The Enigma of Mike Monroney (open access)

The Enigma of Mike Monroney

Article provides an overview of the political career of Almer Stillwell "Mike" Monroney, who served the people of Oklahoma in the US House of Representatives and US Senate from 1939 until 1966. The author characterizes Monroney as a level-headed moderate attempting to continue his tenure in office amidst a shift to the conservative right in Oklahoma politics.
Date: Spring 2013
Creator: Lowitt, Richard, 1922-2018
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Building 3001: Home of the "Gooney Bird" (open access)

Building 3001: Home of the "Gooney Bird"

Article describes the history of Building 3001 at Tinker Air Force Base, where Oklahoman workers produced thousands of C-47 military aircraft during World War II. The building was nicknamed the "Gooney Bird" after the Albatross, clumsy on the ground but beautiful in flight.
Date: Autumn 2013
Creator: Allin, Lawrence Carroll
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Notes and Documents, Fall 2013 (open access)

Notes and Documents, Fall 2013

Notes and Documents column including Tara Damron's "In the Shadows of the Century Chest: Message to Future Generations," which describes the history and contents of the Century Chest, a time capsule that was buried on April 22, 1913, through the unique partnership of the First Lutheran Church and the Oklahoma Historical Society. The Century Chest was opened on April 22, 2013 and will be preserved by the Oklahoma Historical Society.
Date: Autumn 2013
Creator: Damron, Tara
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History