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We Never Intend to Stop Serving

Description: Story of the retirement of Rev. & Mrs. Mix from the First Christian Church in Ardmore
Date: 1973
Creator: Adkins, Dot
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Pickett, Bi11

Description: "Black Bulldogger of the 101" by Darlene Baldwin, Orbit, Dec. 3, 1972. Story of life as a cowboy on the 101 Ranch in northern Oklahoma. Pickett is credited as the first man to bulldog a longhorn. Tale of meeting with a killer bull in Mexico City, 1908, is part of the article. When Pickett died, at the age of 71, he was still working at the 101 Ranch and was buried there. 2 pages
Date: 1972
Creator: Baldwin, Darlene
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

El Dorado-Boomtown

Description: El Dorado, Arkansas. Story of the oil boom days in El Dorado, Ark. One of the early oil men, Dr. Samuel T. Busey, is credited with beginning the boom. 5 pages, magazine article
Date: 1971
Creator: Beazley, Deanie
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Five Civilized Tribes Museum

Description: "Five Tribes Retrace Century" by J. Bob Lucas, Tulsa Tribune, Aug. 18, 1975. Story of the rededication of the cornerstone at the building on "Agency Hill". Originally dedicated Aug. 18, 1875, it was the Five Civilized Tribes Indian Agency atop a hill west of Muskogee, Oklahoma. 1 page, original, published material
Date: 1975
Creator: Bob Lucas, J.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Lake Murray Chapel

Description: Story of the chapel, whose origin is attributed to Joel F. Buchanan, located near Lake Murray Lodge
Date: 1971
Creator: Buchanan, Joel F.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Shilling, Judge Kenneth

Description: Notes taken by Mac McGalliard, and letter from Jerry Campbell, concerning cases dismissed by Judge Luster Cook. McGalliard's notes on conversation with Judge Shilling in regard to the actions taken and report of case in Daily Ardmoreite on March 16, 1973.
Date: March 20, 1973
Creator: Campbell, Jerry
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Murray Mansion A Time Machine

Description: Article on the historical home of Frank Murray, early settler, located south of Lindsay, OK. History of the home, with photos, and story of the renovation being done by the Oklahoma Historical Society. newspaper article
Date: 1971
Creator: Cavanaugh , Linda
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Pawnee Bill

Description: Denison Herald, August 26, 1973, "Pawnee Bill Rides Again!", by John Clift. Story of Gordon V. Lillie, great-nephew of Major Gordon W. Lillie, "Pawnee Bill". History of the founder of the "Pawnee Bill Wild West Show" is told along with recollections by Mr. Lillie of his great-uncle.
Date: 1973
Creator: Clift, John
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Y. M. C. A., Ardmore

Description: Daily Ardmoreite, Aug. 8, 1973. Letter to the editor, by Bob Cline, executive director of the Y.M.C.A. Background information on development of the Y.M.C.A. Little League Complex is given. People and businesses involved are listed.
Date: 1973
Creator: Cline, Bob
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Kickapoos Moved South

Description: by Co. C. W. Mooney, Escort, Aug. 24, 1975. Story of move by the Kickapoo tribe from the area of Illinois and Indiana to southwest Missouri. 1 page, original published material
Date: 1975
Creator: Co. C. W. Mooney
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Ardmore Dedicates New Arts Center

Description: Story of the dedication of the Charles B. Goddard Center in Ardmore. newspaper article
Date: 1970
Creator: Crawford, Bill
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Ranchorama at Medora

Description: by Dick Spencer, III, The Western Horseman, Nov. 1970. Story of the activity in Medora, N. D., run by Jim Eskew, Jr. of Ardmore. He and his wife, Mary Louise, are featured in the article. 4 pages, original published material; gift-M. L. Eskew, Jan. 4, 1971
Date: 1970
Creator: Dick Spencer, III
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Dobie, J. Frank

Description: "Pancho & Paisano" by Si Dunn, Scene Magazine, Dec. 12, 1976. Story of author Dobie and life on his ranch "Paisano" in the hill country of Texas. 3 pages, original, published material
Date: 1976
Creator: Dunn, Si
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Thompson, Joseph B., 1871-1919

Description: "Home Stands as reminder of Thompson's Outstanding Career", Pauls Valley Democrat, Nov. 16, 1979, by Alpha Ellis. Story of early Pauls Valley politician. He was elected to the U. S. Congress, in an at large position, from the 5th District, and was instrumental in the adoption of an amendment concerning the "food control" law. newspaper article
Date: 1979
Creator: Ellis, Alpha
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

The Bullets, the Pain, Agony and Blood Are All Real

Description: Johnson, James Kenneth. Interviews with lawmen involved in the capture of escaped criminal James Kenneth Johnson near Ardmore. Newspaper article
Date: 1972
Creator: Evers, Kay
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Evers, Kay

Description: "Ardmoreites Tantalized by 'Dare to Be Great'", Daily Ardmoreite, Jan. 16, 1972. Story on the business venture by Glen W. Turner, who also owned Koscot, which involved a method to "get rich quick" by re-programing your business methods and attending 'Go Tours'. Report by then Attorney General Larry Derryberry on investigation of Turner and his companies is included. newspaper article
Date: 1972
Creator: Evers, Kay
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Evers, Kay

Description: Series of articles written concerning the vote on a 1? sales tax, Feb. 15, 1972. 3 newspaper articles, Daily Ardmoreite, Feb. 1972
Date: 1972
Creator: Evers, Kay
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Evers, Kay

Description: "Citizen Involvment Top City News During Old Year", Daily Ardmoreite. Jan 2, 1972. List of important events in Ardmore during the previous year, 1971. Among the stories are: All-America City, Arbuckle water contract signed, school bond issue for new High School complex passed, and various criminal cases. newspaper article
Date: 1972
Creator: Evers, Kay
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Federal Marshals Are Guarding Johnson

Description: Johnson, James Kenneth. Story of guards around captured criminal James Kenneth Johnson. Johnson had made many previous escapes from custody. Newspaper article.
Date: 1972
Creator: Evers, Kay
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Johnson Escapades Top News Story in Ardmore During 1972

Description: Johnson, James Kenneth. Account of the capture of James Kenneth Johnson in Ardmore in March of 1972. Other news stories of the year are included. Newspaper article.
Date: 1972
Creator: Evers, Kay
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Johnson Is Captured Close To Truck Bypass

Description: Johnson, James Kenneth. Accounts of the capture of escaped criminal near Ardmore. Johnson had shot a policeman in Dallas and abducted a car to take him to Ardmore. Newspaper article, full page
Date: 1972
Creator: Evers, Kay
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Judge Cook Dismisses Two Drug Cases Before Trials

Description: Daily Ardmoreite, March 16, 1973, by Kay Evers. Story of the dismissal of the cases against two people charged with possession of marijuana.
Date: 1973
Creator: Evers, Kay
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Fort Nichols

Description: "Fort Nichols - Kit Carson's Mistake" by Vernon T. Ewing, Orbit Magazine, June 1, 1975. Account of the establishement of this fort near Boise City in the Oklahoma panhandle. Description of life at the fort in 1865 is taken from writings of Mrs. Marina Russell, whose husband, Lt. Richard Russell, served with Kit Carson at the fort. 2 pages, original, published material
Date: 1975
Creator: Ewing, Vernon T.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Empty Acres of Old Corrals

Description: Story of the Forth Worth Stockyards bygone glory and present condition. Companies that operated at the stockyards are mentioned in the article from "Southwest Scene".
Date: 1971
Creator: Freund, Carl
Partner: Ardmore Public Library
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