Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "On the campus of East Central State College, Ada, is located the fossil tree, callixylon, said to be the oldest tree known to man."

Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.

Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "After the sale Saturday at the Lazy-D ranch at Ada, the principals in this most spectacular sale marched out into the bright Oklahoma sunshine for the traditional photograph."

Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.

Photograph taken for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Construction of the Lincheid Memorial Library at East Central Stae college, Ada."

Photograph taken for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Ada Jr. High journalism teacher."

Photograph taken for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.

A daylight aerial view photograph of a fire in the business district of Ada in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. Caption: "View of downtown Ada shows smoke pouring from business section fire"

Photograph of Mcswan Theatre, Ada, OK. Photo by C. R. Cowen, May 5, 1995.

Photograph of Cake Box Bakery and Singer Products, Ada, OK. Photo by C. R. Cowen, May 5, 1995.

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "East Central, newly-crowned Oklahoma Collegiate Conference football champions, start their final run at a spot in the NAIA playoffs at Stephenville, Texas, Saturday night at 8 p.m. against Tarleton State, but the Tigers will be without their quarterback, Mike Wood, for the first time in 41 games."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Crews fought through rough country to lay the 100-mile pipeline. Clearing of the 100-mile right-of-way for the Oklahoma-Atoka water line was nearing completion when this photo was taken near Ada."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper.

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "No picnic is complete without a few items cooked over an open fire."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "This is the Ada town council and one of the signs to be displayed on parking meters during "be kind to taxpayers week" starting June 8, Left, to right; Vernon Roberts, Mayor Frank Spencer, city Manager W.E. Hansen and Joe Hensley."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Happy Cameron forward Leroy Jackson clips a souvenir."

Photograph of Yerby's Appliances, Ada, OK. Photo by C. R. Cowen, May 5, 1995.

Photograph of Hamburger King, Ada, OK. Photo by C. R. Cowen, May 5, 1995.

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Mike Wood.. . East Central quarterback."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Elected in the morning, sworn-in in the afternoon and right to work - that was the story of two represetatives elected by each East Central State College class.. . l-r, Roy Crossno, Holdenville sophomore; Pat Riley, Ada freshman; Mel McKelvey, McAlester senior; Richard Beattie, Weleetka junior; Russell Rutledge, Lindsay sophomore; Linda Battles, Centrahoma freshman; Jim Vannoy, McAlester senior; Glenn Sharpe, Wewoka junior. T.K. Treadwell, dean of students, administers the oath."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Bill anoatubby, left, governor of the Chickasaw Nation, receives a purchase order Thursday under a supply contract with Chickasaw Tool Co. from JAck Vollbrecht, second right, president of Unit Part Co."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Conductor Guy Fraser Harrison grabs a few minutes rest out of the crowed schedule at Ada where three separate concerts were played, each one in a different location."