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Cherokee Indians (open access)

Cherokee Indians

Two brochures from Cherokee, North Carolina. Oconaluftee Indian Village, at Cherokee, North Carolina, and "Unto These Hills" drama performed there are described in these brochures. 2 pamphlets, 1 page each
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Doll Collection to Be Dedicated (open access)

Doll Collection to Be Dedicated

Report on plans for dedication of the collection and museum to be held Dec. 17 at the Ardmore Public Library. A room to house the dolls would be dedicated at the same time. The 300 dolls, valued at over $50,000, were given to the library by Eliza Cruce Hall. Photos of Mrs. Hall and some of her dolls included. newspaper article, 2 pages
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Third Annual Celebration Over, But Not Forgotten (open access)

Third Annual Celebration Over, But Not Forgotten

Report of the celebration held in Marietta. Photos of some of the participants are included with the article. Newspaper article, 3 pieces.
Date: 2013
Creator: Spilman, Chuck
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Sulphur Sets Sight On Industrial Development (open access)

Sulphur Sets Sight On Industrial Development

Brief history of the town with coverage of the industrial and recreational development to date. 2 pages, original
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Shrine Rodeo Dates Listed (open access)

Shrine Rodeo Dates Listed

Report of plans for the 1966 rodeo to be held in March. Bub Harvey and Jean Neustadt are reported as co-chairmen. A new feature for 1966 was to be a dual queen contest, junior and senior contestants. Newspaper article, original 2 pages, handwritten ntoes by Mac McGalliard
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Have You Seen Anthony City? (open access)

Have You Seen Anthony City?

Story of miniature town built by Hurmon Anthony. Photos of some of the buildings and Mr. Anthony are with the article. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: Rice, Barbara
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Ardmore Disaster (open access)

The Ardmore Disaster

Pages from the booklet published after the explosion in 1915. Photocopied by mac McGalliard. 4 pages, photocopied
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Historical Society Planned (open access)

Historical Society Planned

Column announces formation of the Chickasaw Historical Society and names the temporary board of trustees and officers. Outline of plans for the organizations is reported. Newspaper article, original (photocopied copy mounted on paper)
Date: 2013
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Sales Tax and Streets (open access)

Sales Tax and Streets

Column includes report of improvements to Ardmore streets due to the added revenue from the additional one-cent sales tax and visit to the sanitation department. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Pecan Bonanza (open access)

Pecan Bonanza

Column concerns the projected record pecan crop in Carter County for this season. Mentioned are pecan crops on farms of S. S. Dudley, Walter Gant, O. F. Kramer, Marvin Douglas and Fred A. Chapman. Photo of helicopter treshing trees is with the article. newspaper article, original, 2 pieces
Date: 2013
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
City Industrial Man (open access)

City Industrial Man

Column concerns proposals Ardmore city commissioners to employ a full-time industrial representative to promote the city in regard to industrial and economic projects. Outline of the job possibilities and expected expenses to obtain this position are reported. newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Duncan is 75 Years Old (open access)

Duncan is 75 Years Old

Column reports on the 75th Birthday of the town of Duncan, Oklahoma. Mentioned are the store on Cow Creek owned by William Duncan, relocation of this of city of Duncan, spread of oil industry to the area and world headquarters of the Haliburton Company. newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Loco Gas Field, Stephens & Jefferson Counties, Okla. (open access)

Loco Gas Field, Stephens & Jefferson Counties, Okla.

Brief history of the field mentioning; first gas well struck in spring of 1913; history of development; location of the field with reference to the Healdton oil field; topography; stratigraphy; interpretation of structure contours; structure; origin of the oil & gas; and analyses of gas from the field. 8 pages, photocopied
Date: 2013
Creator: Wegemann, Carroll H.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Drag Racing (open access)

Drag Racing

Column includes: Visit to the drag strip north of Ardmore run by the Ardmore Timing Association. J. R. Shaw, Joe Carroll and Dennis Lavers were in charge of the group. Outline of regulations and events at the drag strip is given. Visit to the Gourmet Restaurant owned by Mazola McKerson. Her devotion to cooking with fresh ingredients is reported. newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Meeting of Lawmen (open access)

Meeting of Lawmen

Column includes: Meeting at Hardy Murphy Coliseum by local and visiting law enforcement officers. Photo shows P. G. McGaghren, Buck Houchin, D. W. Cranford, Walter Wood, B. L. Cantrell and A. Shaffer. Operations by American Flyers and visit with Phleat Boyd, captain with the airlines. American Flyers president Reed Pigman, Jim Hamilton, Jan Fielder, Ernestine Burns and R. W. "Tiny" Welsh are also mentioned in connection with Am. Flyers. newspaper article, original - mounted on paper
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Ardmore Doctor Pleased With Post (open access)

Ardmore Doctor Pleased With Post

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Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Shrine Rodeo, 1972 (open access)

Shrine Rodeo, 1972

Advertisement for the rodeo. Queen candidates Wanda Crumb, Linda Brooks and Brenda Wells are pictured along with Connie Smith, rodeo entertainer. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
A Lesson On Carter County (open access)

A Lesson On Carter County

Daily Ardmoreite, June 7, 1962, by Joanne Steward. Article concerning the historical talk given by Mrs. Julia Sparger at Lake Murray Lodge. Thorough historical background of Ardmore and Carter County is included. Some mentioned are: Charles Carter, Daubes, Nobles, Frensleys, Dr. Hardy, Lee Cruce, John Dexter and others. Early ranches, such as Washington, HOX-Bar, Three I's, and the 0 Cross 0, are also included. newspaper article
Date: 2013
Creator: Steward, Joanne
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Glamorous Flyers (open access)

Glamorous Flyers

Column concerns American Flyers, Inc., an air charter company with its center of operations at Ardmore Industrial Airpark. Outline of the operations of the company and listing of officers is included in the article. Newspaper article, original, photo of officials
Date: 2013
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Morrell Discusses New Role in Interior (open access)

Morrell Discusses New Role in Interior

Article in which Mr. Morrell, Director of the U. S. Office of Oil and Gas of the Department of the Interior, outlines the role of his office in petroleum production. 4 pages, magazine article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Berryhill, Myrtle V. (open access)

Berryhill, Myrtle V.

Obituary. Notice of death of Myrtle V. Berryhill, wife of Jenks Berryhill, born Oct. 21, 1898 at Waxahachie, Tex. Photo of same is with the article. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Rodeo Ticket Office To Open (open access)

Rodeo Ticket Office To Open

Report that headquarters for tickets will be the Chamber of Commerce office. Notes on opening parade and queen candiates included. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
He's Hardy Perennial In Ardmore Progress (open access)

He's Hardy Perennial In Ardmore Progress

Story of current work by Hardy Murphy and account of his career as an entertainer. Photos included show graves of "Buck" and " Silver Cloud" and Hardy Murphy. Nespaper article, full page
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
History of Murray County Is Presented to Davis Study Club (open access)

History of Murray County Is Presented to Davis Study Club

Story of program given by Mrs. Hubert Oakley at meeting of Tuesday Study Club in Davis. Mentioned: archeological finds near Arbuckle Lake, "Cross Timbers" area, Choctaw & Chickasaw tribes in area, Scott Hawkins, William Nathan Price's Falls, Mazzepa Turner, a Mr. Hunt, William Lorrance, Ft. Arbuckle and Nelson Chigley's Indian school. newspaper article
Date: 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History