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[Photograph 2012.201.B1092.0727]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Here's the Star of Those Illinois River Float Trips The call of the open river is strong to Illinois river sportsmen who like to do thier fishing from a floating boat propeled by the current and piloted by a guide."
Date: June 12, 1947
Creator: Owen, A. Y.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B1092.0707]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Thousands of Oklahoma have enjoyed float trips down the scenic Illinois River and hundreds more are discovering this outdoor wonderland every weekend. The river is still clean enough for visitors like Tulsan Susann Evans (below) to enjoy thier favorite form of water sport but the Illinois is not as clearor pure as it was a few years back and it is going to take some management to keep it from getting worse."
Date: 1972
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B1092.0699]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Need a particularly large-sized rock? You can find them house-sized at the foot of Copeland's bluff, shown at of the Illinois river. In the deep pools behind the jutting boulders, large catfish and bass are hauled out frequently"
Date: July 30, 1951
Creator: Albright, Bob
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B1092.0697]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Flowing through the FFA summer camp grounds, the Illinois river is one of the most scenic in Oklahoma. At this bend, the Indians used to gather for an autumn pow-wow"
Date: 1948
Creator: Stewart, Roy
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B1092.0708]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Wherever you go for a two or three-day outing, we suggest that you head for a place where there is pretty water, a stream that ripples and sparkle.Pick out a spot the one shown in this picture."
Date: June 26, 1942
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B1092.0700]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Occasionally the Illinois cuts a new channel and the guides sometime have to wade with boat. Passengers unloaded at this riffle in "Whaler's Bend."
Date: July 30, 1951
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B1092.0711]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Thousands of Oklahoma have enjoyed float trips down the scenic Illinois River and hundreds more are discovering this outdoor wonderland every weekend.The Oklahoma Scenic Rivers Association and the Tulsa Canoe Club piched in recently during a cleanup campain organized by canoe camp operators and there was plenty for them to pick up. David Strickland (above) of the Scenic Rivers group is shown gathering up one of the many pil… more
Date: 1972
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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