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Pioneering on the Great Plains (open access)

Pioneering on the Great Plains

Article describes the harrowing experience of one pioneer and his wife and children traveling in a covered wagon on the Great Plains. William E. Baker tells the story of the dangers of crossing a river and the journey to Kingfisher, Oklahoma.
Date: Autumn 1957
Creator: Baker, William E.
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Annette Blackburn Ehler and the Pat Hennessey Memorial Garden (open access)

Annette Blackburn Ehler and the Pat Hennessey Memorial Garden

Article describes pioneer woman Annette Blackburn Ehler and her contributions to Oklahoma history through the Oklahoma Historical Society and Oklahoma Memorial Association. Athie Sale Davis discusses her work creating the Pat Hennessey Memorial Garden and the contents of her writings.
Date: Autumn 1953
Creator: Davis, Athie Sale
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Kingfisher High Graduating Class of 1954

Photograph of the graduating class of 1954 from Kingfisher High School.
Date: May 16, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Everett Murphy Checks

Photograph of used Everett Murphy Checks.
Date: October 13, 1952
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Lions Club Parade Float

Photograph of a Lions Club float during a parade in Kingfisher, Oklahoma.
Date: October 10, 1952
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Senior Class of 1939

Photograph of the high school pictures of the class of 1939.
Date: July 11, 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

1939 Kingfisher Class Reunions

Photograph of the Class of 1939 Kingfisher class reunions.
Date: July 11, 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Kingfisher Co-op Elevator Aerial (Harvest at Peak)

Aerial photograph of the Kingfisher Co-op Elevator (Harvest at Peak).
Date: June 14, 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Harvest at Peak, Kingfisher Co-op Elevator

Photograph of an aerial (Harvest at Peak) at Kingfisher, Oklahoma.
Date: June 14, 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Kingfisher High School Prom

Photograph of a couple during the Kingfisher High School Prom.
Date: 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Kingfisher High School Prom

Photograph of a couple posing during the Kingfisher High School Prom.
Date: 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Kingfisher High School Prom

Photograph of a couple at the Kingfisher High School Prom.
Date: 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Loamy Prairie Range Site in Excellent Condition Near Cashion

Photograph of a Loamy Prairie range site in excellent condition and used properly. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Lomay [sic] Prairie range site; excellent condition; proper use."
Date: 1959~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Deep Sand Savannah Range Site

Photograph of a deep sand savannah range site in excellent condition northeast of Dover. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Deep sand Savannah range site; excellent condition."
Date: 1959~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests

Photograph of a post lot inspection by farming and Soil Conservation Service [SCS] personnel.
Date: 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests

Photograph of posts cut from a postlot of locust and catalpa trees. Sandy soil. OK-825-4.
Date: 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Tree Diseases

Photograph of a Sycamore tree planted in March of 1958. Mr. L.D. Hunck (left) with a Soil Conservation Service (SCS) representative. OK-754-1.
Date: September 10, 1958
Creator: Ricker, J. E.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Homer L. Bruce, November 7, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Homer L. Bruce, November 7, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Homer L. Bruce discussing the company mergers between the Imperial Sugar Company and Texas Imperial Company.
Date: November 7, 1955
Creator: Bruce, Homer L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Widening in Clinton, OK

Photograph of the widening of Choctaw Ave. in Clinton, OK, 2.8 miles east of 13th St. Sept. 3, 1958.
Date: September 3, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

SH 33

Photograph of SH 33, Kingfisher east to county line, Kingfisher County, copied May 13, 1950.
Date: May 13, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1389.0036]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Somewhat surprised was Bill waggoner, Hennessey, right when weather bureau chief John Hamilton presented him a certificate of eppreciation from the U.S. weather bureau."
Date: September 26, 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1410.0591]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Mike Williams"
Date: December 1, 1954
Creator: Lucas, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1400.0533]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "R.E. Wiener is shown working on a 10-inch long wagon."
Date: November 3, 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.b1402.0422]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Dale Wendt, Kingfisher, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Wendt; was state FFA Star Farmer of 1955 and received the state FFA Foundation dairy award that year; rents and operates a 480-acre wheat and dairy farm; has exhibited numerous champion cattle in state shows, owns 27 registered Guersney cattle, valued at $7,100; machinery valuer at $4,000, has a net worth of $12,644."
Date: October 15, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History