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Daily Ardmoreite, Dec. 8, 1941
Front page of the newspaper with headline: "U. S. Declares War on Japan" and several other related stories.
Date:
2013
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unknown
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Text
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The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Disabled American Veterans
Bicentennial issue of this magazine, published by the President's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped, Washington, D.C. History of disabled Americans from colonial times to post World War II is included.
Date:
2013
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unknown
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Text
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The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Daily Ardmoreite, 1944-1954
Written by Linda Shilling, Jan. 8, 1969. History of the newspaper with chapters headed: War time newspaper, Adjustment to peacetime economy, Appearance-layout techniques & style, Personalities.
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unknown
Creator:
Shilling, Linda
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Text
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The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Daily Ardmoreite, 1914-1924
History written by Marcia Harrell, January 1966. Some of the topics include: Col. Sidney Suggs, John F. Easley, coverage by the paper of the 1915 explosion, World War I, Ku Klux Klan, and development of the section coverage of the newspaper.
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unknown
Creator:
Harrell, Marcia
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Text
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The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Opportunity Program
Column concerns meeting held by Mayor Woodrow Hulme to study possibilities for Ardmore and Carter County under the "War On Poverty" program initiated by President Lyndon Johnson. Various programs included are named along with people interested.. newspaper article, original
Date:
2013
Creator:
McGalliard, William A.
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Text
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The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Fort Washita
"Fort Washita Link to Pioneer Days" Daily Ardmoreite, Aug. 21, 1962, by Jan Morgan. (first in a series) Story of the fort located on State Highway 2199, east of Madill. Brief history of the fort used to protect the Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians from the raids of the Plains Indians, use as stopover point for travelers going west, and role played in the Civil War is included in the article. Restoration efforts are told by Harold Weichbrodt, Ardmore, member of the Okla. Historical Society's restoration committee. Photos of area are included.
Date:
1962
Creator:
Morgan, Jan
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Text
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The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Dedication of I-35 From Ardmore to Davis
Information distributed by the Oklahoma State Highway Department in regard to the dedication on Aug. 17 1970. History of the building of this section of I-35, use of convict labor, cost estimates,plans for the dedication and general outlines of the interstate system are included. 25 pages, photocopied in folder
Date:
1970
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unknown
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Text
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The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Art Galleries & Museums, Oklahoma
Directory of these cultural buildings in Oklahoma published by the Tourist Information Division of the Oklahoma Industrial Dev. And Park Department. Pamphlet, 4 pages, original
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unknown
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unknown
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The Gateway to Oklahoma History
United Daughters of the Confederacy
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)
Date:
1959
Creator:
Cook, Louise
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Text
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The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Industrial Report of the City of Ardmore, Oklahoma, and Survey of its Trade Territory
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
Date:
1929
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unknown
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Text
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The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Ardmore Destroyed by Fire, April 18, 1895, Davis, Harley Institute
From a history compiled by Ralph Evans, Marietta. Account of the fire that destroyed the business district. The fire started in the Ab Burch livery stable, on Caddo, and burned stores up to the area of Main and Washington streets. Water from wells in the center of Main street was used. Names of the first organized fire department members, under Chief J. S. O'Mealy, are given. In 1902 Mayor Bob Dick and Lee Galt were instrumental in establishing a better water supply. Davis ( continued ) First wedding was between Mart Gibson and Lulu Ferguson. Bank was run by James Paulk, John A McIntosh, S. H. Davis and James Darby. In 1899 this became the Nation Bank, with Matt Wolf and Charles Hutchens in charge. J. B. McCluskey and J. A. McIntosh opened a separate bank for a short time. Incorporated in 1898 with H. H. Alien, Mayor, L. M. Frame, clerk, S. H. Davis, treasurer, and T. W. Poole, city marshal. Dr. T. P. Howell and Matt Wolf are mentioned. Harley Institute ( continued ) Some students and . others involved with the school: Gov. Douglas H. Johnston, Charles D. Carter, Ben Wisnor Carter, Joshua Harley (whom the school …
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unknown
Creator:
Evans, Ralph
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Text
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The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Booklet on Fort Washita
Text from a booklet on Fort Washita.
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unknown
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unknown
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Text
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The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Fort Washita
Brochures from the fort, located 11 miles east of Madill, on State Highway 12199. History of the site, first chosen by Gen. Zachary Taylor in 1841, is given along with photographs of some of the areas.
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unknown
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unknown
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The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Fort Washita
Page from a Shrine Rodeo program with history of the fort. Construction was begun April 23, 1842, under the command of Capt. George A. H. Blake, with limestone from the surrounding area. Later commanders, the Butterfield Overland Mail, Gen. Douglas H. Coopers home, allotment to the Charles Colbert family, Prairie Grove school, and planned restoration work are included in the story.
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unknown
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unknown
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The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The American Legion Weekly magazine
vol. 3, no. 2, Jan. 14, 1921. Pub. by the American Legion Pub. Co. 23 pages, published material; gift-Rupert E. Martin, Healdton
Date:
1921
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unknown
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Text
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The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Letter to Christopher C. Callehan, May 22, 1932
In the letter Christian "Chris" Madsen recalls events he witnessed while serving in the 5th U. S. Cavalry, under command of General Merritt. Reports made by Gen. Merritt regarding marches within the Black Hills area, visit to the Little Big Horn battlefield (after the battle), Sage Creek, Powder River, and "Christian Madsen" inscribed on Little Big Horn monument are included. 3 pages, typed photocopied gift-Carl Ridley Oct 1973
Date:
unknown
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unknown
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Text
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The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chisholm Most Successful Trader on Southern Plains
Second in series of stories in connection with the Chisholm Trail Museum in Waurika, Oklahoma. History of Jesse Chisholm and the trail are in this article.
Date:
1965
Creator:
James, Otis D.
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Text
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The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Jesse Chisholm Trail
Second in series of articles written in connection with the Chisholm Trail Museum.
Date:
1965
Creator:
James, Otis D.
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Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Fort Washita Documentation
Text from a document about Fort Washita.
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unknown
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unknown
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Text
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The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Fort Washita was for the Indians Article
Article titled 'Fort Washita was for the Indians.'
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Clift, John
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Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Fort Washita Living Again
From the Madill Record, an article titled, "Fort Washita 'Living' Again." Madill Record
Date:
February 13, 1975
Creator:
unknown
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Text
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The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Five Civilized Tribes
Removal and history of the Five Civilized Tribes are covered in this booklet. Daily life, rituals, politics, recipes, and historic sites are covered. 26 pages, bound with paper cover
Date:
2013
Creator:
unknown
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Text
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The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Fort Washita
"Fort Washita Is Fading Into History", Durant Daily Democrat, May 31, 1959. Article concerning the history of the fort and the present condition of the buildings. Photographs of the buildings, in unrestored state, are included. Mentioned in the article are: locations of the buildings on the post, size of the post (about five miles long and two miles wide), travelers on the Marcy Trail, the Overland Mail route, use as Confederate post under Gen. Albert Pike, and abandonment in 1863.
Date:
1959
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
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The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Pauls Valley's History...
Pauls Valley Daily Democrat, Nov. 16, 1978. History of the town and its founder Smith Paul. Pictures of early Pauls Valley, from the Garvin County Historical Society, are included with the articles. Ft. Arbuckle and the Butterfield Stage are mentioned. newspaper articles, full page (2); gift-Charles Smith, Maysville
Date:
1978
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History