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Walker, E. A. (open access)

Walker, E. A.

From The Daily Oklahoman, Dec. 20, 1933. Story of donation by Mr. Walker of two parks to the city of Ardmore. One park, north of town, was to be named "Walker Memorial Park". Photocopied at the Oklahoma Historical Society by Mac McGalliard, Nov. 27, 1968. 1 page, photocopy
Date: 1933
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Baker, Minnie M. (open access)

Baker, Minnie M.

"Portrait of Lee Cruce to be Exhibited", Daily Ardmoreite, Nov. 4, 1934. Article advising display of portrait of Gov. Lee Cruce, by Miss Baker, at the home of Miss Helen Ward in Ardmore.
Date: 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Notorious Gunman Cut Down By Three Bullets (open access)

Notorious Gunman Cut Down By Three Bullets

Dillinger, John. Reprinting of article carried originally in the Daily Ardmoreite, July 23, 1934, "Notorious Gunman Cut Down By Three Bullets", by William Conway. Dramatic account of the death of Dillinger and people involved in the Chicago gun battle. This reprinting was issued prior to release of the movie, "Dillinger", filmed partially near Ardmore. newspaper article
Date: 1934
Creator: Conway, William
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Ardmore to Establish Museum (open access)

Ardmore to Establish Museum

Daily Oklahoman, May 17, 1936. Transcription of this article with information on the items on display at the Carnegie Library in Ardmore. Some of the items are described along with the names of the donors. Photocopied at the Oklahoma Historical Society by Mac McGalliard, Nov. 27, 1968. 2 pages, photocopied
Date: 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Carter, Ben (open access)

Carter, Ben

Chronicles of Oklahoma, June 1938. Information taken from this volume containing minutes of meeting of the Oklahoma Historical Society, April 26, 1938. Ben Carter, Bryan County Attorney (son of late Congressman Charles D. Carter) spoke at the dedication of the Robert M. Jones Cemetery near Hugo.
Date: 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
King, Mrs. Felix J., 1877-1937 (open access)

King, Mrs. Felix J., 1877-1937

Tribute to Mrs. King published in The Chronicles of Oklahoma, Vol. 15, No. 2, June, 1938. Born the daughter of Thomas and Sarah Jane Corbit Boyd, at Boyd's Oil Springs. She was former postmistress Berwyn and member of many civic clubs. Organized the Tifahaya Indian Club. 4 pages, photocopied; gift-Marie King Garland, May 1969
Date: 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Ardmore Birthday Celebration, 1939 (open access)

Ardmore Birthday Celebration, 1939

From The Daily Oklahoman, July 29, 1939. Short history of the birth of Ardmore with the arrival of the Sante Fe railroad on July 28, 1887. Photocopied at the Oklahoma Historical Society by Mac McGalliard, Nov. 27, 1968. 1 page, photocopy
Date: 1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Battle of the Giants (open access)

Battle of the Giants

Reprint of an article on the Arbuckle Mountains by Dr. Charles W. Tomlinson, pub. in Outdoor Oklahoma magazine, April 1939. 1 page reprint from 1966 Rodeo program; 6 pages, original material; 6 pages, photocopy of material
Date: 1939
Creator: Tomlinson, Charles W.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Beeler, George (open access)

Beeler, George

Editorial from the Chickasha Star, June 19, 1939. Story of pioneer rancher who built the first house on the site that would become Chickasha, Okla.
Date: 1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Outdoor Oklahoma magazine (open access)

Outdoor Oklahoma magazine

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
Date: 1939
Creator: Tomlinson, Charles W.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Daily Oklahoman, Sept. 9, 1940 (open access)

Daily Oklahoman, Sept. 9, 1940

Information on statistics of Ardmore as of Sept. 1940. Gross sales totalled $6,000,000.00. Photocopied at the Oklahoma Historical Society by Mac McGalliard, Nov. 27, 1968. 1 page, photocopy
Date: 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma, A Guide to the Sooner State (open access)

Oklahoma, A Guide to the Sooner State

Writers' Program, U. of Okla., 1941. Section on Ardmore giving current statistics and historical background. History of oil in the area and early newspapers are among the items in the story. Photocopied at the Oklahoma Historical Society by Mac McGalliard, Nov. 27, 1968. 4 pages, photocopied
Date: 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Washington, W. E. "Billy" (open access)

Washington, W. E. "Billy"

Article from The Cattleman, 1941 issue. Story about early rancher in the Chickasaw Nation, Billy Washington. Information on ranching in Gainsville area, at that time, is also included. 1 page, photocopied
Date: 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Facts About Lake Murray (open access)

Facts About Lake Murray

Article with information concerning the facilities, location, statistics and history of Lake Murray. Map is included showing locations of campsites and recreational areas. 1 page, newspaper article, photocopy
Date: 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Ardmore Plumbing Company (open access)

Ardmore Plumbing Company

Article in Daily Ardmoreite, May 30, 1943. Story of this Ardmore business, located at 519 W. Main.
Date: 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Arno Art Club, Ardmore (open access)

Arno Art Club, Ardmore

Article in Daily Ardmoreite, May 30, 1943. Story of this club, organized in 1925, with Mrs. Richard Eckels as the first president.
Date: 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Arnold, J. J. (open access)

Arnold, J. J.

Article in the Daily Ardmoreite, May 30, 1943. Story of Mr. Arnolds association with several Ardmore businesses and biographical information.
Date: 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Barr, Bruce V. (open access)

Barr, Bruce V.

Article in Daily Ardmoreite, May 30, 1943. Story of work in Ardmore area by this pioneer oil man.
Date: 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Croskell, Henry (open access)

Croskell, Henry

Article of early day Ardmore farmer. Known as an outstanding hog breeder in the Red River valley.
Date: 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Employees (open access)

Employees

Daily Ardmoreite, May 30, 1943, page thirteen. Page from the 50th Anniversary edition of the newspaper featuring pictures, and stories, of 27 employees of the paper. Mention also of employees serving in the Armed Forces at the time.
Date: 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Employees (open access)

Employees

Daily Ardmoreite, May 30, 1943, page three. Portion of the 50th Anniversary edition of the newspaper with articles on three employees. Sam Blackburn, city editor, M. E. McWilliams, managing editor, and M. M. Bramlett, plant superintendent, are featured.
Date: 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Notes (open access)

Notes

Notes made by Mac McGalliard from article in the Daily Ardmoreite, May 30, 1943. Jake Hamon shot in his room at the Randol Hotel on Nov. 21, 1920 by Clara Smith Hamon. He died six days later. "Not quilty" verdict returned for Clara Hamon on March 17, 1921. 1 page, handwritten
Date: 1943
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Peden Jewelry Company (open access)

Peden Jewelry Company

Article in Daily Ardmoreite, May 30, 1943. Story of business operated by W. C. Peden, at 106 West Main, Ardmore.
Date: 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Swift Hatchery (open access)

Swift Hatchery

Article in Daily Ardmoreite, May 30, 1943. Story of this poultry business, located at 110 "A", Northeast, in Ardmore.
Date: 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History