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I-35 Dedication Program Is Set

Description: Newspaper article discussing the planned ceremonies for the dedication of the portion of I-35 that crosses the Arbuckle Mountains.
Date: August 6, 1970
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Ardmore, City Departments

Description: Front page of the Daily Ardmoreite for June 21, 1972, including stories on the Animal Shelter, retirement of Ancel Graham as Court Clerk, and combination of city departments to form the Public Works Department. The back of the page includes continuations of several front page stories as well as an article about presidential candidate McGovern, upcoming funerals, an obituary, and several ads. There are handwritten notes at the bottom of the second page related to the city department story.
Date: 1972
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Hargove in Ashes Article

Description: Article written by a survivor of the Hargove fire.
Date: unknown
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Albert Praises Tishomingo

Description: Overton James Village. Story of dedication of the Overton James Village in Tishomingo. This complex of houses was sponsored by the Chickasaw Nation and opened by Carl Albert. Newspaper article
Date: 1971
Creator: Rhodes, Linda
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

Indian's Tribute-to Gen. Custer

Description: A newspaper article published in the Daily Ardmoreite from Spokane, Wash., May 10. (no date) Article containing an account of the Battle of the Little Big Horn as remembered by Benjamin Gallentine, frontiersman and Indian fighter.
Date: 1976?-05-10
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Historical Society Members

Description: A newspaper column reporting that the list of charter members of the Chickasaw Historical Society of Southern Oklahoma totaled 250 at the time of the article. Planned total was expected to be 500.
Date: May 31, 1965
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

90 Pounds Of Human Dynamite

Description: Story of Kate Barnard, the first woman in the United States to be elected to state office. Her election, in Nov. 1907, as the first Commissioner of Charities and Corrections in Okla. And dedication to the poor and needy are part of this article. 2 pages, newspaper section newspaper article, original, with photo of Barnard
Date: 2013
Creator: Bracken, Nell
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

[Reporter's Notebook: Old Home of the Chickasaws]

Description: Column concerns report on trip to ancestral home of the Chickasaw Indians in Mississippi and Tennessee, by Ralph and Helen Evans of Marietta. Mentioned are Chickasaw Bluff in Memphis, grave of Abner Gaines (Gaines Crossing) and an account of encounter between De Soto and members of the Chickasaw tribe. newspaper article, two photocopies, one original
Date: September 25, 1966
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

[Reporter's Notebook July 29, 1966]

Description: Column includes: Plans for photo exhibit at Ardmore Public Library by Chickasaw Historical Society in hopes of identifying some of the people and scenes. Report from Clint Estes that one of the first to promote interstate highways was Col. Sidney Suggs, former publisher of the Daily Ardmoreite. Use of asphalt mines in this area was part of the interest. newspaper article, original
Date: July 24, 1966
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Carter County Federal Fund Total Is Given

Description: Daily Ardmoreite, Dec. 12, 1973. Total of $33,769,734.00 in funding is reported to have been received by Carter County during the fiscal year of 1973. Distribution of the money and what departments funded various projects is listed. newspaper article
Date: 1973
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Beaver First

Description: Daily Ardmoreite, July 25, 1976. Photograph with story of pre-worked needlepoint canvas with design by Fred Beaver. newspaper article
Date: 1976
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Barr Sees New Future Ahead

Description: Article in Daily Ardmoreite, May 30, 1943. Story of work in Ardmore area by this pioneer oil man.
Date: 1943
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Benito, Gene

Description: "Local Rancher's Hobby is Raising Wild Geese", Pauls Valley Democrat, May 25, 1975, by Larry Stalcup. Story of the man who raises geese east of Pauls Valley. newspaper article
Date: 1975
Creator: Stalcup, Larry
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

"The Booming Economy (or something) Spurs Chuck-Wagon Demand"

Description: Wall Street Journal, May 9, 1973, by David P. Garing. Story of former Oklahoman, Thomas E. Jones, builder of chuck-wagons in Silver Dollar City, Mo. Exact demensions and materials used for authentic wagons are given. newspaper article
Date: 2013
Creator: Garing, David P.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Ardmoreite Started State Lodges

Description: Story of the efforts by Mr. Chapman, while he was state senator from Carter County, to institute self-liquidating bonds for development of state park and lodges. Newspaper article
Date: 1971
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Biggs, Bob

Description: Story of the first hamburger restaurant in Ardmore on the corner of Main and Mill. The business was originally conducted from a portable wagon. Daily Ardmoreite, July 27, 1952. newspaper article, photocopies (2)
Date: 1952
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Belle Starr Looks Real Fancy In Oil

Description: Story of oil portrait of Belle Starr by H. E. "Choc" Wilkes. Mentioned also are early lawmen Bill Tilghman, Heck Thomas and Chris Madsen. Newspaper article with photo, original
Date: 2013
Creator: Stewart, Roy P.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Brewer, Albert Lee

Description: "Brewer Honored at Bank Reception", Pauls Valley Daily Democrat, Dec. 31, 1972. Story of the retirement of dedicated bank employee of the First State Bank in Elmore City. newspaper article, 2 pages
Date: 1972
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Brock

Description: "Citizens of Brock Refuse to Become Excited..." Daily Oklahoman, April 23, 1922. Story concerning the advancement of oil in the area of Brock and how the citizens continued the growth of the community. Wood Hammer and Whit Carroll are mentioned. Faint photographs are with the article. newspaper article, photocopy
Date: 1922
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Beaver Painting Will Be Exhibited

Description: Daily Ardmoreite, March 7, 1971. Story of exhibit at the Lincoln Bank, in Ardmore, of some of the paintings of Fred Beaver. newspaper article
Date: 1971
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Ben Scott Sr. Compiles Map of Early Day Ardmore

Description: Map with landmarks recalled by Ben Scott at the time the town was five or six years old. Many businesses and hotel are indicated on the map. Newspaper article-original photocopy of newspaper article
Date: 1947
Partner: Ardmore Public Library
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