[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 Chickasha Daily Express (Chickasha, Okla.), Vol. 69, No. 53, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 3, 1961 (open access)

The Chickasha Daily Express (Chickasha, Okla.), Vol. 69, No. 53, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 3, 1961

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 3, 1961
Creator: Drew, Charles C.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 72, No. 76, Ed. 3 Monday, May 8, 1961 (open access)

Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 72, No. 76, Ed. 3 Monday, May 8, 1961

Daily newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 8, 1961
Creator: Gaylord, E. K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 72, No. 77, Ed. 2 Tuesday, May 9, 1961 (open access)

Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 72, No. 77, Ed. 2 Tuesday, May 9, 1961

Daily newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 9, 1961
Creator: Gaylord, E. K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Oklahoma Daily (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 47, No. 150, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 18, 1961 (open access)

The Oklahoma Daily (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 47, No. 150, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 18, 1961

Student newspaper of the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma that includes national, local, and campus news along with advertising.
Date: May 18, 1961
Creator: Puckett, Jan
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 72, No. 92, Ed. 2 Friday, May 26, 1961 (open access)

Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 72, No. 92, Ed. 2 Friday, May 26, 1961

Daily newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 26, 1961
Creator: Gaylord, E. K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 72, No. 77, Ed. 3 Tuesday, May 9, 1961 (open access)

Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 72, No. 77, Ed. 3 Tuesday, May 9, 1961

Daily newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 9, 1961
Creator: Gaylord, E. K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Okemah Daily Leader (Okemah, Okla.), Vol. 36, No. 119, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 9, 1961 (open access)

Okemah Daily Leader (Okemah, Okla.), Vol. 36, No. 119, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 9, 1961

Daily newspaper from Okemah, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 9, 1961
Creator: Allen, Eric
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Sapulpa Daily Herald (Sapulpa, Okla.), Vol. 46, No. 199, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 4, 1961 (open access)

Sapulpa Daily Herald (Sapulpa, Okla.), Vol. 46, No. 199, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 4, 1961

Daily newspaper from Sapulpa, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 4, 1961
Creator: Livermore, Edward K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Okemah Daily Leader (Okemah, Okla.), Vol. 36, No. 134, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 30, 1961 (open access)

Okemah Daily Leader (Okemah, Okla.), Vol. 36, No. 134, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 30, 1961

Daily newspaper from Okemah, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 30, 1961
Creator: Allen, Eric
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Oklahoma Eagle (Tulsa, Okla.), Vol. 41, No. 8, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 25, 1961 (open access)

The Oklahoma Eagle (Tulsa, Okla.), Vol. 41, No. 8, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 25, 1961

Weekly newspaper from Tulsa, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 25, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 72, No. 76, Ed. 1 Monday, May 8, 1961 (open access)

Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 72, No. 76, Ed. 1 Monday, May 8, 1961

Daily newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 8, 1961
Creator: Gaylord, E. K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 72, No. 85, Ed. 4 Thursday, May 18, 1961 (open access)

Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 72, No. 85, Ed. 4 Thursday, May 18, 1961

Daily newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 18, 1961
Creator: Gaylord, E. K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Oklahoma Eagle (Tulsa, Okla.), Vol. 41, No. 5, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 4, 1961 (open access)

The Oklahoma Eagle (Tulsa, Okla.), Vol. 41, No. 5, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 4, 1961

Weekly newspaper from Tulsa, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 4, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Texhoma Times (Texhoma, Okla.), Vol. 58, No. 43, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 25, 1961 (open access)

The Texhoma Times (Texhoma, Okla.), Vol. 58, No. 43, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 25, 1961

Weekly newspaper from Texhoma, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 25, 1961
Creator: Monroe, Genivee
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 72, No. 85, Ed. 3 Thursday, May 18, 1961 (open access)

Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 72, No. 85, Ed. 3 Thursday, May 18, 1961

Daily newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 18, 1961
Creator: Gaylord, E. K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 72, No. 78, Ed. 3 Wednesday, May 10, 1961 (open access)

Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 72, No. 78, Ed. 3 Wednesday, May 10, 1961

Daily newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 10, 1961
Creator: Gaylord, E. K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 72, No. 86, Ed. 2 Friday, May 19, 1961 (open access)

Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 72, No. 86, Ed. 2 Friday, May 19, 1961

Daily newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 19, 1961
Creator: Gaylord, E. K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 72, No. 77, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 9, 1961 (open access)

Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 72, No. 77, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 9, 1961

Daily newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 9, 1961
Creator: Gaylord, E. K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Chickasha Daily Express (Chickasha, Okla.), Vol. 69, No. 75, Ed. 1 Monday, May 29, 1961 (open access)

The Chickasha Daily Express (Chickasha, Okla.), Vol. 69, No. 75, Ed. 1 Monday, May 29, 1961

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 29, 1961
Creator: Drew, Charles C.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Oklahoma Eagle (Tulsa, Okla.), Vol. 41, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 11, 1961 (open access)

The Oklahoma Eagle (Tulsa, Okla.), Vol. 41, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 11, 1961

Weekly newspaper from Tulsa, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 11, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 72, No. 85, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 18, 1961 (open access)

Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 72, No. 85, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 18, 1961

Daily newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 18, 1961
Creator: Gaylord, E. K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Sapulpa Daily Herald (Sapulpa, Okla.), Vol. 46, No. 207, Ed. 1 Sunday, May 14, 1961 (open access)

Sapulpa Daily Herald (Sapulpa, Okla.), Vol. 46, No. 207, Ed. 1 Sunday, May 14, 1961

Daily newspaper from Sapulpa, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 14, 1961
Creator: Livermore, Edward K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History