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Augustus Spencer Newton, Founder of Yukon

Description: Article discusses the life of the author's father, Augustus Newton Spencer, a railroad contractor and cattleman who founded Yukon, Oklahoma. Mary Spencer Whitlow includes stories from her own memory as well as the growth and development of the town.
Date: Winter 1964
Creator: Whitlow, Mary Spencer
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B1428.0224]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Mrs. Charles Brewer at Henson's Gallery places newly added bust of John E. Kirkpatrick beside sculpture By Helen Janet and Paintings below by Gene V. Dougherty and above by George Clow. Henson's Gallery at Yukon has on display sculpture by two Oklahoma City artists and works by a new Yukon resident along with two one man painting shows."
Date: December 1, 1964
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B1428.0246]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "INSTRUCTING young riders is Mrs. Ira Smith at Pla Mor Stables, west of Yukon. Classes are being held every Sunday afternoon in preparation for the Yukon Roundup Club-sponsored Horse Cavalcade April 26."
Date: April 5, 1964
Creator: Albright, Bob
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B1428.0239]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "OBJECT OF CONTROVERSY in a Yukon referendum Tuesday in this garbare truck being operated by Paul Smith, city garbage superintendent. Citizens will ballot on whether they want to keep municipally-operated garbage service inaugurated lat January or return to trash burning and private garbage collection."
Date: March 26, 1964
Creator: Lucas, Jim
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B1414.0506]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Yukon starters Terry Wilson, 6-3 senior center, left, and Rick Weig, 5-10 senior forward, get in some extra practice during holiday sessions."
Date: January 3, 1964
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B1138.0102]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Giving their horses a breather after a workou that will be a common activity during the summer recreation festival are Roy Steffey, left, Dale Cannon, center, and Charlie Cannon."
Date: 1964
Creator: Argo, Jim
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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