Railroad flat cars being loaded with coal. Several men are seen along with the machinery loading the cars. At the bottom of the picture reads: 'Pauls Valley to Galveston'.

Schedule for trains from Galveston, Texas, to Purcell, Okla., July 1887. Towns and small stations on the route, along with arrival times, are included. Executives of the railroad, and others in positions of responsibility, are named on the documen. 1 page, typed, carbon copy

Reprint of the "Watson's New Railroad Map of the United States, 1875" distributed by Conoco in celebration of the 100th birthday of the company, originally named "Continental Oil Company". 1 page, original, published material; gift-Bert Walker & Henry Keith, 1976

Published by the Chickasaw Historical Society. A combination of historical pages from the Ardmore Shrine Club Rodeo program books, 1965-1969.

by Opal Hartsell Brown. From Prairie Lore, Oct. 1975, book no. 46, pub. by Southwestern Okla. Historical Society, vol. 12, no. 3. Story of birth of town of Ringling. Stories of how its namesake, John Ringling, was involved in the towns beginning include contact with Jake Hamon and John F. Easley. Other pioneers in the area are mentioned. 8 pages, photocopied (two copies)

Book compiled by the Chamber of Commerce and City of Ardmore, 1949-50. Book states economic and geographical advantages of the Ardmore area and facilities available at the former Ardmore Air Base. Maps and exhibits included. 16 pages, exhibits and maps, original

Industrial Department of the Chamber of Commerce, Ardmore, Oklahoma, 1929. Full report on the city of Ardmore including census information, business statistics, education facilities, etc. 34 pages, photocopied, published material; Ok. Hist. Society, Nov. 27, 1968 by McGalliard

"Young Ardmore". History of Ardmore written by a former educator in the Ardmore school system. Background of the town, people and businesses from 1800's is found in this biographical essay. 34 pages, carbon copy

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" The Explosion". Story of the disaster in Ardmore on Sept. 27, 1915. First person account of the explosion, caused by the exploding of a tank car near the Santa Fe depot, is given by Mr. Brown.

by Hobart E. Stocking, from The Cattleman, January 1952. Story of the cattle drives and trails from south-central Texas to Kansas and Montana. Map of the trails in included. 5 pages, original published material

Letter to Mac McGalliard from W. K. Britton, May 15, 1972, Springlake, Texas. Information about brother, James R. Britton, Jin Jordan and John A. Ball. All worked for the telephone company in Ardmore. 2 pages, typed

Magazine, Feb. 1959, vol. 22, no. 2. Article included "The Confederate Memorial in the Oklahoma Historical Building", by Louise Cook. (p.28) Also seen: In Memoriam, to Mrs. C. R. Anthony of Oklahoma City, wife of department store founder.(p.12)

Story of this award to McGalliard by the Ardmore Chamber of Commerce. Photo of McGalliard with Bob Gow is with the article. Newspaper article, original, on full page

Building of the line north from Ft. Worth, Tex., and south from Arkansas City, Kan., people involved, naming of towns on the line, Okla. Land runs, and events that took place are included.

Envelope addressed to Miss Edna Jones, 844 3rd St., San Bernardino, Calif., postmarked July 24, 1907. Return address: Mayor's Office, Ardmore, I. T., R. W. Dick, Mayor, G. H. Bruce, Clerk. The back of the envelope contains promotional information on industrial, commercial and community development of Ardmore, I . T. envelope-original, 2 photocopies, 1 page, typed info. gift-Mayor Woodrow Hulme (sent to him, July 27, 1966 by Okla. City Mayor George H. Shirk)

June 4, 1976. Special edition supplement in celebration of Love County Frontier Days. Stories and pictures of early Love County are seen. Including: 1905 rodeo, Leon community, First Baptist Church, dedication of Hickory Creek bridge, telephone company, Tuck's Ferry on the Red River, Burneyville and other people and businesses. 8 pages, original published material

Published c1973 by O.G.&E. Company. 48 pages, published material

Transcription of articles from Daily Ardmoreite, June 9, 1894. Story of the posse that surrounded Dalton's hideout and killed him. Report also includes account by Mrs. Dalton (Jennie Beleven), viewing of the body by townspeople and names of men involved in the posse. 3 pages, typed, photocopied-2 copies. gift-Harrell McCullough 10/22/70

Fourth in series of articles written in connection with the Chisholm Trail Museum.

Seventh Annual Catalogue and Announcement of Hargrove College, Ardmore, Indian Territory. Opens August 28, 1902. Courses offered, some photographs of teachers and campus buildings, Pres. T. G. Whitten, and ads from local merchants.

Program from this years rodeo which ran from April 1-4. full issue, paperbound

Topograpical map of the United States in 1776, printed as a Bicentennial project by the Conoco Oil Co. Important places and events are noted on the map. 1 page, original published material; gift-Bert Walker, 1976

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