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Gerald A. Hale: Parking Meter Reminiscences (open access)

Gerald A. Hale: Parking Meter Reminiscences

Article narrates the history of how two men, Carl C. Magee and Gerald A. Hale, created the parking meter to help Oklahoma City solve the problem with overcrowded parking lots. The article also details the impact their creation had on the world.
Date: Autumn 1970
Creator: Fischer, LeRoy H.
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
St. Agnes Academy for the Choctaws (open access)

St. Agnes Academy for the Choctaws

Article chronicles the history of St. Agnes Academy for the Choctaws, a mission school located in Choctaw Nation. The school was destroyed by a tornado in 1945.
Date: Autumn 1970
Creator: Foreman, Carolyn Thomas, 1872-1967
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Necrology, Summer 1970 (open access)

Necrology, Summer 1970

Column documenting biographical information about Oklahomans who have died; this issue discusses Robert Milligan Mountcastle who served as a lawyer and judge in various courts while dedicating his life to upholding the law.
Date: Summer 1970
Creator: Pierce, Earl Boyd
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Indian in Transition: The Neosho Agency 1850-1861 (open access)

The Indian in Transition: The Neosho Agency 1850-1861

Article illustrates the significance of Indian agents at the Neosho Agency who were charged with maintaining control over the Indigenous people on their reservations. The article focuses on the life of one agent: Major Andrew J. Dorn.
Date: Summer 1970
Creator: Tracy, Valerie
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Captain Charles W. Whipple's Notebook: The Week of the Run into Oklahoma in 1889 (open access)

Captain Charles W. Whipple's Notebook: The Week of the Run into Oklahoma in 1889

Article narrates the life of Captain Charles W. Whipple during his time as the Chief Ordnance Officer at a time of settlement within the Unassigned Lands of the Indian Territories. This area would later be called Oklahoma City. The journal entries are some of the few accounts of what life was like for commanders in the army and civilian leaders during Oklahoma City's creation.
Date: Summer 1970
Creator: Wright, Muriel H. (Muriel Hazel), 1889-1975
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Medical Practices and Health in the Choctaw Nation, 1831-1885 (open access)

Medical Practices and Health in the Choctaw Nation, 1831-1885

Article illustrates how the Choctaw people combined traditional medical practices with those created by Europeans during a time where diseases spread rapidly and killed indiscriminately.
Date: Spring 1970
Creator: Allen, Virgina R.
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Spirit of Heritage Hills (open access)

The Spirit of Heritage Hills

Article chronicles how Henry Overholser created Heritage Hills, an area in Oklahoma steeped in history and community.
Date: Spring 1970
Creator: Peterson, Susanne Wilson
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Exterior of Oklahoma City St. Francis Episcopal Church

Wood sided building with dark siding near base, covered concrete front porch, two benches on porch, steeple at apex of roof, covered single side door, concrete steps leading up to front porch and side door. Built in 1966 and located at 15th and Durland in Walnut Grove section of Oklahoma City. Last services held 1990.
Date: 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Campus Profile (Midwest City, Okla.), Vol. 1, No. 3, Ed. 1 Friday, November 20, 1970 (open access)

Campus Profile (Midwest City, Okla.), Vol. 1, No. 3, Ed. 1 Friday, November 20, 1970

Newspaper from Oscar Rose Junior College in Midwest City, Oklahoma that includes national, local, and campus news along with advertising.
Date: November 20, 1970
Creator: Prettyman, Ginger
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

New Seagrave aerials (1970)

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Date: 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Station 5 crew Louis Bunch (Ca. 1970)

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Date: 1970~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

OC group pic (12-13-1970)

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Date: December 13, 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

OC group pic (12-13-1970)

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Date: December 13, 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

6000 N. Penn Apts. (May 7, 1970)

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Date: May 7, 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Station 5 crew with Chem truck (2-9-1970)

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Date: February 9, 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Muskogee steamer (June 1970)

Photograph of the Muskogee steamer in the museum.
Date: July 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

John Stevens (June 4, 1970)

Photograph of Muskogee Fire Chief, John Stevens, giving the opening address at the OSFA Convention in Muskogee.
Date: June 4, 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Museum entrance (Ca. 1970)

Photograph of the museum entrance from 50th St. Circa 1970.
Date: 1970~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Rigs on display (Ca. 1970's)

Photograph of rigs on display in the museum. Circa early 1970's.
Date: {1970..1975}
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

OSFA Bldg. (4-27-1970)

Photograph of the OSFA.
Date: April 27, 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Hose cart (4-27-1970)

Photograph of a hose cart. Photo taken in the museum.
Date: April 27, 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Frederick pumper (1970)

Photograph of the Frederick pumper in the museum.
Date: 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Frederick engine (2-20-1970)

Photograph of the 1920 American LaFrance pumper from Frederick, OK.
Date: February 20, 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Kenneth Farber (9-9-70)

Photograph of Kenneth Farber (Chief) of NHFD. He is wearing a white uniform shirt, black tie, and a summer uniform cap.
Date: September 9, 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History