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

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History of the bank, begun in 1889, including many people associated with growth of the institution and town of Ardmore. (written in 1975) 19 pages, typed (working copy included-26 pages)

Muskogee Daily Phoenix, Aug. 20, 1980, by Angie Travis. Rememberances of Fred Beaver and his work are included in this article. Dick West, Peggy Denton and Joan Hill speak of the great contribution to Indian art made by Fred Beaver. newspaper article, photocopied

American Breeds Journal, July 1975. Story of the ranch, also info, on The Dixon Creek Ranch, begun by Jerry Burnett, father of Burk Burnett. Location of the 6666 Ranch is south of the Red River, north of Wichita Falls. Story of association of Jay Pumphrey with the ranch sine June 1961 is also included. from Roy Tompkins, 6 pages, photocopied, published material

Plans discussed for improvement and expansion of the Tucker Tower Museum. State and local officials involved are mentioned. Photo shows Robert Breeden, Tye Bledsoe and Don Burkholder. Newspaper article, original, 2 copies

Information transcribed from an article in The St. Louis Daily Globe, May 24, 1888. Stories of some of his many gunfights in the area of Leon and Jimtown, brief biography and war record are included with a letter from Harrell McCullough, Oklahoma City. Originally sent to Willis Choate, Marietta, July 11, 1974. 10 pages, photocopied

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

Rodeo Information Foundation press releases covering information from Jan. 10 to April 3, 1972. Reports concerning individual cowboys and the standings in each event on that date. 12 pages, typed, duplicated

Newspaper with an article discussing a grave mystery at Fort Washita.

Catalog from Microfilm Service & Sales Co., Dallas, Texas, containing list of newspapers, on microfilm, from the southwest. Daily Ardmoreite, along with other Oklahoma newspapers, is among the ones listed.

Sixth Annual Catalogue and Announcement of Hargrove College, Ardmore, Indian Territory. Opens September 3, 1901. Courses offered and faculty, photographs of the main building, entrance of the front, and President T. G. Whitten. Ads from local merchants.

Daily Ardmoreite, June 17, 1979. "Teacher Leaves Life of Reading, Writing, Arithmetic" by Sally Gray. Story of early life in Cornish, Ok., in Jefferson County. Miss Cummins began teaching school in 1920 at Union Hill, south of Cornish. Information on the founders of Cornish -- Billy and John Cornish is in the story. newspaper article

Report written by Patty Deatherage, May 8, 1967. Chronological events in the town, incorporated in 1898, list of early businesses and families are seen in this report.

Fourth Annual Catalogue and Announcement of Hargrove College, Ardmore, Indian Territory. Opens September 4, 1899. Some photographs of buildings on campus along with courses offered. Ads from local merchants.

Article from The Cattleman, 1941 issue. Story about early rancher in the Chickasaw Nation, Billy Washington. Information on ranching in Gainsville area, at that time, is also included. 1 page, photocopied

Full article of the Healey Bros - Today's Pioneers in Ranching.

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

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

Catalog from the 25th American Indian Artists Exhibition, May 5-June 7, 1970. Fred Beaver won in the Woodland region. original, 10 pages

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.

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

K. C. Tucker, 1905. A pamphlet issued at the Louisville, Kentucky reunion of United Confederate Veterans. A complete list, some with pictures, of the men of the Indian Territory Division, U.C.V., is given in the booklet along with their position and current address. 44 pages, photocopied, published material

Report of activities during the first night of the rodeo. Winners of the band competition during the Rodeo Parade are also announced. Newspaper article, original