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Wood, Wiley Randolph (Capt.)
Post card from Maggie Lake Sullivan, Feb. 28, 1968, to Mac McGalliard. Mrs. Sullivan states her grandfather, Wood, came to Ardmore via Sulphur and Mena, Ark., and had a store in each town. Thinks town of Woodford was named for Wood family and also relates that her step-grandmother, Ellen Lake Douglas Robinson (Roberson) came from the Lone Grove area.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Lake Sullivan, Maggie
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Woodford
Information from John P. Taylor, given to Mac McGalliard Feb. 26, 1968. Reports town of Woodford named for Capt. Wood Smith and "Wood's Ford", which was a crossing on Hickory Creek, and information concerning road to Elk (now Pooleville) and "Old Whiskey Trail".
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Taylor, John P.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
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
Woolsey, Geneva Elizabeth ( Mine, Thurlo, Plato)
"Family History of Mrs. Geneva Mine Woolsey" from Ella Duncan and Fern Pemberton Harris. After arriving in Duncan, in 1892, she married Marshal Ed Thurlo, who was later killed by Dave Putty. Mentioned are W. I. Gilbert-lawyer, William Duncan and family, Doctors; Howell, Conger, Whisenant, Frost & Long, Marshal Is Chris Madsen & Tom Lilly, and events in early day Duncan. She also married A. A. Plato and N. B. Woolsey. Obituary included.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Ella Duncan, Fern Pemberton Harris
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Word From An Old Timer
Report of old newspaper, Washington Telegraph from July 19, 1843 (reprint), obtained by Ed Hannum. Stories in the paper describe life and interests of the times. Published in Washington, Arkansas. A steamboat landing at Fort Towson, on the Red River, is mentioned in the newspaper. Newspaper article, original, one photocopy
Date:
2013
Creator:
McGalliard, William A.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Work permit
Newspaper photo of a work permit issued on Jan. 1, 1884, in the name of Gamy Cody (?) by Tishomingo County, Chickasaw Nation, I.T. Cody was issued the permit to work as a farmer for twelve months from the date of the permit. Newspaper article
Date:
1959
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Workmen Began Today
None
Date:
2013
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The World's Deepest Hole
Story of drilling by Loffland Brothers Co. rig on the Lone Star Producing Co. 's No. 1 Braden Unit near Elk City, Okla. This well reached 30,500 feet and became the deepest in the world. Magazine article, 2 pages, with photos
Date:
2013
Creator:
Jones and Alan Petzel, Mike
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Worley Jr. Elected to Guide Planning of Chisholm Group
Story of formation on Chisholm Trail Historical Museum Association and its goals.
Date:
1965
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Would You Like A Place In History?
Pittsburg County Historical Association. Report of charter memberships available in the newly formed society. Outlines of goals of the group and officers are given. Newspaper article with photo, original
Date:
2013
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Wyatt Earp and the Tombstone Transcripts
More, April 1975, vol. 5, no. 4. Historic account of the meeting between Wyatt Earp, and his brothers, Doc Holliday and the Clanton gang in Tombstone, Arizona. 3 pages, original, published material
Date:
1975
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Y. M. C. A., Ardmore
Daily Ardmoreite, Aug. 8, 1973. Letter to the editor, by Bob Cline, executive director of the Y.M.C.A. Background information on development of the Y.M.C.A. Little League Complex is given. People and businesses involved are listed.
Date:
1973
Creator:
Cline, Bob
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Yeates, Mrs. Jane
Daily Ardmoreite, June 28, 1970, by Debbie Robertson. Story of retirement by Mrs. Yeates after 18 years work with the Carter County Extension Homemaker Council.
Date:
1970
Creator:
Robertson, Debbie
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Young and Inexperienced
Column concerns population information that indicates the growing elder citizenship of the country. Also mentioned are figures showing that 53% of the population was under the age of 21 at the time of the Korean War.
Date:
2013
Creator:
McGalliard, William A.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
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
Youth, Money, Competition Changing The Image of the Rodeo
Interviews with Larry Mahan, Jim Shoulders, Ronnie Rossen and others. Newspaper article, original
Date:
2013
Creator:
Mike Cochran, AP Forth Worth
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
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