University of Oklahoma Press facts for kids
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| Parent company | University of Oklahoma |
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| Founded | 1929 |
| Founder | William Bennett Bizzell |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Headquarters location | Norman, Oklahoma |
| Distribution | Longleaf Services, Inc. |
| Publication types | Books |
The University of Oklahoma Press (often called OU Press) is a special part of the University of Oklahoma. It's like their own book company! Founded in 1929, it was the very first university press in the American Southwest. This means it was the first place connected to a university in that part of the U.S. to publish books.
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Discover the University of Oklahoma Press
The OU Press is one of the top publishers in its region. It releases about 80 new books every year. In 2018, the president of the University of Oklahoma, David Boren, said that OU Press is "one of the crown jewels" of the university. This shows how important it is.
A Look Back: How it Started
The OU Press was started in 1929. The fifth president of the University of Oklahoma, William Bennett Bizzell, had the idea. He wanted the university to share knowledge through books. It quickly became a very important publisher in its region.
What Kinds of Books Do They Publish?
OU Press is famous for its books about the American West. They also publish many books about Native American history and culture. But that's not all! They print books on many different topics. You can find books about animals or even ancient languages. They also focus on books about Tornadoes and severe weather.
How Books Get Around
The books from OU Press are sent out by Longleaf Services. This company works with the University of North Carolina Press. They help make sure books get to stores and readers across the country.
A Special Partnership
In 2006, OU Press bought a company called the Arthur H. Clark Company. This company was known for printing books about the history of the Western United States. Now, the Arthur H. Clark Company is part of OU Press. It still publishes books under its own name, but from Norman, Oklahoma.
See also
- List of English-language book publishing companies
- List of university presses
