[Photograph 2012.201.B1428.0243]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Yukon police officer Floyd Lee shows a good driving citation to Peggy King."
Date: April 10, 1974
Creator: Carter, J. Pat
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1428.0260]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "City councilmen and Civil Defense workers unload tank truck at the Yukon water plant Sunday."
Date: July 14, 1974
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1428.0228]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Members of the Junior Activities of Yukon organization admire a 10-speed bicycle which will reward the boy or girl selling the most tickets in connection with the first annual Yukon Youth Baseball Day June 22. The day will open with a parade of 27 teams at 9 a.m. Baseball games will be played at Myers school every two hour. Roy Simmons. Looking over the bike are Lisa Bledsoe, Ted Hale"
Date: June 6, 1974
Creator: Mooney, Hank
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.b1426.0473]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Guests fill up their plates with samples of foreign foods at the recent International Tasting Luncheon, in conjunction with YWCA World Mutual Service Week."
Date: November 7, 1974
Creator: Miller, Joe
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0134.0356]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "It's not an oversight on the part of Santa's helpers that is responsible for two Christmas trees left hanging in downtown Oklahoma City."
Date: April 3, 1974
Creator: Albright, Bob
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1383.0921]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "EIGHT-YEAR-OLD John Smith of Del City receives a "free ride" from Muskogee's Mike Colpett during the U.S. Wrestling Federation's 14-and under state tournament at U.S. Grant High School Saturday. John was named outstanding wrestling in 10-and-under."
Date: May 18, 1974
Creator: Tullous, Don
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1383.0920]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "IT'S A BATTLE OF MIGHTY MITES as Clinton's Phil Frazier scores a near fall against Kevin Matchum of Pauls Valley during action Saturday in the U.S. Wrestling Federation's 14-and-under state tournament at U.S. Grant High School. Both are 10-year-olds."
Date: May 18, 1974
Creator: Tullous, Don
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1428.0287]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Retired George Zachritz, left and new Sears manager Marvin Benninger compare 1933 and 1974 catalogs for women's apparel styles and prices."
Date: January 31, 1974
Creator: Artman, Roger
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1428.0286]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Retiring Sears Manager George Zacgritz displays dresses and prices from a 1933 Sears catalog."
Date: January 31, 1974
Creator: Artman, Roger
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0231.0500]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Happiness reigned Wednesday night at Decorators' Showhouse, 7205 Nichols Road, where the final preview party was held before the mansion opens to public tours today."
Date: April 24, 1974
Creator: Tullous, Don
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0412B.0142]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Former Oklahoma Governor Johnston Murray, deceased April 16, 1974."
Date: April 18, 1974
Creator: Argo, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0412B.0150]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Guests paying respects at funeral of former Gov. Johnston Murray. (deceased 4-16-74)"
Date: April 18, 1974
Creator: Argo, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1169.0481]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "George Shirk looks over crumbling papers."
Date: October 9, 1974
Creator: Artman, Roger
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0375.0141]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Mrs. Rella Looney sat near the south wall in the basement of the Wiley Post Building on the Capitol grounds, her hands moving as she talked about the place where she has worked for 45 year, the Indian Archives Division."
Date: May 24, 1974
Creator: Guidice, Gary
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma's "Bone-Dry Law" and The Roman Catholic Church (open access)

Oklahoma's "Bone-Dry Law" and The Roman Catholic Church

Article details how members of the Roman Catholic Church fought for the right to have sacramental wine after the passing of Oklahoma's "Bone-Dry Law," which forbade the manufacture and consumption of any liquors without an exception for religious services.
Date: Autumn 1974
Creator: Brown, Thomas Elton
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Minutes of the Annual and Quarterly Meetings of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society, April 26, 1974 (open access)

Minutes of the Annual and Quarterly Meetings of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society, April 26, 1974

This section includes the minutes of the annual meeting of the Oklahoma Historical Society and the quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society held on April 26, 1974. Included are tributes to Dr. V.R. Easterling and Rella Looney, an announcement of retirement by Roger B. Charlesworth, a list of gifts received by the organization, and a list of new annual and life members.
Date: Autumn 1974
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 52, Number 3, Fall 1974 (open access)

Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 52, Number 3, Fall 1974

Quarterly publication containing articles, book reviews, photographs, illustrations, and other works documenting Oklahoma history and preservation.
Date: Autumn 1974
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Henry Elijah Alvord, 1844-1904: Soldier, Scientist and Scholar (open access)

Henry Elijah Alvord, 1844-1904: Soldier, Scientist and Scholar

Article describes the life and career of soldier, farmer, and scholar Henry Elijah Alvord, who was instrumental in the land-grant college movement. Philip Reed Rulon and Ronald Eugene Butchart explore his contributions in his various roles.
Date: Spring 1974
Creator: Rulon, Philip Reed
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Radical Labor in Oklahoma: The Working Class Union (open access)

Radical Labor in Oklahoma: The Working Class Union

Article chronicles the history of the Green Corn Rebellion, a bloody protest led by the Working Class Union who opposed the United States joining World War I and the subsequent draft.
Date: Summer 1974
Creator: Warrick, Sherry
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Minutes of the Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society, July 25, 1974 (open access)

Minutes of the Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society, July 25, 1974

This section includes the minutes of the quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society held on July 25, 1974. Included is a list of gifts received by the organization and a list of new annual and life members.
Date: Winter 1974
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Early Echoes from Bloomfield Academy (open access)

Early Echoes from Bloomfield Academy

Article narrates the life of Ellen J. Downs as she teaches at the Bloomfield Academy, a mission school located in the Chickasaw Nation, through her journal entries.
Date: Summer 1974
Creator: Vernon, Walter N.
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Sapulpa Daily Herald (Sapulpa, Okla.), Vol. 61, No. 46, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 6, 1974 (open access)

Sapulpa Daily Herald (Sapulpa, Okla.), Vol. 61, No. 46, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 6, 1974

Daily newspaper from Sapulpa, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 6, 1974
Creator: Livermore, Edward K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Financial Controversy in the Cherokee Nation, 1839-1846 (open access)

Financial Controversy in the Cherokee Nation, 1839-1846

Article discusses the factionalism and unrest that occurred among the Cherokees during the removal era as a result of Chief John Ross's financial dealings with the United States government. Gerald A. Reed explores the issues that stemmed from the expenses he claimed and their source.
Date: Spring 1974
Creator: Reed, Gerald A.
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 52, Number 1, Spring 1974 (open access)

Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 52, Number 1, Spring 1974

Quarterly publication containing articles, book reviews, photographs, illustrations, and other works documenting Oklahoma history and preservation.
Date: Spring 1974
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History