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H. L. Mencken and the "Oklahoma Style" of Literature

Description: Article delineates the fascination H. L. Mencken, influential social critic, journalist, and editor, had with Oklahoma-centered literature and poetry. Lawrence R. Rodgers discusses the works of several writers the critic openly supported. Many of these writers had an affiliation with the University of Oklahoma.
Date: Winter 2000
Creator: Rodgers, Lawrence R.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Jessie Elizabeth Randolph Moore of the Chickasaw Nation

Description: Article pays biographical tribute to Jessie Elizabeth Randolph Moore, Treasurer of the Oklahoma Historical Society Board of Directors and poet. Muriel H. Wright explores the community leader's Chickasaw ancestry, upbringing, contributions, and includes the tribute given by Mr. Haskell Paul about memories of Moore.
Date: Winter 1956
Creator: Wright, Muriel H. (Muriel Hazel), 1889-1975
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

The Return of "Alfalfa Bill" Murray

Description: Article discusses the political career of William H. ("Alfalfa Bill") Murray, focusing on the 1930 gubernatorial election that was his "return" to politics after attempts to plant a colony in Bolivia. Francis W. Schruben describes the obstacles Murray faced along with his characteristic reactions to them.
Date: Spring 1963
Creator: Schruben, Francis W.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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