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U.S.S. Oklahoma, "Minister of Peace"

Description: Article chronicles the building of the U.S.S. Oklahoma, a war ship that was bombed during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.
Date: Autumn 1974
Creator: Stout, Joseph A., Jr.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Top Hand: Will Rogers and the Cowboy Image in America

Description: Article describes how Will Rogers helped form the image of the humorous cowboy as a symbol of Western America throughout his career and writing.
Date: Autumn 1979
Creator: Savage, William W., Jr.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

The U.S.S. Tulsa, 1919-1945

Description: Article traces the 1919-1945 journey of the U.S.S. Tulsa and its crew from handling civic strife, conducting training exercises, to eventually participating in major naval battles in World War II.
Date: Autumn 1977
Creator: Department of Naval History
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Santos Flores: A Case of Mistaken Identity

Description: Article narrates how an emissary of the Mexican government, Santos Flores, was mistaken for Manuel Flores, a man trying to turn the American Indians of Oklahoma against the young Republic of Texas, within the newspapers. Manuel was believed to be dead due an altercation with Texas Rangers at the time of Santos' arrest and escape.
Date: Winter 1970
Creator: Patten, Roderick B.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

The Career of John R. Thomas

Description: Article describes the life and career of Judge John Robert Thomas, a lawyer and judge who was active in politics and knew ten of the United States presidents personally. J. Stanley Clark discusses his career, family, and pastimes.
Date: Summer 1974
Creator: Clark, Joseph Stanley
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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