Article provides a memorial tribute to two individuals connected with the Oklahoma Historical Society. They are Edna Mary Fraker, active community figure and wife of Elma L. Fraker, and Carrie H. Shirk, president of several clubs and the mother of George H. Shirk.
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 memorial tribute to two individuals connected with the Oklahoma Historical Society. They are Edna Mary Fraker, active community figure and wife of Elma L. Fraker, and Carrie H. Shirk, president of several clubs and the mother of George H. Shirk.
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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.