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[Photograph 2012.201.B0234.0129]

Description: Page with a small map of Colombia and bordering countries. Caption: "Cities named in Colombia felt three sharp earth tremors today. They caused deaths, panic and heavy damage"
Date: July 30, 1962
Creator: Associated Press
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0234.0130]

Description: Page of text with a small map of Colombia and bordering countries. Caption: "Map locates towns of Manizales and Pereira, under-lined, Colombian towns hardest hit by earthquake yesterday. Cali also was battered. The shocks shook tallest buildings in Bogota, Colombia's capital, but no major damage was reported."
Date: July 31, 1962
Creator: Associated Press
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Indian Artist's Book Due Soon

Description: Daily Ardmoreite, Feb. 25, 1971. Story of the expected release, on March 14, of "Creek-Seminole Spirit Tales" illustrated by Fred Beaver. Information on the authors, Gregory and Strickland, and autographing party at the Goddard Center is included. Photograph of Beaver with the article. newspaper article- 2 copies
Date: 1971
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Ardmore Plumbing Company

Description: Article in Daily Ardmoreite, May 30, 1943. Story of this Ardmore business, located at 519 W. Main.
Date: 1943
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

Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Ardmore

Description: Story of dedication of the building at 828 Locust scheduled for August 25, 1972, and continuing the next day. The first building used by the church in Ardmore was on the corner of 6th and I Street in 1907. Story of the Adventist Hospital and Beavers Academy are also included.
Date: unknown
Creator: Petricko, Michael
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Post, Wiley

Description: "Unknown Facts About Wiley Post - As Told By Wade Peterson" by Jeane Caldwell. Story of the pioneer aviators exploits in the Ardmore area. 8 pages, original (two sets photocopied)
Date: unknown
Creator: Caldwell, Jeane
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Daily Ardmoreite, 1950

Description: Readings from bound volumes by Mac McGalliard. Articles mentioned: Two day dedication at Lake Murray Park, history of building of lake and park, obituary for L. West who built first dairy and ice cream factory in Ardmore, visit to Tom Cooper Dairy by the American Guernsey Cattle Club, purchase of lot and building by Jordan Bus Co. to establish bus depot.
Date: 2013
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Visit to a Cemetery

Description: Column consists of visit to a cemetery, not named, and report of some verses and remembrances seen on the monuments. Photo with the column may be of Rose Hill in Ardmore. Newspaper article, original, 2 copies
Date: 2013
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Surber, Mrs. R. C. (Etta)

Description: Letter to Mac McGalliard, May 16, 1969. Information on the location of the Dawes school near Berwyn. Letter states it was about two miles north of town on the west side of the Sante Fe tracks. Mrs. Surber lived in Berwyn from 1912 to 1960. 1 page, handwritten
Date: unknown
Creator: Mrs. R. C. (Etta) Surber
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Part Two of Political Drama

Description: Column concerns meeting of the Ardmore Rotary Club which included a speech by Dewey Bartlett, Republican nominee for Oklahoma Governor. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
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 Cotton Trail

Description: Column concerns report by James Steel on the "Cotton Trail" used to transport cotton from Duncan to Ardmore. The trail passed by Prairie Valley, Enterprise, Newport, Sneed, A-Bar, Wheeler, Graham, and Fox, and entered Ardmore near the old water standpipe. Information on Ardmore as center for cotton shipment on the Santa Fe is included. newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Chickasaw Indian Festival

Description: Program of events distributed at this festival held in Tishomingo, Ok. 1 page, duplicated
Date: unknown
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Waurika Pushing Museum

Description: Story of work by the Chisholm Trail Historical Museum Association of establish a museum to contain artifacts and displays. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Tishomingo?

Description: Booklet compiled by Tishomingo's Daughters Study Club as a historical guide to the area. City Hall, Chickasaw Capitol, recreational areas White House of the Chickasaws, Harley Institute, Wapanucka Academy, fort Washita, Boggy Depot, the city cemetery, Murray State college and historical tour map are included. 6 pages, paper bound.
Date: unknown
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Minutes

Description: Meeting of the Chickasaw Historical Society, Oct. 21, 1965. Motions made to publish monthly newsletter and quarterly magazine. Discussion on location of permanent home for the society and replacing trustees that do not attend meetings.
Date: unknown
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Fire Department

Description: History of the Ardmore Fire Department in a newspaper article written in 1955. Picture of two current fire engines are seen. Stories of early firefighters and equipment are included in the article. newspaper article Daily Ardmoreite, Dec. 11, 1955
Date: 1955
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Sequoyah, 1760-l843

Description: Postcard featuring a portrait of the inventor of the Cherokee alphabet. Original hangs in the Woolaroc Museum, Bartlesvi1le, Ok. post card
Date: unknown
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Autograph Party This Afternoon

Description: Daily Ardmoreite, March 14, 1971. Story of the autographing party featuring Fred Beaver, Jack Gregory and Rennard Strickland, at the Goddard Center in Ardmore. Party is in honor of release of the book "Creek-Seminole Spirit Tales", illustrated by Beaver. Photograph of the artist with the article. newspaper article - 2 copies
Date: 1971
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

High School, 1933

Description: Program from musical concert presented by Ardmore High School, May 2, 1953. List of selections and groups performing are included on the page.
Date: unknown
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Oklahoma Indian School Magazine

Description: Sept. 1932, vol. 1, no. 4. Most of this edition concerns Bloomfield Academy, the first boarding school for Chickasaw girls. The changes in location and control are covered. Many photographs of classes, buildings and activities are included in the articles.
Date: 2013
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Ardmore: Oil Keeps It A Vital City

Description: Report on the contributions made to the city of Ardmore by independent petroleum producers and the many benefits that have resulted. History of the Independent Petroleum Association, and the many Ardmore oil men involved, is also seen. Magazine article, 3 pages w/issue cover, 3 copies
Date: 2013
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Gary Donates Papers To University Library

Description: Story of presentation of papers of former Gov. Raymond Gary to the library of the University of Oklahoma. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Partner: Ardmore Public Library
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