From Bluestem to Golden Trend (open access)

From Bluestem to Golden Trend

by J. M. Hazlitt, pub. by University Supply & Eauipment Co., Fort Worth, Texas, 1957. History of Garvin County. Pictures and stories of early pioneers are included. 31 pages, photocopied, published material copied May 14, 1975 from original, owned by Clay Carpenter, Ardmore
Date: 1957
Creator: M. Hazlitt, J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Tight Spot for Reporter (open access)

Tight Spot for Reporter

Column concerns the Ardmore Jaycee's Distinguished Service Award nominees for 1965. Nominated were: Darryl Burton, Lee Coffey, John Cowan, Jim Dolman, Leo Edison, Charles Finney, Bill Gardner, Lovell McMillin and Don Yeager. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Ardmore, I.T. (open access)

Ardmore, I.T.

Readings by Mac McGalliard at the Okla. Historical Society, March 1, 1969. References to: Indian Pioneer History, Foreman Collection: Tom E. Roland, Tom J. Hartman, D. A. Homer, William Ingram, Mike Gorman, C. T. Barringer, B. L. Bennett; History of Indian Territory, by Gideon: Leonidas P. Anderson, A. J. Wolverton, M.D., Wm. T. Bogie, John L. Galt, B. Askew, James Pettyjohn, Alva B. Roff, Walter Hardy, M.D., Samuel J. Garvin, Calvin Stewart. Also a list of banks as of 1911, a ruling on payment for town lots in 1904, and a bond issue approved by the Dept. of Interior in 1906. 10 pages, typed
Date: unknown
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
980.pdf (open access)

980.pdf

Ruth Puall Bogie, special rate set up by Santa Fe for trip to Ardmore birthday celebration, many ads and articles concerning 10th birthday plans, Masonic Lodge notice, party at home of A. C. Cruce attended by J.F. Easley & Sidney Suggs, history of last 10 year in Ardmore, assault on Ardmoreite editor D. T. Nisbett by F. M. Lykins in the offices of H. H. Brown-attorney.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Osteopathic Hospital (open access)

Osteopathic Hospital

Column concerns the Ardmore Osteopathic Hospital. Construction drive was led by Dr. C. W. Tomlinson and Dr. H.W. Kenaga. Tour of the building, listing of doctors on staff, hospital personnel and requirements for degree in Osteopathy are mentioned. Photo of Dr. N. E. McBride, nurse Shirley Foster and Carol Vinson is with the article. newspaper article, original, 1 photocopy
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Salvation Army, Ardmore (open access)

Salvation Army, Ardmore

Program for the dedication of the new building on the corner of "A" and First, S.W. in Ardmore.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Mrs. Leeler Young Recalls Early Days at Big Canyon, Old Mill Creek (open access)

Mrs. Leeler Young Recalls Early Days at Big Canyon, Old Mill Creek

Life in early Murray County areas of Davis, Big Canyon, Mill Creek and Dougherty are recalled. The first rock crusher in the Big Canyon area is mentioned along with Robert Krebbs, Si Harris, Hobart Hill, Wade Gibson, Tom Gibnson, Jeff Moss, E. W. Carter, Jim Harris, Fred Schoppie, the Indian Allotment and area called "Board Bottom". newspaper article, photocopied, 3 pages
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Rotary, Ardmore (open access)

Rotary, Ardmore

Daily Ardmoreite, June 11, 1967, "Rotary Club's Big Day Is Nearing". Story of upcoming celebration to the 50th anniversary of the organization to be held at Lake Murray Lodge, June 14, 1967. Notes taken by Mac McGalliard concerning the story are included.
Date: 1967
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Shrine Rodeo, 1967 (open access)

Shrine Rodeo, 1967

Newspaper advertisement for the rodeo with listing of events, stars and parades planned. Photos of George Lindsey and Clu Gulager are with the article. Newspaper article, 2 copies, Feb. 5, 1967
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Ardmore Action (open access)

Ardmore Action

vo. 1, no. 2, Ardmore Chamber of Commerce, May 1971. Newsletter from the Chamber. Story on the Open House honoring past presidents in included along with listing of names of presidents 1920-1970. 4 pages, original, published material
Date: 1971
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Marietta Monitor (open access)

Marietta Monitor

June 6, 1975. Pages from this edition celebrating Love County Frontier Days. Schedule of events for the two days is listed. Graduates from Marietta High School, 1904-1921, are named along with old photographs of people and places in Love County. newspaper article - 2 pages
Date: 1975
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Rotary, Ardmore (open access)

Rotary, Ardmore

Ardmore Rotary Club Annual, July 1, 1961. History of the club, past presidents, past district governor, committee directors and current membership roster is included in the annual.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Rotary, Ardmore (open access)

Rotary, Ardmore

Program presented at the 50th anniversary of the Ardmore Rotary Club, June 14, 1967. List of past presidents and charter members is included in the program.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
McGalliard Honored As Citizen Of Year (open access)

McGalliard Honored As Citizen Of Year

Story of this award to McGalliard by the Ardmore Chamber of Commerce. Photo of McGalliard with Bob Gow is with the article. Newspaper article, original, on full page
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma Museum of Art at Red Ridge (open access)

Oklahoma Museum of Art at Red Ridge

Catalog of works on exhibit Jan. 3 thru Jan. 31, 1971. Artists and works are listed. Brochure concerning membership is inlcuded. Caralog-4 pages, brochure
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Employees (open access)

Employees

Advertisement from Dec. 24, 1972 issue of the Daily Ardmoreite listing names of children and grandchildren of staff members.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Bond Election, 1971 (open access)

Bond Election, 1971

"School Bond Issue Election Is Called Here For October 5", Daily Ardmoreite, Sept. 3, 1971. Stories concerning the upcoming election for building of a new high school complex in Ardmore. Larry Edmondson, architect, is seen with plans for the complex.
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Rotary, Ardmore (open access)

Rotary, Ardmore

Daily Ardmoreite, June 1, 1967. Story of plans for the 50th anniversary celebration to be held at Lake Murray Lodge, June 14, 1967. The Ardmore club, chartered on June 17, 1917, would recognize two surviving charter members: Earl Q. Gray and Dr. Robert E. Keith, and other long time members.
Date: 1967
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Historical Documentation (open access)

Historical Documentation

Text of a document discussing historical research.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Clang! Clang! Clang! Went the Trolleys (open access)

Clang! Clang! Clang! Went the Trolleys

Orbit Magazine, April 20, 1975 by Mary Jo Nelson. Story of the streetcars in Oklahoma City prior to 1947. Originally three separate lines. Descriptions of the cars and their routes are in the article, along with some pictures. 5 pages, original, published material
Date: 1975
Creator: Nelson, Mary Jo
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Roads North (open access)

Roads North

by Hobart E. Stocking, from The Cattleman, January 1952. Story of the cattle drives and trails from south-central Texas to Kansas and Montana. Map of the trails in included. 5 pages, original published material
Date: 1952
Creator: Stocking, Hobart E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Jaycees, Ardmore (open access)

Jaycees, Ardmore

Daily Ardmoreite, Dec. 14, 1971, "Jaycees Can Help Close Gaps, President Says", by Mac McGalliard. Story of visit by national president, Ronald G. S. Au, of Honolulu, and his speech to gathering of Jaycees in Ardmore.
Date: 1971
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association (open access)

Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association

Daily Ardmoreite, Jan 14, 1970. Two stories : "Four City Women Winners"-Mrs. Dan McDole, Mrs. Al Shuman, Mrs. Bertha Akers and Mrs. Guy McGowan are shown. "Plume to Head Pecan Growers" - story on A. E. "Eddie" Plume, new president of the Okla. Pecan Growers Assoc. newspaper articles - full page
Date: 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Death Claims Edgar Sandlin, Local Banker (open access)

Death Claims Edgar Sandlin, Local Banker

Obituary for longtime resident of Ardmore. History of Mr. Sandlins many civic and community intersts, along with his more than 50 years of banking service, is included in the article. Photo of Edgar Sandlin with the article. Newspaper article, original, full page
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History