§53-1.1. Short title.
Sections 1.1 through 5.1 of Title 53 of the Oklahoma Statutes shall be known and may be cited as the “Oklahoma Historical Preservation Act”. Added by Laws 1988, c. 217, § 3, emerg. eff. June 21, 1988.
§53-1.10. Historical Society Revolving Fund.
There is hereby created in the State Treasury of the State of Oklahoma a revolving fund to be designated as the Historical Society Revolving Fund, which shall consist of all money appropriated to said fund and all money received by the Oklahoma Historical Society from membership, sales of publications, sales of merchandise to visitors, income […]
§53-1.10a. Oklahoma Historical Society Capital Improvement and Operations Revolving Fund.
A. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Historical Society, to be designated the “Oklahoma Historical Society Capital Improvement and Operations Revolving Fund”. The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies received by the Oklahoma Historical Society […]
§53-1.12. Petty cash fund.
There is hereby authorized to be created a petty cash fund for the Oklahoma Historical Society in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00). This fund may be allocated to museums and sites owned and operated by the Oklahoma Historical Society in amounts not to exceed Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) per museum or […]
§53-1.12a. Gifts, devises, bequests, money or real or personal property – Deposit in special agency account.
All gifts, devises, bequests, money or property, either real or personal, which may be or which heretofore have been conditionally tendered to the Oklahoma Historical Society may be deposited in the agency special account established for the Society in accordance with Section 7.2 of Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes. The Board of Directors of […]
§53-1.15. Certified copies of records, papers and documents – Fees for certificates.
The Executive Director, or an authorized designee, of the Historical Society is authorized to make certified copies of any and all records, papers or other documents, including excerpts and parts of all of any newspaper or file, and papers and archives held by said society in trust for the United States Government, and such as […]
§53-1.16. Union soldiers’ room – Purpose – Custodian – Agreements as to contents.
The Union Soldiers’ Room in the Oklahoma Historical Society is hereby set aside as a memorial to the soldiers and sailors and others who supported the side of the Union in the Civil War, and a custodian is hereby provided who shall be a Union Soldier, or the widow of a Union Soldier, or the […]
§53-1.17. Confederate soldiers’ room – Purpose – Custodian – Agreements as to contents.
The Confederate Soldiers’ Room in the Oklahoma Historical Society is hereby set aside as a memorial to the soldiers and sailors and all who supported the side of the Confederacy in the Civil War, and a custodian is herein provided who shall be a Confederate Soldier, or the widow of a Confederate Soldier, or the […]
§53-1.18. Dispensation of funds – Limitations.
The Oklahoma Historical Society shall dispense funds for historical purposes only as defined by paragraph 6 of Section 6 of this act. The Oklahoma Historical Society may enter into contracts with other state agencies or nonprofit corporations holding a valid exemption from taxation issued pursuant to Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, […]
§53-1.2. Oklahoma Historical Society – Membership – Powers – Expenditures of state funds – Disposition of collections of property.
A. There is hereby created the Oklahoma Historical Society consisting of members who have heretofore become and are now members of said Society, and such others as may be admitted and elected as members thereof, in accordance with the terms of the constitution and bylaws, or as otherwise provided by the the Oklahoma Historical Preservation […]
§53-1.20. Donation receptacles.
Each Oklahoma museum or historical site supported by state funds shall provide a donation receptacle at the museum or historical site operated under the authority of the State of Oklahoma. The donation receptacles shall be for the purpose of the collection of voluntary donations of monies made by visitors to the museums and historical sites. […]
§53-1.21. Entry fees at museums and historical sites.
A. The Oklahoma Historical Society is authorized to charge at its discretion an entry fee at all of its museums and historical sites. B. The Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society shall establish an entry fee schedule to charge the public for admission to the participating sites. The entry fee schedule shall include […]
§53-1.22. Endowment to trade, sell or barter collection items.
The Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society may, at its discretion, contract with other state agencies and/or non-profit organizations to create an irrevocable endowment with associated management and administration costs to trade, sell or barter donated and deaccessioned collection items that do not conform to collection policies of the Oklahoma Historical Society. In […]
§53-1.3. Duties.
It shall be the duty of the Oklahoma Historical Society to: 1. Collect, purchase, catalog, store, preserve, conserve and maintain books, maps, photographs, newspapers, records, reports, manuscripts, charts, paintings, three-dimensional artifacts and other materials germane to the history of Oklahoma, the Indian and the West; 2. Gather and utilize collected materials to create interpretive exhibits […]
§53-1.4. Additional powers and duties – Exchanges of duplicates.
A. In addition to other powers and duties specified by law, the Oklahoma Historical Society shall have the power and duty to: 1. Acquire by gift, devise, purchase or otherwise, absolutely or in trust, and to hold any real property or real estate or other interest therein as may be necessary in carrying into effect […]
§53-1.4a. Office of Tribal Relations.
A. There is hereby created within the Research Division of the Oklahoma Historical Society the Office of Tribal Relations. The Office of Tribal Relations shall: 1. Gather, preserve, and maintain all records, documents, and material related to negotiations and agreements between tribal governments and the state and political subdivisions; 2. Maintain an archive of all […]
§53-1.5. Arts and crafts programs, exhibits and shows on state property.
The Oklahoma Historical Society may conduct arts and crafts programs, exhibits and shows on state property under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Historical Society. Added by Laws 1987, c. 204, § 10, operative July 1, 1987. Renumbered from Title 53, § 2B by Laws 1988, c. 217, § 15, emerg. eff. June 21, 1988; Laws […]
§53-1.6. Board of Directors – Membership – Succession – Agents of state.
A. The Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society shall consist of not more than twenty-five (25) members, with the Governor as an ex officio member. In addition to any appointing authority of the Governor, the Governor shall appoint one at-large member of the Board of Directors who shall be a surviving lineal descendant […]
§53-1.6a. Seasonal employees.
The Oklahoma Historical Society may employ seasonal employees throughout the calendar year. Project labor employed by the Oklahoma Historical Society for a period of time necessary to complete a project shall be in the unclassified service of the state as provided by the Oklahoma Personnel Act. Such employees shall not be entitled to paid leave, […]
§53-1.7. Accounts and reports.
The Board of Directors shall keep a correct account of all funds received and expenditures made by the Board of Directors in aid of the Society and report annually to the Governor a detailed statement of such receipts and expenditures. R.L.1910, § 4362. Amended by Laws 1988, c. 217, § 8, emerg. eff. June 21, […]