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Otis Hoover Richards: 89'er

Description: Article honors the life and career of Otis Hoover Richards, a scribe and pioneer of Oklahoma Territory who made the 1889 land run. Glenn A. Welsch includes a memorial tribute to the man written by Mr. O. F. (Fant) Word.
Date: Summer 1961
Creator: Welsch, Glenn A.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

The Annual Oklahoma Historical Tours

Description: Article describes the history of the annual tours given by the Oklahoma Historical Society to various historic locations in Oklahoma. R. G. Miller explains the process of proposing the initial idea to the Board of the Directors, and traces the journeys of the tours since.
Date: Autumn 1955
Creator: Miller, R. G.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

"My Life in the Indian Territory--Augusta C. Metcalf"

Description: Article describes life on the banks of the Washita River for Augusta Corson Metcalf, who moved to Indian Territory with her family in 1886. Melvin Harrel provides annotation to her experiences, and includes sketches the artist created of her frontier days.
Date: Spring 1955
Creator: Harrel, Melvin & Metcalf, Augusta Corson
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

A Trip to Quapaw in 1903

Description: Article provides an account of a visit to the Quapaw Catholic school and mission "St. Mary's" by Carmelite Nun Sister M. Laurence. Velma Nieberding provides an introduction to the personal narrative giving historical background to the visit and the state of the Quapaw Nation.
Date: Summer 1953
Creator: Laurence, Sister M. & Nieberding, Velma
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Perry Duke Maxwell

Description: Article provides a biographical tribute to Perry Duke Maxwell, golf course architect of Oklahoma. Charles Evans provides a description of Maxwell's upbringing, marriage, family, religion, and character.
Date: Summer 1953
Creator: Evans, Charles
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

"Worcester, The Pride of the West"

Description: Article explores the history of Worcester Academy and its foundations, teachers, and eventual decline. Kathleen Garrett explores how the school offered educational opportunities within the Cherokee Nation.
Date: Winter 1952
Creator: Garrett, Kathleen
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

A High Point in America's Thinking

Description: Article describes the Union Memorial Room and the Confederate Memorial Room instituting in the Oklahoma Historical Society to commemorate the history of the Civil War and leaders of both the Federal and Confederate army.
Date: Winter 1952
Creator: Evans, Charles
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

The American Indian as Conservationist

Description: Article discusses the conservation aspect of American Indian ways of life and the impact of the changes wrought by white settlers. N. B. Johnson touches on conservationist agricultural practices, hunting, and spiritualism in the tribes of North America.
Date: Autumn 1952
Creator: Johnson, N. B.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph: OHPG0409]

Description: White Way Café located at the southeast corner of Main and Hwy 51. The 2nd floor contained an hotel. To the left was a barber/beauty shop while on the right was Sam Boone's shoe repair shop. The café was operated by Clarence and Eva Brashears and the family lived above the cafe in the hotel. Prior to this, to the left was a baber shop and to the right a filling station around 1926
Date: 1952~
Partner: Keystone Crossroads Historical Society

"One Who Was Trusted": E. L. Mitchell of Western Oklahoma, Part Two

Description: Article describes the life and career of E. L. Mitchell, well-known newspaper editor, publisher, politician, and public speaker. In the second part of a two-part article, Paul F. Lambert provides details about the man's own views, particularly his Democratic political campaigns, and his impact on the community.
Date: Winter 2014
Creator: Lambert, Paul F.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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