Resource Type

[Photograph 2012.201.B1098.0010]

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."
Date: March 2, 1992
Creator: McDaniel, David
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0353.0097]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.
Date: September 2, 1983
Creator: Howell, Paul S.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0353.0098]

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."
Date: September 2, 1983
Creator: Howell, Paul S.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0077.0226]

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."
Date: May 2, 1983
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0258.0081]

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"
Date: May 2, 1983
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1013.0518]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.
Date: August 2, 1973
Creator: Argo, Jim
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1048.0061]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.
Date: August 2, 1973
Creator: Argo, Jim
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1389.0557]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Robert Walker, McAlester Convict"
Date: August 2, 1973
Creator: Albright, Bob
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1372.0615]

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."
Date: October 2, 1970
Creator: Tapscott, George
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0111.0454]

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."
Date: March 2, 1970
Creator: Aker, Joe
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Resource Conservation

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.
Date: December 2, 1969
Creator: Conradi, Al
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1046.0538]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Penal Institutions, State Penitentiary, McAlester, Hospital"
Date: April 2, 1969
Creator: Oklahoma Publishing Company
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1048.0686]

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"
Date: April 2, 1969
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0239.0750]

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."
Date: March 2, 1966
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0239.0751]

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "FORMER MCALESTER STATE PRISON GUARD."
Date: March 2, 1966
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1048.0050]

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."
Date: February 2, 1966
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1265.0807]

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."
Date: June 2, 1960
Creator: Shere, Jack
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1265.0808]

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) ."
Date: June 2, 1960
Creator: Shere, Jack
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0357.0479]

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."
Date: May 2, 1957
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Bermuda Grass Pasture

Photograph of second of a series of pictures of a 40-acre Bermuda grass pasture established in May and June, 1955 by sprigging and overseeded in July with 2 pounds of seed per acre. 100 pounds of 10-20-10 fertilizer per acre was used during each operation. Pasture was not used until September 3, when the owner turned in 175 head of cattle. Over 300 animan-unit-month grazing has been taken from this pasture, with considerable forage ramaining for winter cover and use.
Date: November 2, 1955
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cattle

Photograph of cattle on the Dowdy and Clauswitz Farm.
Date: November 2, 1955
Creator: Gamble, Maurice D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cattle

Photograph of cattle on the Dowdy and Clauswitz Farm.
Date: November 2, 1955
Creator: Gamble, Maurice D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0374.0082]

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."
Date: November 2, 1955
Creator: Peterson, Richard
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0374.0087]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.
Date: November 2, 1955
Creator: Peterson, Richard
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History