aug. 1, 2001) of Laws 1999, c. 262, § 4.
53 OK Stat § 53-47.4 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-47.4. Research library - Sales - Revolving fund.

|A. The Oklahoma Historical Society, on behalf of the Will Rogers Memorial, may: |1. Construct and operate a comprehensive research library to house all Will Rogers memorabilia, including, but not limited to, writings, books, periodicals, sound reproductions, film reproductions and related materials, published or unpublished, for the purposes of creating, preserving and maintaining a research center for all of the Will Rogers material contemplated hereunder or any material received in the future as well as kindred collections on the site now provided by the Will Rogers family at or near the town of Claremore;2. In the administration of the Will Rogers Memorial, maintain or lease to a third party, an outlet for the sale to the public of such items as shall, in the judgment of the Oklahoma Historical Society or the lessee, be appropriate for sale, including, but not limited to, literature, in book or pamphlet form, brochures, periodicals, books, artifacts, reproductions of Will Rogers memorabilia and statuary; and3. Maintain donation receptacles for the purpose of the collection of voluntary donations to the Will Rogers Memorial. Funds donated to the Will Rogers Memorial shall be deposited in the Will Rogers Memorial Revolving Fund.B. The proceeds of the sale of any material referred to in this section or payments received pursuant to a lease as authorized by this section shall be deposited in the Will Rogers Memorial Revolving Fund, for the purposes of defraying the expenses of the operation of the outlet for sale and for such purposes as shall in the opinion of the Oklahoma Historical Society be necessary and appropriate, including, but not limited to, scholarships, awards and prizes for educational purposes, so long as the same pertains to and is in conformity with the uses and purposes of the Memorial.Added by Laws 1975, c. 182, § 4, emerg. eff. May 22, 1975. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 262, § 5; Laws 2001, c. 198, § 5, emerg. eff. May 7, 2001; Laws 2016, c. 1, § 5, emerg. eff. March 7, 2016.NOTE: Laws 2001, c. 198, § 15, emerg. eff. May 7, 2001 repealed the effective date (Aug. 1, 2001) of Laws 1999, c. 262, § 5.
53 OK Stat § 53-47.4A (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-47.4A. Will Rogers Memorial Revolving Fund

|A. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Historical Society, on behalf of the Will Rogers Memorial, to be designated the "Will Rogers Memorial Revolving Fund". The fund shall consist of all: |1. Appropriations, gifts, donations, grants, admission fees, and any other monies received by the Oklahoma Historical Society pursuant to this act; and2. Proceeds from outlet sales, unless the outlets are leased as provided in Section 47.4 of this title in which case any payments received pursuant to any such lease shall be deposited in the revolving fund.B. The revolving fund shall be a continuing fund not subject to fiscal year limitations and shall be under the administrative direction of the Oklahoma Historical Society, on behalf of the Will Rogers Memorial. The expenditure from the fund shall be used for expenses relating to administration, duties, operations, maintenance, special projects, and acquisitions for the Memorial and shall be made pursuant to law.C. Warrants for expenditures from this fund shall be drawn by the State Treasurer based on claims signed by an authorized employee of the Oklahoma Historical Society and approved for payment by the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services.Added by Laws 1999, c. 262, § 6. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 198, § 6, emerg. eff. May 7, 2001; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 226; Laws 2016, c. 1, § 6, emerg. eff. March 7, 2016.NOTE: An effective date of Aug. 1, 2001, for Laws 1999, c. 262, § 6 was repealed by Laws 2001, c. 198, § 15, emerg. eff. May 7, 2001.
53 OK Stat § 53-47.5 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-47.5. Inventory of material on exhibit and in storage.

|The State Auditor and Inspector's office shall be supplied with a complete inventory of material on exhibit and in storage subject to audit in the same manner as operational accounts of the Memorial. |Laws 1975, c. 182, § 5, emerg. eff. May 22, 1975; Laws 1979, c. 30, § 89, emerg. eff. April 6, 1979; Laws 1980, c. 159, § 8, emerg. eff. April 2, 1980.
53 OK Stat § 53-47.6 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-47.6. Maintenance - Director and other employees – Purchases - Manager - Admission charges.

|A. The Oklahoma Historical Society, shall: |1. Maintain the Will Rogers Memorial, and promulgate rules necessary for the maintenance and operation thereof;2. Appoint a Director, who shall be in the unclassified service, and other employees, and shall fix their duties and compensation not otherwise prescribed by law; and3. Make administrative decisions governing the type, nature, and propriety of all purchases made by the Oklahoma Historical Society on behalf of the Will Rogers Memorial.B. The Oklahoma Historical Society may appoint a Manager, who shall be in the unclassified service, and may fix the duties of the Manager and compensation not otherwise prescribed by law.C. The Oklahoma Historical Society may charge admission to enter the grounds or buildings of the Memorial.Added by Laws 1975, c. 182, § 6, emerg. eff. May 22, 1975. Amended by Laws 1983, c. 238, § 5, operative July 1, 1983; Laws 1987, c. 204, § 44, operative July 1, 1987; Laws 1999, c. 262, § 7; Laws 2001, c. 198, § 7, emerg. eff. May 7, 2001; Laws 2016, c. 1, § 7, emerg. eff. March 7, 2016.NOTE: Laws 2001, c. 198, § 15, emerg. eff. May 7, 2001 repealed the effective date (Aug. 1, 2001) of Laws 1999, c. 262, § 7.
53 OK Stat § 53-47.8 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-47.8. Will Rogers Homesite - Transfer of operation.

|The following described land operated as the Will Rogers Homesite, all the appurtenances thereto and all personal property essential to the continued orderly operation of this facility are hereby transferred to the Oklahoma Historical Society, on behalf of the Will Rogers Memorial. The Oklahoma Historical Society shall have the same powers and duties with respect to the facility as were previously carried out by the Will Rogers Memorial Commission and shall assume the performance of all existing obligations of the Will Rogers Memorial Commission relating to its operation and maintenance. Such premises shall include: |A tract of land all in the NW-1/4, Section 24, T 23 N, R 15 E, Rogers County, Oklahoma, described as follows: Beginning at the common corner of Sections 13, 14, 23 and 24, T 23 N, R 15 E, thence south along the west line of the NW-1/4 to the southwest corner of the N-1/2 NW-1/4 SW-1/4 SW-1/4 NW-1/4; thence northeasterly on a straight line to the northwest corner of the SW-1/4 SE-1/4 NW-1/4 NW-1/4; thence east along the north line of the SW-1/4 SE-1/4 NW-1/4 NW-1/4 to the southwest corner of the E-1/2 NW-1/4 SE-1/4 NW-1/4 NW-1/4; thence northeasterly on a straight line to the northeast corner of the W-1/2 W-1/2 E-1/2 NW-1/4; thence west along the north side of the NW-1/4 to the point of beginning.A tract of land all in the S-1/2 of Section 13, T 23 N, R 15 E, Rogers County, Oklahoma, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the common corner of Sections 13, 14, 23 and 24 thence north along the west line of SW-1/4 to the northwest corner of SW-1/4; thence east along the north line of SW-1/4 to the northeast corner of the W-1/2 E-1/2 NW-1/4 NW-1/4 SE-1/4; thence south along east line of the W-1/2 E-1/2 NW-1/4 NW-1/4 SE-1/4 to the northeast corner of the SW-1/4 SE-1/4 NW-1/4 NW-1/4 SE-1/4; thence southwesterly on a straight line to the southeast corner of the W-1/2 NW-1/4 SW-1/4 NW-1/4 SE-1/4; thence west along the south line of the W-1/2 NW-1/4 SW-1/4 NW-1/4 SE-1/4 and the south line of the N-1/2 S-1/2 NE-1/4 SW-1/4 to the northeast corner of the SE-1/4 SE-1/4 NW-1/4 SW-1/4; thence south along the east line of the SE-1/4 SE-1/4 NW-1/4 SW-1/4 to the southeast corner thereof; thence southeasterly on a straight line to the southeast corner of the W-1/2 W-1/2 SE-1/4 SW-1/4; thence west along the south line of the SW-1/4 to the point of beginning.Added by Laws 1980, c. 354, § 18, emerg. eff. June 25, 1980. Renumbered from Title 74, § 1837 by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 88, eff. Nov. 1, 2005; Laws 2016, c. 1, § 8, emerg. eff. March 7, 2016.NOTE: Editorially renumbered from Title 74, § 1832 to avoid a duplication in numbering.