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Oklahoma-Texas Bridge War

Description: Photograph of Troops Guard End of Bridge in Oklahoma. Oklahoma Entrance to the Denison, TX-Durant, OK, Red River Toll Bridge Patrolled By Oklahoma National Guardsmen in Martial Law area ordered by Gov. W. H. Murray to prevent passage over the structure as result of row with Texas over the latter closing a parallel free bridge." - July 25, 1931 - (Top Photo)
Date: July 25, 1931
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Oklahoma-Texas Bridge War

Description: Photograph of 'They Shall Not Pass' says W. W. Sterling, Adjutant General of Texas, in white trousers and holding a Winchester rifle 30-30. While on his left is Texas Ranger Captain Tom Hickman. They are keeping watch on the Denison-Durant free bridge over the Red River, to see that no Oklahoma motorist runs through the barricade. On Sterling's right are two more Texas rangers, L to R: J. P. Huddleston and W. H. Kirby. So far no blood at the bridge on the Texas side." July 20, 1931. - Photo cre… more
Date: July 20, 1931
Creator: International Chicago
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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