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The Honey Springs National Battlefield Park Movement

Description: Article outlines the events surrounding the centennial anniversary of the Battle of Honey Springs, the largest battle fought during the Civil War within present-day Oklahoma. The battle was the catalyst for Federal troops to gain control of the territory through the capture of Fort Smith. A commemorative park was created for the battlefield.
Date: Spring 1969
Creator: Fischer, LeRoy H.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B1036.0176]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Richard A. Pyle at the desk of his law office on Eufaula's Main Street. At 240 pounds, he looks more like a football player than a federal court prosecutor, but when the U.S. Senate makes his confirmation, Pyle, 38, will become the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma and move into the office in Muskogee's federal building."
Date: September 19, 1969
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B1184.0417]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Farmers Home Administration is alive and well" was the report by Chickasha native James V. Smith to Oklahoma Home Builders at Fountainhead state lodge this weekend."
Date: September 12, 1969
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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