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Roundup Club Races Planned
Story reporting that area roundup clubs would compete in relay races during the rodeo in 1970. Photo with article shows Hollis Callender, Jaycee presidend, and Tim Berryhill with Pat Terry, Shriners. Newspaper article, original
Date:
2013
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Wirt
Photo of the town of Wirt, published in the Healdton Herald, Dec 1963. Cars are seen on the main street in Wirt c1916. newspaper
Date:
2013
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
"The Pioneer Woman"
poem by Dorothy McFarlane, published in the Daily Oklahoman, no date.
Date:
2013
Creator:
McFarlane, Dorothy
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Where Was First Oil Well?
Column concerning search for location of the first well in the Healdton field drilled Aug. 4, 1913. Disagreement on location is reported along with information from John T.Spears. Visit to suspected site by Spears at the site. Driving of first spike for Ringling Railroad on Aug. 4, 1913 by Jake Hamon & Gov. Lee Cruce included. newspaper article Healdton discovery well...
Date:
2013
Creator:
McGalliard, William A.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Agriculture Not Oklahoma's Top Industry, OSU Man Insists
Story reporting that agriculture ranks 8th in terms of income in Oklahoma, with wholesale and retail trade as first and second place. Newspaper article, original
Date:
2013
Creator:
Mackey, Wayne
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Our Times
Two colums concerning the orgin origin of the 'Sholem (sp.) Alechem oil field in Southern Oklahoma. Mentioned are facts that the phrase is Jewish for "peace be with you" and that it was thought to be an Indian name. Mr. Lauren Clegg reported that Bill Krohn, of Ardmore, had named the field. newspaper articles, 2 pieces 'Sholom Alechem' Society
Date:
2013
Creator:
Mackey, Wayne
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Visit To A Ranch
Fitzgerald "Triangle Bar" Ranch. Report of current status of this ranch south of Springer, Ok., and improvements to the grassland made by owner D.C. Fitzgerald, Jr. Photo of Fitzgerald and foreman Trig Meek is with the article. Newspaper article, original 1 photocopy
Date:
2013
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Contestants Win Berths In Finals
Report of the cowboys expected at the Finals in Oklahoma City on Nov. 30-Dec. 8, 1968. Championship standings at the time are listed. Newspaper article, original
Date:
2013
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Me and The Post Office
Column concerns unhappiness with the United States Postal Service and new regulations regarding Zip Codes. Newspaper article, original
Date:
2013
Creator:
McGalliard, William A.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Will Made Cowboys The Good Guys
Story of life of Will Rogers on his fathers ranch near Claremore and his start as an entertainer. Will left Okla. For Argentina, worked on a cattle boat to Africa, went to work for "Texas Jack" wild west show, toured Australia and then returned to begin his career in the U.S. newspaper article, 2 pages, original
Date:
2013
Creator:
McCullough, Vivian
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Youth Power-USA
Column concerns report on recent conference held at O.U. by Oklahoma Federation B&PW, as reported by Mrs. Juanita Powers and Mrs. Grace Reasoner. "Youth Power-USA" was the topic studied. Problems of youth and plans to contribute help are outlined. newspaper article, original
Date:
2013
Creator:
McGalliard, William A.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
"The Booming Economy (or something) Spurs Chuck-Wagon Demand"
Wall Street Journal, May 9, 1973, by David P. Garing. Story of former Oklahoman, Thomas E. Jones, builder of chuck-wagons in Silver Dollar City, Mo. Exact demensions and materials used for authentic wagons are given. newspaper article
Date:
2013
Creator:
Garing, David P.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Long Campaign Necessary to Secure Veterans Hospital Here in Sulphur
Story of constuction of this hospital, begun in 1921, after work done by committee members named. Land was obtained from R. J. Carter, contract for construction went to W. S. Bellows of Okla. City, large celebration held at dedication. Speech made by Hon. Murray Gibbons included. newspaper article, 2 pages, photocopie
Date:
2013
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Shrine Club Rodeo Plans Near Windup
Report of finalization of plans for this years rode. Newspaper article, original, 2 copies
Date:
2013
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Designer of Bridge Due Honor
Johnson, E. J., Article reporting ceremony at Lake Murray in honor of Edwin J. Johnson, project superintendent at Lake Murray State Park from 1935-1942. newspaper article, with photo of bridge
Date:
2013
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Tennessee-Oklahoma Move Big Change
Story of pioneer life in Love County by family of Mrs. Clark. Every day life eighteen miles from Marietta, crossing the Red River southwest of Leon, and Post Office at Jimtown are part of the story. Newspaper article, original
Date:
2013
Creator:
Graffham, Beverly
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Ardmore Has Furnished Many Top Leaders for Oil Industry
Story of people involved in oil production and oil organizations from Ardmore. Mentioned are: Wirt Franklin, Russell Brown, Frank M. Porter, Jake L. Hamon, Edwin B. Cox, C. M. Hapgood, C. M. "Dad"Joiner and John R. Bunn. Drilling of the first well in the "Oklahoma City" field and cementing device patented by Erle Halliburton are also mentioned. newspaper article
Date:
2013
Creator:
Johnson, Roy
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Davis Riders, Tishomingo Band Winners
Story of winning entry by Tishomingo High School in the band competition, and Davis Range Riders in the roundup club copetition, during the 1969 Shrine Rodeo. Photos of Bob Stoddard, Tishomingo, Tim Berryhill, Ardmore, and the Davis High School Band are with the article. newspaper article, original
Date:
2013
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Historical Society Members
Column concerns additions to the list of charter members of the Chickasaw Historical Society of Southern Oklahoma. Names included in the article. Newspaper article, original, 2 copies
Date:
2013
Creator:
McGalliard, William A.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Tip Knows Wolves
Pruitt, James Hogg "Tip" Story of longtime wolf hunter Tip Pruitt, a resident of the Newport community. Pruitt was born near Graham on Dec. 28, 1891. newspaper article with photo, original
Date:
2013
Creator:
McGalliard, William A.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Fischl, Louis A.
"Rites Friday for Attorney Louis Fischl", Daily Ardmoreite, no date. Biography of longtime Ardmore attorney and list of his civic activities.
Date:
2013
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Good Book Owen Needed
Biographical story of the first U. S. Senator from Oklahoma. Born Feb. 3, 1856, at lynchburg, Va., Owen was a teacher, lawyer and senator. His work for Indian claims and the Federal Reserve Act are part of the story. Newspaper article, with photo
Date:
2013
Creator:
Stewart, Roy P.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
"Oklahoman Plans Air Passenger Service With Ten Steam Driven Planes"
Fort Worth Star Telegram, May 20, 1923. Story of the proposed airline service, between Ardmore, Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Kansas City, planned by Dr. E. M. Evans, of Ardmore. Ardmore businessmen and Victor Swanson, of Oklahoma City, are stated to be backers of the venture. 4 pages, photocopied
Date:
2013
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Jim Eskew to Expo '67
Column includes: Story that Jim Eskew will perform at the World's Fair Expo in Toronto, Canada, in Oct. 1967. Background on Jim and wife Mary Louise included. Story of visit to Mountain Lake and fishing with grandson Joey Chapman and nephew Lyndall Lawrence (by McGalliard). newspaper article, original, photo of Eskew
Date:
2013
Creator:
McGalliard, William A.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History