Christmas Sanctuary (open access)

Christmas Sanctuary

Column concerns Christmas music enjoyed at recent service at the First Methodist Church in Ardmore. Mrs. Sam Talkington, Mrs. Meredith Rawlins, Dr. Edwin Parker and Rev. John Kapp are mentioned as providing the inspirational service. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
"The Chickasaw", Dec. 20, 1912, vol. 1, no. 6 (open access)

"The Chickasaw", Dec. 20, 1912, vol. 1, no. 6

Newspaper published at Hargrove College, Ardmore, Okla. Some articles mention: story of visit to the West Oklahoma Annual Conference by Re. W. H. Martin, the college president, and fund raising efforts, the first inter-society basketball game, controversy over two Hargrove boys playing with Ardmore High football team in game against Norman High, Music recital, and personal column. (Photo of Pres. W. H. Martin) Many advertisements from local merchants.
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Musical History Traced (open access)

Musical History Traced

Philharmonic Club, Ardmore. History of musical heritage in early Ardmore and founding of the Philharmonic Club on Oct. 22, 1913.
Date: 2013
Creator: Watson, Connie
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Connie Smith Sparkles As Person, Entertainer (open access)

Connie Smith Sparkles As Person, Entertainer

"Berger, Mahan On Program", "McLean, Mahan Win At Edmonton" newspaper article, full page, both sides
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Shrine Rodeo, 1970 (open access)

Shrine Rodeo, 1970

Advertisement for the 9th Annual Ardmore Shrine Club Rodeo featuring entertainment by Bobby Vinton. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Young Singer Woos Crowd (open access)

Young Singer Woos Crowd

Story of entertainer Jan Levy and her performance for the 1971 Shrine Rodeo in Ardmore newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Recording Star Booked For Shrine Rodeo (open access)

Recording Star Booked For Shrine Rodeo

Story that Bobby Vinton would be the star of the 1970 Shrine Rodeo in Ardmore newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Disabled American Veterans (open access)

Disabled American Veterans

Bicentennial issue of this magazine, published by the President's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped, Washington, D.C. History of disabled Americans from colonial times to post World War II is included.
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Ardmore, Oklahoma- -Capitol Fun Country (open access)

Ardmore, Oklahoma- -Capitol Fun Country

Booklet published for the Ardmore Chamber of Commerce, 1973. Information concerning recreational, historical industrial and educational aspects of the town. Mentioned also is the naming of Ardmore as an 'All America City' in 1971. Many photos of the town and advertisements from local businesses. 32 pages, paperbound, original
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Tucker Tower Plans Favored (open access)

Tucker Tower Plans Favored

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
Date: 2013
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Williams, Earl (open access)

Williams, Earl

Visit by Mac McGalliard with Williams, former piano player with the "Line Riders" group. Newspaper article, original, photo of Williams
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Singing Cowboy Rex Allen Rode Real Horse To Fame In Movieland (open access)

Singing Cowboy Rex Allen Rode Real Horse To Fame In Movieland

Story of rise to entertainment fame by the Arizon native Rex Allen. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: Stewart, Roy P.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
City's Birthday Coming Saturday (open access)

City's Birthday Coming Saturday

Ardmore Birthday Celebration, 1968. Plans for the upcoming celebration are noted along with photo of the 700 Ranch House. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Woody's 'Bound For Glory' Someplace Besides Oklahoma (open access)

Woody's 'Bound For Glory' Someplace Besides Oklahoma

Story of Okemah, Ok., native who became known world wide for his folk songs. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: Jenkins, Ron
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Great Losers Have Enlivened Oklahoma Politics, Too (open access)

Great Losers Have Enlivened Oklahoma Politics, Too

Story of losers in Oklahoma politics. Mentioned are: William H. Alexander, William Coe, Bill Murray, Gomer Smith, Frank Buttram, Bill Atkinson, J.D. McCarthy, Raymond Gary, Preston Moore and Bud Wilkinson. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: Sullivant, Otis
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Marlow Banker Writes Interesting Story Of Early History of Sulphur (open access)

Marlow Banker Writes Interesting Story Of Early History of Sulphur

Story told by P. V. Rabb, formerly of Wynnewood, of events recalled in June 1890 on camping trip to Sulphur Spring. Mentioned are: road that began near Texoma Dam and ran past Pavillion Springs, old Froman ranch house, local resident named Fry, first built by Chidister & Swinford, hotel built, Col. Sneed, Indian Territory Bankers Assoc., bankers: J. B. Dabbs, Frank Craig, Clay Webster, R. O. Weems and E. E. White. newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Rodeo Plays To Big Opening Crowd (open access)

Rodeo Plays To Big Opening Crowd

Report on opening night of the 1971 rodeo. Winners in the events of the first night are announced. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Sol Lowenstein Dies Monday At His Home Here (open access)

Sol Lowenstein Dies Monday At His Home Here

Obituary notice for retired band and orchestra director in Ardmore. History of his musical career and educational work is included. Photo of Mr. Lowenstein is with the article. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
"Welch Home Is Treasury Of History And Sports Lore" (open access)

"Welch Home Is Treasury Of History And Sports Lore"

Bedford Bulletin-Democrat, Bedford, Virginia, March 9, 1967, by Kenneth E. Crouch. Story of Mrs. Julia Carter Welch, daughter of Charles D. Carter, and her early life in Ardmore. Historical information on her father, for whom Carter County is named, is also included. Cover letter from Carl Albert, from whom the newspaper article was received. newspaper article-2 pages (1 photocopy) & letter
Date: 2013
Creator: Crouch, Kenneth E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Riotte, Louise (open access)

Riotte, Louise

"Bloody Caddo" article in True West, May-June 1970. 3 pages from the magazine
Date: 2013
Creator: Riotte, Louise
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 Indian School Magazine (open access)

Oklahoma Indian School Magazine

Sept. 1932, vol. 1, no. 4. Most of this edition concerns Bloomfield Academy, the first boarding school for Chickasaw girls. The changes in location and control are covered. Many photographs of classes, buildings and activities are included in the articles.
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Elmore City Post Office Is Dedicated (open access)

Elmore City Post Office Is Dedicated

Story of dedication of new Elmore City Post Office building. Former postmasters from 1891 are listed. In 1910 the town was named Banner, because of confusion with Elmber (in SW Okla.), then returned to the name Elmore City. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
300 May Compete In Shrine Rodeo (open access)

300 May Compete In Shrine Rodeo

Report that approximately 300 cowboys and cowgirls were to compete in the planned 1972 Shrine Rodeo. Tommy Lucia and George Doak, rodeo clowns, are picture with the article. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History