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Equal Rights School

Description: Photocopied pages from book published in 1923, indicating that this school was located eight miles north of Ardmore, west of Springer. Mrs. Myrtle Hooven is pictured as principal. Information concerning the school and photographs of some students are seen.
Date: unknown
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Sheriff, Carter County

Description: Voting tabulation on the Carter County Sheriffs race, July 6, 1954. Runoff to be held between Watterson and Cox. 1 page, typed; gift-Elmer LeRoy Baker
Date: unknown
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Record United States Court

Description: Dec. 7, 1898. Copy of information filed in the petition for incorporation of the town of Berwyn. J. W. Middleton, and other residents, were responsible for the petition. Plot of the city limits is described. Incorporation was filed and issued by Hon. Hosea Townsend, Judge U. S. Court, Southern District, I.T. 1 page, typed
Date: unknown
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Britton, W. K.

Description: Letter to the CHS, June 10, 1968, with membership dues enclosed. Mr. Britton reports he live in the "Old Simon" area of Love County.
Date: unknown
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Lincoln Bank & Trust Company

Description: Statement of condition as of Dec. 30, 1967. Resources, liabilities , officers and directors are listed on the brochure. 1 page, original
Date: unknown
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Love's Oil Springs

Description: Letter to Mac McGalliard, Aug. 29, 1965, from Marie Garland. Mrs. Garland reports she is working on article concerning the "Springs" and still is uncertain of the exact location. Relates she is waiting from letter of reply from a Mr. Thompson.
Date: unknown
Creator: Garland, Marie
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

The Wichita Buffalo Herd

Description: Department of the Interior, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1974. Story of the origination of the herd in 1907 with the donation of 15 bison from the New York Zoological Park. 1 page, original, published material
Date: unknown
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Aide Named For Center

Description: Story of selection of Henry T Hicks, of Armore, as research assistant for the projects. Biographical information and photo of Hicks is included. Newspaper article 2 page, handwritten, biographical information
Date: 2013
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Sheriffs of Carter County

Description: List of fourteen sheriffs that served Carter County from 1907. Information from John T. Spears, who served as under-sheriff with Floyd Randolph and as deputy for three years. 1 page, typed. Gift-John T. Spears 10/3/72.
Date: unknown
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Legend Of A Choctaw

Description: Story related is one of a young Choctaw boy and the wisdom he gains from his grand-father. Drawing of Choctaw ball sticks is with the article. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: Graffham, Beverly
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Miller, Captain John

Description: Information transcribed from an article in The St. Louis Daily Globe, May 24, 1888. Stories of some of his many gunfights in the area of Leon and Jimtown, brief biography and war record are included with a letter from Harrell McCullough, Oklahoma City. Originally sent to Willis Choate, Marietta, July 11, 1974. 10 pages, photocopied
Date: 1888
Creator: McCullough, Harrell
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Bar Against Aged in Job surmonted by 87 Years Old Former Soldier-Scout

Description: Newspaper article , no date, concerning the post created with the Federal Archives Survey, a branch of the W.P.A., for Christian (Chris) Madsen. Madsen is credited for his vast experience as a former cavalry soldier, U. S. Marshal and scout. Newspaper article, no date, photocopied gift-Carl Ridley, Oct. 1973
Date: unknown
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Stroud, Harry A.

Description: "Former Ardmoreite Writes Book" by Mac McGalliard, Daily Ardmoreite, Dec. 22, 1968. Story of former managing editor of the Ardmoreite and his book "Conquest of the Prairies". Mr. Stroud had induced Sam Blackburn to come to Ardmore and both worked for The Ardmore Daily Press before joining the Daily Ardmoreite. newspaper article
Date: 1968
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Shellenberger, David

Description: "Shellenberger Adds Color to Marietta Area" by Jeanne Edwards, Daily Ardmoreite, April 3, 1980. Story of veteran rodeo rider and "Hole in the Wall" businessman. Several early day rodeo stars are mentioned in the article. newspaper article
Date: 1980
Creator: Edwards, Jeanne
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Higher Education Center

Description: Program for dedication ceremonies to be held at the center, June 6, 1975, at 2:00 p.m. Speakers and events on the program are listed.
Date: unknown
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

"Merging Races No Solution, Authors Say"

Description: Daily Oklahoman, March 22, 1971, by Robbie Pitts. Article on "Creek-Seminole Sprit Tales" by Jack Gregory and Rennard Strickland, illustrated by Fred Beaver. newspaper article
Date: 2013
Creator: Pitts, Robbie
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Daily Ardmoreite, July 11, 1900

Description: Photograph of front page of this edition as seen in the Dai1y Ardmoreite, Sept. 22, 1971. This was one of the antiques on display at the Carter County Free Fair at the time.
Date: 1900
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

McGalliard, Mac

Description: Interview of Fred Beaver, Sept. 2, 1969, at his home at 437 Locust, Ardmore. Mr. Beaver was born July 2, 1911 in Eufala, Okla. At the time of the interview he had been painting professionally since 1946. 23 pages, typed - in folder
Date: unknown
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Northwestern State College Museum

Description: Second Annual Report from the museum, dated July 1, 1965 to June 30, 1966. 1 page, duplicated
Date: unknown
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Developmental Center

Description: Story, by Frances Gibson, of the new center available to help students with learning disabilities.
Date: unknown
Creator: Gibson, Frances
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Bloomfield Academy Memories Revived

Description: Newspaper article, with photograph of the school, with information on Rev. J. H. Carr, the first superintendent. First classes were held in Sept. 1853, with 30 students. Teachers were paid $100 a year at first, later raised to $260. After the fire in 1914 the school moved to Ardmore, later became Carter Seminary,
Date: unknown
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Bever, M. J.

Description: "Pauls Valley's Post Office Oldest Still Used in County", Pauls Valley Daily Democrat, Nov. 14, 1979. Story about the establishment on Aug. 21, 1871 and the continued usage. newspaper article
Date: 1979
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Rodeo For Bull Riders Only

Description: Column includes: First bull riding rodeo presented by the Ardmore Jaycees. Report on fossilized shark scales found in Ardmore location 30 years earlier by Sammie Clendenin. Scales were presented to the Chickasaw Historical Society. Photo of Rodeo clown and bull with article. newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library
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