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OSU Library Celebrates Oklahoma Women with Unique Display

September 20, 2007
Story By: Germaine Paul, OSU Library Communication Intern

For Immediate Release

STILLWATER - The OSU Library is displaying a remarkable exhibit to celebrate Oklahoma and the women of the past.

“The Library is celebrating both the state’s Centennial and the 50th anniversary of OSU as a U.S. Patent and Trademark depository. It seemed natural to celebrate the historic achievements of Oklahoma women too,” said Marian Chitwood, library technician II.

The exhibit is located on the second floor west of the grand staircase. Featured are patents issued to women living in Indian or Oklahoma Territory during 1891 – 1907, before Oklahoma became a state.

The first patent issued to a woman inventor was 446778, Perspiration Powder in 1891. Sarah G. Hull lived in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Territory.

The exhibit is composed of copies of the actual 39 patents, which include inventions such as washing machines, hair crimpers and cabinets.

Chitwood also incorporated family heirlooms from the time period. Her grandmother settled in Perry, Oklahoma Territory on Sept. 16, 1893.

Visit http://okinventors.library.okstate.edu/facts.htm to see a list of all women patent holders from 1891-1907. For more information, contact (405) 744-7331 or lib-pub@okstate.edu.

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