Article describes the life of writer and educator Zoe Agnes Stratton Tilghman. Mallory Newell examines the Oklahoma historian's legacy, from her contributions of books and articles and support of young writers to her work with the Federal Writers Project and the conflict she faced there.
The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) is to collect, preserve, and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. The OHS was founded on May 27, 1893, by members of the Territorial Press Association.
Article describes the life of writer and educator Zoe Agnes Stratton Tilghman. Mallory Newell examines the Oklahoma historian's legacy, from her contributions of books and articles and support of young writers to her work with the Federal Writers Project and the conflict she faced there.
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Abstract: Zoe Tilghman possessed a passion for writing about Oklahoma and encouraging budding writers. Mallory Newell describes Tilghman's career and works, giving particularly attention to the difficulties she encountered during her time with the Federal Writers Project.
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The Chronicles of Oklahoma
The Chronicles of Oklahoma is the scholarly journal published by the Oklahoma Historical Society. It is a quarterly publication and was first published in 1921.