64 Years - Young (open access)

64 Years - Young

Story, with photos, of the celebration of this years annual birthday party for Ardmore. Some of the people pictured are John Easley Riesen, Frank Shellenberger, Floyd Randolph, Dr. Walter Hardy, Mrs. W. R. Burnitt and Charlie Roberts. Photos of Main Street in 1896, and 1951, are with the article. newspaper article, full page
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
Ambulance Crisis Tops News of Area for 1971 (open access)

Ambulance Crisis Tops News of Area for 1971

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Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Anniversary Salute, 1977 (open access)

Anniversary Salute, 1977

Ardmore Chamber of Commerce, 85th Anniversary Salute, section of The Daily Ardmoreite, Feb. 20, 1977. George Hamm, President. 16 pages, original, published material (two copies)
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
Ardmore Rodeo Books Rex Allen (open access)

Ardmore Rodeo Books Rex Allen

Report that Rex Allen would be star of this years Shrine Rodeo in Ardmore. Pedro Gonzalez-Gonzalez and Jan Levy are also to star. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Ardmoreite, November, 1922 (open access)

Ardmoreite, November, 1922

Article from the society page concerning a party at Dornick Hills Club. Many people are mentioned. newspaper article; gift-Mrs. C. W. Dobbins, Sr., March 7, 1969
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Big Meeting Missed (open access)

Big Meeting Missed

Report of the Maundy Thursday banquet that had been held at Lake Murray Lodge under the direction of the Masonic Lodge. Proceedings during the meeting and people involved are named. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Bridge Dedication Was Big Event With East, West Side Here in 1909 (open access)

Bridge Dedication Was Big Event With East, West Side Here in 1909

Story of dedication of this bridge that spanned Rock Creek in Sulphur on June 16, 1909. Many dignitaries were on hand for the event which also included the "burying of the hatchet" between the East and West sides of the town Shulphur newspaper article, with photo, photocopied
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Bull Riders Fare Better (open access)

Bull Riders Fare Better

Story of second nights events during the Shrine Rodeo. Successful riders are reported along with events during this night of the rodeo. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cherokee Indians (open access)

Cherokee Indians

Two brochures from Cherokee, North Carolina. Oconaluftee Indian Village, at Cherokee, North Carolina, and "Unto These Hills" drama performed there are described in these brochures. 2 pamphlets, 1 page each
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
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
"The Chickasaw", Oct. 18, 1912, vol. 1, no. 4 (open access)

"The Chickasaw", Oct. 18, 1912, vol. 1, no. 4

Newspaper published at Hargrove College, Ardmore, Okla. Articles mention: Revival being held by Rev. D. V. York, tie football game with Sulphur School for Deaf, travel by wagon to a singing convention, school senate reports, Eureka Literary Society meeting, and athletic reports. Many advertisements from local merchants.
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
"The Chickasaw", Sept. 6, 1912, vol. 1, no. 1 (open access)

"The Chickasaw", Sept. 6, 1912, vol. 1, no. 1

Newspaper published at Hargrove College, Ardmore, Okla. Some articles mention: Prof. A. R. Miller as new dean of the school, athletic organization, descriptive articles concerning Ardmore, "The Boy Problem", first meeting of the student body, and personal items. Many advertisements from local merchants included.
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
"The Chickasaw", Sept. 20, 1912, vol. 1, no. 2 (open access)

"The Chickasaw", Sept. 20, 1912, vol. 1, no. 2

Newspaper published at Hargrove College, Ardmore, Okla. Some articles mention: Football season to open Sept. 28th, literary society organized, information on town of Ardmore, election of student body officers, orchestra and chorus organized, personal items, and "Education, Why?". Many advertisements from local merchants.
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
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
City Rodeo Plans Are Shaping UP (open access)

City Rodeo Plans Are Shaping UP

Report of plans made for the rodeo to run April 5-8, 1972. Connie Smith, pictured, will be feartured as entertainer this year. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
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
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
Daily Ardmoreite, 1950 (open access)

Daily Ardmoreite, 1950

Readings from bound volumes by Mac McGalliard. Articles mentioned: Two day dedication at Lake Murray Park, history of building of lake and park, obituary for L. West who built first dairy and ice cream factory in Ardmore, visit to Tom Cooper Dairy by the American Guernsey Cattle Club, purchase of lot and building by Jordan Bus Co. to establish bus depot.
Date: 2013
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Daily Oklahoman, Sept. 18, 1961 (open access)

Daily Oklahoman, Sept. 18, 1961

"Indians Will Put Life Into History" by Roy P. Stewart. Story of program beginning to restore tribal buildings in the Cherokee Nation and create a continuing historical drama. Mentioned are the Cherokee capitol, built in 1869, Supreme Court building, built in 1844, prison, built in 1879, and the "Chreokee Advocate". John Ross is also mentioned.
Date: 2013
Creator: Stewart, Roy P.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Dedication Sunday at Goddard Center (open access)

Dedication Sunday at Goddard Center

Story of the dedication scheduled for March 22,1970. Plans for exhibits and events are noted. newspaper article
Date: 2013
Creator: Gribson, Frances
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
Dr. Edwin W. Parker Will Conduct Memorial Service (open access)

Dr. Edwin W. Parker Will Conduct Memorial Service

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Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History