[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
El Reno Democrat. (El Reno, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 8, No. 15, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 6, 1897 (open access)

El Reno Democrat. (El Reno, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 8, No. 15, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 6, 1897

Weekly newspaper from El Reno, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 6, 1897
Creator: Hensley, T. F.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The El Reno Democrat. (El Reno, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 7, No. 18, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 28, 1896 (open access)

The El Reno Democrat. (El Reno, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 7, No. 18, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 28, 1896

Weekly newspaper from El Reno, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 28, 1896
Creator: Hensley, T. F.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The El Reno Democrat. (El Reno, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 6, No. 14, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 2, 1895 (open access)

The El Reno Democrat. (El Reno, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 6, No. 14, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 2, 1895

Weekly newspaper from El Reno, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 2, 1895
Creator: Hensley, T. F.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Cherokee Advocate. (Tahlequah, Cherokee Nation, Indian Terr.), Vol. 1, No. 12, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 20, 1876 (open access)

The Cherokee Advocate. (Tahlequah, Cherokee Nation, Indian Terr.), Vol. 1, No. 12, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 20, 1876

Weekly newspaper from Tahlequah, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory that includes local, territorial, and United States national news along with advertising.
Date: May 20, 1876
Creator: Boudinot, William Penn
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Cherokee Advocate. (Tahlequah, Cherokee Nation, Indian Terr.), Vol. 1, No. 11, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 13, 1876 (open access)

The Cherokee Advocate. (Tahlequah, Cherokee Nation, Indian Terr.), Vol. 1, No. 11, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 13, 1876

Weekly newspaper from Tahlequah, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory that includes local, territorial, and United States national news along with advertising.
Date: May 13, 1876
Creator: Boudinot, William Penn
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
El Reno Democrat. (El Reno, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 8, No. 18, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 27, 1897 (open access)

El Reno Democrat. (El Reno, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 8, No. 18, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 27, 1897

Weekly newspaper from El Reno, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 27, 1897
Creator: Hensley, T. F.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cherokee Advocate. (Tahlequah, Cherokee Nation, Indian Terr.), Vol. 3, No. 2, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 4, 1872 (open access)

Cherokee Advocate. (Tahlequah, Cherokee Nation, Indian Terr.), Vol. 3, No. 2, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 4, 1872

Weekly newspaper from Tahlequah, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory that includes local, territorial, and United States national news along with advertising.
Date: May 4, 1872
Creator: Boudinot, William Penn
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Cherokee Advocate. (Tahlequah, Cherokee Nation, Indian Terr.), Vol. 5, No. 5, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 19, 1880 (open access)

The Cherokee Advocate. (Tahlequah, Cherokee Nation, Indian Terr.), Vol. 5, No. 5, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 19, 1880

Weekly newspaper from Tahlequah, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 19, 1880
Creator: Boudinot, Elias C., Jr.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 79, No. 83, Ed. 2 Saturday, May 25, 1968 (open access)

Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 79, No. 83, Ed. 2 Saturday, May 25, 1968

Daily newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 25, 1968
Creator: Gaylord, E. K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Leader. (Peckham, Okla.), Vol. 2, No. 45, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 5, 1904 (open access)

The Leader. (Peckham, Okla.), Vol. 2, No. 45, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 5, 1904

Weekly newspaper from Peckham, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 5, 1904
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Daily Oklahoma State Capital. (Guthrie, Okla.), Vol. 6, No. 33, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 31, 1894 (open access)

The Daily Oklahoma State Capital. (Guthrie, Okla.), Vol. 6, No. 33, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 31, 1894

Daily newspaper from Guthrie, Oklahoma that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 31, 1894
Creator: Greer, Frank H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The New Era (Davenport, Okla.), Vol. 1, No. 18, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 27, 1909 (open access)

The New Era (Davenport, Okla.), Vol. 1, No. 18, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 27, 1909

Weekly newspaper from Davenport, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 27, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Garfield County Democrat. (Enid, Okla.), Vol. 6, No. 25, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 28, 1903 (open access)

Garfield County Democrat. (Enid, Okla.), Vol. 6, No. 25, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 28, 1903

Weekly newspaper from Enid, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 28, 1903
Creator: Moore, E. P.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Aline Chronoscope. (Aline, Okla.), Vol. 12, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, May 24, 1912 (open access)

The Aline Chronoscope. (Aline, Okla.), Vol. 12, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, May 24, 1912

Weekly newspaper from Aline, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 24, 1912
Creator: Timmons, S. C.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Anadarko Daily Democrat. (Anadarko, Okla.), Vol. 1, No. 210, Ed. 1, Thursday, May 15, 1902 (open access)

Anadarko Daily Democrat. (Anadarko, Okla.), Vol. 1, No. 210, Ed. 1, Thursday, May 15, 1902

Daily newspaper from Anadarko, Oklahoma. Coverage includes local, territory, and United States national news, along with advertising.
Date: May 15, 1902
Creator: Shaw, Preston P.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Prague Patriot. (Prague, Okla.), Vol. 1, No. 37, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 12, 1904 (open access)

The Prague Patriot. (Prague, Okla.), Vol. 1, No. 37, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 12, 1904

Weekly newspaper from Prague, Oklahoma that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 12, 1904
Creator: Overstreet, W. S.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Indian Chieftain. (Vinita, Indian Terr.), Vol. 18, No. 36, Ed. 1, Thursday, May 3, 1900 (open access)

The Indian Chieftain. (Vinita, Indian Terr.), Vol. 18, No. 36, Ed. 1, Thursday, May 3, 1900

Weekly newspaper from Vinita, Indian Territory. Coverage includes local, territory, and United States news, along with advertising.
Date: May 3, 1900
Creator: Marrs, D. M.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Alfalfa County News. (Carmen, Okla.), Vol. 14, No. 19, Ed. 1 Friday, May 10, 1912 (open access)

Alfalfa County News. (Carmen, Okla.), Vol. 14, No. 19, Ed. 1 Friday, May 10, 1912

Weekly newspaper from Carmen, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 10, 1912
Creator: Watrus, P. B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Foss Enterprise. (Foss, Okla.), Vol. 15, No. 32, Ed. 1 Friday, May 19, 1916 (open access)

The Foss Enterprise. (Foss, Okla.), Vol. 15, No. 32, Ed. 1 Friday, May 19, 1916

Weekly newspaper from Foss, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 19, 1916
Creator: Nation, Hamilton
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Guthrie Daily Leader. (Guthrie, Okla.), Vol. 12, No. 3, Ed. 1, Tuesday, May 31, 1898 (open access)

The Guthrie Daily Leader. (Guthrie, Okla.), Vol. 12, No. 3, Ed. 1, Tuesday, May 31, 1898

Daily newspaper from Guthrie, Oklahoma. Coverage includes local, territory, and United States news, along with advertising.
Date: May 31, 1898
Creator: Niblack, Leslie G.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Coalgate Record. (Coalgate, Okla.), Vol. 17, No. 5, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 27, 1909 (open access)

Coalgate Record. (Coalgate, Okla.), Vol. 17, No. 5, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 27, 1909

Weekly newspaper from Coalgate, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 27, 1909
Creator: Hickman, Mike B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Guthrie Daily Leader. (Guthrie, Okla.), Vol. 15, No. 149, Ed. 1, Monday, May 21, 1900 (open access)

Guthrie Daily Leader. (Guthrie, Okla.), Vol. 15, No. 149, Ed. 1, Monday, May 21, 1900

Daily newspaper from Guthrie, Oklahoma. Coverage includes local, territory, and United States news, along with advertising.
Date: May 21, 1900
Creator: Niblack, Leslie G.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History