The Healdton Oil Field, Carter County.. (open access)

The Healdton Oil Field, Carter County..

(cont.1) of secs. 8 & 9, geologic history ; information afforded by well logs & methods of field work; interpretation of structure contours; structure; sterogram of the field; occurrence of oil and gas; source of the oil; future development in the Healdton field. 1 photocopy, 17 pages 1 photocopy, 15 pages 1 page, lab analyses to determine refining qualities
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Colbert, Douglas (open access)

Colbert, Douglas

Notes concerning Mr. Colbert, born in the west barracks at Fort Washita. His father was Walter Colbert, named his son after Gen. Douglas Johnson,
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Constable, Carter County (open access)

Constable, Carter County

Political advertisement for Joe Croskell during the July 27 runoff campaign. newspaper article-Daily Ardmorette, July 25, 1954; gift-Elmer LeRoy Baker
Date: 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame (open access)

Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame

Nomination, dated March 11, 1973, in the name of John Franklin Easley. Accomplishments by Mr. Easley are listed on the form along with biographical information.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Our Times (open access)

Our Times

Two colums concerning the orgin origin of the 'Sholem (sp.) Alechem oil field in Southern Oklahoma. Mentioned are facts that the phrase is Jewish for "peace be with you" and that it was thought to be an Indian name. Mr. Lauren Clegg reported that Bill Krohn, of Ardmore, had named the field. newspaper articles, 2 pieces 'Sholom Alechem' Society
Date: 2013
Creator: Mackey, Wayne
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Fort Washita (open access)

Fort Washita

Program distributed at the dedication of the fort, June 22, 1965. Speakers and events during the ceremonies are listed.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Western Union (open access)

Western Union

"City Telegraph Office Closing", Daily Ardmoreite, May 4, 1971. Story on the closing of the office in Ardmore and the retirement of Mrs. Lena B. Robertson, who had been manager here for 20 years. The telegraph office began here c1887 with the arrival of the Sante Fe Railroad. newspaper article
Date: 1971
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Jewell, William Ewart "Stony" (open access)

Jewell, William Ewart "Stony"

Notes concerning this man who, with his father, did the stone work on one of the original homes of the Daily Ardmoreite. Contractors for the work were Gault and Erickson, publisher of the paper was Sidney Suggs. Stony and his father, William Pascoe Jewell, also worked on St. Phillips Church and the Federal Jail in Ardmore.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Tucker Tower (open access)

Tucker Tower

Letter to Robert Breeden from Ernest Martin, July 6, 1966, advising that members of the Chickasaw Historical Society would meet with Breeden and Tye Bledsoe at Tucker Tower on July 18.
Date: unknown
Creator: Martin, Ernest
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Visit To A Ranch (open access)

Visit To A Ranch

Fitzgerald "Triangle Bar" Ranch. Report of current status of this ranch south of Springer, Ok., and improvements to the grassland made by owner D.C. Fitzgerald, Jr. Photo of Fitzgerald and foreman Trig Meek is with the article. Newspaper article, original 1 photocopy
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Baker, Minnie M. (open access)

Baker, Minnie M.

Articles from the Durant Daily Democrat, July 16, 1970, Feb. 14, 1971 and Jan. 31, 1972. Reports on workshops and programs given by Miss Baker to groups in Durant, plus note from Miss Baker.
Date: 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Contestants Win Berths In Finals (open access)

Contestants Win Berths In Finals

Report of the cowboys expected at the Finals in Oklahoma City on Nov. 30-Dec. 8, 1968. Championship standings at the time are listed. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Carter Avenue Methodist Church (open access)

Carter Avenue Methodist Church

Theatre ticket used for showing of "From the Manger to the Cross, sponsored by the church, shown at the Liberty Theatre in Ardmore.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Glick, Harry Edwin, D.D.S. (open access)

Glick, Harry Edwin, D.D.S.

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Date: unknown
Creator: Jane (Glick) Jones, Frances
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Space Age Creativity And Creative Writing (open access)

Space Age Creativity And Creative Writing

Written for the Oklahoma Writers Federation convention at Lake Murray Lodge, Ardmore, on May 1-2, 1970. 5 pages, typed, duplicated
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Me and The Post Office (open access)

Me and The Post Office

Column concerns unhappiness with the United States Postal Service and new regulations regarding Zip Codes. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Shrine Rodeo, 1967 (open access)

Shrine Rodeo, 1967

Listing of prizes, and contributors, for the 1967 rodeo. 1 page, typed, original
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Will Made Cowboys The Good Guys (open access)

Will Made Cowboys The Good Guys

Story of life of Will Rogers on his fathers ranch near Claremore and his start as an entertainer. Will left Okla. For Argentina, worked on a cattle boat to Africa, went to work for "Texas Jack" wild west show, toured Australia and then returned to begin his career in the U.S. newspaper article, 2 pages, original
Date: 2013
Creator: McCullough, Vivian
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Murder Trial (open access)

Murder Trial

Documents pertaining to the case of State of Oklahoma vs Clara Smith Hamon, charged with murder of Jake Hamon. Attorneys for defense were Charles
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Youth Power-USA (open access)

Youth Power-USA

Column concerns report on recent conference held at O.U. by Oklahoma Federation B&PW, as reported by Mrs. Juanita Powers and Mrs. Grace Reasoner. "Youth Power-USA" was the topic studied. Problems of youth and plans to contribute help are outlined. newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Herrick Farms (open access)

Herrick Farms

Notes containing information of the farm and operations taken by Mac McGalliard, April 6, 1965. Form used in weekly report on the ranch is also included.
Date: unknown
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Suggestions For Solicitors (open access)

Suggestions For Solicitors

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Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Healdton Herald (open access)

Healdton Herald

Dec.19, 1968. Picture of two mule skinners in the Wirt area c19l6. Original belongs to Fred Barbour and Mrs. F. T. Clough, Wirt. newspaper article
Date: 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
"The Booming Economy (or something) Spurs Chuck-Wagon Demand" (open access)

"The Booming Economy (or something) Spurs Chuck-Wagon Demand"

Wall Street Journal, May 9, 1973, by David P. Garing. Story of former Oklahoman, Thomas E. Jones, builder of chuck-wagons in Silver Dollar City, Mo. Exact demensions and materials used for authentic wagons are given. newspaper article
Date: 2013
Creator: Garing, David P.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History