Box 5

Three handwritten pages on yellow legal paper (8.5" x 14") conforming to a section of chapter XII (pp. 111 - 117) of William H. Murray's, The Finished Scholar: "Prologue of Cause and Effect.” This section of chapter XII concerns the raising and education of children (FS, pp. 114 - 115).

A publicity flyer by William H. Murray announcing the publication of The Finished Scholar The flyer explains Murraty's purpose in writing the book, pleas to buy it (including discounts for volume) and a list of the book's TOC. Also contains a list of Murray's three other books on government and their prices. 2 copies, original in plastic and a xerox.

A typewritten list of both endorsements and criticisms of William H. Murray's book, The Finished Scholar. 2 copies

In the published book Murray notes that he wrote it while in Oklahoma City, living in a rented room at the Blackstone Hotel for $4.00 / week (The Finished Scholar, Oct. 1941, p. v).

The typewritten carbon copy contract sent by Dean McIntosh to William H. Murray for the latter's Practical Agriculture for High Schools to be published by Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College in conjunction with the American Book Company.

Handwritten manuscript draft by William H. Murray, the "Epitome of Rights of Americans," for the book of similar name, The Rights of Americans (1937). The draft critiques progressive interpretations of the "general welfare" clause to the Preamble of the US Constitution concerning government action. He further argues for the separation of economics and politics, as the former is defined by laws, like nature. The latter cannot control these, but only cooperate with them.

A typewritten letter from Frank S. Gates to William H. Murray requesting a copy of the latter's The Presidency, The Supreme Court and Seven Senators.