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Rex Brinlee: The Man and His Escape (open access)

Rex Brinlee: The Man and His Escape

This article tells the story of notorious criminal Rex Brinlee, who is best known for his multiple escapes from the Oklahoma State Penitentiary. The article interweaves the details of his crimes with larger state events, including the McAlester Prison Riot.
Date: Summer 2013
Creator: Reavis, Jack Anthony
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Another Move Eyed To Save Old Courthouse (open access)

Another Move Eyed To Save Old Courthouse

Report on efforts by Pittsburg County Historical Association to preserve the Choctaw Council House in McAlester. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Historical Leaders Want Old Courthouse Preserved (open access)

Historical Leaders Want Old Courthouse Preserved

Story concerning efforts to preserve the Choctaw Indian Tobuskee County Courthouse in McAlester, Ok. (second portion of article not included)
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

E-599 (4-19-13)

Photograph of Krebs FD Engine 599, a Boardman pumper on a Ford chassis. This truck originally belonged to McAlester.
Date: April 19, 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History