Boorstin Collection
Information
The Daniel J. & Ruth F. Boorstin Collection is available to faculty and students for quiet study and reading books from the collection. The facilities for the Boorstin Collection were made possible by a generous gift from ConocoPhillips Inc.
Author of more than 20 books, Daniel J. Boorstin was one of America's most distinguished and influential historians. He was awarded the Bancroft Prize for American history in 1959 and the Pulitzer Prize in history in 1973. Boorstin served as the twelfth Librarian of Congress from 1975 to 1987. His wife, Ruth Frankel Boorstin, collaborated with him as editor and was a full partner in all of his endeavors.
Resources and Services Available
- Collection books
- Quiet study space
FAQ
At the discretion of library administration, this space may be reserved for special University events and other one-time uses. Events must use the room in its current configuration and cannot remove furniture or collections from the area. There is no presentation or audiovisual technology available in this space. Reservations are made through the Library Administration Office. To reserve the room, please call (405) 325-2611 or contact Communications and Public Relations. The room must be reserved at least five business days in advance of the event. Library events will have priority use of the space.
Food and drink are only permitted for events. The renting department is responsible for making all necessary arrangements for catering and alcohol service. All events serving alcohol are required to have licensed caterers. No individuals under the age of 21 are to be served alcoholic beverages. Red wine may not be served in this space.