Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "There's no better way to spend summer - June's sweltering heat doesn't keep these four riders from enjoying the action at Camp Cimarron."

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Carrie Kendall was headed for this newsstand outside The Harvey House Motel Restaurant a block from her home when she disappeared Sunday."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Defendant, Roger Dale Hayes, center, opens in Logan County."

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "I-35 rest stop near Guthrie be closed at night."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Proclaiming a "bold and adventurous leap forward" for Langston University."

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Charlene Harris"

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Walking with camp director Meredith Maddox, far left, are Jeane Stewart, JoLynn Delaughter and Sheryl Hatcher."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Mom counselor Jeane Stewart braces herself as campers leap into the pool."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Camping Tales - JoLynn Delaughter, left, listens to campers Kim Grove, Kim Adams and Courtney Mosley, from left to right, discuss the rigors of life at Camp Cimarron."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Guthrie businessmen and members of the Logan County Historical Society brave cold temperatures and sleet Sunday for the dedication of a recently restored downtown building. From left are paint contractor Mike Colorio, building owner Arn Henderson, Sally Bodie and John Pearson of the society, and local contractors John Hughes and Jimmy Vaughn."

Gilbert Tampkins thanks Zella Patterson's contributions to the Cooperative Extension Program at Langston University.

Article provides a biographical study of the life of Frank H. Greer, a young newspaper editor who greatly contributed to the growth of Guthrie, Oklahoma, which became the temporary capital of Oklahoma Territory.