[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.7399]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma City Times newspaper. Caption: "Crownign A Hill overlooking a scenic valley near Poteau is the home of Sen. And Mrs. Robert S. Kerr. It is perched on the edge of a bluff (foreground), which drops steeply into the valley. President Kennedy was a houseguest Sunday night following the Big Cedar rites. the wing at right is the main guest aream a one-story structure covered with shake shingles. the higher-level peaked-roof living room is approximately in the center, along with a large kitchen and dining hall. Extending to the left are the private quarters of Sen. and Mrs. Kerr, with seperate suites, a small kitchen and family dining room. More guest quarters extend on to the left. The figure-8 area at far lower left is a swimming poll, built into the side of the hill."
Date: October 26, 1961
Creator: Lucas, Jim
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.7417]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Here Is Headquarters Area of Kermac Ranch, Inc., near Poteau, which President Kennedy will visit Sunday. At upper left are individual sheds and runs for the principal herd bulls. Pens with shade shelters extend to the left and back for the calf barn. These hold bulls, heifers and cows of different ages from the pure herd, and will be filled with selected Angus for the President's inspection. They also are used at sale time to display animals. Winter feeding for the brood animals also can be done here when pasture is dormant. Pastures surround the area. Not shown but off to lower left of the photo are homes of Dr. Paul Keesee, the ranch manager and his family, and Authur Gee, assitant. The ranch headquarters is several miles from the unusal home of Sen. and Mrs. Robert S. Kerr."
Date: October 26, 1961
Creator: Lucas, Jim
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.1845]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma City Times newspaper. Caption: "Twisted steel rods hang suspended from the ceiling of this building in the 100 block Reno. This structure and an adjacent building are being torn down to make way for a parking lot."
Date: July 26, 1961
Creator: Gumm, John
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.7402]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "(aerial photo of the Kerr home at bottom, pond on the top right, house at top left, and more)"
Date: October 26, 1961
Creator: Lucas, Jim
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0969.0767]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Sisters who teach at St. Joseph's Catholic School soon will have a new home."
Date: May 26, 1961
Creator: Lucas, Jim
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0979.0109]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Oklahoma City's skyline began taking on a new look Monday as workmen dismantled the large sign atop the former Biltmore Hotel."
Date: June 26, 1961
Creator: Lucas, Jim
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0971.0521]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Tabernacle at camp ground held as many as 2,000."
Date: July 26, 1961
Creator: Matheson, Mandell
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0977.0268]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Grass growing under our feet on Oklahoma City street improvement?"
Date: July 26, 1961
Creator: King, Cliff
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0966.0671]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Bit by bit, buildings behind the Sheraton-Oklahoma Hotel come down. The old buildings have to be dismantled by "hand" since a wrecking ball would be too dangerous in the area. The Sheraton will put parking lots and drive-in facilities in the area, when the buildings are torn down."
Date: May 26, 1961
Creator: Lucas, Jim
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0960.0486]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Water service to the Lakeview Towers apartments (left) was furnished Wednesday through a firehose attached to the hydrant which also serves Harold Estes, 7, of 3105 NW 60, as a supervisor seat."
Date: July 26, 1961
Creator: King, Cliff
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0975.0622]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "A Year-Old and with many years to grow is Windsor Hills shopping center, NW 23 and Meridian, in the heart of a prosperous residential area."
Date: July 26, 1961
Creator: King, Cliff
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1435.0391]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Jon's newest enterprise is this 160-acre wheat farm in the Helena community which he brought and is now paying for from profits and from livestock show premiums."
Date: April 26, 1961
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1435.0384]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "A hard working young farm boy, Jon Ford spends hours each day doing chores, such as feeding his high quality herd of Hereford cattle."
Date: April 26, 1961
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1434.0495]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Gen. Lucius D. Clay will wind up his duties soon as President Kennedy's special representative in Berlin, but will continue to serve as a special consultant on Berlin policy, informants reported Wednesday."
Date: September 26, 1961
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1412.0052]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "An Oklahoma City housewife who "died" after a recent operation is alive because her doctors keep up with the latest medical techniques."
Date: May 26, 1961
Creator: Miller, Joe
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1370.0118]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.
Date: July 26, 1961
Creator: Lucas, Jim
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1268.0104]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Main passenger waiting room boasts this new furniture."
Date: September 26, 1961
Creator: Miller, Joe
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1435.0389]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.
Date: April 26, 1961
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1435.0386]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.
Date: April 26, 1961
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1435.0385]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Young Ford seeks and gets advice from Helena high school vocational agriculture instructor Homer Evans."
Date: April 26, 1961
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1435.0380]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "The young future farmer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ford, share pride in Jon's accomplishments, such as this trophy which he won as the outstanding FFA boy in northwest Oklahoma."
Date: April 26, 1961
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1418.0470]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Nick Woodward, winning speaker."
Date: June 26, 1961
Creator: Cobb, Dick
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1418.0649]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Mrs. Lucille Worthen, widely known southeastern Oklahoman as a home economist, is turning to a new field."
Date: June 26, 1961
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1418.0282]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.
Date: October 26, 1961
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History