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McGalliard, Mac

Description: "EDA Funds Asked", Daily Ardmoreite, Jan. 1972. Article reporting the possiblity of matching funds from the Economic Development Administration to be used in construction of the proposed new water treatment plant. newspaper article
Date: 2013
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

The Enigma of Mike Monroney

Description: Article provides an overview of the political career of Almer Stillwell "Mike" Monroney, who served the people of Oklahoma in the US House of Representatives and US Senate from 1939 until 1966. The author characterizes Monroney as a level-headed moderate attempting to continue his tenure in office amidst a shift to the conservative right in Oklahoma politics.
Date: Spring 2013
Creator: Lowitt, Richard, 1922-2018
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
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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