Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Shackled hand and foot, condemned killer Olan Randle Robison appeals Monday to the state Pardon and Parole Board for a reprive from his March 13 execution. But the born-again Christian says, "I don't fear death."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Developers of a new 560-acre residential community by Lake Eufaula would like to sell only to Christians, but federal fair-housing laws prevent them from being exclusive. "But the kind of people we want in our community ... are nice," said David Segars, sales manager for Arrowhead Shores, sales agent of the property for Oklahoma City developer Dutch Henderson. The community will be about three miles west of Crowder and 20 minutes driving time from McAlester."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "At Pete's Place in Krebs are, from left, Vivian Batton of Harold Jones Co., Pat Roberts of Sooner Temporary Services, and Karen Phillips."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Waiting on buses to take the Goodwill Tour to dinner at Pete's Place in Krebs, Lyn Hester of OSU Tech. Institute, left talks with Maria Mendez of Liberty Bank. In the background are Kay Fenimore of Liberty and Roma Williams of the chamber staff"

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

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

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Robert Walker, McAlester Convict"

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Fearful, impatient mothers and distressed wives Monday flooded the department of corrections switchboard seeking information about inmates at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary."

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Preslie Brown, McAlester, one of Dakil's lawyers, said that he wanted a sealed complaint in order that it would eliminate publicity and cause embarrassment to the prominent McAlester physician."

Photograph of Resource conservation planning on Carl Albert Parkway, McAlester, Okla. Many different types of grasses and shrubs were used to landscape the center median.

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Penal Institutions, State Penitentiary, McAlester, Hospital"

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Dr. Ruben Gomez Perez, 40, a full time surgeon on duty at the state penitentiary"

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "MISSING WITNESS in the Pittsburg County grand jury is T. L. LaDon "Tex" Cope, former guard at the state penitentiary, who can not be located."

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "FORMER MCALESTER STATE PRISON GUARD."

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Coupon book that all inmates are supposed to use in place of money."

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Gary Phillips, age 13, who resided at Wilburton, Oklahoma, shown as he was attended by Red Cross nurse, Miss Marjorie Bouws at the McAlester General hospital."

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Mothers' Day was a time of both joy and sadness for Mrs. R. L. Phillips (right) ."

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "It was October 1 that Elsing, maker of blouses and women's and children's garments moved to their new home out on U. S. 69 here. It is a beautiful, one-story, modern plant."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Condemned knife slayer flashed a rare smile for photographers Wednesday as he and two other prisoners were whisked out of the courthouse and transported to the state penitentiary at Mcalester."

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

Photograph of Dr. C. Q. Lynd, Agronomy Department, Oklahoma A & M College [i.e.,Oklahoma State University], Stillwater, Oklahoma and M.D. Gamble, Agronomist, Soil Conservation Service [SCS], examining stand of native grasses in excellent condition. OK-139-12.

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Rev. Richard Allen Lewis has announced his resignation as rector of All Saint's Episcopal church in McAlester effective March 1 to become rector of the Episcopal church at Breckenridge, Texas."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.