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The Afrika Korps in Oklahoma: Fort Reno's Prison of War Compound

Description: Article details the creation of prisoner of war camps at Fort Reno and how the United States worked to treat the prisoners brought there with enough respect to honor the Geneva Convention. The prisoners were used as workers in the farming and manufacturing industry to help with the war efforts.
Date: Autumn 1974
Creator: Wilson, Terry Paul
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

A Study of Public Opinion on Desegregation in Oklahoma Higher Education

Description: Article chronicles the public's opinions and reactions to desegregation throughout Oklahoma by analyzing editorials and newspapers published during three major Supreme Court Cases: Sipuel v. Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, McLaurin V. Oklahoma Stage Regents, and Brown v. Board of Education.
Date: Autumn 1969
Creator: Celarier, Michelle
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

W. C. Austin: Pioneer and Public Servant

Description: Article describes the life and career of W. C. Austin, lawyer, state senator, reclamationist, and water conservationist who worked to complete the Lugert-Altus irrigation project. Monroe Billington explores his experience on the frontier, and his journey from small town lawyer to influential public official.
Date: Spring 1953
Creator: Billington, Monroe
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Soldiers, Disasters, and Dams: The Army Corps of Engineers and Flood Control in the Red River Valley, 1936-1946

Description: Article describes the history of flood control in the Red River Valley after decades of damage caused by flooding in the region. James Ware focuses on the impact of the United States Army Corps of Engineers and their work to reduce this damage through projects and recommendations.
Date: Spring 1979
Creator: Ware, James
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

New Deal for Oklahoma's Children: Federal Day Care Centers, 1933-1946

Description: Article describes the history and impact of the federally regulated National Day Care System set up during World War II era. Funded by the Federal Emergency Relief Administration, the program was meant to provide child care for mothers who had joined the workforce and jobs to those without, but there were some setbacks in the process of its implementation.
Date: Autumn 1984
Creator: Otey, George N.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

State Highway 9 Bridge

Description: Caption says, "5-AL-117. View of State Highway No. 9 bridge over North Fork of Red River, taken looking west from river bottom near east end of bridge."
Date: March 13, 1946
Creator: Reynolds, R. M.
Partner: Museum of the Western Prairie

Bone Needle

Description: Caption says, "5-AL-400. View showing a bone needle and stone thimble used by Indians. Collection of Mrs. Mamie C. Winters."
Date: October 16, 1946
Creator: Reynolds, R. M.
Partner: Museum of the Western Prairie

Knives

Description: Caption says, "5-AL-401. View showing three long knives probably used as Spanish sabers. Origin of the shorter dagger unknown. Collection of Mrs. Mamie C. Winters."
Date: October 16, 1946
Creator: Reynolds, R. M.
Partner: Museum of the Western Prairie

Stone Grinder

Description: Caption says, "5-AL-403. View showing a stone used for grinding corn. Commonly called a "matat." Collection of Mrs. Maime C. Winters."
Date: October 16, 1946
Creator: Reynolds, R. M.
Partner: Museum of the Western Prairie

Small Stones

Description: Caption says, "5-AL-405. View showing various stones probably used as knives. Note sharp edges. Collection of Mrs. Mamie C. Winters."
Date: October 16, 1946
Creator: Reynolds, R. M.
Partner: Museum of the Western Prairie

State Highway 9 Bridge

Description: Caption says, "5-AL-112. View showing west approach of State Highway No. 9 bridge over North Fork of Red River, taken looking east from downstream of west approach."
Date: March 13, 1946
Creator: Reynolds, R. M.
Partner: Museum of the Western Prairie

Spanish Relics

Description: Caption says, "5-AL-402. View showing old Spanish relics. (All are steel.) Top left to right: axe, hatchet, how. Lower left to right: bridle bit, hatchet, and hammer head. Collection of Mrs. Mamie C. Winters."
Date: October 16, 1946
Creator: Reynolds, R. M.
Partner: Museum of the Western Prairie

Arrowhead Collection

Description: Caption says, "5-AL-398. View showing arrowhead collection of Mrs. Mamie C. Winters. Bottom and third rows are types used in game hunting. Those in second row were used for enemy warfare. Arrowhead at the bottom of picture was used to inflict a stunning blow and not for killing."
Date: October 16, 1946
Creator: Reynolds, R. M.
Partner: Museum of the Western Prairie

Arrowhead Collection

Description: Caption says, "5-AL-399. View showing flint knives and awls collection of Mrs. Mamie C. Winters. Spear point shown at bottom of picture. Middle row left to right: bladed knife used by Comanche Indians. Second and third used as skinning knives, fourth is a corner-tang used by the Plains Indians. Top row are two types of awls used in punching holes in leather."
Date: October 16, 1946
Creator: Reynolds, R. M.
Partner: Museum of the Western Prairie

Indian Pipe Collection

Description: Caption says, "5-AL-397. View showing Indian pipe collection of Mrs. Mamie C. Winters. Front pipe is a ceremonial pipe supposedly of Wichita Indians, handed down to them from the Caddos. Third pipe from the left came from Mexico and was given to the Wichita Indians."
Date: October 16, 1946
Creator: Reynolds, R. M.
Partner: Museum of the Western Prairie

Resident of Devil's Canyon

Description: Caption says, "5-AL-382. View showing Mrs. Winters, a long time resident in Devil's Canyon approximately three miles south of the Altus Dam, displaying some of her collection of Indian and early settlers relics."
Date: September 25, 1946
Creator: Reynolds, R. M.
Partner: Museum of the Western Prairie

Stones

Description: Caption says, "5-AL-404. View showing stone implements used in warfare. Round flat stone in center and two stones at top of picture are tied in buckskin and used as a sling. Stone on extreme left is tied to a stick and used as a hand club. Stone on extreme right was used as a hand club. Collection of Mrs. Mamie C. Winters."
Date: October 16, 1946
Creator: Reynolds, R. M.
Partner: Museum of the Western Prairie

Resident of Devil's Canyon

Description: Caption says, "5-AL-381. View showing Mrs. Winters, a long time resident in Devil's Canyon approximately three miles south of Altus Dam, displaying some of her collection of Indian and early settlers relics."
Date: September 25, 1946
Creator: Reynolds, R. M.
Partner: Museum of the Western Prairie
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