Report of finalization of plans for this years rode. Newspaper article, original, 2 copies

Report that a downtown parade would begin the activities for this years rodeo. Other events and plans for the rodeo are included. Newspaper article, original

Story that Bobby Vinton would be the star of the 1970 Shrine Rodeo in Ardmore newspaper article, original

Announcement that the rodeo in 1972 would take place April 5-8. Harry Knight Company would be the producer for 1972. newspaper article, original

Events from registration to evening mixer are on this program from Shrine members. 1 page, original

Report on addition of Little Britches Bucking Contest, Kids Calf Scramble and Cowboys ribbon Roping events to the 1967 rodeo. Newspaper article, original

Story of work between the pecan growers, researchers and extension agents in Oklahoma to recognize and use the desireable characteristics of the native pecan. Magazine article, 2 pages, full issue 14 pages original

Pittsburg County Historical Association. Report of charter memberships available in the newly formed society. Outlines of goals of the group and officers are given. Newspaper article with photo, original

Report of prize money won by various cowboys during the 1972 Shrine Rodeo in Ardmore. Newspaper article, original

Story of plans for appearance by Rex Allen at the 1968 edition of the Shrine Rodeo in Ardmore. Background information concerning Allens life is included. Newspaper article, original, 2 pieces

Report of work beginning again to record history of the oil industry in Oklahoma. Claude Barrow, Bill Burchardt, E. G. Dahlgren and Doris Dellinger are mentioned as involved in the project. Newspaper article, original

Ardmore Birthday Celebration, 1968. Pioneer breakfast plans and events on the schedule for the evening are reported. Newspaper article, original

Plans for booster trip throughout the area by local Shriners and Jaycees to promote the rodeo in Ardmore. Newspaper article, original

Report on efforts by Pittsburg County Historical Association to preserve the Choctaw Council House in McAlester. Newspaper article, original

Story of rise to entertainment fame by the Arizon native Rex Allen. Newspaper article, original

Report of possible museum of eastern Oklahoma history to be housed in home of Robert S. Kerr near Poteau, in Le Flore County. Newspaper article, original

Statistics concerning oil in Oklahoma as of the date of the article. Mentioned are the five non-producing counties, the number of people employed in petroleum industry, number of barrels produced in 1965, number of wells, depth of deepest well and date of first well. newspaper article, original

Story told by P. V. Rabb, formerly of Wynnewood, of events recalled in June 1890 on camping trip to Sulphur Spring. Mentioned are: road that began near Texoma Dam and ran past Pavillion Springs, old Froman ranch house, local resident named Fry, first built by Chidister & Swinford, hotel built, Col. Sneed, Indian Territory Bankers Assoc., bankers: J. B. Dabbs, Frank Craig, Clay Webster, R. O. Weems and E. E. White. newspaper article, original

Story of dedication of new Elmore City Post Office building. Former postmasters from 1891 are listed. In 1910 the town was named Banner, because of confusion with Elmber (in SW Okla.), then returned to the name Elmore City. Newspaper article, original

Biographical information of Henry J. Kaiser, first postmaster of "Wynne Wood", from his grandson Clyde Kaiser of Ada, Ok. Also mentioned are the J.H. Walner Store in Cherokee Town (forerunner of Wynnewood), appointment of Henry Kaiser as Commissioner of that district by Judge Parker, and "Indian Police". newspaper article, original

Story that Rex Allen would be the star at this edition of the Shrine Rodeo. Photo of Allen is with article. Newspaper article, original

Report of attractions planned for the parade to open the 10th Annual Shrine Rodeo. Photo of Patsy Neustadt and George Connely as they distribute free tickets fo children from Washington Elementary School. Newspaper article, original

Story of early cowhand on the Goodnight-Loving trail. Ikard was born a slave, joined the cattle drives after living in Weatherford, Ok., and returned to Weatherford to ranch until his death in 1929. Epitaph on his headstone is reported. Newspaper article, original from Nancy Critchlow Lawless, 1969

Report of plans made for the rodeo to run April 5-8, 1972. Connie Smith, pictured, will be feartured as entertainer this year. Newspaper article, original