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Another Move Eyed To Save Old Courthouse
Report on efforts by Pittsburg County Historical Association to preserve the Choctaw Council House in McAlester. Newspaper article, original
Date:
2013
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Singing Cowboy Rex Allen Rode Real Horse To Fame In Movieland
Story of rise to entertainment fame by the Arizon native Rex Allen. Newspaper article, original
Date:
2013
Creator:
Stewart, Roy P.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Photo material
Newspaper photos, advertising slicks and copies of photographs of McGalliard. Metal photo duplication of photo is included. 12 pieces McGALLIARD, WILLIAM A. "MAC"
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Smoking Room
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
Date:
2013
Creator:
M., R. G.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Facts About The Oil Industry
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
Date:
2013
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Marlow Banker Writes Interesting Story Of Early History of Sulphur
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
Date:
2013
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Elmore City Post Office Is Dedicated
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
Date:
2013
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Shrine Rodeo, 1973
Program from this edition of the Shrine Rodeo in Ardmore. Full edition, paper bound
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Rodeo Reference Book, 1971
Compiled by the Rodeo Information Foundation, Denver, Colorado. Champion cowboys, from 1929-1970, along with current standings are in this volume. Biographical information is given on the top cowboys. 32 pages, paperbound volume.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Shrine Rodeo, 1972
Photo of Connie Smith, entertainer to appear, with dates for the rodeo. Newspaper article, original
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Here 'N' There
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
Date:
2013
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Rex Allen Returning Again
Story that Rex Allen would be the star at this edition of the Shrine Rodeo. Photo of Allen is with article. Newspaper article, original
Date:
2013
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Parade To Launch shrine Rodeo
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
Date:
2013
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Will Rogers Memorial
Brochure from the Saddle Room at the museum in Claremore, Oklahoma, dedicated Nov. 4, 1966. Descriptions of the individual scenes in the mural and biography of Ray Piercey, the artist, are included. 1 page, original
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Program, 1949
Official program for the madison Square Garden championship rodeo at Fair Park in Ardmore. This rodeo, held Sept. 7-10, 1949, featured Gene Autry as guest star. Officers of the free fair, queen contestants, rodeo performers and local merchants are part of the programs listings. Separate sheet lists rodeo officials, entrants and events for Sept. 9th show. paperbound booklet, 24 pages, original (1 cover extra) 1 page, original program sheet gift-John Earl Robertson
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
They Had A Dream
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
Date:
2013
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Shrine Rodeo, 1967
Notes made by Mac McGalliard regarding the 1967 edition of the Shrine Rodeo in Ardmore. Notes contain information later used in newspaper articles. 11 pages, handwritten, original
Date:
unknown
Creator:
McGalliard, William A.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Shrine Rodeo, 1972
Biographical info on Donna Patterson, the current champion (1971) girls barrel racer. Patterson participated in the barrel racing event during the 1972 Shrine Rodeo in Ardmore. 1 page, typed, duplicated. FROM Girls Rodeo Association
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
City Rodeo Plans Are Shaping UP
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
Date:
2013
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Possible Indian Village Studied
Report of proposal to establish a Chickasaw-Choctaw Indian village 6 to 10 miles west of Ardmore. Outlines of the plans and estimated costs are included in the article along with drawing of the site. Newspaper article, original
Date:
2013
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Program, 1936
Official program from Ardmore's third annual rodeo held May 20-31, 1936. Rodeo officials, political candidates advertisements and local merchants advertisements are included. The rodeo was to benefit the free milk and ice fund by the Ardmore Council of Social Agencies. Separate sheets list the contestants for events on the 29th and 31st along with events. paperbound program, 44 pages, original 1 page, original, 2 issues
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Membership cards
Cards issued to McGalliard from the National Writers Club, The American Museum of Natural History and the National Rifle Association. 3 cards, original
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Fourth Girl Enters Race For Queen
Report of candidacy of Debbie Hensely for Shrine Rodeo Queen. Newspaper article, with photo, original
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Sites Need Restoration
Story of Park Hill, south of Tahlequah, the Park Hill Mission-established by Rev. Samuel A. Worcester in 1836, the Park Hill Press-used the alphabet devised by Sequoyah, the Cherokee Female Seminary, the Male Seminary built closer to Tahlequah, home of George Murrell, the Ross and Worcester Mission cemeteries. newspaper article, original
Date:
2013
Creator:
Ruth, Kent
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History