Redlands-Yucaipa News, by Charles Cosgrove. Story from Jesse Lee James, grandson of the outlaw, contradicting history of his grandfather. J. L. James reports his grandfather died in 1951, in Hood County, Texas, and results of the post mortem examination are give. 4 pages photocopied. from Fred Mott, Garland, Tex.

"More Members Needed by Band", Daily Ardmoreite, Oct. 31, 1969, by Kay Evers. Story of need for membership in the reestablished community band in Ardmore.

"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.

Sweeten, Jess. Story of his life as lawman in east Texas, as sheriff of Henderson County, Texas, as special Texas Ranger, as investigator for Mobil Oil Co, and the connections with outlaws Bonnie & Clyde. Newspaper article

Letter to Noel Mann, Daily Ardmoreite, from John B. Fink, clerk, United States District Court, Muskogee, Ok., Jan. 15, 1969. Response to letter from Mann concerning information available on existence of Court in Marietta prior to 1890. Mr. Fink reports no records filed in their office.

"Sam W. Blackburn-The Wicked Flea" by Bill Hamilton, Daily Ardmoreite. July 30, 1969. Story of the life and work of former managing editor of the Daily Ardmoreite. Blackburn began his newspaper work in Ardmore on the Ardmore Morning Press in 1923 with Harry Stroud, managing editor, and James Lloyd, owner. Article written on the day of his burial at Rose Hill Cemetery in Ardmore. He had died two days before. newspaper article

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.

"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

"Krakel to Make Ardmore Speech", Oct. 12, 1969. Story of visit by Dean Krakel, National Cowboy Hall of Fame, to the CHS.

Photo of Mrs. Charles B. Goddard and Robert Goddard included with story of the groundbreaking ceremony. newspaper article, 1 photocopy

Article from entertainment supplement concerning the planned new home for the Ardmore Little Theatre. With the completion of the Goddard Center the local theatre will have a new home.

"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.

Readings from bound volumes of the newspaper, by Mac McGalliard, July 17, 1969. Articles noted are: consideration as Air Force Academy site, hope for hospitals to be built, Louis A. Ledbetter, Lions' Club Poultry project, Alpha Psi Sigma chapter started, Mike Massad, Dorris Ballew, son of Bud Ballew, death of Jake L. Hamony Jr. Sies Machine Co., Junior Livestock Show, and Confederate Veterans Home hospital addition.

Readings by Mac McGalliard, March 14, 1969, at the Oklahoma Historical Society. General outline of Ardmore is found in this newspaper article, covering economic and social conditions in Ardmore in 1917. Some mentioned are: population c18,000, education, homes, banks, oil industry, factories, businesses, banks and Daily Ardmoreite.

Letter to Dr. Feaver from Mac McGalliard, June 9, 1969. In the letter Dr. Feaver is asked to lecture at the Gorrad Center sometime between March 1 and June 30, 1970. 1 page, carbon copy

Letter to Mr. Shirk from Mac McGalliard, June 7, 1969. In the letter Mr. Shirk is asked to lecture at the Goddard Center sometime between March 1 and June 30, 1970. 1 page, carbon copy

Letter to Prof. Foster-Harris from Mac McGalliard, June 9, 1969. In the letter Prof. Foster-Harris is asked to lecture at the Goddard Center sometime between March 1 and June 30, 1970. 1 page, carbon copy

by Mac McGalliard, Feb. 5, 1969. Column written in response to anonymous letter received', criticizing an editorial run in the Daily Ardmoreite.

Daily Ardmoreite, Nov. 27, 1969, by Mac McGalliard. "Gene Autry History Recalled" story of the town and its early history, including the five names it has had. (Henderson's Store, Lou, Dresden, Berwyn and Gene Autry) newspaper article, photocopy

Daily Ardmoreite, Sept. 7, 1969, by Mac McGalliard. "Ardmore's Famous Indian Artist" story of the noted Creek artist. History of life and work of Mr. Beaver is included along with a photograph of him and his wife, Juanita. newspaper article, 2 pages

Letter to Dr. Bell from Mac McGalliard, June 7, 1969. In the letter Dr. Bell is asked to lecture at the Goddard Center sometime between Feb. and June, 1970. 1 page, carbon copy

"Little Movie Palace of the Old West" by Louise Riotte, Relics magazine, Dec. 1969. Story of the theatre, owned by father of the author, and some of the shows shown there.

Daily Ardmoreite, July 25, 1969. Story of the plans for the celebration the following day in Ardmore. This was the 82nd celebration.

Article on the progress of the Charles B. Goddard Center and proposed events and programs. newspaper article