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Portrait of Governor Leon C. Phillips

Description: Article chronicles the accomplishments of Leon C. Phillips, the eleventh governor of the state of Oklahoma and the first governor chosen directly from the Legislature. The article is a speech given at his memorial service.
Date: Summer 1968
Creator: Branan, Herbert L.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

"Empire of Shaffer" The County that Never Was

Description: Article discusses the conflict between Stillwater and Cushing County over the formation of Shaffer County, a tract of land that would include Cushing-Drumright oil field. Dan Adrian Purvis examines census data and election results of the attempt to discover the impact success would have had on the counties of Oklahoma.
Date: Autumn 1986
Creator: Purvis, Dan Adrian
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Captain Frank Frantz, The Rough Rider Governor of Oklahoma Territory

Description: Article describes the life and political career of Frank Frantz, governor of Oklahoma Territory. Stephen Jones discusses his appointment to this position by President Theodore Roosevelt, who he served with in the Rough Riders, the legislation he supported, and the creation of the Oklahoma Constitution.
Date: Winter 1965
Creator: Jones, Stephen
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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