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Development of the Historic Preservation Movement in Oklahoma, 1966-2016

Description: Article continues the story of historic preservation in Oklahoma to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. The authors discuss not only the programs administered by the Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office to fulfill the mandates set forth in the act, but also the work of American Indian tribes and preservation organizations.
Date: Autumn 2016
Creator: Heisch, Melvena Thurman & Roberson, Glen R.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Building 3001: Home of the "Gooney Bird"

Description: Article describes the history of Building 3001 at Tinker Air Force Base, where Oklahoman workers produced thousands of C-47 military aircraft during World War II. The building was nicknamed the "Gooney Bird" after the Albatross, clumsy on the ground but beautiful in flight.
Date: Autumn 2013
Creator: Allin, Lawrence Carroll
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Waynoka and the Birth of Transcontinental Air Service

Description: Article describes the construction of Waynoka Transcontinental Air Transport, Inc. airport and its history as a stop on the transcontinental line where passengers transferred from airplanes to railcars. Thomas A. Wikle and Dale R. Lightfoot explore its impact on the town and what became of the airport after the passenger service ended.
Date: Summer 2016
Creator: Wikle, Thomas A. & Lightfoot, Dale R.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Quanah Parker's Star House: A Comanche Home Along the White Man's Road

Description: Article describes the history of Star House and the influential Comanche leader, Quanah Parker, who established it. Larry C. Floyd provides background details of the difficult times Quanah Parker faced as a youth and his rise to become the shrewd businessman and political intermediary who entertained politicians, generals and wealthy cattlemen within his home.
Date: Summer 2012
Creator: Floyd, Larry C.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Battle Cry for History: The First 125 Years of the Oklahoma Historical Society

Description: Article commemorates the anniversary of the founding of the Oklahoma Historical Society by relating its growth and accomplishments over its 125 years of existence. Bob L. Blackburn returns to update his article from the Winter 1992-93 issue of the Chronicles of Oklahoma and include the events of the past twenty-five years.
Date: Spring 2018
Creator: Blackburn, Bob L.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

The Legacy of Oklahoma Architecture

Description: Article illustrates the importance of Oklahoma's architectural legacy through examples of buildings and structures saved for future generations, the impact of prominent architects, and cases of structures threatened or lost.
Date: Autumn 2016
Creator: Ozan, Lynda Schwan
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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