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A Taxing Matter: The Dispute over the Estate of Tom Slick, 1930-1932
Article describes the lengthy financial, legal, and political dispute that occurred when Oklahoma officials attempted to prove Tom Slick's Oklahoma residency after his death in order to collect estate taxes.
Date:
Autumn 1997
Creator:
Miles, Ray
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
"I Want You All to Come": John C. Walton and America's Greatest Barbecue
Article describes the massive event that was Governor John C. Walton's inaugural celebration, a barbecue and square dance at the state fairgrounds. William Warren Rogers discusses the organization of the event, what it offered the public, and the people groups who showed up to accept Walton's encompassing invitation.
Date:
Spring 1997
Creator:
Rogers, William Warren
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
William Fremont Harn: Maverick or Mystery?
Article describes the life and influence of William Fremont Harn, an agent sent to Oklahoma Territory after the opening of the Unassigned Lands to sort out land disputes.
Date:
Winter 1997
Creator:
Medley, Trina
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
William Shorey Coodey: The Cherokee Statesman
Article provides a biographical portrait of the life of William Shorey Coodey, a Cherokee statesman who advocated self-determination for his people and assisted in the creation of the Cherokee Constitution. He also acted as first president of the National Committee and chief in the absence of his uncle, John Ross.
Date:
Autumn 1997
Creator:
Coodey, Tiffany
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History