Waynoka and the Birth of Transcontinental Air Service (open access)

Waynoka and the Birth of Transcontinental Air Service

Article describes the construction of Waynoka Transcontinental Air Transport, Inc. airport and its history as a stop on the transcontinental line where passengers transferred from airplanes to railcars. Thomas A. Wikle and Dale R. Lightfoot explore its impact on the town and what became of the airport after the passenger service ended.
Date: Summer 2016
Creator: Wikle, Thomas A. & Lightfoot, Dale R.
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Northern Cheyenne Exodus and the 1878 Battle of Turkey Springs (open access)

The Northern Cheyenne Exodus and the 1878 Battle of Turkey Springs

Article describes a major victory by the Northen Cheyennes in the Battle of Turkey Springs in 1878. After surrender and relocation to Indian Territory in Oklahoma, the Northern Cheyennes faced difficult conditions and fought U.S. troops in order to return to their homeland. Stan Hoig highlights their often-overlooked success.
Date: Spring 2002
Creator: Hoig, Stan
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Jefferson's Salt Mountain: The Big Salt Plain of the Cimarron River (open access)

Jefferson's Salt Mountain: The Big Salt Plain of the Cimarron River

Article describes the history of the Big Salt Plain of the Cimarron River, from explorer tales publicized by Thomas Jefferson to the fascination it currently holds for visitors of the area.
Date: Summer 1980
Creator: Isern, Thomas D.
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Exterior of First St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Built in Alva

Back exterior view of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church's first wooden building with a background view of a horse and city houses.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

First St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Built in Alva

Steeple and entrance of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church first building.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
History of St. Stephen's and St. John's Episcopal Church of Northwest Oklahoma (open access)

History of St. Stephen's and St. John's Episcopal Church of Northwest Oklahoma

Short written history of Woodward and Alva, Oklahoma Episcopal Church beginnings. St. John's Episcopal Church, Woodward began in 1892 while Alva was organized in 1893. Both churches were eventually closed due to economic reasons.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Rectory of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

Midcentury rectory newly built for St. Stephen's Episcopal Church's priest.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Parishioners

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church women with children and one adult male assembled for an unknown occasion at a residence.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Sanctuary

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church altar decorated for Easter.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Freedom Call (Freedom, Okla.), Vol. 41, No. 38, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 23, 1964 (open access)

The Freedom Call (Freedom, Okla.), Vol. 41, No. 38, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 23, 1964

Weekly newspaper from Freedom, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 23, 1964
Creator: Hinton, Mrs. Ruth
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Freedom Call (Freedom, Okla.), Vol. 40, No. 47, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 19, 1963 (open access)

The Freedom Call (Freedom, Okla.), Vol. 40, No. 47, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 19, 1963

Weekly newspaper from Freedom, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 19, 1963
Creator: Hinton, Mrs. Ruth
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Alva Review-Courier (Alva, Okla.), Vol. 67, No. 280, Ed. 1 Friday, August 12, 1960 (open access)

The Alva Review-Courier (Alva, Okla.), Vol. 67, No. 280, Ed. 1 Friday, August 12, 1960

Daily newspaper from Alva, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 12, 1960
Creator: Bicknell, Brooks H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Alva Review-Courier (Alva, Okla.), Vol. 67, No. 221, Ed. 1 Friday, June 3, 1960 (open access)

The Alva Review-Courier (Alva, Okla.), Vol. 67, No. 221, Ed. 1 Friday, June 3, 1960

Daily newspaper from Alva, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 3, 1960
Creator: Bicknell, Brooks H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Freedom Call (Freedom, Okla.), Vol. 36, No. 41, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 16, 1959 (open access)

The Freedom Call (Freedom, Okla.), Vol. 36, No. 41, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 16, 1959

Weekly newspaper from Freedom, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 16, 1959
Creator: Hinton, Mrs. Ruth
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Freedom Call (Freedom, Okla.), Vol. 36, No. 18, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 29, 1959 (open access)

The Freedom Call (Freedom, Okla.), Vol. 36, No. 18, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 29, 1959

Weekly newspaper from Freedom, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 29, 1959
Creator: Hinton, Mrs. Ruth
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Alva Review-Courier (Alva, Okla.), Vol. 66, No. 1, Ed. 1 Tuesday, September 16, 1958 (open access)

The Alva Review-Courier (Alva, Okla.), Vol. 66, No. 1, Ed. 1 Tuesday, September 16, 1958

Daily newspaper from Alva, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 16, 1958
Creator: Bicknell, Brooks H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Alva Review-Courier (Alva, Okla.), Vol. 65, No. 173, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 8, 1958 (open access)

The Alva Review-Courier (Alva, Okla.), Vol. 65, No. 173, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 8, 1958

Daily newspaper from Alva, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 8, 1958
Creator: Bicknell, Brooks H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Alva Review-Courier (Alva, Okla.), Vol. 65, No. 170, Ed. 1 Friday, April 4, 1958 (open access)

The Alva Review-Courier (Alva, Okla.), Vol. 65, No. 170, Ed. 1 Friday, April 4, 1958

Daily newspaper from Alva, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 4, 1958
Creator: Bicknell, Brooks H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Alva Review-Courier (Alva, Okla.), Vol. 65, No. 94, Ed. 1 Monday, January 6, 1958 (open access)

The Alva Review-Courier (Alva, Okla.), Vol. 65, No. 94, Ed. 1 Monday, January 6, 1958

Daily newspaper from Alva, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 6, 1958
Creator: Bicknell, Brooks H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Alva Review-Courier (Alva, Okla.), Vol. 64, No. 210, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 9, 1957 (open access)

The Alva Review-Courier (Alva, Okla.), Vol. 64, No. 210, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 9, 1957

Daily newspaper from Alva, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 9, 1957
Creator: Bicknell, Brooks H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Alva Review-Courier (Alva, Okla.), Vol. 64, No. 125, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 30, 1957 (open access)

The Alva Review-Courier (Alva, Okla.), Vol. 64, No. 125, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 30, 1957

Daily newspaper from Alva, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 30, 1957
Creator: Bicknell, Brooks H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Freedom Call (Freedom, Okla.), Vol. 33, No. 15, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 26, 1956 (open access)

The Freedom Call (Freedom, Okla.), Vol. 33, No. 15, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 26, 1956

Weekly newspaper from Freedom, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 26, 1956
Creator: Hinton, Mrs. Ruth
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Alva Review-Courier (Alva, Okla.), Vol. 63, No. 10, Ed. 1 Tuesday, September 27, 1955 (open access)

The Alva Review-Courier (Alva, Okla.), Vol. 63, No. 10, Ed. 1 Tuesday, September 27, 1955

Daily newspaper from Alva, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 27, 1955
Creator: Bicknell, Brooks H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Alva Review-Courier (Alva, Okla.), Vol. 63, No. 8, Ed. 1 Sunday, September 25, 1955 (open access)

The Alva Review-Courier (Alva, Okla.), Vol. 63, No. 8, Ed. 1 Sunday, September 25, 1955

Daily newspaper from Alva, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 25, 1955
Creator: Bicknell, Brooks H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History