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Quanah Parker's Narrow Escape
Article chronicles how Comanche chief, Quanah Parker, narrowly escaped being killed by carbon monoxide during a stay at a hotel. The accident resulted in Parker's companion, Yellow Bear, dying and roused suspicion throughout the Comanche population. In the end, the people chose to support Parker due to the respect he held on the reservations.
Date:
Summer 1968
Creator:
Tyler, Ronnie
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Hospital Aid
Photograph of six women in a woman's ward at Fort Sam Houston Hospital. The Red Cross volunteer is in her uniform beside the first bed on the right. The person next to her is UNIDENTIFIED. The tree women are (L-R): Mrs. Etta Volta, Mrs. Frances Davidson and Mrs. Eva Greene
Date:
October 5, 1962
Creator:
Garrett, Thomas
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Hurricane Beulah Disaster
Photograph of returned war veteran, Staff Sargent Gonzolo Garza entertains youngsters in the Red Cross shelter while hurricane Beulah rages outside.
Date:
September 20, 1967
Creator:
Palmer
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Hurricane Beulah Disaster
Photograph of Don Gray, business manager for the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union, Locale 823 of Harlingen, TX, accompanying John England (wearing hat) chairman of the west Cameron County Chapter Red Cross observing Red Cross feeding operations at an Army mobile kitchen. The Red Cross provided hot meals for as many at 10,000 persons daily. Much of the food and other necessary commodities were delivered by volunteer union workers in the Rio Grande Valley.
Date:
September 1967
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.7699]
Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Astroworld's colorful entry with fountains, picturesque and unusual Tram Trains, and Americana shops with Astro-needle and Skyway in background"
Date:
1967
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.7691]
Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "(a postcard/poster outlining of the Astroworld with a numbering system, a legend, and a heading for the amusement park)"
Date:
1967
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.7695]
Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Astroworld in construction September 6, 1967, with AstroHall, Astrodome, Uptown Houston and Downtown Houston in background"
Date:
1967
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.7694]
Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Astroworld's modern section with Spin-out Car Ride, Astro-wheel, Astros Go-Go and Arcade"
Date:
1967
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.7702]
Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Astroworld's Western Area with western shows, "610 Limited" Old West Train, Shooting Gallery and Crystal Palace"
Date:
1967
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.7700]
Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Astroworld's modern section with Spin-out Car Ride, Astro-wheel, Astros Go-Go and Arcade, and Alpine Ride in background"
Date:
1967
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.7701]
Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Astroworld's children section with Spin-A-Cup, Storybook Ride, Barnyard and Boot Slide"
Date:
1967
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.7692]
Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "(a colored view of a postcard/poster outlining of the Astroworld with a numbering system, a legend, and a heading for the amusement park)"
Date:
1967
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.7693]
Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Astroworld - A model of the multi-million dollar family amusement center due to open in the Summer of 1968 next to the Astrodome in Houston, Texas"
Date:
1967
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.7697]
Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Astroworld's fantastic Lost World Ride on left; Scrambler, Skyway and Fiesta Plaza in foreground; Astro-needle and Water Bug in right center; and children's section in background."
Date:
1967
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.7690]
Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Astroworld's main entry whith colorful fountains and landscaping, bridge over South Loop and Americana shops."
Date:
1967
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.7689]
Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Astroworld's Alpine Section with unique Alpine Ride, French Taxi Ride, French restaurant and Skyway Ride."
Date:
1967
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.7698]
Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Astroworld's Alpine Ride - unique and thrilling"
Date:
1967
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.7696]
Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Astroworld's children section with Spin-A-Cup, Storybook Ride, Barnyard, Boot Slide and Water Bug"
Date:
1967
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Brauntex Theatre
Photograph of the Theatre in New Braunfels, TX.
Date:
1964~
Creator:
Seidel Studios
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Yucca Theatre
Photograph of the Yucca Theatre after remodeling in Midland, TX.
Date:
1968~
Creator:
Rubin's Studio
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Rialto Theatre
Photograph of the Rialto Theatre after remodeling in Cuero, TX.
Date:
1964~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Brauntex Theatre
Photograph of the Brauntex Theatre in New Braunfels, TX.
Date:
1964~
Creator:
Seidel Studios
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Mexia Theatre
Photograph of the Mexia Theatre in Mexia TX.
Date:
1962~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Arnett Theatre
Photograph of the Arnett Benson Theatre in Lubbock, TX.
Date:
1964~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History