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First National Bank, Ardmore

Description: From The Oklahoma City Times, April 20, 1933. Short story on the closing of the bank for a short time. E. A. Walker and Ardmore oil and business men secured $250,000.00 from among themselves and the bank resumed under new management. New officers were Walker, J. H. Snodgrass, Earl Gray, Sam P. Hale and Ed Sandlin. Photocopied at the Oklahoma Historical Society by Mac McGalliard, Nov. 27, 1968. 1 page, photocopy
Date: 1933
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Walker, E. A.

Description: From The Daily Oklahoman, Dec. 20, 1933. Story of donation by Mr. Walker of two parks to the city of Ardmore. One park, north of town, was to be named "Walker Memorial Park". Photocopied at the Oklahoma Historical Society by Mac McGalliard, Nov. 27, 1968. 1 page, photocopy
Date: 1933
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Baker, Minnie M.

Description: "Portrait of Lee Cruce to be Exhibited", Daily Ardmoreite, Nov. 4, 1934. Article advising display of portrait of Gov. Lee Cruce, by Miss Baker, at the home of Miss Helen Ward in Ardmore.
Date: 1934
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Notorious Gunman Cut Down By Three Bullets

Description: Dillinger, John. Reprinting of article carried originally in the Daily Ardmoreite, July 23, 1934, "Notorious Gunman Cut Down By Three Bullets", by William Conway. Dramatic account of the death of Dillinger and people involved in the Chicago gun battle. This reprinting was issued prior to release of the movie, "Dillinger", filmed partially near Ardmore. newspaper article
Date: 1934
Creator: Conway, William
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Ardmore to Establish Museum

Description: Daily Oklahoman, May 17, 1936. Transcription of this article with information on the items on display at the Carnegie Library in Ardmore. Some of the items are described along with the names of the donors. Photocopied at the Oklahoma Historical Society by Mac McGalliard, Nov. 27, 1968. 2 pages, photocopied
Date: 1936
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Carter, Ben

Description: Chronicles of Oklahoma, June 1938. Information taken from this volume containing minutes of meeting of the Oklahoma Historical Society, April 26, 1938. Ben Carter, Bryan County Attorney (son of late Congressman Charles D. Carter) spoke at the dedication of the Robert M. Jones Cemetery near Hugo.
Date: 1938
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

King, Mrs. Felix J., 1877-1937

Description: Tribute to Mrs. King published in The Chronicles of Oklahoma, Vol. 15, No. 2, June, 1938. Born the daughter of Thomas and Sarah Jane Corbit Boyd, at Boyd's Oil Springs. She was former postmistress Berwyn and member of many civic clubs. Organized the Tifahaya Indian Club. 4 pages, photocopied; gift-Marie King Garland, May 1969
Date: 1938
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Ardmore Birthday Celebration, 1939

Description: From The Daily Oklahoman, July 29, 1939. Short history of the birth of Ardmore with the arrival of the Sante Fe railroad on July 28, 1887. Photocopied at the Oklahoma Historical Society by Mac McGalliard, Nov. 27, 1968. 1 page, photocopy
Date: 1939
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Battle of the Giants

Description: Reprint of an article on the Arbuckle Mountains by Dr. Charles W. Tomlinson, pub. in Outdoor Oklahoma magazine, April 1939. 1 page reprint from 1966 Rodeo program; 6 pages, original material; 6 pages, photocopy of material
Date: 1939
Creator: Tomlinson, Charles W.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Beeler, George

Description: Editorial from the Chickasha Star, June 19, 1939. Story of pioneer rancher who built the first house on the site that would become Chickasha, Okla.
Date: 1939
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Outdoor Oklahoma magazine

Description: vol 1, no. 1, April 1939. Pub. by The Central National Pub. Co. Article by C. W. Tomlinson, "The Battle of the Giants" begins on page 376. 32 pages of published material
Date: 1939
Creator: Tomlinson, Charles W.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Oklahoma, A Guide to the Sooner State

Description: Writers' Program, U. of Okla., 1941. Section on Ardmore giving current statistics and historical background. History of oil in the area and early newspapers are among the items in the story. Photocopied at the Oklahoma Historical Society by Mac McGalliard, Nov. 27, 1968. 4 pages, photocopied
Date: 1941
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Washington, W. E. "Billy"

Description: Article from The Cattleman, 1941 issue. Story about early rancher in the Chickasaw Nation, Billy Washington. Information on ranching in Gainsville area, at that time, is also included. 1 page, photocopied
Date: 1941
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Facts About Lake Murray

Description: Article with information concerning the facilities, location, statistics and history of Lake Murray. Map is included showing locations of campsites and recreational areas. 1 page, newspaper article, photocopy
Date: 1942
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Arnold, J. J.

Description: Article in the Daily Ardmoreite, May 30, 1943. Story of Mr. Arnolds association with several Ardmore businesses and biographical information.
Date: 1943
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Employees

Description: Daily Ardmoreite, May 30, 1943, page thirteen. Page from the 50th Anniversary edition of the newspaper featuring pictures, and stories, of 27 employees of the paper. Mention also of employees serving in the Armed Forces at the time.
Date: 1943
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Employees

Description: Daily Ardmoreite, May 30, 1943, page three. Portion of the 50th Anniversary edition of the newspaper with articles on three employees. Sam Blackburn, city editor, M. E. McWilliams, managing editor, and M. M. Bramlett, plant superintendent, are featured.
Date: 1943
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Notes

Description: Notes made by Mac McGalliard from article in the Daily Ardmoreite, May 30, 1943. Jake Hamon shot in his room at the Randol Hotel on Nov. 21, 1920 by Clara Smith Hamon. He died six days later. "Not quilty" verdict returned for Clara Hamon on March 17, 1921. 1 page, handwritten
Date: 1943
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library
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