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[Photograph 2012.201.TP0392.0875]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "As soon as remodeling work is completed, patients at the city detention hospital, now half hidden by oil derricks, will be moved to the old tubercular hospital west of the Union Soldier's home, Lincoln park."
Date: July 19, 1930
Creator: 3rd Party
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.TP0392.0862]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Charles A Becker, police chief, and Tom Webb, traffic captain, head a column of junior police captains at the first school of instruction for the leaders."
Date: September 30, 1930
Creator: 3rd Party
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B1435.0267]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Left to right, A.R. Jacobs, Alva, coach; Paul G. Adams, livestock specialist, A. and M. college; Loren DeVilbiss, Avard; Everett Frazier, Avard; Claire Owen, Capron."
Date: September 24, 1930
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Notes and Documents, Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 8, Number 4, December 1930

Description: Notes and Documents section for Volume 8, Number 4, December 1930. It includes a list of the Board of Directors for the Oklahoma Historical Society, portraits of some historical figures within Oklahoma, a description of the society's new building, a copy of Senate Bill No. 24, a program for the dedication of the new building, a resolution of appreciation for those who helped construct the building, and the minutes of the quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Soc… more
Date: Winter 1930
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Editorial: Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 8, Number 4, December 1930

Description: Article consists of editorials written by the Chronicles' staff. It includes an excerpt from William H. Murray's speech regarding the importance of history, an explanation of why the Oklahoma Historical Society is considered an institution, and a note of appreciation for the historic society's new building.
Date: Winter 1930
Creator: Peery, Dan W. & Murray, William H.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

United States Good Roads Association

Description: Photograph of the Good Roads Association's 18th Annual Convention, United States Good Roads Association, Inc. July 7 - 10, 1930, Oklahoma City, OK. Photo by Terry Commercial Photo Co., Oklahoma City, OK.
Date: [1930-07-07..1930-07-10]
Creator: Terry Commercial Photo Co.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

The State Flag of Oklahoma

Description: Article chronicles how the Daughters of the American Revolution created the state flag for Oklahoma and the significance of its design. Included is a poem of admiration for the pioneer woman.
Date: Spring 1931
Creator: Hickam, Mrs. Andrew R.; Peery, Dan W. & Nesbit, Paul
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

A Lasting New Deal Legacy: The Civilian Conservation Corps, the National Park Service, and the Development of the Oklahoma State Park System

Description: Article discusses the establishment of the state park system of Oklahoma along with its roots in New Deal policies. Suzanne H. Schrems explores how the creation of the Civilian Conservation Corps provided employment opportunities to jobless young men in the 1930s and revitalized Oklahoma's land.
Date: Winter 1994
Creator: Schrems, Suzanne H.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

"Dear Oklahoma Lady:" Women Journalists Speak Out

Description: Article explores the work and impact of female journalists in 1920s Oklahoma, who created the foundation for the role of the "Oklahoma lady" in early twentieth century society. Linda W. Reese provides historical context for the pervasive idea of the pioneer woman and its hold on the public.
Date: Autumn 1989
Creator: Reese, Linda Williams
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Comanche Captives: People Between Two Worlds

Description: Article illustrates the history of conflict between white and Hispanic settlers and the Comanche Indians, providing details about the Comanche practice of raiding forts and taking human captives to trade for goods. Michael Tate explores some of the literature written by survivors of captivity as well as some of the related conflicts that occured.
Date: Autumn 1994
Creator: Tate, Michael L.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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