[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.2050]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma City Times newspaper. Caption: "In Oklahoma City, one minute of prayerful silence at 1 a.m., broken by the sound of "Taps" will mark the observance of a national holiday, originally established before the end of the Civil War a century ago. The holiday started in the southern states as "Decoration Day" prior to the end of the war which seperated state from state and in some instances, brother from brother. Established originally as an observance to honor soldiers killed in the U.S. Civil War, it wasn't an official holiday for the nation until 1868. It was then Commander-in-chief John A. Logan of the grand Army of the Republic issued a general order designating May 30 "for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of thier country during the late rebellion........Oklahoma City American Legion Commander Tom McDonnell along with a group of buddies will place wreaths on the anchor and at the foot of the 45th National Guard Memorial in Civic Center on Memorial Day morning..........Post 170 will decorate Arlington, east of the city. Post 73 will take care of Sunnylane cemetery on …
Date: May 16, 1961
Creator: Cobb, Dick
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.2051]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma City Times newspaper. Caption: "In Oklahoma City, one minute of prayerful silence at 1 a.m., broken by the sound of "Taps" will mark the observance of a national holiday, originally established before the end of the Civil War a century ago. The holiday started in the southern states as "Decoration Day" prior to the end of the war which seperated state from state and in some instances, brother from brother. Established originally as an observance to honor soldiers killed in the U.S. Civil War, it wasn't an official holiday for the nation until 1868. It was then Commander-in-chief John A. Logan of the grand Army of the Republic issued a general order designating May 30 "for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of thier country during the late rebellion........Oklahoma City American Legion Commander Tom McDonnell along with a group of buddies will place wreaths on the anchor and at the foot of the 45th National Guard Memorial in Civic Center on Memorial Day morning..........Post 170 will decorate Arlington, east of the city. Post 73 will take care of Sunnylane cemetery on …
Date: May 16, 1961
Creator: Cobb, Dick
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Edmond Sun--Democrat. (Edmond, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 10, No. 11, Ed. 1 Friday, September 16, 1898 (open access)

The Edmond Sun--Democrat. (Edmond, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 10, No. 11, Ed. 1 Friday, September 16, 1898

Weekly newspaper from Edmond, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 16, 1898
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Oklahoma Times Journal. (Oklahoma City, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 5, No. 61, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 16, 1893 (open access)

The Oklahoma Times Journal. (Oklahoma City, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 5, No. 61, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 16, 1893

Daily newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 16, 1893
Creator: Burke, J. J. & Brown, E. E.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Oklahoma Times Journal. (Oklahoma City, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 5, No. 88, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 16, 1893 (open access)

The Oklahoma Times Journal. (Oklahoma City, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 5, No. 88, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 16, 1893

Daily newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 16, 1893
Creator: Burke, J. J. & Brown, E. E.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Daily Oklahoman (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 9, No. 142, Ed. 1 Wednesday, June 16, 1897 (open access)

The Daily Oklahoman (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 9, No. 142, Ed. 1 Wednesday, June 16, 1897

Daily newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and United States national news along with advertising.
Date: June 16, 1897
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Daily Times-Journal. (Oklahoma City, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 12, No. 137, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 16, 1900 (open access)

The Daily Times-Journal. (Oklahoma City, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 12, No. 137, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 16, 1900

Daily newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 16, 1900
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 67, No. 331, Ed. 1 Friday, November 16, 1956 (open access)

Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 67, No. 331, Ed. 1 Friday, November 16, 1956

Daily newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 16, 1956
Creator: Gaylord, E. K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 67, No. 331, Ed. 4 Friday, November 16, 1956 (open access)

Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 67, No. 331, Ed. 4 Friday, November 16, 1956

Daily newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 16, 1956
Creator: Gaylord, E. K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The American Guardian (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 23, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, February 16, 1940 (open access)

The American Guardian (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 23, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, February 16, 1940

Weekly newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 16, 1940
Creator: Ameringer, Oscar
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Canadian Valley News. (Jones City, Okla.), Vol. 11, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, February 16, 1912 (open access)

The Canadian Valley News. (Jones City, Okla.), Vol. 11, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, February 16, 1912

Weekly newspaper from Jones, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 16, 1912
Creator: Keyes, Chester A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The American Guardian (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 21, No. 50, Ed. 1 Friday, September 16, 1938 (open access)

The American Guardian (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 21, No. 50, Ed. 1 Friday, September 16, 1938

Weekly newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 16, 1938
Creator: Ameringer, Oscar
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 77, No. 102, Ed. 3 Thursday, June 16, 1966 (open access)

Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 77, No. 102, Ed. 3 Thursday, June 16, 1966

Daily newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 16, 1966
Creator: Gaylord, E. K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 76, No. 234, Ed. 2 Tuesday, November 16, 1965 (open access)

Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 76, No. 234, Ed. 2 Tuesday, November 16, 1965

Daily newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 16, 1965
Creator: Gaylord, E. K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 59, No. 224, Ed. 3 Saturday, October 16, 1948 (open access)

Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 59, No. 224, Ed. 3 Saturday, October 16, 1948

Daily newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 16, 1948
Creator: Gaylord, E. K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 559, No. 224, Ed. 4 Saturday, October 16, 1948 (open access)

Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 559, No. 224, Ed. 4 Saturday, October 16, 1948

Daily newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 16, 1948
Creator: Gaylord, E. K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 51, No. 100, Ed. 4 Monday, September 16, 1940 (open access)

Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 51, No. 100, Ed. 4 Monday, September 16, 1940

Daily newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 16, 1940
Creator: Gaylord, E. K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Capital American (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 7, Ed. 1 Friday, November 16, 1928 (open access)

The Capital American (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 7, Ed. 1 Friday, November 16, 1928

Weekly newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 16, 1928
Creator: Wilson, Amos L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 83, No. 74, Ed. 2 Tuesday, May 16, 1972 (open access)

Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 83, No. 74, Ed. 2 Tuesday, May 16, 1972

Daily newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 16, 1972
Creator: Gaylord, E. K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Oklahoma Times Journal. (Oklahoma City, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 6, No. 102, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 16, 1894 (open access)

The Oklahoma Times Journal. (Oklahoma City, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 6, No. 102, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 16, 1894

Daily newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 16, 1894
Creator: Brown Bros.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The American Guardian (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 15, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, June 16, 1933 (open access)

The American Guardian (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 15, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, June 16, 1933

Weekly newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 16, 1933
Creator: Ameringer, Oscar
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 61, No. 270, Ed. 3 Saturday, December 16, 1950 (open access)

Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 61, No. 270, Ed. 3 Saturday, December 16, 1950

Daily newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 16, 1950
Creator: Gaylord, E. K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 64, No. 242, Ed. 4 Monday, November 16, 1953 (open access)

Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 64, No. 242, Ed. 4 Monday, November 16, 1953

Daily newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 16, 1953
Creator: Gaylord, E. K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 79, No. 285, Ed. 3 Thursday, January 16, 1969 (open access)

Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 79, No. 285, Ed. 3 Thursday, January 16, 1969

Daily newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 16, 1969
Creator: Gaylord, E. K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History