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[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.3629]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma City Times newspaper. Caption: "Seven highway patrolmen were acting like ducks Wednesday, and it was all in the line of duty. The seven wet troopers in the picture are members of the newly organized special detail and rescue sqaud. They are being trained this week at the YMCA pool on sscuba diving is case they have to ever go underwater on a search on rescue. the squad of seven men are being trained to be available for all types pf emergency duty. … more
Date: March 4, 1959
Creator: Peterson, Dick
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.1945]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma City Times newspaper. Caption: "Fire killed two small children Friday morning when it destroyed this frame house at 3508 S Epperly. This picture was taken shortley before the house collapsed after being gutted by flames. Firemen from Del City and Oklahoma City were called to battle the blaze, but were unable to extinguish it. Two other children escaped death by running from the house ahead of the flames. Neighbors gathered in the dusty street … more
Date: December 4, 1959
Creator: McComas, C. W.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.1946]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma City Times newspaper. Caption: "Two Del City children were burned to death Friday morning and a brother and sister narrowly escaped as fire destroyed their home at 3508 S Epperly Dr. Dead were Randy Green, 5, and his 3-year-old sidter, Geraldine. Barbara Green and James Green ran from the burning house that claimed their younger brother and sister. The victims were the children of Mr. and Mrs. Loys Green. Mrs. Green, in a state of shock and under … more
Date: December 4, 1959
Creator: Voegle, Glenn
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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