[Photograph 2012.201.B0052.0719]

Description

Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Officers Jess Lee and Leonard Drake investigate the auto-motor scooter collision that claimed the life of 18-year-old Louis Clyde Mohler Thursday afternoon in Ponca City. At left is Bobby Duain Hiuse, 26, driver of the auto. Officers Jess Lee and Leonard Drake investigate the auto-motor scooter collision that claimed the life of 18-year old Louis Clyde Mohler Thursday afternoon in Ponca City. At left is Bobby D. House, 26, driver of the auto. A Ponca City youth was killed in a motor scooter accident in Ponca City Thursday and … continued below

Physical Description

1 photograph

Creation Information

Casto, Bill July 8, 1960.

Context

This photograph is part of the collection entitled: Oklahoma Publishing Company Photography Collection and was provided by the Oklahoma Historical Society to The Gateway to Oklahoma History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 52 times. More information about this photograph can be viewed below.

Who

People and organizations associated with either the creation of this photograph or its content.

Photographer

Audiences

We've identified this photograph as a primary source within our collections. Researchers, educators, and students may find this photograph useful in their work.

Provided By

Oklahoma Historical Society

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.

Contact Us

What

Descriptive information to help identify this photograph. Follow the links below to find similar items on the Gateway.

Description

Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Officers Jess Lee and Leonard Drake investigate the auto-motor scooter collision that claimed the life of 18-year-old Louis Clyde Mohler Thursday afternoon in Ponca City. At left is Bobby Duain Hiuse, 26, driver of the auto. Officers Jess Lee and Leonard Drake investigate the auto-motor scooter collision that claimed the life of 18-year old Louis Clyde Mohler Thursday afternoon in Ponca City. At left is Bobby D. House, 26, driver of the auto. A Ponca City youth was killed in a motor scooter accident in Ponca City Thursday and two Carnegie youths were killed late Wednesday in traffic accidents. The dead: KIP LOUIS CLYDE MOHLER, 17, Ponca City. Mohler died when his motor scooter collided with a car driven by Bobby Dwain House, 25, Ponca City. The highway patrol said House was attempting to make a left turn into a root beer stand and collided almost head-on with Mohler. Monler was thrown through the windshield of the car."

Physical Description

1 photograph

Notes

PublishDate: 7-8-1960

Credit: Daily Oklahoman

Subjects

Source

  • Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 07-8-1960

Item Type

Identifier

Unique identifying numbers for this photograph in the Gateway or other systems.

Collections

This photograph is part of the following collection of related materials.

Oklahoma Publishing Company Photography Collection

The Oklahoma Publishing Company, the parent company of many prominent Oklahoma newspapers, amassed a significant collection of photographs that span more than a century. The wide variety of photographs accompanied stories in the newspapers.

What responsibilities do I have when using this photograph?

When

Dates and time periods associated with this photograph.

Creation Date

  • July 8, 1960

Covered Time Period

Coverage Date

Added to The Gateway to Oklahoma History

  • Oct. 11, 2013, 8:30 p.m.

Description Last Updated

  • Dec. 2, 2013, 1:37 p.m.

Usage Statistics

When was this photograph last used?

Yesterday: 0
Past 30 days: 1
Total Uses: 52

Where

Geographical information about where this photograph originated or about its content.

Map Information

  • map marker Place Name coordinates. (May be approximate.)
  • Repositioning map may be required for optimal printing.

Help Map this Photograph

Tell us if you know the precise location of this item. In the lower-left corner of map below, select either the pin () or the box (). Drop a pin or drag to create a new rectangle. Zoom and Pan the map as needed.

Mapped Locations

Interact With This Photograph

Here are some suggestions for what to do next.

Enlarge

International Image Interoperability Framework

IIF Logo

We support the IIIF Presentation API

Casto, Bill. [Photograph 2012.201.B0052.0719], photograph, July 8, 1960; (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc221370/: accessed February 18, 2026), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.

Back to Top of Screen