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- When Oklahomans Go Fishing
- Story, with photographs, of fishing trip to the Corpus Christi area by Charles B Goddard, B. A. Simpson, T. A. Thurmond, R. P. Poland and L. D. Rickey, all of Ardmore. Accounts of the fish they caught and description of the area included. Newspaper article, full page (photocopy)
- WOAA
- Article in Radio Voice, Jan. 1923, vol 2, no. 1, pub. by The Radio Voice Co., Ft. Worth, Texas. Story of the radio station, and air ambulance, established in Ardmore at the Hardy Sanitarium. Dr. Walter Hardy and his wife are quoted in the story concerning the use of the station. The air ambulance was used throughout the area and had a special patient bed in the fuselage. gift-Charles Dibrell, Sept. 1973; 4 pages with pictures, photocopied
- Why the Sentiment in Oklahoma Suddenly Changed
- Article reporting on the upcoming trial, March 10, of Clara Smith Hamon for the murder of Jake Hamon. Points explected to be presented by the defense and prosecution are included. 19 pages, photocopies
- Healdton Fifteenth Anniversary Edition
- This oil review was established July 8, 1925. This edition gives Healdton field statistics and regularly published petroleum activities. 36 pages, original-bound, published material, 2 pages, photocopied
- Miller , Jim
- "Death at the Hands of Men Unknown" article in The Peace Officer, 1922-23. Story of the mob hanging of Jim Miller, B. B Burrell, Joe Alien and Jesse West in Ada, 1909. Reprint of information reported in The Daily Oklahoman, April 20, 1909. 6 pages, photocopied, published material
- Precise Triangulation Along The Ninety-Eighth Meridian
- U. S. Department of Commerce, Special Pub. 8988 Survey from the Kansas-Oklahoma boundary to Alice, Texas, 1923. Includes Oklahoma land west of the Indian Meridian. 87 pages, published material
- Early History Healdton Field
- Pages from Krohn Oil Review, Aug. 11, 1928. History of Healdton oil field and the men involved with discovery. Biographies, with photos, of Wirt Franklin, Ed Galt, J. M. Critchlow, Roy M. Johnson and S. A. Apple included, along with an article, "The Healdton Field", by C. W. Tomlinson.
- Brock
- "Citizens of Brock Refuse to Become Excited..." Daily Oklahoman, April 23, 1922. Story concerning the advancement of oil in the area of Brock and how the citizens continued the growth of the community. Wood Hammer and Whit Carroll are mentioned. Faint photographs are with the article. newspaper article, photocopy
- Chronicles of Oklahoma
- Reprints from vol. 3, 1925, and vol. 5, 1927, concerning Initial Point. 13 pages, photocopied; gift-Sen. Ernest Martin, April 2, 1979
- The American Legion Weekly magazine
- vol. 3, no. 2, Jan. 14, 1921. Pub. by the American Legion Pub. Co. 23 pages, published material; gift-Rupert E. Martin, Healdton
- Destruction of Large Dairy Barn Entails a Heavy Loss
- Fire in the dairy barn of Felix King results in loss of more than $10,000.00.
- Building Boom Arrives in Ardmore
- Daily Oklahoman, Sept. 24, 1922. Article concerning the state of Ardmore in regard to buildings and city projects as of the date. 1 page, photocopy
- Sholom Alechem International-Convention Edition
- History of the society, the constitution and creed and advertisements from local businesses are found in this edition. Also photos of oil men: Allen DeMarco, C.W. Tomlinson, R. A. Birk, Wood Dawson, Lawrence Beattie, John B. Ogden, Thomas Norman, Burney Phillips, Jack Riordan, Wallace Kahl, Lloyd Noble, Bill Krohn, Ed Galt, Russ Lathrop, J.W. Saverline, Frank Porter, Knox Garvin, Otto Bradford and C. W. Everett. 15 pages, original & photocopy. gift-Mrs. Ethel, Dawson Kendrick
- Fitts Hotel
- Newspaper article, possibly from Ardmoreite, c1923. In the story Mrs. Sara Shirley (?) Fitts is said to be the propietor of the only hotel in Burneyville. Short history of her life up to the age of 82, amd days spent running the hotel. Photo of Mrs. Fitts, her father and daughter (?) is with the article. newspaper article
- Boy Scouts of America, Ardmore
- Daily Oklahoman, March 2, 1924, "Turning Out Leaders of Boys". Story of work in Ardmore by O. A. Kitterman and John R. Dexter in training 29 scout leaders and organizing troops. Pictures of the men, a scoutmaster session, outdoor activities and the "Scout Hut" are included.
- Industrial Report of the City of Ardmore, Oklahoma, and Survey of its Trade Territory
- Industrial Department of the Chamber of Commerce, Ardmore, Oklahoma, 1929. Full report on the city of Ardmore including census information, business statistics, education facilities, etc. 34 pages, photocopied, published material; Ok. Hist. Society, Nov. 27, 1968 by McGalliard
- Healdton School
- Portion taken from Journal of Carter County Schools, published by Kate Gait Zaneis, 1923. School statistics, senior and junior high faculty, senior class names, club members and game statistics are included in this report. 17 pages, typed
- Ardmore, The Convention City
- Page from this magazine stating that Ardmore will host the Sheriffs' Association of Oklahoma convention in 1925. General description of the city at that time is given along with local hotel facility to be used-Hotel Ardmore. Frank E. Carson is shown as finger print expert for Ardmore and Carter County. 1 page, photocopied, 2 copies
- Coal Mining
- Daily Oklahoman, March 2, 1924. "Mining Coal and Progress in Oklahoma". Story of the establishment of a night vocational school for miners in Henryetta, Oct. 1, 1923, by C. W. Briles. Pictures of classes and instructors are included in the article.
- Ardmore Man Named Daddy of New Highway Over State
- Article reporting on the work by George A. Ramsey to initiate the opening of a road through the Arbuckle Mountains. newspaper article, photocopy
- London, Ewing C.
- Page from The Peace Officer, 1925 (?). Biographical information and career as Sheriff of Carter County covered. Photo of some of the stills captured by London is with the article. Men in the photo are named below the photo. 1 page, photocopied. 2 copies
- Ardmore Church Shows Great Growth
- Story of work of Dr Ashley Chappell as pastor and planned construction of a new building.
- Ardmore, Oklahoma - Center of World's Greatest Oil Production
- Published by The Sessions Co., Ardmore, 1922. Small booklet with information on the city as of 1922, including a roster of businesses. A picture of Main Street is also included. 8 pages, photocopied, published material (two copies)
- Ardmore Birthday Celebration
- Daily Ardmoreite, July 28, 1924. Complete copy of this edition with several articles concerning the festivities. Picture of the Ardmore "Big Silver Cornet Band" with musicians identified is on the front page. This was the 37th anniversary. 8 pages, original published material
- Mountain Lake
- From "Ardmore's Land O'Lakes Region" story in Outdoor Oklahoma, June 1926. Description of the lake on opening day, May 1, 1926, and fishing availability in the area. Photocopied at the Oklahoma Historical Society by Mac McGalliard, Nov. 27, 1968. 1 page, photocopy
- Civic Clubs Take Leading Part in Building Ardmore
- Daily Oklahoman, Sept. 23, 1928. Story on the civic clubs in Ardmore and some of the people in charge. Pictures of four leaders included are: R. B. Brown, C. of C. Pres., Stephen A. George, Mayor, W. H. Bailey, Kiwanis Pres., C. W. Tomlinson, Lion's Club Pres. (see page A of section) newspaper section - four full pages
- Sholom Alechem Is Password At Ardmore
- Daily Oklahoman, Aug. 7, 1927, story in oil news section of the paper. Story of the 'Sholom' society convention meeting set for Aug. 13 in Ardmore. Outline of the purposes of the society and its present officers included. Photos of some members. 1 page, photocopied from full section. full section-fragile!! - 2 copies.
- Daily Oklahoman, Feb. 25, 1923
- Readings from this newspaper by Mac McGalliard, at the Oklahoma Historical Society, March 14, 1969. History of the Confederate Veterans Home in Ardmore, erected in 1910, on land donated by Mrs. Ludie Hailey Walcott. Cornerstone was laid June 24, 1910 in a ceremony conducted by the Grand Lodge of Mason. Information on incorporation and establishment of the home as a charitable institution is included.
- Bands
- "Musical Ardmore", Daily Oklahoman, May 6, 1923. Story of the many bands and orchestras in Ardmore at the time of the article. Mentioned are: church orchestras, school orchestras, Ardmore Rotary boys band, Ardmore Philharmonic club (and its invited artists) and the Grotto Band.