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Benson Park: Shawnee Citizens at Leisure in the Twentieth Century (open access)

Benson Park: Shawnee Citizens at Leisure in the Twentieth Century

Article describes the beauty and history of Benson Park near Shawnee, Oklahoma. Kenneth R. Bain, Rob Phillips, and Paul D. Travis explore its attraction as a recreational area and the many leisure activities that were possible there until its eventual decline in the face of industry.
Date: Summer 1979
Creator: Bain, Kenneth R.; Phillips, Rob & Travis, Paul D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History