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Oklahoma-Texas Bridge War

Description: Photograph of 'They Shall Not Pass' says W. W. Sterling, Adjutant General of Texas, in white trousers and holding a Winchester rifle 30-30. While on his left is Texas Ranger Captain Tom Hickman. They are keeping watch on the Denison-Durant free bridge over the Red River, to see that no Oklahoma motorist runs through the barricade. On Sterling's right are two more Texas rangers, L to R: J. P. Huddleston and W. H. Kirby. So far no blood at the bridge on the Texas side." July 20, 1931. - Photo cre… more
Date: July 20, 1931
Creator: International Chicago
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[Photograph 2012.201.B0225.0546]

Description: Photograph taken for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "A Lackland father and son combination recently captured two display awards in the 1957 Texas Philatelic convention in San Antonio. Captain Harry L. Chupak won a second place in an international class exhibit with his stamp entry depicting the 12 tribes of Israel. His son, eleven year old Jay Chupak, won third prize in the junior exhibit with a display showing the golden anniversary of the Boy Scouts."
Date: June 20, 1957
Creator: Air Force
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[Photograph 2012.201.B0289.0012]

Description: Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Thirteen - year - old Patty Dailey of San Antonio is the junior medalist of the silver anniversary Trans Mississippi and Wednesday she played brilliantly before dropping a 2 and 1 verdict to former champion Marjorie Lindsay of Decatur Ill. The youngster had been four holes behind at the turn and almost overhauled her highly favored rival with a splendid rally on the back nine."
Date: September 20, 1955
Creator: Miller, Joe
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[Photograph 2012.201.B0310.0170]

Description: Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Below, Archibald Hill, attorney for the group with back to camera, talks with Richard Dockery, left, regional NAACP director, and James Brown national NAACP youth secretary."
Date: August 20, 1969
Creator: Albright, Bob
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[Photograph 2012.201.B0338.0106]

Description: Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "The following swimmers from Kerr-McGee Swim Club have qualified to swim at the 1971 national AAU Long Course Open Swimming & Diving Championship in Houston, Texas on August 25,26,27 & 28th. (The 5 Are: Libby Lucas, Steve Jamison, Richard Hermes, Mark Elliott & Rick Windes)"
Date: December 20, 1971
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[Photograph 2012.201.B0338.0151]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Col. Henry Hutchings Jr., second from left, recently appointed U. S. division engineer at Dallas, and Col. F. J. Wilson, district engineer, Tulsa, Wednesday inspected by plane Canton, Fort Supply, the Great Salt Plains and the Washita river."
Date: March 20, 1946
Creator: Owen, A. Y.
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[Photograph 2012.201.B0352.0496]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Outstanding Solo Twirler at East Texas State University's summer majorette camp is Lisa Klotz, Putnam City High School. Miss Klotz, left, is presented the award by camp instructor Lesby Ray."
Date: July 20, 1973
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[Photograph 2012.201.B0352.0497]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "First place in military twirl competition is awarded to, left to right, Cynthia Rose, Threcia Myers, Lea Dawn Smith and Lisa Klotz, all of Putnam City High School, by Lesby Ray, drum major and majorette camp instructor. The competition was held recently at East Texas State University."
Date: July 20, 1973
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