2395.pdf (open access)

2395.pdf

Column concerns visit to offices of several businessmen located in the Lincoln Center building. Joe Culp, Jim Thompson, Gene Paul Morrell and Jessie Simmons are mentioned as having offices in the building. Newspaper article, original
Date: December 18, 1966
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Wells Fargo Office Traced (open access)

Wells Fargo Office Traced

Story of location of site of early Wells Fargo office at the Hall Furniture Store in Ardmore. Some information from an old ledger reveals items listed at the office and stable property. Newspaper article, original
Date: August 1, 1965
Creator: Graffham, Beverly
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Dallas Morning News, Sept. 21, 1969 (open access)

Dallas Morning News, Sept. 21, 1969

Section of the paper concerning the Goddard Computer Science Institute unit of the Wadley Institutes of Molecular Medicine in Dallas.
Date: 1969
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Fire Department (open access)

Fire Department

Old steam pumper engine being loaded for transportation to the Oklahoma State Firemens Museum in Oklahoma City. Ed Jennings, Chief, is seen by the 1900 model pumper named after L. C. Slaughter, Ardmores first salaried fire chief. newspaper article Daily Ardmoreite, Sept. 25, 1969
Date: 1969
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Merricks Made Chickasaws (open access)

Merricks Made Chickasaws

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Date: 1969
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Robison Opera House (open access)

Robison Opera House

"Advertisements From Past", Daily Ardmoreite, March 28, 1965, by Beverly Graffham. Article concerning pamphlet advertising comedy "Careless Cupid and the Three Doodies" to be shown in Ardmore, c1900-1905. Advertisement from local businesses are also mentioned.
Date: 1965
Creator: Graffham, Beverly
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Ardmore Birthday Celebration, 1966 (open access)

Ardmore Birthday Celebration, 1966

Daily Ardmoreite, July 25, 1966. Full page advertising the 79th Birthday of Ardmore. Pictures of Main Street, 1800's and 1960's, are included. newspaper article
Date: 1966
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Daily Ardmoreite (open access)

Daily Ardmoreite

"Local History Books Planned", Feb. 5, 1969. Story of meeting of the CHS and plans for book by Mac McGalliard, containing columns from the Daily Ardmoreite, and one containing pages from the Shrine Club Rodeo programs.
Date: 1969
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Jesse Chisholm Trail (open access)

The Jesse Chisholm Trail

Fourth in series of articles written in connection with the Chisholm Trail Museum.
Date: 1965
Creator: James, Otis D.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Evers, Kay (open access)

Evers, Kay

"Downtown Fire Contained", Daily Ardmoreite, June 12, 1969. Story of fire on North Washington near downtown that blazed for almost three hours. Ed Jennings was Fire Chief at the time and D.G. Marshall was Chief of Police.
Date: 1969
Creator: Evers, Kay
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Walker, E. A. (open access)

Walker, E. A.

"Former City Banker Due Honor At O.U." Daily Ardmoreite, Sept. 21, 1969. Story of the former president of the First Natl. Bank, Ardmore. Brief life history and other business interests are noted in the article. North tower of the Glenn C. Couch Center at O.U. was dedicated to Walker,who had left a large bequest to the university. newspaper article
Date: 1969
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Kilpatrick, Jack (open access)

Kilpatrick, Jack

"Under the Reading Lamp" by Jack Gregory and Rennard Strickland, Tulsa World, Oct. 26, 1969. Review of Kilpatricks last book, "New Echota Letters" (SMU Press, $5). Information on the five other books by this Cherokee author is also given in the article. 1 page
Date: 1969
Creator: Jack Gregory, Rennard Strickland
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
New Adventist Church Opens It's Doors (open access)

New Adventist Church Opens It's Doors

Report of the services held in the new building at 828 Locust, in Ardmore.
Date: 1968
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
67 Shrine rodeo Plans Being Made (open access)

67 Shrine rodeo Plans Being Made

A newspaper article discussing the plans for the rodeo in 1967.
Date: November 13, 1966
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Dawson, E. Lomax (open access)

Dawson, E. Lomax

Press release from Carlton Press, Inc. concerning The Cheyenne-Arapahoe Country by E. Lomax Dawson. The book chronicles the life of the Grantz family. Notes by Mac McGalliard concerning Mr. Dawson and letter to the Carlton Press are included. 3 pages, carbon copies & handwritten
Date: 1967
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Ardmore, Ireland (open access)

Ardmore, Ireland

Postcard from Joe Callaway to Editor, Daily Ardmoreite, Sept. 11, 1968. Picture on the card shows a 9th century round tower on a hill overlooking Ardmore Bay. post card
Date: 1968
Creator: Callaway, Joe
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chickasaw Festival Slated (open access)

Chickasaw Festival Slated

Story of the upcoming festival to be held in Tishomingo in July. Events that are planned and people involved are mentioned. Newspaper article.
Date: 1965
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Jesse Chisholm Trail (open access)

The Jesse Chisholm Trail

First in series of articles in connection with the Chisholm Trail Museum
Date: 1965
Creator: James, Otis D.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chisholm Trail Era Started 100 Years Ago (open access)

Chisholm Trail Era Started 100 Years Ago

History of the trail related in honor of the centennial celebration
Date: 1967
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Rotary, Ardmore (open access)

Rotary, Ardmore

Daily Ardmoreite, June 15, 1967, "300 Celebrate 50th Birthday of City Rotary", by Mac McGalliard. Story of the celebration held the previous night at Lake Murray Lodge. Earl Q. Gray, charter member, Bill Gardner, president, Wm. L. Counts, Shawnee district governor, and Dr. Dan Proctor, speaker, are pictured.
Date: 1967
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Old Graves Tell Story of Early Caddo Culture (open access)

Old Graves Tell Story of Early Caddo Culture

Story of discovery of three graves, near Hugo, during construction of the Hugo Dam. Archaeologist Don Wycoff suggested they dated from around 1250 A.D. Pottery and bones were found in the graves near the Kiamichi River, in Choctaw County.
Date: 1969
Creator: Imon, Frances
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Factual Analysis and Report on Industrial and Commercial Location Advantages in Madill, Okla. (open access)

Factual Analysis and Report on Industrial and Commercial Location Advantages in Madill, Okla.

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Date: 1965
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
History Group Member Drive Reaches Goal (open access)

History Group Member Drive Reaches Goal

Report that the society had reached a total of 501 charter members &16 institutional members. List of projects and plans is included in the article. Society had published three newsletters, the "Oklaholisso", and set up a booth at the Carter County Free Fair.
Date: 1965
Creator: Coffey, Ivy
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Ardmore Birthday Celebration, 1967 (open access)

Ardmore Birthday Celebration, 1967

Daily Ardmoreite, July 30, 1967. Reports on the festivities held the day before to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the town of Ardmore. Stories by Mac McGalliard and Linda Shilling. 3 pages Daily Ardmoreite with pictures of events
Date: July 30, 1967
Creator: McGalliard, William A. & Shilling, Linda
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History