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Cowboy Hall of Fame

Description: Letter to Dean Krakel, Director of the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, Okla. City, July 18, 1967 , from Albert Riesen, Jr., of the Daily Ardmoreite.Letter recommends consideration of the late Hardy Murphy for induction into th Cowboy Hall of Fame. Entertainment career and community service by Mr. Murphy is included. 2 pages, typed, 2 copies
Date: 2013
Creator: Albert Riesen, Jr
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Lake Murray Meteorite and its Probable Age

Description: Article from Okla. Geology Notes, Sept. 1964, by A. Allen Graffham. Story of discovery of meteorite by J. C. Dodson, of Ardmore, and its later display at the museum in Tucker Tower, Lake Murray State Park. 2 pages, original
Date: 2013
Creator: Allen Graffham , A.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Old Cemetary Full of Memories

Description: Story of this site near Pauls Valley with first recorded burial in 1868. Work on restoration by John Hazlitt, plots of the McClure family and Smith Paul, and dedication ceremony held in 1953 are included in the story. Photos of three stones, Van Copeland, Smith Paul and old carirn, are seen. newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: Barron, Donna
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Oklahoma-Home of the Red Man

Description: No Description Available.
Date: 2013
Creator: Beatrice Stahl with map drawn by Vinson Lackey
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

National Oil Organization Born In Ardmore

Description: Page from Shrine Rodeo program, article by Russell B. Brown. Story of organization of the Independennt Petroleum Association of America. Harold Fell is cited as the presiding officer at the meeting in 1929 and Wirt Franklin is named as the President when the organization transfered to Admore. Other independent oil men involved in the organization are named. 1 page, Shrine Rodeo Program
Date: 2013
Creator: Brown , Russell B.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Heck Thomas Collects

Description: Story taken from newspaper article recalls events in career of Heck Thomas. Story of deaths of Jim and Pink Lee, killers the Roff brothers, and Smokey Joe is included. Mention also made of mob execution of two Seminole boys in 1898 and the hunt for the mob by Thomas. Jim Taylor, also Deputy U.S. Marshal, is part of the Lee story. 5 pages, typed, photocopies
Date: 2013
Creator: Co. Clarence B. Douglas
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Indian Relics Find a Home

Description: Story of establishment of this museum at Pauls Valley by members of the Washita Valley Anthropoloqical Society and some of the artifacts donated. 2 pages, original
Date: 2013
Creator: Coffey, Ivy
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

When Will Ran For President

Description: Story of the campaign initiated by Robert Sherwood, editor of the humor magazine "Life", to elect Will Rogers president on an Anti-Bunk platform. The joke began with an article in "Life" on May 17, 1928 titled, "What This Country Needs Is A Bunkless Candidate". Photos of Rogers are included. newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: Collins, Reba
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

The Oklahoma Trooper Didn't Have To Die

Description: Story of the death of trooper Crumley near Lone Grove, Ok., on June 29, 1970. Kay Evers was police reporter for the Daily Ardmoreite at the time and knew the victim. Magazine article, 8 pages, photocopied
Date: 2013
Creator: Cox, Bill G.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

The Hot Springs of Oklahoma

Description: Description of the area ceded to the government by the Chickasaws & Chactaws, in 1902, for use as a national park. The twenty-one mineral springs are discussed along with the geography of the area. 5 pages, photocopied at Okla. Hist. Soc., 11/27/68
Date: 2013
Creator: Crawford, Florence B.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

"Welch Home Is Treasury Of History And Sports Lore"

Description: Bedford Bulletin-Democrat, Bedford, Virginia, March 9, 1967, by Kenneth E. Crouch. Story of Mrs. Julia Carter Welch, daughter of Charles D. Carter, and her early life in Ardmore. Historical information on her father, for whom Carter County is named, is also included. Cover letter from Carl Albert, from whom the newspaper article was received. newspaper article-2 pages (1 photocopy) & letter
Date: 2013
Creator: Crouch, Kenneth E.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

A Creek Indian's Capital Punishment

Description: by Loula Dickerson Arnold, Orbit Magazine, May 1, 1977. Story of the execution of Timmie Jack, Creek Indian, on May 1, 1896 on the grounds of the Creek Council House, Okmulgee, Ok. This was the last public execution in Indian Territory under tribal law. magazine article, published material
Date: 2013
Creator: Dickerson Arnold, Loula
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Titusville, Pennsylvania

Description: "Sunrise at Oil Creek" by Edwin A. Roberts, Jr. Article from The National Observer, no date. Story of the discovery of oil, Aug. 27, 1859, in Titusville, by Edwin L. Drake. Driller was a man called "Uncle Billy". Depth of the first well was less than 70 feet. newspaper article
Date: 2013
Creator: Edwin A. Roberts, Jr.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Notes On The Comanche Cattle Pool

Description: Story of the largest cattle pool, formed in April 1880, in Kansas. Events leading up to the organization, names of 17 charter memebers, area included in the pool, and people involved are included. Map showing the camps, springs, corrals, brandings pens and trail within the Kansas/Cherokee Outlet area is with the article. 6 pages, original article
Date: 2013
Creator: Einsel, Mary
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

"The Booming Economy (or something) Spurs Chuck-Wagon Demand"

Description: Wall Street Journal, May 9, 1973, by David P. Garing. Story of former Oklahoman, Thomas E. Jones, builder of chuck-wagons in Silver Dollar City, Mo. Exact demensions and materials used for authentic wagons are given. newspaper article
Date: 2013
Creator: Garing, David P.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Hardy, Dr. Walter

Description: No Description Available.
Date: 2013
Creator: Garland, Marie
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Rowe, Omer

Description: Daily Ardmoreite, July 4, 1971, by Frances Gibson. Story of retirement, after 25 years, as Carter County school superintendent. Biographical and career information on Mr. Rowe is given, along with notice of his replacement by H.F.V. Wilson.
Date: 2013
Creator: Gibson, Frances
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Up With People school

Description: Daily Ardmoreite, July 31, 1969, by Frances Gibson. Story of arrival, in Ardmore, of more than 100 students of the Up With People High School. The students were to stay in Ardmore for one month to continue their educational work.
Date: 2013
Creator: Gibson, Frances
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Indian Showcase Center Proposed

Description: Story of proposed Indian cultural center in the Checotah, Ok., area. Planned exhibits and attractions are outlined. This project was suggested by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Area Re-Development Admin. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: Goddard, Mary
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Butterfield Overland Mail Aided Settlement

Description: Story of the route used by the Butterfield Overland Mail coaches in Indian Territory. Stations stops at Walker's Station, Trahern's Station, Edward's Store, Holloway's Station, John Riddle's and Boggy Depot are mentioned. The Red River crossing at Colbert's Ferry is also part of the article. newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: Graffham, Beverly
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Graffham, Beverly

Description: "Brochures Help Historians", Daily Ardmoreite, March 14, 1965. Article about brochure, "Outdoors in Southern Oklahoma", printed in 1915, enticing investors to consider Oklahoma banks. newspaper article
Date: 2013
Creator: Graffham, Beverly
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Legend Of A Choctaw

Description: Story related is one of a young Choctaw boy and the wisdom he gains from his grand-father. Drawing of Choctaw ball sticks is with the article. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: Graffham, Beverly
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Oklahoma Pioneer Helps Keep Alive Ancient Art Of Bow Making

Description: Anderson, Emmett. Article reporting on visit in Broken Bow, Ok., with Mr. & Mrs. Emmett Anderson. Mr. Anderson's skill at bow making, using Bois d'Arc wood, is noted along with history of their life in Oklahoma. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: Graffham, Beverly
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Tennessee-Oklahoma Move Big Change

Description: Story of pioneer life in Love County by family of Mrs. Clark. Every day life eighteen miles from Marietta, crossing the Red River southwest of Leon, and Post Office at Jimtown are part of the story. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: Graffham, Beverly
Partner: Ardmore Public Library
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