Article provides a biographical tribute to the life and contributions of Thomas Gilcrease, an oil company owner of Muscogee (Creek) descent who collected objects related to American Indian culture. Martin Wenger discusses the establishment of the Thomas Gilcrease Foundation and the Thomas Gilcrease Institute of American History and Art of Tulsa.
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 provides a biographical tribute to the life and contributions of Thomas Gilcrease, an oil company owner of Muscogee (Creek) descent who collected objects related to American Indian culture. Martin Wenger discusses the establishment of the Thomas Gilcrease Foundation and the Thomas Gilcrease Institute of American History and Art of Tulsa.
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