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[Photograph 2012.201.B0412B.0141]

Description: Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "This unmilitary-looking group standing at attention before Gov. Johnston Murray may not be in agreement as to just how a salute should be rendered. Nevertheless, all four are "Commodores" in the Oklahoma Navy and have certificates from the governor to prove it. All, that is, except Prissy Thomas, center, whose title is "Commodore-able." They're also all WKY and WKY-TV staff members and were appointed to their hi… more
Date: December 13, 1951
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0412B.0111]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Governor Johnston Murray, left, signed a proclamation here Monday making the Oldtimers Baseball Celebration in Tulsa Wednesday night official. Looking on is Gayle Howlett, center, head of the Tulsa Oilers of the Texas League, and Paul Waner, former major league outfield star, native of Harrah, who now lives in OKC."
Date: February 5, 1951
Creator: Peterson, Richard
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0412B.0137]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Heronville third and fourth graders chose the governor and Mrs. Murray as their valentines. Proof were the boxes of Valentine candy presented at the weekly open house at the governor's mansion. Janet Snell, 9, delivered her package to the governor. Mrs. Murray was ill, so Joe Bob Birdwell also handed his candy to the governor."
Date: February 14, 1952
Creator: Lucas, Jim
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0412B.0114]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Campfire Girls came through with two presents for the governor - kisses delivered by Mertia Coe, 14, left, and Jane Stewart, 13, both of Durant. They helped dish out the refreshments during a birthday party at Durant honoring the governor."
Date: July 22, 1951
Creator: Petrauskas, Kazimir
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0412B.0123]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "There are about 40 students representing 10 Latin-American countries enrolled at the University of Oklahoma, most in petroleum engineering school. Visiting with Gov. Murray are, from left, Jorge Tresierra, Peru; Senora Amparo de Vascas, Venezuela; Jose Caballero, Bolivia; Dr. Stephen Scatori, OU Spanish professor; and Jaime Lopez, Columbia."
Date: April 13, 1952
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0412B.0125]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Prague will be 50 years old May 20, and the whole world is going to know about the Oklahoma town which is a bit of Czechoslovakia. They started Thursday by inviting Gov. Murray, right, and enticing him with a Kolache, as fed by last year's festival queen Kathryn Walenta, 16."
Date: May 1, 1952
Creator: Peterson, Richard
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0412B.0119]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Mrs. Johnston Murray tries out the driver's seat in the bus which took Oklahoma City Gridironers to Tulsa, as Gov. Murray shows what all the 'do-dads' on the instrument panel are used for. The governor and his wife revived an old tradition by traveling with the Gridiron cast which presented "Just Murrayed" for the Tulsa Press Club."
Date: February 4, 1952
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0412B.0134]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Because Oklahoma ranked third from the top in the nation with its highschool courses for training young drivers how to dodge death on the highways, the state has been awarded a bronze plaque by the Association of Casualty and Surety companies. Here Gov. Murray receives the award from Phil Viles, pres. of Oklahoma Assoc. of Insurance Agents."
Date: December 30, 1952
Creator: Tapscott, George
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0412B.0133]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "First check contributing toward the $8,000 fund which will be given away to get out the vote November 4 was given to J. J. Boxberger, secretary-manager of the Oklahoma City Retailers' Association, by Gov. Murray."
Date: September 18, 1952
Creator: Miller, Joe
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0412B.0128]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "In a pre-concert bit of play backstage, Mrs. Guy Fraser Harrison shows Governor Murray how he should present the baton to her husband, conductor Harrison. (Oklahoma Symphony Orchestra)"
Date: October 20, 1952
Creator: Cobb, Richard
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0412B.0116]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Robert Kenney, 15, of 510 NW 17, an Oklahoman-Times carrier boy, has the distinction of watching Gov. Murray sign a proclamation marking Saturday "National Newspaper Carrier Boy Day" in Oklahoma."
Date: September 25, 1952
Creator: Cobb, Richard
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0412B.0138]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "An 18-month-old English bulldog, Jiggs, practically took over Gov. Murray's open house Thursday at the capitol to the delight of a large crowd of school children from all over the state. With Jiggs in this photo are the governor and John Phillips, 11, Geary."
Date: April 16, 1952
Creator: Miller, Joe
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0412B.0136]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Two amigos, one from south of the border, renewed an old friendship Tuesday at the capitol. Roberto Zapata Jr., 23, assistant manager of Mexico City's Hotel Prince, who got acquainted with Gov. Johnston Murray on one of his visits to Mexico four years ago, is seeing the sights of OKC as guest of the governor and Mrs. Murray. Zapata, left, and the governor are shown at the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority meeting."
Date: February 19, 1952
Creator: Albright, Bob
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0412B.0112]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Gov. Murray had to roll up his sleeves and help give a push Friday afternoon when his car became stuck in the mud after the chief executive turned the first spade of dirt for a new industrial building southwest of the city."
Date: February 29, 1952
Creator: Peterson, Richard
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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