Story of persistance by independants to bring in this field in northwest Carter County. Field was celebrating its first anniversary at the time of the article. Mentioned are royalty owners J. F. and J. H. Bennett and Scott Sparks. Newspaper article, w/photo of rigs (Photocopy)

Paper concerning the discovery of the Healdton oil field and contoversy around the actual events that took place. Drilling in 1888 by a man named Palmer is said to have been the first to hit oil. Version of the discovery drilling told by Roy M. Johnson, Wirt Franklin (to his daughter Prischilla F. Bass), Edward Galt and Paul Frame (thesis). Storyconcerning Captain Cook's part in the oil find is included along with mention of others involved. 11 pages, typed, photocopy gift-Lynda Lowe 6/74

Brief history of the field mentioning; first gas well struck in spring of 1913; history of development; location of the field with reference to the Healdton oil field; topography; stratigraphy; interpretation of structure contours; structure; origin of the oil & gas; and analyses of gas from the field. 8 pages, photocopied

by Opal Hartsell Brown. From Prairie Lore, Oct. 1975, book no. 46, pub. by Southwestern Okla. Historical Society, vol. 12, no. 3. Story of birth of town of Ringling. Stories of how its namesake, John Ringling, was involved in the towns beginning include contact with Jake Hamon and John F. Easley. Other pioneers in the area are mentioned. 8 pages, photocopied (two copies)

growth in towns of Wirt, Dundee, Wilson and Lone Grove; schools established in the oil field area ; economic growth of Ardmore and industries that located there; and surronding counties, from 1910 to 1930. 94 pages, typed, photocopied bound in folder

"Young Ardmore". History of Ardmore written by a former educator in the Ardmore school system. Background of the town, people and businesses from 1800's is found in this biographical essay. 34 pages, carbon copy

36 pages with historical information pertaining to Tishomingo and Johnston County. 36 pages, newspaper supplement, 2 copies

Expansion of the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe into Oklahoma territory, the "Trail of Tears", the Okla. Run on April 22, 1889, the opening of the Cherokee Strip on Sept. 16, 1893, naming of towns on the line, people in charge, agents, and life in the area at the time are well covered in the story. 11 pages, typed, carbon copies

Book published in 1899 by the Ardmoreite. Pictures & reports on people and businesses in Ardmore and the surrounding area. Schools and organizations are also included in the book.

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

History written by Midge Wasson, Jan. 12, 1959. Story includes background of early Ardmore and the other newspapers in the town. The Ardmore Democrat, first issued in 1931 by Herbert J. Pate, is documented.

Rodeo dates, 1969 Championship standings, individual events champions with bio. Information and other parts of the rodeo are covered in this magazine. 132 pages, full issue, published material

Program from this years rodeo which ran from April 1-4. full issue, paperbound

vol. 1, John Gildan & Mark Salt, editors, c1925. Photocopied section from this book concerning Carter County. Information: the county as of 1925 (statistical), education, banking, newspapers, industries, civic organizations, agriculture and businessmen. 16 pages, photocopied at Oklahoma Historical Soc.

Book written by Mac McGalliard, c. 1973. Containing 120 of his "Reporter's Notebook" columns that had appeared in the Daily Ardmoreite during the years 1964-1973. paperbound book, 152 pages, published material 2 copies, original

Thesis by Mary Evelyn Frost, 1942. Topics covered in this thesis include: Chickasaw Indians: Pickens County Education in Carter County. Carter County, 1887-1915 Industrial and Social Development in Carter County

Reproduction of this edition, four pages. Newspaper, 4 pages, reproduction

June 6, 1975. Special edition supplement in celebration of Love County Frontier Days. Stories and pictures from early days are included. Seen are: churches, Col. Billy Washington, Judge & Mrs. Overton Love, Love County Court House, town of Old Eastman, Franklin School, Orene community (now Greenville) and others. 8 pages, original published material, 2 copies

by Harry Hudson, Frontier Times, Feb.-March 1976. Story of working for Josh Splawn on his various ranches in Love and Carter Counties, c1905. Marietta, Cheek, Overbrook and other towns are mentioned along with the Washington Ranch, Bud Ballew and the 6666 Ranch near Wichita Falls. 64 pages, published material

Topograpical map of the United States in 1776, printed as a Bicentennial project by the Conoco Oil Co. Important places and events are noted on the map. 1 page, original published material; gift-Bert Walker, 1976

Brief history and current data concerning the county. Several pictures including: log hut-the first capitol of Chickasaw Nation, Bank of Chickasaw Nation, house built by Douglas H. Johnston, "the whipping post" and "10-acre rock". Newspaper section-5 pages

vol 1, no. 1, April 1939. Pub. by The Central National Pub. Co. Article by C. W. Tomlinson, "The Battle of the Giants" begins on page 376. 32 pages of published material

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

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