Living Legends Collection
Oral History Department - Oklahoma Historical Society - Research Division
Description
The Oklahoma Living Legends program was started at Oklahoma Christian College to "preserve the voices of the men and women who pioneered this land of ours." The collection is an audio archive of interviews and recordings. According to the brochure for the Oklahoma Living Legends "Generations tomorrow will hear the builders of today explain how the cities were carved from windswept plains. Men and women, merchants, industrialists, oil men, statesmen, businessmen, and artisans, without whom current history would have been incomplete will speak of an earlier era, the problems that were faced and the courage required to face them." At some point in time the collection was transferred to the Oklahoma Historical Society where the staff continued to add to the Living Legends collection until the early 1980s. The Living Legends Collection is comprised of roughly 1700 reel to reel tapes that are comprised of multiple interviews. There are an estimated 5000 interviews in total in the collection. They range from everyday men and women to politicians, rodeo riders, astronauts, and television personalities. Most of the interviews have a short synopsis. NOTE: The people and interviews listed here are a work in progress. Many more will be added.
Interviews in Living Legends Collection
| Oral History Interview | Description |
|---|---|
| 'Mr.' Combs | Mr. Combs, oil man, discusses weddings, early oil rigs, boom towns, and oil boom in Seminole. |
| A. E. Lauver 'Mr. and Mrs.'11/29/1969 | Mrs. Lauver tells of living at Bartlesville and Mr. Lauver tells how the oil discovery affected Bartlesville. He also tells of some of his duties with the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company (ITIO)… |
| A.A. Exendine | A.A. Exendine, lawyer and track coach, discusses Carlisle Indian School, his life, and his coaching years. |
| A.D. 'Ike' Holmes 09/01/1971 | A.D. 'Ike' Holmes, a retiree who has been active in many civic activities such as the Rotary Club, has lived in Tulsa for many years and seen many changes take place. He discusses early Tulsa, Geronimo,… |
| A.D. Reynolds 08/25/1951 | A.D. Reynolds made all five land runs. He tells of a vigilante committee in early day that he witnessed. He tells of working on the Rainwater Ranch and of making the race in Kickapoo Country and the Cherokee… |
| A.E. Ford 'Mrs.' | Mrs. A.E. Ford, pioneer of the Cherokee Strip, describes coming to Oklahoma and the Enid area when she was young. |
| A.M. Kellert | A.M. Kellert is a long-time employee of Wilson and Company in Oklahoma City. |
| A.M. Seran 06/30/1953 | A.M. Seran, pioneer of Wewoka, tells of the first Chamber of Commerce and of other civic organizations of early days. He also tells of early businesses and how they were affected by the oil boom. He also… |
| A.R. Cook | A.R. Cook, farmer in the Longdale area, discusses Longdale, outlaws, and farming including machinery, methods and crops. |
| A.R. Cook 05/29/1973 | A.R. Cook discusses Bond, Oklahoma (now Canton), outlaws and, the story of Fairview and Black's Family. He also talks about Longdale being the moonshine capitol of the world. Mr. Cook is an early resident… |
| A.W. White 'Mrs.' 08/25/1970 | Mrs. A. W. White tells about her mother and father. Her mother was the first school teacher in Oklahoma City. Her father founded the First Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. She describes Oklahoma city and… |
| Abraham Davis | |
| Ada Sullivan | In interview LL 483, Ada Sullivan, teacher in Seminole schools, discusses early Indian schools in Seminole and how the name Seminole was chosen. In interview LL 484, Ada Sullivan is described as retired… |
| Ada Thomas 10/18/1972 | Ada Thomas discusses outlaws. |
| Agnes L. Stahlheber 05/24/1973 | Agnes L. Stahlheber, postmistress and resident of Geary, discusses early day entertainment, the Geary bank and Geary churches. |
| Al Nichols 01/1971 | Senator Al Nichols discusses his personal background, magazine Ouachita Academy, Washita College, Governor Bill Holloway, C.H. Moses, Joseph Robison, Wewoka in the early days, and barking waters. Additionally,… |
| Albert Exendine 09/30/1972 | Albert Exendine, retired football coach, discusses his own football career and the career of Jim Thorpe. Interviewer is curator at the Jim Thorpe Museum. |
| Albert Florer | Made the run of '89 |
| Albert S. Gilles Sr. 08/04/1971 | Judge Albert Gilles Sr., an oldtimer of Norman area with Comanche background, discusses his background, Comanches, Riley Akim-Kickapoos, and Charlie Ross. |
| Alfred Aaronson 02/25/1971 | Alfred Aaronson, civic Leader of Tulsa, discusses civic projects in Tulsa, the Spavinaw River, the Gilcrease Museum, and human relations. |
| Alfred Enoch Aaronson | |
| Alfred Stevenson | Alfred Stevenson discusses early homes, subscription schools, early courts, election to the legislature, and Stratford, Oklahoma. Interviewers are three students. Stevenson is a retired lawyer and 85 years-old… |
| Alice Marriott | Oklahoma City writer Alice Marriott discusses the Episcopal Church and the development and history of Oklahoma. She also talks about early reverends in the church, Bishop Burke and the Depression and the… |
| Alice Myrtle Kiker | Alice Myrtle Kiker tells of her early years in Seminole and the living in Wolfe. She describes the town and early day customs and amusements. She is a housewife in the Seminole area. |
| Allen Doughty 10/24/1972 | Allen Doughty, newspaper man of Alva, discusses newspapers in Alva, automobiles, and the postal service in Alva. |
| Allen J. Nichols 'Senator' | |
| Allen Street 02/02/1965 | Allen Street, Oklahoma City businessman and mayor, and political figure in Oklahoma, tells of his involvement with politics, and some of the things about the state capitol building. He also tells of some… |
| Alta Ward Nolton | Alta Ward Nolton discusses the Cherokee Female Seminary and dressmaking. Alta attended Cherokee Female Seminary. |
| Alvey Benson 'A.B' Mayberry 'Mr. and Mrs.' 1971 | Mr. and Mrs. Alvey Benson (A.B.) Mayberry, civic leaders and club organizers, discuss civic and social life in Claremore. Clubs discussed include the Quest Club, Tuesday Study Club, Sorosis Club, Ocieleta… |
| Alvin Christian 08/1973 | Alvin Christian, an early Watonga area resident, discusses early houses and school. |
| Alvin Martin | Alvin Martin, a Guthrie resident, discusses Governor Haskell, the Dalton Gang, and Guthrie. Interviewer is a 9th grade student. |
| Amon Carter | Amon Carter tells of some of the memorials that have been done of Will Rogers. Creator of interview is WKY Radio. Carter is publisher of the Fort Worth Star Telegram and member of the executive committee… |
| Ancel Earp 02/12/1965 | Ancel Earp, former Adjutant General of Oklahoma, tells of his early experiences in World War I and of the growth that Oklahoma has made only with the help of some very important men. |
| Andrew Franklin 'A.O.' Martin 11/10/1970 | Andrew Franklin 'A.O.' Martin discusses his time at Oklahoma A&M as student and faculty member. He discusses the Cookson Hills and Pretty Boy Floyd. He talks about the Student Entertainers Bureau and the… |
| Andrew Franklin Martin 11/10/1970 | Andrew Franklin 'A.O.' Martin discusses Oklahoma State University as it was when he was a student and then when he worked for the university as Director of Placement Bureau. He talks about the early presidents… |
| Andy Payne 02/13/1973 | Andy Payne discusses the Bunion Derby, the Oklahoma Supreme Court, Will Rogers, and Claremore. Payne won the 1928 Bunyan Derby, and was a clerk for the Supreme Court 1934-1972. |
| Angelo C. Scott 'Dr.' | Dr. Angelo C. Scott, pioneer, professor, and scholar, talks about the early history of Oklahoma City, the Seminoles and Kickapoo. He also discusses early churches and the land run of 1889. Interview creator… |
| Angelo C. Scott | Dr. Angelo C. Scott, pioneer of Oklahoma, tells of the beginning of Oklahoma City and of the early people. He also tells of some of the social affairs of early days, and of the early government. Producer… |
| Ann Stringfield | Ann Stringfield discusses Little, Oklahoma, early clothing, early teaching, and the community of Strothers. Stringfield is an 83 years-old retired teacher of Little, Oklahoma at the time of the interview. |
| Anna L. Oursler 11/10/1970 | Dr. Anna L. Oursler discusses her personal background, Oklahoma State in the early days, Stillwater in the early days, Dr. Bennett and teaching. She is Professor Emeritus of Foreign Language (Spanish)… |
| Anna Laurie Williams | Anna Laurie Williams, pioneer of the Cherokee Strip, discusses her early life in Oklahoma and her husband's life in Oklahoma. She also discusses the Pioneer Museum and its art department. |
| Anna Picklum 06/24/1971 | Anna Picklum, the first registered nurse in Oklahoma, discusses nursing, nursing schools, the nursing uniform, and El Reno Oklahoma. |
| Anna Scruggs | |
| Anna Womack 1973 | Anna Womack discusses her past, the outlaws that she knew, their neighbors, and the railroads being built. |
| Annie May | Annie May, former resident of Cold Springs, discusses her parents, gold mining, the movement of the depot, Cold Springs, and the Kaw project. |
| Archibald Hill & Melvin Porter | Archibald Hill and Melvin Porter discuss the campaign and race for office, being a representative of all the people, the problem of keeping good teachers in Oklahoma. Additionally, they talk about urban… |
| Archibald Hill | Archibald Hill discusses the campaign and race for office, being a representative for all people, the problem of keeping good teachers in Oklahoma and urban renewal. Hill is head of the local CORE (Congress… |
| Archie F. Butts 1972 | |
| Archie Stetler 'Mrs.' | Mrs. Archie Stetler, a resident of Kingfisher, discusses early oil and gas businesses, Kingfisher College, and the first garage and filling station in Kingfisher. Additionally, her grandfather organized… |
| Armestad E. Bradshaw 02/25/1971 | Armestad E. Bradshaw, long-time banker in Tulsa, discusses banks in Tulsa (Bank of Oklahoma etc.), how Tulsa got its start through oil, oil companies, early baseball days, and the Verdigris River. |
| Art Walter | |
| Arthur Criswell 1952-1953 | Arthur Criswell, pioneer of Wewoka, shares his remembrances of early Wewoka. |
| Arthur Green 08/14/1971 | Arthur Green is an actor in the 'Trail of Tears' production. In 1971, he played John Ross. He teaches advanced acting at the University of Virginia. He discusses Cherokee history and Tsa La Gi. He also… |
| Arthur J. Black 02/25/1971 | Dr. Arthur J. Black, retired Tulsa lumberman, discusses his personal background, General Sash and Door Company, Sapulpa in the early days, and drama (theater) in early Sapulpa. |
| Arthur L. Taylor | Arthur Taylor, served aboard the U.S.S. New Orleans during Pearl Harbor. He tells of the confusion aboard his ship and of picking up the wounded after the battle. He also tells of what he saw of the battleship… |
| Ausley Welch | Ausley Welch, an early resident of Tahlequah, attended the Cherokee Male Seminary there. He talks about his personal background, the Male and Female Seminaries, Northeastern State College, Statehood day,… |
| B. Grim | Mr. B. Grim discusses early schools, and early farm implements. Grim is an 81 years-old Shawnee resident at the time of the interview. |
| B.D. Eddie 02/18/1965 | B.D. Eddie, Oklahoma City business leader whose family was involved in the Superior Feed business, tells of some of the methods for mixing feeds and of the improvements that have been made. He also tells… |
| B.H. Massingale 04/09/1973 | B.H. Massingale discusses early Oklahoma schools, social life, and war dances. Massingale is a retired bookkeeper in Anadarko. |
| B.T. Ewing 02/1973 | B.T. Ewing, retired barber and farmer, discusses Greer County, head rights, life on a farm, buffalo horns and bones, no roads, floods, an Indian uprising, drought, Dr. Dale, Quanah Parker, mountain climbing,… |
| Banks Hughs Furrow 03/28/1972 | |
| Barbara Bailey | Barbara Bailey, a retired Oklahoma City school teacher, discusses the Turtle Creek Flood. |
| Bee McIntosh Fry | Bee McIntosh Fry discusses the Cherokee Female Seminary. Bee attended the Cherokee Female Seminary in Tahlequah. |
| Ben Chandler 05/07/1971 | Ben Chandler, longtime resident of Tahlequah, discusses the Trail of Tears, the Civil War, Cherokee Seminary, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Indian Council, and Judge Parker. |
| Ben T. Garvin 'Mr. and Mrs.' 04/25/1972 | Mr. and Mrs. Ben T. Garvin discuss their family background, wagon trains, the Dawes Commission, hunting dogs, dresses from the same bolt, social events, early day towns of Sallisaw and Hanson, allotment… |
| Benjamin Capps 04/24/1970 | Benjamin Capps is an Oklahoma author. |
| Bern F. Buff 05/10/1972 | Bern F. Buff discusses his background, steel mills, Dupont, smelters, 'new roasting process,' the lead industry, the Association of Industries of Oklahoma, and Bartlesville in the early days. Buff is a… |
| Bernard Kellner | Bernard Kellner, an early pioneer of Oklahoma, discusses coming to Oklahoma as a boy. He describes Oklahoma as it was then. Finally, he discusses the Oklahoma Infantry during World War One. A second interview… |
| Bernard McClune | Bernard McClune discusses the oil industry in Oklahoma, Bartlesville, Stroud, and the development of oil field equipment. McClune worked in the oil fields around Bartlesville for 64 years. |
| Bert Caha 03/01/1971 | Bert Caha, an 1889er, worked for the Frisco Railroad for 47 years. He discusses territorial days, early Oklahoma City, early airplanes, and problems with the railroads.He also talks about famous people… |
| Bert Seabourn | Artist Bert Seabourn discusses two-dimensional art and awards he has won. |
| Bertha Robison 10/14/1971 | Bertha Robison, southern Oklahoma teacher, discusses schools in early Oklahoma, cotton, the circus that wintered in Hugo, Camp Maxey, and Hugo. |
| Bertie Gilbert 'Mrs.' | Mrs. Bertie Gilbert discusses Broken Arrow, Extension Club Work, and the Anti Horse Thief Association. She is a long-time resident of Tulsa and Broken Arrow. |
| Beryl Ford | Mr. Beryl Ford, resident of Tulsa and photo collector, discusses Tulsa in the 1900s |
| Beryl Ford 09/01/1971 | Mr. Beryl Ford is a repair and remodeling contractor and collector of historical Tulsa photos. |
| Bessie Larabee McGee 09/13/1972 | Bessie Larabee McGee, long-time resident of Blackwell, discusses Blackwell, churches in Blackwell, the first automobile in Blackwell, and the glass plant in Blackwell. |
| Bessie Truitt 11/17/1969 | Bessie Truitt, poet and court clerk for Garfield County, tells of early days in Oklahoma and such things as early day hotel, lighting, and experience as a school teacher. She also tells of position as… |
| Betty Pearson 03/18/1971 | Oologah resident Betty Pearson discusses Oologah in the early days, Will Rogers, amusements, finding wells, coal in Oolagah, public spelling bees, and butchering. |
| Betty Wood Menifee 12/04/1969 | Betty Wood Menifee (Mrs. Warren Darner), oldest resident of Sapulpa, tells of some of the early days in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. Among these things she tells of her father's hotel, transportation, and outlaws. |
| Betty Zahn 02/08/1972 | Betty Zahn, daughter of C.R. Anthony and Mother of the Year (1971-1972), discusses Mother of the Year, C.R. Anthony, Oklahoma City, Y.W.C.A. and the Oklahoma City P.T.A. |
| Beverly Osborn 02/19/1965 | Beverly Osborn, owner of restaurants and franchises, and the originator of the 'Chicken in the Rough' idea, tells of his beginning in a waffle shop in Oklahoma City and how the idea of 'Chicken in the… |
| Bice Merrell 1971 | Bice Merrell, former resident of the Choctaw Nation, discusses Choctaw Indians, horse races, the old whipping tree, Kickapoo run, capital punishment and Earl Warren. Additionally, he talks about Earl Warren,… |
| Bill Flores | Artist Bill Flores discusses how he uses a sense of humor in his art. |
| Bill Gamon 06/13/1973 | Bill Gamon discusses Native Americans, their names, ways, and superstitions. Gamon is an early Oklahoman, familiar with the Indian tribes. |
| Bill Solomon | |
| Bill Speath 09/02/1973 | Bill Speath, a resident of Hitchcock, discusses railroads, schools, doctors, threshing machines, and butter and eggs in Hitchcock. |
| Billy Thorns 'Uncle' 06/22/1960 | |
| Bird Lane | Mr. Bird Lane discusses early schools and Cromwell, Oklahoma. Lane is a 75 years-old man from Wewoka, Oklahoma at the time of the interview. |
| Bloomer Sullivan 1959 | Mr. Bloomer Sullivan, who operated hotels and cafes in Ardmore, discusses hotels of Ardmore. |
| Bruce Carter 'Dr.' | |
| Bruce Wallace | |
| Bud Harder | Mr. Harder tells of his education in Oklahoma and some of the incidents he remembers about the work in the oil fields from the standpoint of a supervisor. He also tells a little bit about the boom towns… |
| Bulah Roberts | Bulah Roberts 'Mrs. Clarence Roberts', early settler of Walters, Oklahoma and a home economics teacher, tells of some of her first memories of Oklahoma while living in Walters. She tells of some of her… |
| Burt Campbell 09/16/1953 | Burt Campbell tells of making the Cherokee Strip land run and of making his claim. He tells of the trouble with water. |
| C.A. Schweinle 03/03/1965 | C.A. Schweinle owned Doc and Bill Furniture Company for 35 years. He tells of some of his early jobs among which was that of a newspaper boy. He tells of the original plan of Oklahoma City and some of… |
| C.A. Tilghman 03/15/1965 | C.A. Tilghman, pioneer in Oklahoma 1891, tells of coming to Oklahoma from Kansas and selling people horses to make the run with. He tells of attending the first business college and some of the jobs he… |
| C.E. Mayhew 08/10/1951 | C.E. Mayhew, a Cherokee Strip Pioneer, tells of his life as a cowboy and of the round-ups and cattle drives. He also tells of some of the businesses he has been engaged in, including a horse and mule barn… |
| C.H. Schuermann 05/08/1968 | Reverend C.H. Schuermann, pastor of Nash Church, discusses Nash, Oklahoma, early church history, dugouts, and Pond Creek. |
| C.J. Kerwin 11/29/1969 | Mr. C.J. Kerwin tells of his early life and education and of his coming to Oklahoma in 1925. He also tells of the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company (ITIO) and of his association with the company.… |
| C.L. Frates 04/07/1965 | C.L. Frates, pioneer of the Oklahoma City insurance and real estate business, tells of the origin of his being in Oklahoma because his father was in the railroad business. He tells of some of the early… |
| C.M. Wright | Dr. C.M. Wright, Pawhuska doctor, discusses his father's practice, and his practice. Dr. Wright graduated from St. Louis Medical School. |
| C.O. 'Anna' Davis 05/1972 | Anna Davis, Delaware Indian, discusses her background, Dewey, Delaware ceremonies, the Doll Dance, Indian Women's Club, and Joe Bartles. |
| C.R. Anthony 08/09/1971-08/10/1971 | In multiple interviews, C.R. Anthony discusses his early childhood days, working for the Scales family and their store, how he started his own chain of stores and how it has grown, working for Penney's… |
| C.R. Anthony 11/1971 | C.R. Anthony discusses his background, Holdenville in the early 1900s, John F. Brown of Wewoka, the history of the company, YMCA from 1927 and J.B. White. Additionally, he talks about Senator Robert S.… |
| Carl Albert | |
| Carl Albert 01/21/1971 | Carl Albert, Oklahoma U.S. Senator and Speaker of the House of Representatives, discusses his life, Bugtussle, the power of the Speaker of the House, and what is will mean to Oklahoma to have an Oklahoman… |
| Carl B. Anderson | Oklahoma oilman Carl B. Anderson discusses his family and the oil industry. |
| Carl D. McGee 09/15/1971 | In Interview LL 318 on 9/15/1971, Colonel Carl D. McGee discusses his early life, his service as county clerk and county attorney. He talks about being taught by Louise McNeal, his service as State Maintenance… |
| Carl Hogatt | |
| Carl Randall 09/13/1972 | Carl Randall, resident of Blackwell, discusses Blackwell, the Blackwell tornado, saloons, and Mayor Prettyman. |
| Carol Soatikee | Carol Soatikee, Ft. Sill Apache Nation, discusses her students, teaching Indian traditional art, and painting as a gathering in her grandmother's day. She is an artist and art teacher at the Concho school. |
| Casey Tibbs 04/24/1971 | Rodeo champion Casey Tibbs discusses outstanding rodeos, his first World Championship, Jim Shoulders, Freckles Brown, and the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. |
| Cecil Gibson 'Mrs.' 05/07/1971 | Mrs. Cecil Gibson attended the Cherokee Female Seminary at Tahlequah. She discusses the Seminary and Tahlequah in early days. |
| Cecil Horse, John Tsatoke & Mitzie Clem 'Mrs.' | Reverend Cecil Horse discusses teepee doors and the peace pipe. He also discusses Indian names along with his son's daughter in law. Reverend John Tsatoke introduces the family. Mrs. Mitzie Clem discusses… |
| Charle Ellison | |
| Charles C. Victory 05/07/1971 | Charles C. Victory, old time resident of Oologah, discusses his personal background, the Oaks school, Collinsville, and the Cherokee Male Seminary. He also talks about the Indian Claims Commission Act… |
| Charles D. Bowen 09/1970 | Discussion of Mr. Bowen's relationship with Mr. Ross Risley and his life story. He describes Oklahoma as it related to his life around Guymon, Enid, and Beaver. Bowen is a pioneer of the Cherokee Strip. |
| Charles F. Evans 09/1953 | Charles Evans, made the Cherokee Strip land run and was a businessman of Enid. He tells of his interest in hearing from some of the people who made the run and the facts. He tells of owning the same book… |
| Charles H. McKean | Charles H. McKean served aboard the U.S.S. Nevada at the time of Pearl Harbor. He tells of his ship during the battle, what it was like after the battle and of seeing the battleship Oklahoma. In the conclusion… |
| Charles Hoke 02/18/1970 | Charles Hoke tells of all his early life, what it was like and what they did in early Oklahoma. Hoke was an early pioneer of Oklahoma and lived in the Quay prairie by Stillwater. |
| Charles Holopeter 09/13/1972 | Charles Holopeter, resident of Blackwell, discusses Blackwell, the Blackwell tornado, the sod house, and the Historical Society |
| Charles Loomis 06/19/1972 | |
| Charles Marshall 'Mr. and Mrs.' | |
| Charles Mitchell | |
| Charles Neff and Mabel E. Neff 1973 | Kay County residents Mr. Charles Neff and his wife Mabel discuss coming to Oklahoma, early life, farming, and nursing. Mabel was born in 1908. |
| Charles Saulsberry 06/1973 | Oklahoma sportswriter Charles Saulsberry discusses the first football team, sandlot baseball teams, professional boxers, Allie Reynolds, and the Tulsa Oilers. |
| Charles Semple | Charles Semple tells of the early days in Oklahoma. Chickasaw Indians, Choctaw Indians, Oklahoma's first millionaire, Robert Jones, cattle drives, the laying of the railroad, and Indian schools. Semple… |
| Charles W. Heizer 1973 | Charles W. Heizer, a farmer of the Blackwell area, discusses dynamite well drilling and his early life. |
| Charles Walker 'Mrs.' 09/02/1971 | Mrs. Charles Walker, Tulsa resident and cultural leader, discusses cultural life in Tulsa, the Robinson Hotel, the first train to come to Tulsa, and the clubs of Tulsa. |
| Charles Walter Bleuler 'Mrs.' 09/17/1972 | Mrs. Charles Walter Bleuler discusses being the Welfare Director of Kay County, the Christian church (where she has been an active member for 20 years), the Cherokee Strip, Blackwell High School, and the… |
| Charlotte Mays Sanders 05/07/1971 | Charlotte Mays Sanders, resident of Tahlequah, discusses the Cherokee Male and Female Seminary Schools of Tahlequah, and George Washington Mays (Sheriff of Cherokee). |
| Chauncey Scott | Chauncey Scott, Shawnee resident, discusses early day hospitals and early day clothing. |
| Chauncy Abraham 'C.A.' Border | Chauncy Abraham 'C.A.' Border discusses the Chamber of Commerce, Junior Chamber of Commerce, Stud Horse Notes, Ozark Region, and the Arkansas River Project. He is retired Chamber of Commerce Executive,… |
| Cherokee Jones Allton | Cherokee Jones Allton, a pioneer of Rogers County, discusses camp meetings (religious), the county fair at Chelsea, sand storms, and tells a story about Will Rogers. |
| Chester Cowen 1971 | Chester Cowen discusses early day Chickasha and his construction business |
| Chester Spitler 06/24/1971 | Chester Spitler discusses his background, Prairie Creek School, Union City, subscription schools, doctoring in early Union City (his father was a doctor), lack of social activity in early days, and the… |
| Chief Redfox | Life of the Sioux Tribe and experiences of Chief Redfox, Chief of the Sioux Indians |
| Chris Madsen 05/28/1938 | Chris Madsen came to Oklahoma in 1876 and made the run of 1889. He tells of serving in the Marshals to protect settlers from Indian attacks. He tells of the beginning of the run of 1889 and how he proceeded… |
| Clarence Henderson 09/15/1953 | Clarence Harrison discusses making the Cherokee Strip land run, the day of the run, and of making his claim and the location. |
| Clarence Isaiah Pontius | Dr. Clarence Isaiah Pontius discusses the early years at Tulsa University, the history of T.U. faculty, views on student unrest, views on faculty tenure, and views on student freedom. Pontius was president… |
| Claude Holdon 'Mrs.' 03/26/1969 | |
| Clem McSpadden 04/01/1970 | Senator Clem McSpadden answered various questions that were asked about his political and home life. |
| Clem McSpadden 05/10/1971 | Clem McSpadden is a nephew of Will Rogers, Congressman, former State Senator (Pro Tem), rancher, rodeo announcer, and performer. He discusses Will Rogers, Lawton, Pendleton Woods, Will Rogers Jr., Drumgoole… |
| Cleo Baker | |
| Clifford D. Lyon 04/09/1973 | In Interview LL 464, Clifford D. Lyon discusses beef brands, floods, National Convention of Mail Carriers, and Anadarko. Lyon is a rural mail carrier in Anadarko. The interview with call number LL 454… |
| Clifford J. Shirley 05/20/1970 | Dr. Clifford J. Shirley discusses sports in his early life and early Phillips University |
| Clint Dove 04/02/1969 | Pioneer Ardmore resident Clint Dove discusses C.L. Byrne, Will Rogers, and Buck Garrett. |
| Clyde Graham 06/14/1973 | Clyde Graham discusses Canada, and his life story. Graham is a long-time Kingfisher area resident. |
| Clydia Navwooksey 1973 | Clydia Navwooksey discusses Indian awareness, Cherokee Indians, Indian dress show, and her life. She is director of the Smithsonian Indian exhibits. |
| Cora Elizabeth Parsley | Cora Elizabeth Parsley, who attended Northeastern State Normal School, discusses Northeastern State Normal School, formerly the Cherokee Female Seminary. |
| Cora Neigh 09/1970 | Cora Neigh, pioneer of the Cherokee Strip, discusses coming to Oklahoma and her life around Enid. |
| Cora Overman 1973 | Cora Overman, wife of Herbert Overman, discusses the land run, rural schools, Phillips College, Central State University, and the Blackwell tornado. Cora is a resident of Blackwell and a former teacher… |
| D. W. Beaver 'Mrs.' 03/19/1973 | Mrs. D.W. Beaver, an early Hobart resident and teacher, discusses early schools, William Jennings Bryan visit, prairie fires, and the town of Roosevelt. Interview number LL 519 for Mrs. D. W. Beaver has… |
| D.H. Shumaker 'Mrs.' 02/1973 | Mrs. D.H. Shumaker, long-time resident of Greer County, discusses telephones and farming. |
| D.J. Tuepker 03/01/1971 | D.J. Tuepker, Tulsa utility executive and retired president and chairman of the Board of Public Service Company of Oklahoma, discusses the company as well as civic activity in Oklahoma. |
| Daisy Davis | Mr. Daisy Davis, cavalryman at El Reno with Ben Clark, discusses Ben Clark, saloons in El Reno, and Fort Reno. |
| Dale Ward-Sanders 'Mrs.' | Mrs. Dale Ward-Sanders, who attended the Cherokee Female Seminary, discusses the Cherokee Female Seminary. |
| Dana Dews 03/1971 | Dana Dews is a member of a pioneer Chickasha family. She was born in Chickasha in 1917 and was the granddaughter of Dr. Daniel Johnson, an '89er who kept an extensive diary of the whole account. She discusses… |
| David Bingham 05/24/1973 | Only a partial interview. David Bingham, early Geary resident, discusses water wells and tetanus fever. |
| David Blue 11/29/1969 | Mr. Blue tells of some of the friends that his father made while working as president of the ITIO as well as some of his activities. He tells of some of the rough people that followed the drilling and… |
| David Foster 08/10/1973 | David Foster discusses the 1889 Land Run and the story of the Rock Island wreck. Foster is an early Kingfisher resident and son of an 1889er. |
| David Randolph Milsten 02/24/1972 | David Randolph Milsten, Tulsa civic leader and attorney, discusses his background, being a county attorney, the Salvation Army, Will Rogers, the Gilcrease Museum, and writing. |
| Dee Worster 01/19/1972 | Dee Worster discusses music machines, cylinder records, single faced discs, Thomas Edison, and his collection of music machines. Worster does Will Rogers TV imitations. His hobby is old music machines. |
| Dennis T. Flynn 04/23/1938 | Dennis T. Flynn, first postmaster of Guthrie and member of Congress in 1892, tells of the free Homestead Bill and of his appointment to Postmaster of Guthrie. He tells of some of the confusion at early… |
| Denzil Garrison 05/21/1971 & 06/02/1971 | Denzil Garrison, State Senate Minority Leader from Bartlesville, discusses the trial of Randy Herrod and his time serving under Governor Bellmon and Governor Bartlett. |
| Dewey Bartlett 04/13/1972 | Former Governor of Oklahoma Dewey Bartlett discusses his background, interest in running for governor, popular issues in his campaign, civil unrest, the 'Okie' slogan, new industries, and the tax commission. |
| DeWitt Waller 06/19/1972 | |
| Dick Rice 06/02/1973 | Dick Rice discusses cattle, Indians, machinery and accidents. Rice is a Watonga area farmer. |
| Doane Farr 1971 | Doane Farr, a resident of Clinton, Oklahoma, is from a pioneer family of the area. He discusses the early days of Clinton as well as the 'Sons of Daniel Boone', the Ringling Brothers Circus and the Western… |
| Doc Dowell 11/29/1969 | Mr. Dowell tells of some of the oil pools that were discovered such as the Frederick Pool and Lindsey Pool. He tells of the boom towns such as Seminole and Oklahoma City. Interview conducted during the… |
| Doc Tate Nevaquaya | Doc Tate Nevaquaya discusses his life, the flute, art, Comanches, Blue Eagle, Indian art, his name, and his paintings. He is a Comanche Indian artist and flutist. |
| Dode McIntosh 'Chief' | Creek Chief Dode McIntosh discusses the Creek Nation and Intertribal Council. |
| Dolly Brown | Dolly Brown discusses early entertainment and early day holiday celebrations. She is a farmer's wife in Holdenville and 87 years-old at the time of the interview. |
| Don Fedderson 06/24/1971 | Don Fedderson, County Commissioner, farmer, and rodeo champ, discusses Canadian county, rodeos and rodeo contests, the Turtle Association, money in rodeo, and horses. |
| Donald S. Kennedy 'Mrs.' 03/21/1967 | Mrs. Donald S. Kennedy, wife of the Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company (OG&E) President and a pioneer of the Purcell area, tells of early life in the Purcell area and especially deals with the Indians.… |
| Donald S. Kennedy 03/21/1967 | Donald Kennedy, President of Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company, discusses the history of electric power in Oklahoma City |
| Donna Douglas 04/04/1969 | Donna Douglas discusses outlaws including the Pink Boys, vacations in camp grounds, a picture of Overton McAlister, and early day entertainment. Douglas is a descendent of a pioneer Ardmore family. |
| Dorothy Snoddy 10/24/1972 | Dorothy Snoddy discusses Alva, the 1893 land run, and farm machines. She is an Alva newspaper columnist and wrote a column for Woods County News. |
| Duncan Harrington Wimberly 01/24/1970 | Duncan Harrington Wimberly, a newspaper man and Altus publisher, tells of his early life and of some of his experiences with different papers. He tells of his participation in civic and political affairs… |
| Dwight F. Stephens | Dwight F. Stephens, resident of El Reno, discusses livestock projects and experiments for adaptable grasses. |
| E. Guy Owens 03/02/1965 | E. Guy Owens, national manager of the Mutual Life Insurance Company, tells of his early jobs as a carpenter and office boy and later as the manager of the Mutual Life Insurance Company. He tells of the… |
| E. W. Marland | Former Oklahoma Governor E. W. Marland tells of the great many friends of Will Rogers and some of the reasons for his great popularity. Interview creator is WKY Radio. |
| E.C. Harlow 10/06/1970 | Ardmore doctor E.C. Harlow discusses and describes Ardmore and Oklahoma City as they were when he lived there. |
| E.K. Gaylord 11/05/1965 | E.K.Gaylord tells some very humorous stories of the past. |
| E.S. Mullinex | E.S. Mullinex, railroad engineer and fireman, discusses his time as a fireman and in the train business. |
| Earl Boyd Pierce 12/06/1967 | Earl Boyd Pierce, Fort Gibson attorney, tells of the history of the Cherokee tribe from the first treaty with the government down to the present time. He especially tells of their dealings with the government. |
| Earl E. Emerson | Earl E. Emerson discusses the Green Corn Rebellion, the Knights of Liberty, and the Works Progress Administration. Emerson is a Seminole resident and former teacher. Interviewer is a student. |
| Earl Evans | |
| Earl Hogard 01/17/1972 | Tulsa resident Earl Hogard discusses the history of Tulsa, early days of Tulsa, oil wells, water problems, buildings of Tulsa, the forefathers of Oklahoma heritage, Frank Eaton, Angelo Scott, Gordon Lillie,… |
| Earl O'Keefe 02/28/1972 | Earl O'Keefe discusses the Terrell Texas Military School, the insurance business, inflation, United Appeal, the Boy's Clubs of America, the automobile parts business, and the cattle business. O'Keefe is… |
| Earl V. Mitchell | Earl V. Mitchell, early settler and lawyer in Enid, discusses Enid, early crime in Oklahoma, water, the Sod House, the land run, early law, and lawyers. |
| Ed Abernathy | Dr. Ed Abernathy, doctor in Altus, discusses Hollis, Altus, medical school, early education in Arkansas, population of Jackson County, and electricity. (Interviewer Sarah Tolbert is interviewee's daughter.) |
| Ed G. Cornett 03/01/1965 | Ed G. Cornett, pioneer of the slaughter business, tells of his growing up and herding horses at the age of 12. He tells of his moving to Oklahoma City and of some of the Indians in the area. |
| Ed Livermore 01/24/1970 | Ed Livermore discusses his childhood, how he became circulation manager of a newspaper at 15, and how he added subscriptions. He also talks about the dust storms and what he had to do to keep the dust… |
| Ed McCabe 11/29/1969 | Ed McCabe tells of the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company (ITIO) and of what Oklahoma and the area around Seminole was during the oil boom days. Interview recorded during the ITIO Reunion. |
| Ed Miller | Ed Miller, wholesale housewares businessman in Oklahoma City, tells of many of the changing faces of Oklahoma and of some of the people he has known which helped to change it. |
| Ed Stinnett 08/04/1951 | Ed Stinnett, a Cherokee Strip and Chisholm Trail Pioneer, tells of the Chisholm Trail and gives a very vivid description of it. He tells of working as a cowboy and the run. He also tells about working… |
| Edd Plew 'Mrs.' 02/1973 | Mrs. Edd Plew, long-time resident of Greer County, discusses Navajo Indians, grist mills, and schools. |
| Eddie Cantor | Eddie Cantor, performer, tells of his friendship with Will Rogers. He also tells of a particular incident in which Rogers cried about the death of his (Eddie Cantor's) Grandmother. Interview creator is… |
| Edgar Vaught 11/07/1957 | Oklahoma Federal Judge Edgar Vaught discusses the history of Oklahoma City. |
| Edgar Weston | |
| Edith McCoy Layton 1972 | Edith McCoy Layton, a Pawhuska resident, discusses her family, church, and William the Conqueror. |
| Edith Wallace 'Mrs.' 03/25/1965 | Edith Wallace, early teacher of parent education and later columnist and writer, tells of her writing career, and her connection with parent education. She also tells of the progress that has been made… |
| Edna Mae Couch | Edna Mae Couch, granddaughter of William L. Couch (Mayor of Oklahoma City and leader of the Boomers), discusses the Boomer Movement. She draws on her personal experiences and relationship her grandparents. |
| Edna R. Slaughter | |
| Edna Vance Adams Mueller 'Aunt Susan' | Edna Vance Adams Mueller (Aunt Susan) discusses cooking, being an Oklahoman, and her background. She is an author of cookbooks and radio personality. |
| Edward Everett Dale 02/02/1967 | Dr. Edward Everett Dale relates in detail many areas of pioneering. He tells of purchasing land organizing a county, furthering his education and the pioneer woman being the leader in culture advancement. |
| Edward Galt | Edward Galt discusses his family, discovering the Healdton oil well, and Ardmore history. Gault was involved in the discovery of the 1913 Healdton Oil Field in Carter County. |
| Edward H. Wadsworth 04/1971 | Edward H. Wadsworth, old time resident of Clinton, moved to Clinton a year after the area was opened. He discusses the early days of Clinton, cowboys and Indians and the growth of Clinton. |
| Edwin Fair 'Dr.' | |
| Edwin Parker 'Dr.' 11/17/1969 | |
| Edwin Terrell Fleming 1972 | |
| Elbert Stoner 02/28/1972 | Elbert Stoner discusses his early life, Central State Normal School, the early legislature, early inventions, early sports, Roy Cashion, wish books, Jesse James and the Dalton boy. Mr. Stoner is author… |
| Eldo Smith | Eldo Smith, an early resident of Tahlequah, attended the Cherokee Male Seminary. He discusses early Tahlequah, the Seminary, the dormitory at the Seminary, baseball, and a shoot-out in the streets of Tahlequah.… |
| Eleanor Capshaw 1972 | Eleanor Capshaw, an early Oklahoma city resident, discusses early hats, Choctaws and Chickasaws, early Oklahoma City in 1902, street cars, and opera. |
| Eli Elmer Seely 01/25/1939 | Eli Elmer Seely, cowboy singer, sings some of the old time songs. Producer of interview is WKY Radio. |
| Eliza Jane Cruce | Eliza Jane Cruce (Mrs. A.C. Hull) discusses Ardmore, the Cruce family, Democratic organizations, and graduation from the 'Methodist College' high school. She is a niece of Governor Lee Cruce. She is named… |
| Elizabeth Anderson 09/15/1953 | Elizabeth Anderson tells of them making the Cherokee Strip run, of where they staked their claim, and of the contest over it. |
| Elizabeth Chamberlain 12/13/1970 | Dr. Elizabeth Chamberlain discusses her personal background, early Guthrie and Bartlesville, medical school in Guthrie in the early days and the Episcopalian church in Bartlesville. Additionally, she discusses… |
| Elizabeth Cunningham 04/1971 | Elizabeth Cunningham discusses the early days of Clinton and she tells of her days as Superintendent of Schools. Additionally, she talks about the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is a resident… |
| Elmer Epler 06/01/1973 | Elmer Epler, resident of Omega, Oklahoma, discusses the town of Omega, outlaws, farming, and surveying. |
| Elmer J. Sark | Mr. Elmer J. Sark discusses his background, history of the church in Oklahoma, his photographs of Bartlesville Billy, tribal councils, and the Nellie Johnstone oil well. |
| Elmer Ogle 'Dr.' | |
| Elsie S. Benadee 08/1973 | Elsie S. Benadee, an early farm wife of Watonga, discusses her family history, the schools they attended, and their farms. |
| Elwyn E. Breaux | Elwyn E. Breaux, a college professor at Langston University, discusses Guthrie schools, Osage Indians, children's organizations, her background, and the town of Guthrie. Interviewer Vickie White is listed… |
| Emil Schneider 06/13/1973 | Emil Schneider, an early Hitchcock resident, discusses the history of Hitchcock. |
| Emil Schneider 1973 | Emil Schneider, a resident of Hitchcock, discusses the town of Hitchcock, Ferguson, and food. |
| Emmett Ray | |
| Enid Justin | Enid Justin is a Nocona, Texas bootmaker who owns a boot company. She discusses bootmaking, Nocona, Texas, and women's liberation. She also discusses her boot company, her time as a traveling salesperson,… |
| Enos Edward 'Yakima' Canutt 04/24/1971 | Enos Edward 'Yakima' Canutt discusses his life as a rodeo champion, stunt man, director, and actor. He also talks about Will Rogers, the rules of the rodeo, Gene Autry, Ben Johnson, Jack Mulhull, and Bill… |
| Ernest Thompson & Glen Paris Thompson 'Mrs.' 03/16/1972 | Interview with Ernest Thompson by Mrs. Glenn Paris Thompson. Mrs. Thompson discusses the Kaw Indians, Ernest Thompson, Lew Wentz, Will Rogers, The Philbrook Museum, Ponca City, and Washunga, Oklahoma the… |
| Ernest William Moritz | Ernest William Moritz, a resident of Mulhall, discusses Mulhall, schools, the Mulhall ranch, Mulhall circus, entertainment, the Fourth of July, Halloween, and outlaws. |
| Ethel B. Kent 05/24/1973 | Ethel B. Kent, housewife in Geary, discusses Indian burials, outlaws, dress making, early doctors, and early medicine. |
| Ethel Gramkow 03/07/1974 | Ethel Gramkow, longtime resident of Canadian County, discusses medical home remedies, prairie fires, and community entertainment. |
| Etta Davis 10/19/1973 | Etta Davis, a McAlester area resident, discusses Jesse James, the Depression, farming cotton, and electricity. Interviewer Nancy Maden is listed as a student. |
| Eugene Cernan 'Commander' 07/08/1966 | |
| Eula Hill | Eula Hill, an early Canton area resident, discusses early homes and family stories. |
| Eula Hill 05/30/1973 | Eula Hill, an early Canton area resident, discusses growing up in a one-room house, going to school, Burt Welde, the outlaw, early Loyal, and plowing sod. |
| Eula Trammell Bolar 09/1973 | Eula Trammell Bolar discusses Gotebo in its busy days. She worked in a dry goods store until the store sold after her father's death. |
| Eunice E. Heizer 09/1973 | Eunice E. Heizer, a housewife and teacher in Blackwell, Oklahoma, discusses the statehood celebration, the story of a buggy without a horse, and the story of a chicken thief. |
| Eva Dameron Uhle 05/07/1971 | Eva Dameron Uhle, an early resident of Tahlequah, attended the Cherokee Female Seminary there between 1901 and 1904. She discusses the St. Louis World's Fair, small pox outbreak, and amusements and dating… |
| Eva Turner 'Dame' | In interview LL 524, Dame Eva Turner, an opera singer and 'Dame of the British Empire' teaches an educational 'class' on the singing itself. Tells of her background and of some of OU's students and their… |
| Evelyn Suagee Maheres 05/07/1971 | Evelyn Saugee Maheres attended the Cherokee Female Seminary at Tahlequa. She discusses her personal background, the Seminary, Governor Haskell, and early Tahlequah. |
| Everal Berry 'Mrs.' 02/1973 | Mrs. Everal Berry, long-time resident of Greer County, discusses Indians, school houses, cotton gins, and Doan's Crossing. |
| F. C. Seids | Dr. F.C. Seids tells of coming to Oklahoma from Ohio to work for his brother-in-law in the grocery business. He later tells of his education in dentistry and the opening of his practice in Perry, Oklahoma. |
| F.D. Moon | |
| F.V. Dyer 9/06/1973 | F.V. Dyer, a Navy veteran and merchant, discusses his time in the merchant business, early Blackwell, the Blackwell tornado, oil, and the first electric plant. |
| Fannie Browlee Misch | |
| Fannie Judy | Fannie Judy, a resident of Forgan, Oklahoma, discusses her parents and neighbors. |
| Faye Thorpe 05/1973 | Faye Thorpe, Geary resident, discusses Guthrie and a visit from Teddy Roosevelt. Interviewer is a 9th grade student. |
| Fisher Muldrow 08/04/1971 | Fisher Muldrow discusses the University of Oklahoma in the early days and its sports, early Norman, and his life. Fisher is a businessman and director of the Oklahoma Historical Society. |
| Florence Brooks 03/1971 | Florence Brooks, early pioneer of Chickasha, discusses her personal background, Robinson House Hotel, early Chickasha through the eyes of her childhood, Geronimo, 'Red Light' and '66' of Chickasha and… |
| Florence Wilson | |
| Floyd Marx 09/15/1971 | Floyd Marx, Resident of Pawnee and merchant, discusses early department stores and the early days of Pawnee. |
| Floyd Wilcox 'Mr. and Mrs.' 10/24/1972 | |
| Fola Smith 03/28/1972 | Fola Smith, long-time resident of Henryetta, discusses his early life, Henryetta, cattle trail, education in the 1900s, Alice Robertson, entertainment in the 1900s, Jackson Barnett, coal mining, the Crazy… |
| Forres Lillie 05/1973 | Forres Lillie, resident of Guthrie, discusses Guthrie and a tornado in Guthrie. Interviewer is a 9th grade student. |
| Francis Borelli 08/1973 | Francis Borelli, retired farmer from Kingfisher, discusses the Dalton boys, Cimarron Electric and Telephone, and boats and shipping in Europe. |
| Francis Gooden 08/1973 | Francis Gooden, Kingfisher merchant in the early days, discusses early Kingfisher, Native American customs and habits, Reverend Sikes and his singing, a Railroad called the Pea Vive, and schools. He also… |
| Francis R. Welsh 03/08/1965 | Mr. Francis R. Welsh, son of one of the beginners of the Oklahoma Building and Loan Association, was born in Oklahoma City. He tells of his father's partnership with Mr. Owen and of their dealings in real… |
| Francis Reichman | Brigadier General and Dr. Francis Reichman is an Army Reserve General and oral surgeon. |
| Frank Ball 06/24/1971 | Frank Ball, an early pioneer of Yukon area, discusses farming in the early days, tools used then as contrasted to those used at the time of the interview. Additionally he talks about weather being one… |
| Frank Buttram 'Mrs.' 09/16/1965 | Mrs. Frank Buttram, an Oklahoma City cultural leader, tells of art and music in Europe and her encounter with them. She also tells of the beginnings of the Oklahoma orchestra. |
| Frank Cass | Artist Frank Cass discusses studying under a Western artist and portraits of Quanah Parker, Geronimo and others. |
| Frank Clecker | Colonel Frank Cleckler, retired veteran, tells of his experiences aboard freighters traveling to all parts of the world and some of the people he met. |
| Frank Doyeto 09/10/1973 | Frank Doyeto, who is Kiowa, discusses the Kiowa language, treaties, reservations, religion and Peyotism. |
| Frank Eaton 'Pistol Pete' 09/13/1951 | Early day pioneer 'Pistol Pete' Frank Eaton tells of the death of his father and getting vengeance for his death. He tells of going on a trip to Texas and of finding a wagon of scalped people, and of what… |
| Frank Eaton 1938 | Frank Eaton witnessed all of the Oklahoma land runs. He tells of the origin of his name Pistol Pete and of some of the early runs. He also tells about his relationship with David Payne, and a poker game… |
| Frank G. Tappen | This recording is part of the 35th anniversary of WNAD. Frank G. Tappen, one of the key men to set up WNAD radio station, discusses the early days and the beginnings of the station. WNAD Radio is the interview… |
| Frank Galbreath 09/01/1971 | Frank Galbreath, retired businessman and son of the discoverer of Glen Pool in Tulsa, discusses oil and the big discoveries in Tulsa, Red Fork, general Tulsa history and how decisions of the question of… |
| Frank Giles | Colonel Frank Giles discusses the Miller brothers, Tom Mix, Will Rogers, the 101 Ranch, Buffalo Bill, Bill Pickett, Pawnee Bill, Pistol Pete, and Geronimo. Additionally, he talks about White Eagle, Annie… |
| Frank Grall | Frank Grall, law officer in Wewoka, tells of the advances of Wewoka as compared to early days. he gives some of the names of some of the early day people of Wewoka. He also tells of some of the outlaws… |
| Frank L. Hamilton 07/26/1951 | Frank L. Hamilton tells of making the Cherokee Strip land run, the weather on that day, and the number of people making the run. He also tells of making his claim and of disputes over the claims. Additionally,… |
| Frank Mills | Frank Mills made the Cherokee Strip run and witnessed the Constitutional Convention. |
| Frank Myers | |
| Frank S. Midgley 03/16/1972 | Frank S. Midgley, early resident of Newkirk, discusses Newkirk, the Santa Fe Bank, the Oklahoma land runs, and his life. |
| Frank W. Tilghman 02/15/1971 | Frank W. Tilghman, early pioneer of Guthrie, discusses Bill Tilghman, the Crystal Palace Saloon, the Oasis Saloon in Dodge City, early Guthrie, and bootlegging. He also talks about liquors and selling… |
| Franklin Wirt | Franklin Wirt tells of his experiences in oil conservation and especially going before the secretary (of what is unknown) to tell him to keep the wells open. He also tells of the beginning of the IPAA.… |
| Fred A. Chapman and Elise Chapman 10/27/1971 | Senator Fred A. Chapman and his wife Elise Chapman discuss the Depression during the Senator's term. He is a Senator from Ardmore. |
| Fred Butler 11/29/1970 | Mr. Butler tells of the conditions in Seminole in the days of the oil discovery and what their home was like in Seminole in those days. He discusses the oil market in the days of the depression. He also… |
| Fred Grabow | In interview number LL 493, Fred Grabow, an early Oklahoman with German background, discusses early day farm machinery. In interview LL 551, Fred Grabow is described as a son of homesteaders in the Okarche… |
| Fred Harmon 11/15/1969 | Fred Harmon, comic strip writer, tells of his idea of the cartoon strip Red Ryder and some of the things connected with it. He also tells of his acquaintances with Chief Redfox, who was eight years old… |
| Fred Harris | Former U.S. Senator Fred Harris discusses the state Senate, the U.S. Senate, committees, the buzzer system, story of Harry Truman's comments, the Inner Club and the Outer Club, 'The Citadel' by Bob White,… |
| Fred Jones 01/18/1970 | Fred Jones talks about his life, the Ford Motor Company, the beginnings of Tinkerfield (later named Tinker Air Force Base), oil and aviation. Jones is a businessman and industrialist. Chairman of the Board… |
| Fred S. Borum 06/10/1968 | Major General Fred S. Borum tells of some of his experiences in the armed forces and of some of the aircraft he has had experiences with. |
| Fred Stone | Fred Stone, friend and associate of Will Rogers, tells of Will Rogers being a language of the heart. He also tells some of the reasons for honoring him. Interview creator is WKY Radio. |
| Fred Turner 05/11/1973 | Fred Turner, early resident of Loyal, Oklahoma, discusses the town of Loyal and outlaws including Burt Welde. |
| Fred W. Buttry 08/18/1951 | Fred Buttry tells of making the Cherokee Strip land run on a train from Hennessey and of someone shooting the gun early. He tells of the weather on the day of the run and describes the train. He also discusses… |
| Freda Lehman 05/24/1973 | Freda Lehman, resident of Geary, discusses Geary and the Red Cross units in World War One. |
| Frosty Troy | Frosty Troy, associate director of the 'Oklahoma Observer,' an independent journal of commentary, discusses the revision of the state Constitution and state questions 472 and 473 for the upcoming election… |
| G.A. Hale | G.A. Hale came up with the idea of the parking meter. He tells of its growth and the various changes of the meter, prices, etc. |
| G.P. Horton | |
| Gaynell Gettel 05/20/1970 | Gaynell Gettel, longtime resident of Enid, Oklahoma, discusses her days at OG&E and her years as a faithful member of the Episcopal Church. She also discusses the conditions of Enid in the early 1900s. |
| Gazelle Lane | Gazelle Lane discusses the Cherokee Female Seminary. Gazelle, a friend of Will Rogers, attended the Cherokee Female Seminary. |
| Gazelle Lane 03/18/1971 | Miss Gazelle Lane is the daughter of the doctor who delivered Will Rogers and a long-time friend of the Rogers family. She discusses Will Rogers birth and Will Rogers as a child. She talks about Will Rogers'… |
| Gene Autry | |
| Gene Gilmore 08/1973 | Gene Gilmore, Navy veteran and former coach, discusses the Depression, football, Kingfisher's appearance in 1905, square dancing, Arthur A. Collins, Mary Agnes Thompson, and George Benson. Additionally,… |
| Genevieve Seger | Genevieve Seger discusses her grandfather, John A. Seger and the Indian school at Darlington. |
| George Benson | |
| George Blair | George Blair tells of early day farming, outlaws, crime, floods, and tornados, floods. He also talks about the History of Pottawatomie County, Sacred Heart Catholic Mission, and the girls basketball team.… |
| George Custer Tousley | |
| George E. Norvell 02/25/1971 | George E. Norvell, attorney and retired mayor of Tulsa, discusses Woodson E. Norvell (Member of the first state legislature), his personal background, water in the early days, and Glen Pool. He also talks… |
| George Fisher | George Fisher, Infantry Division Officer, tells about World War II area of the 45th Infantry Division. He also tells of various experiences of the division. Additionally he talks about being a Civil Affairs… |
| George Green | For Interview LL 25, Mr. Green, general attorney of the Santa Fe Law Firm of Rainey, Flynn, Green, and Anderson, tells of some of the things involved in the building of the railroad in Oklahoma such as… |
| George M. Cohan | George M. Cohan, friend of Will Rogers and a performer, tells of Rogers being a friend to all, and of a particular incident when the President came to see him. Interview creator is WKY Radio. |
| George Martin 'Mrs.' 02/15/1971 | Mrs. George Martin, resident of Guthrie since the 1890s, was the wife of the post master of Guthrie. She talks about her life, Central State Normal School (University of Central Oklahoma), teaching and… |
| George Murray 11/17/1971 | George Murray, an early resident of Wewoka, Oklahoma discusses Wewoka, Oklahoma, the oil industry in Oklahoma, farming, Pretty Boy Floyd, Glace, and Charlie. |
| George Nigh | |
| George Nigh 06/20/1971 | Lieutenant Governor George Nigh Talks about tourism in Oklahoma, the advertising budget, recreation and industrial development program, and the campaigns of David Hall and Drew Edmondson. Interview creator… |
| George Nigh 06/25/1970 | Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma George Nigh covers his parentage and the neighborhood store. He talks about his terms in the Jaycees and the world wide Jaycees. Then he discusses his terms as Lieutenant… |
| George Roy Berry 09/15/1971 | George Roy Berry discusses Sitting Bull, First Bank of Pawnee (oldest in the county), the Indian school built by the Governor, recreation and sports, and oil companies. |
| George Russell | George Russell is described simply as a stunt man for the movies in LL 92. George Russell, also interviewed by Pen Woods in LL 99, is described as an early rodeo rider who tells of his early life and riding… |
| George S. Watchetaker | Artist George S. Watchetaker, Comanche Nation, discusses the basic technique of Indian art, 'flat work' and the story behind the picture. |
| George Seidle 05/10/1972 | George Seidle discusses Dewey, Bartlesville, early Oklahoma barber shops, Will Rogers, Tom Mix, Pretty-Boy Floyd, early Oklahoma schools, Indian style fishing, and the Christian church in Bartlesville.… |
| George Shirk & Irvin Hurst 1972 | George Shirk and Irvin Hurst discuss the land run, the opening of Oklahoma counties, Reno street, Dennis Flynn, A.C. Scott, the election of 1914, the Chisholm Trail, Charles Frances Colcord, Dr. Delos… |
| George Shirk | For Interview LL 131, George Shirk discusses the revision of the Constitution and state questions 472 and 473 on the upcoming election (unknown year). Interview creator is KOMA Radio. Another interview… |
| George Shirk 06/15/1967 | George Shirk, former mayor of Oklahoma City, told of his appointment into the office as mayor of Oklahoma City and of his re-election. He told his experiences in connection with this important office. |
| George Shirk 08/1970 | George Shirk, president of the Oklahoma Historical Society, discusses the sculptures and the review commissions suggestions. |
| George W. Nolan | |
| George W. Perkins 05/10/1972 | George W. Perkins, long-time resident of Bartlesville, discusses Pistol Pete, Bartlesville, the Bartlesville gun club, and Bartlesville businesses. |
| George Wint 06/25/1971 | Mr. George Wint, superintendent of Darlington game farm, discusses game birds, quail, exotic birds, pheasant, hunting, deer, and turkey. |
| Gerald T. Stubbs | Gerald T. Stubbs is Professor Emeritus of Education and Director of Teacher Certification at Oklahoma State University. He is past president of the Oklahoma Education Association and active in teacher… |
| Gertrude Hutcherson 09/13/1973 | Gertrude Hutcherson, a longtime Guthrie resident, discusses Guthrie, a cyclone in Guthrie, transportation, and industry in Guthrie. |
| Glen Mackey 'Mrs' 05/23/1973 | Mrs. Glen Mackey, early Geary resident, talks about early Geary schools, and Indians. |
| Glen Noble | Glen Noble discusses outlaws, livery stables, and cattle marketing. Noble is a long-time Watonga area resident. |
| Glen Putman | Glen Putman, cowpuncher in the Altus area, discusses Booker McMahon, the World's Fair, stockmen, Frazier town, marriage, shopping day, social activities, and cattle brands. |
| Glenn Farris 02/03/1967 | Glenn Farris, retired Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce Executive and Founder of the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, discusses the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Museum in respect to its beginning to the… |
| Glenn H. Lamirand 09/15/1971 | Glenn H. Lamirand, water conservationist, discusses Pawnee, PMA employment, agricultural trends in Pawnee, water control, Keystone reservoir and effect, and moving to town from the farm. |
| Glenn Lyons | |
| Glenn Mackey 05/24/1973 | Glenn Mackey discusses early day holidays, funerals, weddings, mail carrying, Geary, Indian pow-wow and dances, and prohibition in Geary. Mackey is a Geary resident and a mail carrier for 52 years. |
| Golda Kenney 09/1973 | Golda Kenney, a teacher and librarian in Blackwell, Oklahoma, discusses the story of the run as well as her children and teaching in Lincoln County and Blackwell. |
| Gordon W. 'Major' Lillie known as Pawnee Bill 04/12/1939 | Showman Major Gordon W. Lillie, known as Pawnee Bill, tells of leading the Boomers into Oklahoma and their purpose. He tells of some of the famous outlaws of his day including the James Boys, Dalton gang,… |
| Grace Cook Warden 09/26/1973 | Grace Cook Warden discusses Native American customs and clubs for women. She is the wife of Judge Jess J. Warden and an early Pawhuska resident. |
| Grace M. Seitter 05/23/1973 | Grace M. Seitter, housewife in Geary, discusses early day entertainment and teaching. |
| Grace Petree 06/24/1971 | Grace Petree, longtime Canadian county resident, discusses background and family, and Canadian county. She also talks about Calumet schools, Kickerville, Kickaboo, Gertrude Riley, the North Canadian floods,… |
| Grover E. Gaines 09/17/1973 | Grover E. Gaines discusses clubs he organized in Hitchcock, hustlers, and 4-H. Additionally, he talks about being a track coach and track. Gaines organized FFA and was a county superintendent and school… |
| Grover Long 10/04/1972 | |
| Gussie Johnson 'Mrs.' 1967 | Mrs. Gussie Johnson, an early Perry resident, tells of moving to Perry and the dispute over the water well that her father-in-law dug, which was the first one in that area. She also tells that her father-in-law… |
| Guy Emerson 10/12/1969 | Guy Emerson was employed by the Dawes Commission. |
| Guy Hairford 12/04/1969 | Guy Hairford, a carpenter, tells of his experiences as an early carpenter in Sapulpa and what happened to the town when the Glen Pool came in. He also tells of some of the early day outlaws that he knew. |
| Guy Lookabaugh 08/06/1971 | Guy Lookabaugh, an early Oklahoma athlete and resident of Tahlequah, talks about early sports, World War One, football, Kansas State, the 1924 Olympics, and great Oklahoma athletes. |
| Guy R. Donnell 11/10/1970 | Dr. Guy R. Donnell is professor emeritus of Political Science at Oklahoma State University. He taught Oklahoma state and local government. He discusses his life and how he came to Oklahoma. He also discusses… |
| Guy Van Sant | Dr. Guy Van Sant, early doctor of Wewoka, tells of early life as a doctor and such things as anesthetic and hospitals. He tells of some of the early businesses of Wewoka and their owners and the social… |
| H.B. Bass 10/29/1970 | H.B. Bass, builder in Enid, discusses the construction of many buildings and the construction business in general. He describes Enid and talks about many of her leading citizens. |
| H.E. Toby Cleaver 08/1973 | H.E. Toby Cleaver discusses coming to Oklahoma before the run, and Pretty Boy Floyd. Cleaver is a printer in Kingfisher. |
| H.F.V. Wilson 06/01/1973 | |
| H.G. Thuessen | H.G. Thuessen is Professor of Industrial Engineering at Oklahoma State University. He discusses his life, Oklahoma State University, the parking meter, Carl Magee and his involvement with the parking meter,… |
| H.N. Arnold 10/1970 | H.N. Arnold discusses ranching, the University of Oklahoma, and Oklahoma State University. He also describes Dr. Henry Stinnett and Governor William Murray. |
| H.W. Kenage | Dr. H.W. Kenage, a pioneer osteopathic surgeon, discusses doctors, hospital facilities, and his early practice. |
| Hal Bodenhamer 04/09/1971 | Hal Bodenhamer is a resident of Clinton, Oklahoma. He discusses early days of Clinton, Oklahoma, baseball in early Clinton, and Ringling Brothers Circus. Additionally, he talks about the first automobile… |
| Hal Muldrow 08/04/1971 | Hal Muldrow discusses his childhood, playing varsity football, and coaching football at Norman High School. Additionally, he discusses the time he spent in the 45th Infantry. |
| Hardin W. Masters | Hardin W. Masters, Oklahoma City businessman, describes Edgar Lee Masters the poet, who is his father. |
| Harold Hubbard 08/10/1973 | Harold Hubbard discusses the organization of the Oklahoma Historical Society, Governor Seay building his mansion, and different kinds of presses. Hubbard is publisher of the Kingfisher Free Press. |
| Harold Keith | Harold Keith, sports director at the University of Oklahoma for 39 years, discusses sports fiction for juveniles, University of Oklahoma football, Bud Wilkinson, Chuck Fairbanks, Jim McKenzie, and being… |
| Harold Stephens 02/05/1973 | Harold Stephens, an early oil man and civic leader in Oklahoma City discusses oil, the Mary Sudik and Nellie Johnstone oil wells, school in the early days, his early life in West Virginia, and Harold and… |
| Harriett Gilstrap 1967 | Mrs. Harry S. Gilstrap 'Harriett', pioneer woman of Indian Territory, taught in Indian schools. She tells of the problems with rustlers and claim jumpers. |
| Harrison Levy 03/04/1965 | Harrison Levy, a real estate agent in downtown Oklahoma City, discusses the early capitol at Oklahoma City. He also tells of the condition of the downtown area today and some of the reasons for it. (1965) |
| Harry A. Bathurst 09/17/1972 | Harry A. Bathurst, farmer and realtor, discusses early days in Oklahoma, wheat lands of Oklahoma, Blackwell, and Oklahoma wheat growers. |
| Harry Beeby 09/16/1953 | Harry Beeby tells of the stage station that his father ran (Skeleton Station) and of some of the things that came down the trail. He also tells of making the Cherokee Strip land run and of the government… |
| Harry C. Smith 08/1973 | Harry C. Smith, longtime Kingfisher resident, discusses snake bites and treatments, transportation, a literary society, and tells a story of a 4th of July trip. |
| Harry P. Frantz 05/20/1970 | |
| Harry Wahlgren | Harry Wahlgren discusses early weather forecasting, Perle Mesta, the Skirvin family, the first Oklahoma City weather station, Eddie Rickenbacker, and rainmaking. Wahlgren is an early Oklahoma City weatherman. |
| Harve Williams 09/13/1951 | Harve Williams tells of working on the TWT Ranch and of deciding to move to Oklahoma and make the Cherokee Strip land run. |
| Harvey E. Nicholson | Harvey E. Nicholson discusses Native American schools and education, the Todd Ranch and settlement, and Native Americans in athletics. Mr. Nicholson is a magazine writer of Cheyenne-Arapaho descent. |
| Hayden Donahue 11/1969 | Dr. Hayden Donahue, Head of the state mental health program, discusses the Air Force, medicine, aeromedicine, psychiatry, and mental health programs. |
| Henry A. Davis 'Mrs.' | |
| Henry Arnspeger 05/24/1973 | Henry Arnsperger discusses Geary and early day entertainment. He is a Geary resident, farmer, rancher, and miner. |
| Henry Bellmon 02/18/1972 | Henry Bellmon, Senator and former Governor of Oklahoma, talks about his term as Governor, and the political background that enabled him to win the election. |
| Henry C. Hitch Sr. | Henry C. Hitch Sr. talks about how the Hitch family were pioneers in No Man's Land. Mr. Grey interviews his father-in-law about the early life there, education, religion, and various experiences in everyday… |
| Henry E. Roberts | |
| Henry Morton | Reverend Henry Morton, Methodist Chaplain in Stillwater, discusses World War One, Fort Sill, his life, the Knox Medal, Oklahoma City University, the Methodist Church as well as the Dust Bowl, Depression… |
| Henry Norick | Henry Norick, co-founder of Norick Printing Company, discusses the history of Oklahoma City, Norick Printing Company, street cars, Harlow's Weekly, and the history of printing. |
| Henry P. Iba | Henry Iba shares examples of Henry Iba in action and his thoughts. Iba is OSU retired athletic director and basketball coach, and coach of Olympic basketball team. Interview creator is WKY TV. |
| Henry Roberts & Rose Roberts 09/01/1972 | |
| Henry Roberts | Henry Roberts, Pawnee Nation, discusses Jim Thorpe, and his life. Roberts is a former energy commissioner and former football star at Carlisle Indian School. |
| Henry Vance 05/07/1971 | Henry Vance, old time resident of Tahlequah and lawyer, discusses his personal background as well as various people including W.W. Hastings, Senators Owen and Gore, and James S. Davenport. He also discusses… |
| Henry Whitlow 04/29/1971 | Henry Whitlow is Assistant Director of Federal Projects for Tulsa Public Schools. He discusses the Tulsa Public School System, Boy Scouts of America, North Tulsa Rotary Club, and integration. |
| Herb McSpadden & Madalyn McSpadden 03/18/1971 | Mr. and Mrs. Herb McSpadden, long-time residents of Chelsea, discuss the Cherokee Male Seminary of Chelsea, and Will Rogers as Herb McSpadden remembered him from the time they were boys. They also talk… |
| Herbert L. Branan 05/1970 | Herbert L. Branan tells of his early life and then discusses different governors. Branan is an Oklahoma City attorney and political advisor. He served in the House of Representatives for three terms from… |
| Herbert L. Branan 10/01/1971 | |
| Herbert M. Peck | Major Herbert M. Peck, an Oklahoma City attorney, discusses law cases, lawyers, law schools, YMCA especially in Oklahoma, the Depression, the Red River Boundary dispute, and planes. He also talks about… |
| Hicks Epton 11/17/1969 | Hicks Epton, prominent Wewoka lawyer and president of the National Trial Lawyers Association, tells of some of the early life around the University of Oklahoma and tells of some of his experiences in the… |
| Homer Heck | Homer Heck, former manager of WNAD radio station, discusses the early days of the station and his career with WNAD. Creator of this interview is WNAD Radio. |
| Homer Rhoads 06/24/1971 | Homer Rhoads discusses his background and tells a story of when he was a small boy in El Reno. Additonally, he talks about New York in the early 1900s, sleeping in rooms for 15 cents per night, Navy Destroyers,… |
| Houston H. Wright | Houston H. Wright, long-time Eastern Oklahoma resident, discusses curing ham and bacon, and Dr. Fair Sr. the family doctor. |
| Howard Cannon 05/1972 | Howard Cannon, husband of Nellie Johnstone, discusses oil development in Bartlesville and his career. |
| Howard Kennedy Gaines 1974 | Howard Kennedy Gaines, line rider on a ranch and an accountant, discusses his ranch including jobs he performed and his routine as well as banking, and entertainment. |
| Hugh Stokes 11/18/1971 | Hugh Stokes, resident of Wewoka, discusses early Wewoka, the noted citizens of Wewoka, and the discovery of oil. |
| I.T. Strickland 'Mrs.' 10/01/1972 | |
| Ida Mae DeFoe Hardy | Ida Mae DeFoe Hardy, music teacher and old-time resident of Medford, discusses Medford, music, a bear bite at Yellowstone Park, and bedbugs. |
| Ida Smith Williams 05/1973 | Ida Smith Williams, a Guthrie resident, discusses early transportation. Interviewer is a 9th grade student. |
| Ira C. Shimp 09/06/1973 | Ira C. Shimp, pioneer of the Blackwell area, discusses the Dust Bowl, his first automobile, Lew Wentz and tells a tornado story. |
| Irene E. Mitchell | Dr. Irene E. Mitchell, a teacher at Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts (O.C.L.A.), discusses Native Americans and music in everyday life, ceremonies, the most important Chiefs Quanah Parker and Chief Ten… |
| Irene E. Mitchell 03/27/1971 | Irene E. Mitchell, History professor, studied extensively at Bloomfield Academy (Bloomfield College) of early Chickasha and has done a dissertation or thesis on the subject. She discusses Bloomfield Academy,… |
| Irene McSpadden 04/1971 | Irene McSpadden (Mrs. Walker Milam) discusses early days of Chelsea, Oklahoma, Chelsea Academy, Additionally, she talks about A.J. Blackwell (founder of Blackwell, Oklahoma) and the Eastern Oklahoma Conference.… |
| Irvin Hurst 11/15/1970 | Irvin Hurst, reporter and author of 46th Star, discusses the land rush in 1889 and the Sequoyah and Constitutional Conventions. He also discusses the moving of the capitol from Guthrie to Oklahoma City.… |
| Irvin S. Cobb | Irvin S. Cobb, author and friend of Will Rogers, tells of the grateful homage that everyone should have for Will Rogers. He also tells of some of the characteristics of Rogers. Interview creator is WKY… |
| J. Brice Hickey 12/04/1969 | J. Brice Hickey, a farmer in early Sapulpa, tells of early day farming in Sapulpa area and some of the hardships that went along with it. |
| J. Edgar Heston 09/1970 | J. Edgar Heston, president of Cities Service Oil Company, discusses Cities Service Oil Company, the University of Oklahoma, geology and his background. |
| J. Landis Fleming 08/10/1973 | J. Landis Fleming discusses Walter Harrison, Bill Mauldin, Carl Albert, Dave Foster, Stanley Draper, and Senator Bob Kerr. Fleming is editor of the Kingfisher Times and Free Press newspaper. |
| J.A. Patterson 1952-1953 | J.A. Patterson, pioneer of Wewoka, shares his remembrances of early Wewoka. |
| J.C. Bush | |
| J.C. Fitzgerald | Dr. J.C. Fitzgerald is retired Oklahoma State University Director of the Division of Continuing Education. He discusses Ripley, Oklahoma, Stillwater in the early days, Tom Berry, teaching in the early… |
| J.C. Harlow 08/24/1970 | J.C. Harlow discusses Oklahoma City when he first moved there. He discusses his printing business. Finally, he discusses some governors of Oklahoma. He is an early Oklahoman in the publishing business,… |
| J.E. George 07/20/1951 | Professor J.E. George, President of the Enid Business College, tells of the day of the run and of people making their claims, he also tells of the people having church the next day after the run. He tells… |
| J.G. Bailey 01/05/1969 | J.G. Bailey, an early lawyer in the Cordell area, tells of some of the interesting things of early Oklahoma, among which was the cure for ailments etc. He tells of the problems with drinking water and… |
| J.J. Worten | J.J. Worten discusses early life in Oklahoma. He also gives a description of well blowing in on New Year's Eve. |
| J.L. Moss | J.L. Moss, a cowboy from Pawhuska, discusses cattle drives and cowboy stories. |
| J.M. Davis 'Mrs.' 1971 | Mrs. J.M. Davis gives a brief description of Mr. Davis' gun collection and other artifacts. Mr. Davis, hotel operator and gun collector, is ill and does not talk. |
| J.W. Strider | J.W. Strider, pioneer hunter in Oklahoma and marksman from Grant County, discusses guns, hunting big game birds, the history of hunting in Oklahoma, trap shooting, and crime in early Oklahoma. |
| Jack Brown 05/1971 | Jack Brown talks about his father who was a U.S. Marshall and tells of his father as an Indian Policeman. He also discusses the Trail of Tears, Jimmy Lakee, Armstrong Academy, Indian Baseball, and Tahlequah.… |
| Jack Fitzpatrick 11/29/1969 | Mr. Fitzpatrick tells of the first strike that he was involved in, the W.A. House #1 and the reason why certain tools were used in it. He also tells of the growth of Bowlegs as a result of the strike.… |
| Jack Hoxie | Jack Hoxie, old-time western movie star, talks about rodeos, western movies, and the 101 ranch. Interview creator is WKY Radio. |
| Jack J. Higgins & Bertha Frazier 09/13/1972 | Jack J. Higgins, president of the Oklahoma Historical Society, discusses Blackwell, the Oklahoma Historical Society, General Patton, the Kay County Fair, and schools. Bertha Frazier discusses dugout homes,… |
| Jack Montgomery & Henry Jordan | Jack Montgomery tells of his war experiences and when these men received the Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Service Cross. Montgomery received the Medal of Honor and was in the 45th Infantry Division.… |
| Jack Reuter | Jack Reuter discusses his background, Petree's Ranch, old trails, Canadian County, quick sand, buffalo willows, Indian camps, arrowheads found at Jack's ranch, 'Bootleg' wire and Civil War guns. Reuter… |
| Jack Treadwell 03/02/1970 | Colonel Jack Treadwell tells of some of his memorable experiences including the winning of the Congressional Medal at the Seigfried Line. He also tells of some of the memorable Oklahoma soldiers and how… |
| Jackie McFarland Laird 03/16/1972 | Jackie McFarland Laird, trick rider with the 101 cowboy show, discusses the 101 show and circus, Maudie Miller Oil Well, Will Rogers, circus animals, and Pawnee Bill. |
| James A. McNeese 03/16/1972 | James A. McNeese, former employee of Marland Oil Company, discusses early day Ponca City and Marland Oil Company. |
| James Barcell | James Barcell, a Pawhuska resident, discusses family, 'Heavy Rich,' and the Crow reservation. Barcell was 90 years old at the time of the interview. |
| James C. Styron 09/1973 | Major General James C. Styron discusses Caddo, Oklahoma, West Point, Army-Navy Games, Army of Occupation, 45th Division Organized, General Barrett, General Markham, General Key, General McClain, and General… |
| James Craddock 01/24/1970 | James Craddock, Weatherford News publisher, discusses the role of the newspaper in the community in Weatherford. |
| James E. Webster 11/10/1970 | Dr. James E. Webster discusses his personal background, Oklahoma A&M agricultural chemistry department where he worked for 41 years. He also talks about the Depression and how it affected OSU. Additionally,… |
| James Franklin Long | James Franklin Long, teacher and businessman of Lexington, discusses the early days of Lexington, the run of 1889, early days of schools, oil and gas business, and prohibition days. |
| James Hudson | James Hudson, Oklahoma pioneer in Indian Territory, discusses Henryetta, early Oklahoma schools, coal mining, early churches, the Crazy Snake Rebellion, crime in early Oklahoma and wild game. |
| James Leake 'Sr.' 03/14/1970 | James Leake tells of his father making the run and making a claim near Chandler, and their moving on the claim. He tells how early pioneers had to take care of themselves without any help from the welfare,… |
| James Servin 04/24/1971 | James Servin, writer of the award winning magazine article in the 'Arizona Highways' magazine, gives a brief summary of his story in the magazine. He also discusses some of the books he has written, the… |
| James T. Jackson 07/27/1970 | James T. Jackson, an early paper publisher, discusses the production of a newspaper during the early 1900s. He also describes Seminole and Pauls Valley as they were when he lived there. |
| James T. Lynch 03/01/1971 | James T. Lynch talks about early Tulsa, the beginning of the symphony, the old opera house, and trader's license. He also discusses his personal life as well as the life of his father along with the Tulsa… |
| James W. Cloud 02/15/1972 | James Cloud discusses his family background, the homestead act, Indian land office, various land trails, the Oklahoma Highway Department, railroads, and land ordinances. Additionally, he talks about E.N.… |
| James W. McSpadden 05/07/1971 | James W. McSpadden, early resident of Tahlequah, discusses the fire in 1910 of one of the Cherokee Seminary buildings. He gives a description of early Tahlequah and talks about other McSpadden relatives,… |
| James William Stites 10/24/1972 | |
| Jarrette D. Law 'Mrs.' | Mrs. Jarrette D. Law, an early Oklahoma City resident, discusses Mr. Fred Reed, the land run and tent business, cemeteries, Teddy Roosevelt, clothes, her parents, dust and early difficulties, and the Mary… |
| Jeanie Morley and Frank S. Cleckler 06/16/1959 | Former teacher Jeanie Morley discusses Jones Academy and Armstrong Academy. Colonel Frank S. Cleckler, who was a student at Jones Academy, discusses Jones Academy. |
| Jed Johnson 07/21/1965 | Jed Johnson, 6th District Congressman, discusses the pressures of being a congressman, and the Kennedy campaign. |
| Jeff Bennett 03/01/1972 | Jeff Bennett discusses athletics. He is an Oklahoma City Community College graduate, and Olympic decathlon athlete. |
| Jefferson Seay Ewing 04/05/1972 | Retired oilman Jefferson Seay Ewing discusses his early life, Kingfisher, Wentworth Military Academy, Ardmore, Jake Hammon, John Ringling, Healdton, Petroleum, Magnolia Company, and Charlie Goddard. |
| Jemima Cunningham 1973 | Jemima Cunningham discusses Duke, Oklahoma, schools and her life. She is a long time-resident of Duke, Oklahoma and the wife of W.W. Cunningham. |
| Jenkin L. Jones | Jenkin L. Jones , publisher of the Tulsa Tribune newspaper, discusses the famous people of Oklahoma, the Depression years, Will Rogers, Lynn Riggs, and pioneers. |
| Jenkin Lloyd Jones | There are two interviews with Jenkin Lloyd Jones (call numbers LL 234 and LL 468). Neither interview lists a date, interviewer, subjects, or description. |
| Jerome Bushyhead | Jerome Bushyhead discusses the Indian way of life and tells of Grandmother Kiowa and Sioux. Bushyhead is an artist and is president of the Indian Artists Association. |
| Jesse Ollie Payne 09/13/1972 | Jesse Ollie Payne, long-time resident of Blackwell, discusses his life, Blackwell, dog racing, and Osage Indians. |
| Jim Conner 04/01/1970 | Jim Conner, State Representative from Washington County, tells of his political life and experiences and elaborates on the impeachment of the Supreme Court. |
| Jim Nance | Jim Nance discusses his time as Speaker and the difficulties of being an elected official. |
| Jim Rinehart 11/17/1969 | Jim Rinehart, lawyer and politician in El Reno, tells of his experiences as a lawyer in Oklahoma and some of the things that happened in the Oklahoma Legislature while he was a member. |
| Jim Shoulders 12/1970 | Jim Shoulders, all-time National Rodeo Champion, discusses his experiences in the rodeo. He also talks about different men in the rodeo. Additionally, he talks about his Oklahoma heritage. |
| Jim Southall & Mary Southall 02/1973 | Jim and Mary Southall, long-time residents of Greer County, discuss Indians, Greer County, Altus, and Farming. |
| Jimmy Webb 1969 | Writer and composer Jimmy Webb discusses his music and writings in a series of questions and answers. |
| Joe Ferguson 09/15/1971 | Joe Ferguson, resident of Pawnee and politician, discusses the early days of Pawnee, Pawnee Bill, the Senate, and governors he knew. |
| Joe Hunt 09/1970 | Joe Hunt, assistant Vice President of AT&T and a native Oklahoman, discusses the changes in telephone services and the Oklahoma people. |
| Joe M. Ozmun | Dr. Joe M. Ozmun, president of the Canadian County Historical Society and resident of El Reno, tells of the founding of the Canadian County Historical Society and its growth through the years. |
| Joe McGuire 09/1973 | Joe McGuire discusses the Boy Scouts, and Ruant, a ghost town. He was a member of the original Boy Scout troop in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. |
| Joe Miller Jr. 03/16/1972 | Joe Miller Jr., son of Joe Miller Sr. (founder of the 101 Ranch), discusses the 101 ranch, Joe Miller Sr., George Miller, the 101 ranch show and circus, the Ponca Indian tribe, the 101 brand, and Zach… |
| Joe O. Ferguson 11/01/1970 | Joe Ferguson discusses the political aspects of Oklahoma since the 1930s. He also discuses his campaigns for offices and many people in the Republican Party. Additionally he talks about and describes many… |
| Joe Reherman 'Mrs.' 08/10/1973 | Mrs. Joe Reherman discusses her brother, Joseph Danne, who did experimental work with wheat seeds, family life on the farm, and the cattle industry. Joseph Danne developed Triumph Wheat. |
| Joe Zinn | Joe Zinn, an early Greer County resident, discusses railroads, family, Greer County, Bitter Creek, haircuts and shaves, and the first train engine. In his interview with call number LL 459, there is no… |
| Joel McCrea 04/21/1972 | Joel McCrea, actor and rancher, discusses Will Rogers, his acting career, how Will Rogers helped in show business, and the influence of Will Rogers philosophy. |
| John Abernathy 'Mrs.' 05/01/1973 | |
| John and Mrs. Sprague 09/16/1953 | John Sprague tells of making the run and of making his claim. He tells how he had to measure where his claim was because there were no markers. Mrs. Sprague tells of being a frontier housewife and some… |
| John Baumgartner | John Baumgartner, trustee of the Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center, discusses background on his family, a ranch on what is now Camp Pendleton, the University of California, vaquero and American… |
| John Benson 04/24/1971 | John Benson, honoree at the Cowboy Hall of Fame, discusses the Marlboro Man advertisment |
| John Boydstun 04/1973 | John Boydstun discusses whiskey distillers, early schools, movies, general stores, the Depression years, and groceries. Boydstun is a retired farmer in Anadarko. |
| John Cameron | |
| John Cortor 09/15/1953 | John Cortor tells of making the Cherokee Strip land run and of the location of his claim. He also tells of what he used to make the claim with. Additionally, he discusses transportation. |
| John D. Frizzell 01/30/1974 | |
| John D. Mayo 09/1970 | John D. Mayo discusses his early settling in Tulsa. He describes Tulsa and its leaders since 1903. He established Mayo Furniture. |
| John E. Kirkpatrick 'Mrs.' | "Mrs. John E. Kirkpatrick, who lived in Oklahoma City since 1910, tells of her parents and of the activities that they engaged in. She tells of entertainments such as the silent movies and ""watching the… |
| John E. Kirkpatrick 06/22/1967 | |
| John F. Easley 05/13/1972 | John F. Easley, an Ardmore newspaperman, discusses moving to Ardmore, newspapers, clubs, and oil. Interviewee is listed as high school girl, name unknown. |
| John Frank 10/1970 | Founder and director of Frankoma Pottery in Sapulpa, John Frank talks about being a teacher at the University of Oklahoma and then he discusses starting the manufacture of pottery. He describes developing… |
| John Graves 07/22/1965 | John Graves discusses being the assistant secretary for the Senate Majority Leader and the duties of a Senate page. |
| John Hyde 10/24/1972 | John Hyde, long-time resident of Alva, Oklahoma, discusses Alva, storms, the Works Progress Administration, the McGuffey Reader, farming, and cattle stampede. |
| John M. Young 11/17/1971 | John M. Young discusses the Enabling Act of 1906, William H. Murray (Alfalfa Bill), William A. Durant, the Constitutional Convention, Oklahoma Statehood, the Sequoyah Convention, and Charles Haskell. Additionally,… |
| John Mock II | John Mock II, an early Altus resident, discusses Buttermilk station, old thrashing machine, Boggy School, and livery stable. |
| John N. Cameron 10/23/1972 | John N. Cameron, retired professor of physics, discusses the 1893 land run, Alva, 'Bone Peddler,' and Enid public schools in LL 414. A second interview (LL 434) contains no information for date, interviewer,… |
| John Rogers 11/17/1969 | John Rogers tells of his career as a lawyer in Oklahoma and also tells of his activities in religion, mainly in the Church of Christ disciples. |
| John Sinopoulo 03/02/1965 | John Sinopoulo, early theater owner, tells of theater in the early days and his interest in them. |
| John Turner 06/08/1973 | John Turner discusses outlaws, school teachers and discipline, meningitis epidemic, small pox, and horse stealing. Turner is a retired farmer from Okmulgee. |
| John Zink | |
| Joseph Benton 'Bentonelli' | Joseph Benton, World famous opera star, discusses his career in music with interviewer Pen Woods in interview LL 113. Additional interview call numbers LL 420, LL 421, LL 422, and LL 423 do not contain… |
| Joseph Stacy 04/24/1971 | Joseph Stacy, associate editor of the magazine 'Arizona Highways,' discusses how the idea to do an entire issue around James Servin's article 'Cattle, Guns, and Cowboys' came about. |
| Josie Billie | Josie Billie developed a herbal medicine. He discusses the Upjohn Medicine Company wanting to ask him about his medicine. He also talks about not being of the Osceola Tribe. |
| Josie Ice Crothers 05/24/1973 | Josie Ice Crothers discusses Chickasha, early schools, 4th of July celebration, bank robbers, measles, industry in Geary, Federated Clubs of Women, and Jesse Chisholm's grave. She is a Geary resident and… |
| Jules Bloch 'Mrs.' 02/23/1965 | Mrs. Jules Bloch discussed early Oklahoma City, particularly from the angle of music and culture and their development. Talks of her husband. Talks of the development of her interest in music and arts |
| Juliette Riggs | Juliette Riggs, former student of the Cherokee Seminary, discusses the school, Wardgrove cemetery, and the Cherokee school. |
| Julius Kohler | Julius Kohler, immigrant from Germany, tells of his experiences in homesteading, dam building, the lawsuits involved, and briefly mentions his family. |
| Justice Floyd Jackson | Justice Jackson served in the military, was a District Court Judge, and served as the Supreme Court Chief Justice. He tells of some of his early life and education. He also tells of his experiences as… |
| Kate Fite Smullin | Kate Fite Smullin, Member of a pioneer East Oklahoma family, discusses Cherokee Indians, Sequoyah, the Cherokee alphabet, Cherokee buildings, Ed Edmondson, and her father. Additionally, she reads a poem. |
| Kate Haffner 07/09/1973 | Kate Haffner discusses Russia and the wheat harvest. Kate, a resident of Hitchcock, moved there from Russia at the age of twenty-five. |
| Katie Smith 05/24/1973 | Katie Smith, long-time Geary resident, discusses early day schools, square dancing, and 4-H club work. |
| Kenneth Kelly 09/15/1971 | Kenneth Kelly, Rancher and resident of Pawnee, discusses the Cherokee Strip run, early days of Pawnee, Pawnee Bill, the Cattleman's Association, and cattle. |
| Kent Johnson 'Mrs.' 10/24/1972 | |
| Kitty Cowen | Kitty Cowen, a resident of Watonga, discusses schools, Eagle City, food, and the May Day celebration. |
| L.A. Farrell 09/16/1953 | L.A. Farrell tells of the banking business and how it compares with today. He also tells of making the Cherokee Strip land run. |
| L.A. Macklenburg | L.A. Macklenburg, early businessman in Oklahoma City, discusses the growth of Oklahoma City and some of the incidents of the struggling city. |
| L.C. Mersfelder 03/05/1965 | L.C. Mersfelder, early insurance agent of Oklahoma City, discusses his many dealings in civic affairs of Oklahoma City and tells of some of the books he has written. |
| L.E. 'Frenchy' Savard | L.E. 'Frenchy' Savard tells of the history and growth of Oklahoma, and of the formation of the Aircraft Hydro Company. Savard is a former investigator for the Aircraft Hydro Company. |
| L.H. Hickman 09/15/1953 | L.H. Hickman tells of making the Cherokee Strip land run and his claim. |
| L.S. Cannon 09/06/1973 | L.S. Cannon discusses Kay Reservoir, 101 Ranch and Terrapin Derby. He also talks about Mr. Wentz and Blackwell's tornado of 1955. Mr. Cannon is an engineer in the Blackwell area and City Commissioner of… |
| Laura Coleman | Laura Coleman, housewife and early resident of Sylvan, describes living on a farm and how times have changed since then. |
| Laura Crews | Laura Crews, veteran of the land run of 1893, tells of the early days in the Oklahoma Territory. She tells about the race in the Cherokee Strip and the work involved in settling on their new claims. |
| Laura Letzig 09/13/1972 | Laura Letzig, resident of Blackwell, discusses the 1893 land run and early Oklahoma. |
| Lawrence Cannon 'Mrs.' | Mrs. Lawrence Cannon, early pioneer of the Stillwater area, discusses the Oklahoma land run, Stillwater, and the Pioneer Woman Museum in Ponca City. |
| Layman Knapp 09/17/1972 | Layman Knapp, Blackwell area farmer, discusses the Oklahoma land run, antique farm implements, antique cars, steam engines, and the Auburn automobile. |
| Lea Butler | Lea Butler, a farmer from Watonga, discusses railroads in Watonga, the murder of Rutman Blackman and Anderson Chamberlain. |
| Lee Boecher 08/10/1973 | Lee Boecher discusses a train falling in the Cimmaron River, a story about the Dalton family, Governor Seay in a wheelchair, Mrs. Jennie Dahlgren inducted into the hall of fame and Kingfisher events. Boecher… |
| Lee Boestler 03/28/1972 | Lee Boestler, long-time resident of Henryetta, discusses his early life, Henryetta, Pittsburg Plate Glass, the National Guard Armory, the Crazy Snake Rebellion, Jackson Barnett, and J.J. McAlester. |
| Lee Floyd 'Mrs.' 10/24/1972 | Mrs. Lee Floyd, long-time resident of Alva and Waynoka, discusses the land run of 1893, Alva, Galena, early general stores, and schools. |
| Lee M. Bush | Lee M. Bush, a retired city engineer for Oklahoma City, discusses oil and drilling, the Mary Sudik, street cars and local transportation, Mary Frank Martin, and Mayor C.J. Blinn. |
| Lee Sheaffer 'Mrs.' 08/24/1970 | Mrs. Lee Sheaffer discusses her family and Oklahoma City as it was when she first moved there. |
| Lee Sheaffer 08/24/1970 | Lee Sheaffer, pioneer of Oklahoma who made the run of 1889, discusses and describes Oklahoma City, Tishomingo, and Shawnee. He discusses brick laying and specializing in mantle construction for which he… |
| Lelia Eaton | Lelia Eaton, who attended the Cherokee Female Seminary, discusses the Cherokee Female Seminary. |
| Leo E. Crook 07/31/1973 | Leo E. Crook, resident of Cushing, Oklahoma, discusses his father (Charlie Nelson Crook), his activities and diary excerpts. |
| Leona Sneed 05/21/1973 | Leona Sneed, Guthrie resident, discusses early day Guthrie. Interviewer is a 9th grade student. She is 63 years old at the time of the interview (1973). |
| Leonard Richardson | Leonard Richardson, a farmer and café owner in Watonga, discusses Watonga, Greenfield, murders, American Indians, threshing and the machines, and schools in the area. |
| Leonard Swoverland | Leonard Swoverland, Tulsa civic leader, discusses Tulsa and Community Chest work. |
| Leslie A. McRill | Mr. Leslie McRill discusses some of his books on Indian customs. He talks about the tribes around Oklahoma. He goes into great detail on the history before his time which is mainly on the Indians. |
| Leslie A. McRill 03/03/1965 | Mr. Leslie A. McRill, poet, discusses Indian poetry. |
| Leslie M. Voss 02/01/1971 | Leslie Voss tells about Territorial Oklahoma and about early life in the state. |
| Leslie McRill | Leslie McRill, longtime eductor and writer, discusses his students and poetry workshops on Indian history. |
| Leslie McRill 05/26/1973 | Mr. Leslie McRill, Poet Laureate of Oklahoma, discusses Old Glenn, Oklahoma, poetry and songs. He reads and sings some of his songs and poetry, assisted by guitarist Danny Foster. |
| Lester Imel and Lottie Imel 1973 | Lester Imel and Lotti Imel discuss 'Ivy' post office and the Blizzard of 1921. The Imels are a ranching family. |
| Lewis Barton 02/16/1965 | |
| Lila Hensley | Lila Hensley, nurse from Oklahoma City, discusses farming equipment and school. |
| Lizzie Britton 09/14/1973 | Lizzie Britton, joined her parents after the Cherokee Strip opened. She discusses early schools and teachers, neighborliness and helping with the sick (diptheria). She also talks about harvesting the first… |
| Lloyd Perryman 04/24/1971 | Lloyd Perryman discusses Sons of the Pioneers, the Cowboy Hall of Fame, and Gene Autry. Perryman is a member of the Sons of the Pioneers. |
| Lois Burnett | Lois Burnett, an early school teacher in the Guthrie area, discusses schools, energy, and water. The interviewer is listed as an unknown student. |
| Lois S. Matthews 09/1973 | Lois S. Matthews, an early day teacher, discusses a bus drawn by a horse, William Jennings Bryan and Taft speeches, a 'Red Light District,' and the town of 'Peckham.' She also tells stories of a visit… |
| Lorraine Fogarty | Lorraine Fogarty discusses Guthrie, Guthrie schools, and his work with the Post Office. Lorraine was postmaster at Guthrie 1950-1972. |
| Lottie Elliot Wilson 10/24/1972 | |
| Lottie Shepherd 02/11/1965 | Miss Lottie Shepherd, pioneer of Oklahoma, tells of what Oklahoma was like in the days right after the run on down to the present. She tells of some of the 'firsts' in Oklahoma City and of living in the… |
| Lou Allard 04/01/1970 | Lou Allard, State Representative for Oklahoma, discusses his father's newspaper and his life with the Jaycees. |
| Louise Morse Whitham | Louise Morse Whitham discusses events in Tulsa history, early Tulsa, L. Martin (Mayor of early Tulsa), Henry Olverholser, and how World War One affected Tulsa. Additionally, she also talks about teacher… |
| Louise Shaunatona 11/17/1971 | Louise Shaunatona, resident of Wewoka, Oklahoma, discusses Creek Indians, early days and schools of Wewoka, her father (Superintendent of the children's home), and the Creek Council. |
| Louise Witham | |
| Luch B. McKellop | Miss Luch B. McKellop, Seminole resident, discusses Seminole Indian doctors and Governor Chief Brown. Interviewer is a student. |
| Lucinda Koker | Lucinda Koker discusses Indian food preparation, Indian log houses, and the Shawnee Mission. Koker is 90 years old at the time of the interview. Interviewer is a student. |
| Lucy B. Sitton | Wewoka teacher Lucy B. Sitton discusses her teaching experiences and early schools. she also names many of the prominent businessmen and otherwise prominent people in her memories of Wewoka. Additionally,… |
| Lucy Sitton & Calvin Smith | Lucy Sitton, a retired Wewoka teacher, and Calvin Smith discuss Hicks Epton and Wewoka Town. |
| Lula Mitchell Morgan 09/1970 | Lula Mitchell Morgan 'Mrs. Roy C. Morgan' is an early settler of Oklahoma in the Cherokee Strip. She discusses early Oklahoma around Stillwater and Enid. Discusses her life and her husband's life. |
| Lydia Blosser | Lydia Blosser discusses preparation of corn and other foods from the garden, cooking with cow chips, and carrying the Beaver mill. She is an early Beaver county resident. |
| Lydia Bruner, Helen Lawson & Ruby Hurley | |
| Lyle David Goodhue | Dr. Lyle David Goodhue, inventor and petroleum researcher, discusses the invention of aerosol. |
| M.A. Jordan | M.A. Jordan, student of Fort Reno, talks about the beginning and growth and development of Fort Reno. He also discusses some of the commanding officers and stories that took place. |
| M.M. Bramlett 04/17/1969 | M.M. Bramlett, a printer, Mason, and Ardmore resident, discuss masonry, the veterans hospital, and the Ku Klux Klan. |
| M.R. Everett 02/22/1965 | Dr. M.R. Everett, early physician and educator, tells of early education in medicine in Oklahoma and his association as an educator. He also discusses the future of the medical center of Oklahoma City. |
| M.W. Lee | |
| Mabel Holtzscue 02/11/1965 | Mabel Holtzscue gives a very vivid description of the early days of Oklahoma and her life during these times. She also tells of her many activities and travels during these times at present (02/11/1965) |
| Mac McGalliard | |
| Mac Testerman | |
| Mack Jones & Maydelle Jones 11/1970 | Mack Jones and his wife Maydelle Jones, founders of the Mummers Theater and early supporters of the the theater in Oklahoma City, discuss their daughter's interest in the theater and their involvement… |
| Madelyn Conklin 03/16/1972 | Madelyn Conklin (Mrs. Glen Conklin), Ponca City resident, discusses her mother's art collection and activities. Her mother was a pioneer. |
| Mamie Oliver 02/15/1971 | Mamie Oliver discusses her personal background, Logan County High School, her fear of outlaws and Guthrie. She also talks about the University of Oklahoma, football, Dean Gittinger, the First Presbyterian… |
| Mamie Spencer Barefoot | Mamie Spencer Barefoot, widow of Judge Bert Barefoot, discusses her family background, their house, Oklahoma City in the early days, the owner of the Huckins Hotel, newspapers, the Overholser Theater and… |
| Manderville Strong 10/25/1972 | |
| Margaret Twyman | Margaret Twyman, vice president for Community Services, Motion Picture Association, discusses her background and being an Oklahoman. |
| Maria Tallchief | |
| Marshall McCombs 12/04/1969 | Marshall McCombs, great grandson of Chief Sapulpa, tells of his great grandfather Chief Sapulpa, Lower Creek tribe, who started Sapulpa, Oklahoma. |
| Marshall Wadley 05/24/1973 | |
| Martin Hagerstrand | Colonel Martin Hagerstrand, one of the originators of the Cherokee Cultural Center Project, tells some of the proposed sites and things for the Cherokee village reproduction and also some of the things… |
| Martin Hagerstrand 08/13/1971 | Colonel Martin Hagerstrand is the founder and director of the Cherokee National Historical Society (Tsa La Gi) and he oversees the 'Trail of Tears' production each year. He discusses the Society, Indian… |
| Marvin Kivett 04/24/1970 | |
| Marvin Methvin 04/09/1973 | Anadarko citizen Marvin Methvin discusses Anadarko history and the Indian court in Anadarko. |
| Mary Bailey | Mary Bailey, an early Chickasha resident, discusses the early days of Chickasha, Silver City, 'Hoe Downs' reminiscences of old Chickasha, Girls College or school, and the naming of Grady County. |
| Mary Bozarth Christian | Mary Bozarth Christian discusses Okmulgee, the State Industrial School for Girls, her time as a newspaper reporter on the Tulsa Tribune and a murder trial. |
| Mary Chaney 09/16/1953 | |
| Mary Dickson Vinyard 03/1973 | Mary Dickson Vinyard, long-time resident of Altus and a writer, discusses Indian Territory (1896), Altus, Vingers, cotton gins, Indians, and Greer County. |
| Mary E. Haley Hopeton 10/24/1972 | Mary E. Haley Hopeton, long-time resident of Alva, Oklahoma, discusses farm life in early Oklahoma, storms, and her life. |
| Mary Jarboe Cunningham 02/1973 | Mary Jarboe Cunningham, long-time resident of Greer County, discusses Altus, Indian Territory, Quanah Parker, and mail carriers. |
| Mary Jo Edgmon | |
| Mary Kamas 08/15/1973 | Mary Kamas discusses drought in the 1930s and the change in grocery stores. Mary is a housewife and wife of a retired grocer. |
| Mary M. Taylor 1967 | Mary M. Taylor, early pioneer of the Perry area, tells of her father making the run but not getting land. She also tells of early life in Perry and the beginning of such things as the school and churches. |
| Mary T. Griffin 05/01/1973 | |
| Marynette Thompson | Marynette Thompson discusses her parents, clubs and lodges, medicine men, the death rate of the Indians, Dr. Ross, Ready-to-Help Club, projects for needy children, her marriage to Phillip Thompson, and… |
| Mattie Chenoweth 12/05/1959 | Oklahoma pioneer |
| Maud A. Drake-Bingham 10/24/1972 | Maud A. Drake-Bingham, teacher and long-time resident of Alva, discusses Alva, the sod house, early Oklahoma schools, 'The Castle' in Alva, and the theater. |
| Maud English 09/1953 | Mrs. Maud English, wife of a prominent businessman in Enid, tells of her husband making the run and of him making the claim. She tells of his business in Enid. The announcer tells of her civic contributions. |
| Maude Calvert | Maude Calvert discusses J.F. Sharp, special education, Easter Seal money, teaching in the 1920s, Wally Bonnifield, and the Oklahoma Society for Crippled Children. Calvert is an early founder of a women's… |
| May Claven | May Claven discusses her parent early arrival in Oklahoma and her early days. Claven is a Panhandle resident and is 75 years- old at the time of the interview. |
| May Howell Dobson 04/24/1970 | May Howell Dobson is an Oklahoma author who won the Western Heritage Award in 1970. She tells of her background. |
| May McSpadden Poole | May McSpadden Poole discusses the Cherokee Female Seminary. May attended the Cherokee Female Seminary. |
| Maybelle Kennedy 12/1973 | Maybelle Kennedy, Assistant Treasurer of the U.S., discusses Senator Barkley's friendship, General McArthur, Senator Fulbright, Carl Albert, and Margaret Chase Smith. Kennedy is a rancher and home town… |
| Maydelle Jones 06/24/1971 | Maydelle Jones, a founder of the Mummers Theater, discusses Will Rogers and a particular incident in the room of the Daily Clarion and Ledger in Jackson, Mississippi when he visited there for a show. |
| Medford Jack 03/28/1972 | Medford Jack, Henryetta businessman, discusses the Buchanan coal mines, glass factory, oil, wells in Wilcox, the oil boom period, rodeos, Jim Shoulders, strikes when Governor Walton was in office, memorable… |
| Melvin Porter | Melvin Porter discusses the campaign and race for office and being a representative for all the people. He also talks about the problem of keeping good teachers in Oklahoma and urban renewal. Porter is… |
| Merle Woods 01/24/1970 | Merle Woods, pioneer of the publishing field and publisher of the El Reno American, gives a brief history of publishing in El Reno. |
| Merle Woods 02/1974 | Merle Woods discusses Reno City and El Reno. Merle is an early resident of El Reno and publisher of the El Reno American newspaper. |
| Mike Monroney 'Senator' | |
| Milan Haxton | Milan Haxton, mayor of Gotebo, discusses his early life, school, problems of early farmers, rural electrification, and mayoral regime. |
| Milo Martin Brisco | |
| Mimmie Britton 09/14/1973 | Mimmie Britton discusses the 80th anniversary of the Cherokee Strip. Mimmie is from Arkansas City, and moved to Oklahoma after the opening of the Cherokee Strip. |
| Minnie Taggard 1953 | "Minnie Taggard tells of making the Cherokee Strip land run and of her husband making a claim. She also tells of getting ready for the run by such things as training the horses. She discusses the ""good… |
| Minnie Ward Andrews | Minnie Ward Andrews, who attended the Cherokee Female Seminary, discusses the Cherokee Female Seminary. |
| Minta Evans | Minta Evans (Mrs. Everett Evans) discusses her children, the Dust Bowl, the Ladies Farmers Club, her school and the farm she lived on. She is a resident of Guymon, Oklahoma and pioneer from Beaver. |
| Morgan Prickett | Morgan Prickett, Fire Chief and resident of Watonga, discusses American Indians, Watonga, school, and entertainment including confectionery and theater. |
| Morris Grogan 09/02/1973 | Morris Grogan, a resident of Watonga, discusses fire, railroads, threshing machines, and the town of Ferguson. |
| Morris Lowenstein 02/22/1965 | Morris Lowenstein, early theater owner, tells of his beginning in the theater business and of some of the antiques he has preserved. He also tells of early life in Oklahoma City. |
| Morton Harrison 01/28/1970 | Morton Harrison, civic leader and friend of Will Rogers, tells of his participation in war and of how he participated in civic affairs to help veterans. He also tells of his friendship with Will Rogers,… |
| Mrs. Hickman 04/1971 | Mrs. Hickman discusses the growth and changes in Catoosa, Oklahoma. For example she talks about the first bank, the establishment of the post office, and the Frisco Railroad coming through town. Mrs. Hickman… |
| Mrs. Hoffsommer 09/16/1970 | Mrs. Hoffsommer, Enid pioneer, discusses her life, Enid in the earliest days, schools and the subjects she studied. She also talks about sports at that time, medical help, lye soap, foods, black-jack used… |
| Mrs. McClain 09/15/1953 | Mrs. McClain tells of making the Cherokee Strip land run and of what they ate the next day. She tells of making a claim and of the relinquishment of that claim. She later became a teacher. |
| Muriel H. Wright | |
| Murray Gibbons | In interview LL 28, Murray Gibbons discusses early Purcell, the Constitutional Convention, and joining the Navy. He also talks about his time in the Navy in China and joining the Army in 1918. He then… |
| Myrtie McMillan 04/09/1973 | Myrtie McMillan, retired teacher from Anadarko, discuses Anadarko, the small pox epidemic, early churches and the Indian agency. |
| Myrtle Jackson | Myrtle Jackson discusses animals, the Depression, Dust Bowl, and the history of the Cooperative Publishing Company building. Myrtle is the owner of Cooperative Publishing Company in Guthrie and is listed… |
| N.J. Dikeman Sr. 04/09/1973 | |
| N.J. Gubser 'Mrs.' 03/01/1971 | Mrs. N.J. Gubser, pioneer of Tulsa since 1909 was a teacher for many years. She discusses early Tulsa, experiences with the symphony, clubs, societies, and monuments. She also talks about the race situation… |
| Nan Sheets 'Mrs.' 02/10/1965 | Nan Sheets, director of the Oklahoma City Arts Center, tells of the very earliest existence of art and brings its progress down to the present (1965) |
| Nellie Baldwin 09/01/1971 | Nellie Baldwin was born in Tulsa in 1889 and has lived in Tulsa all her life. George Bullitt, her father, was a rancher who owned a 2,000 acre ranch. She discusses early days in Tulsa and her general recollections… |
| Newton F. Harber | Newton F. Harber discusses Pretty Boy Floyd, the Seminole oil boom, and dance halls. |
| Nola Rigdon 03/12/1973 | |
| Nolan B. Dickson | Nolan B. Dickson discusses Kingfisher, contractors for Indians, artifacts, wild game (hunting), and the train over bridge into Cimarron. Dickson is a retired game ranger from from the Department of Wildlife… |
| Nora Vickers Mitchell 05/10/1972 | Nora Vickers Mitchell, consultant for antiques and long-time resident of Bartlesville, discusses oil, teaching, and Central State University. |
| Norabelle Adkins 08/04/1971 | Norabelle Adkins (Mrs. L.F. Adkins Sr.) discusses the life of C.D. Adkins and Mrs. Adkins' university study. She also talks about Belle Starr and Hanging Judge Parker. Mrs. Adkins is a daughter-in-law… |
| Norman A. Thompson 02/24/1972 | Norman A. Thompson, Tulsa civic leader and a founder of Jaycees, discusses the YMCA, American Legion, Jaycees, and Tulsa Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. |
| Norman C. Cross 02/24/1972 | Norman C. Cross, CPA for Dr. S. G. Kennedy of Tulsa, discusses Dr. S.G. Kennedy and his family, his real estate and oil investments, and early Tulsa buildings. |
| Norman Muse 04/24/1971 | Advertising man Norman Muse tells of the Marlboro Man and of some of the men that they have used. He also tells why their type of advertisement is so popular. |
| O.A. Cargill | |
| O.A. Hilton 11/10/1971 | Dr. O.A. Hilton, Professor Emeritus of History at Oklahoma State University and veteran of the first and second world wars, discusses his personal background, Oklahoma A&M in the early days, Stillwater… |
| O.B. Campbell 01/21/1970 | O.B. Campbell, an early newspaper editor, tells of some of his early experiences and some of his jobs and ownership of several early papers. He also tells of his feelings of the place of the newspaper… |
| O.K. Ringleman 05/24/1973 | |
| O.M. Swartz 09/16/1970 | O.M. Swartz, Early pioneer of Enid, discusses early Enid, sorghum mill, games of the time, Cherokee Strip Celebration, schools, teaching, his personal life and insects as a great plague to people. |
| Okemah Pioneers | Raymond Fields interviews pioneers at the 66th birthday celebration of Okemah: Ruff Musgrove, John Curtis, Walter Binum, D. Williams, Lillie Fields Molan, Ammie Copeland, Jennetta Brook Kesser, Edith May… |
| Oklahoma Bacher-Kitner 07/08/1972 | |
| Oklahoma Belle Cheever | Mrs. Oklahoma Belle Cheever tells of her historic birth as the first white child to be born in Oklahoma City and some of the things that have resulted from her name. |
| Olie Goodson | |
| Oliver S. Willham | Dr. Oliver S. Willham is a former president of Oklahoma State University. |
| Oliver Willham 06/1973 | Dr. Oliver Willham, retired president of Oklahoma State University, discusses his past and Oklahoma State University. |
| Opal Lee Lute 09/1973 | Opal Lee Lute, a Blackwell, Oklahoma housewife, discusses ways of killing Buffalo for the French trade (running them over a cliff). |
| Orange Starr | Dr. Orange Starr discusses early pioneers around the Claremore area, the history of the Starr family, and Will Rogers. Dr. Starr is a retired Drumwright doctor and fullblood Cherokee. |
| Orlando Walkling | Orlando Walkling discusses the land run, the Cherokee Railroad, and the Perry museum. He witnessed the Oklahoma land run. |
| Orlando Walkling 09/01/1968 | For interview LL 81, Orlando Walkling, a pioneer who made the run on the Cherokee Strip, tells of the run and how he made his claim. He tells of the jobs he took while waiting for the run to begin and… |
| Orville M. 'Red' Mosier 02/16/1965 | Orville M. 'Red' Mosier, early city manager of Oklahoma City and executive vice president of American Airlines, tells of the growth of Oklahoma City and his part in the politics of the city. |
| Orville M. Mosier | |
| Otis Wile 11/10/1970 | Otis Wile, Director Emeritus of Athletic Information at Oklahoma State University, discusses his life and how he got started as publicity director of sports. He also talks about early days at Oklahoma… |
| Owen Acton 05/16/1967 | Mr. Owen Acton Tells of his early days as a football player and compares equipment, rules, and players with those of today. |
| Owen Covel | Owen Covel, an early resident of Tahlequah, attended the Cherokee Male Seminary there in 1907 or 1908. He discusses the Cherokee Male and Female Seminaries, his personal background, sports in early Tahlequah,… |
| P.P. McMahan 03/21/1958 | P.P. McMahan discusses being the first bailiff of the legislature, Pond Creek, the postal service, and poetry. He was also the under-sheriff and was a poet. |
| Pat Tankersley 11/1970 | Early Oklahoma educator Pat Tankersley discusses early Oklahoma education including a discussion of the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, and Phillips University. He later talks about… |
| Patience Latting | |
| Patricia Doran 03/20/1962 | Sister Patricia Doran, who worked at St. Anthony's Hospital, discusses St. Anthony's Hospital, the scarcity of water, the doctors, and the Medical School. |
| Paul Champlin 05/20/1970 | Dr. Paul Champlin, doctor at the University Hospital in Enid, Oklahoma, discusses his life as a doctor in the early years of the 1900s. |
| Paul Thornton Stonum | Paul Thornton Stonum discusses Anadarko, Indian City, theaters, drive-ins, Muriel Wright, and the American Hall of Fame for Indians. Stonum is a theater owner in Anadarko, Oklahoma. |
| Paula McSpadden Love | In interview LL 598, Paula McSpadden Love, a niece of Will Rogers, discusses Will Rogers, the curator of the Will Rogers Memorial and their work there, and a book she wrote about Will Rogers. Jim Tanner… |
| Pauline B. Hughes 03/27/1971 | Pauline B. Hughes is a Chickasha resident, daughter of Mrs Berdie Smith, and graduate of Bloomingfield Academy in Chickasha. She discusses the background of Helen Berdie Smith and the six graduates in… |
| Pearl Greer | Pearl Greer, pioneer of the Cherokee Strip, discusses her life as it relates to the Cherokee Strip and the people there. |
| Perle Mesta 01/31/1970 | Mrs. Perle Mesta discusses the early days of Oklahoma City, Will Rogers, Oklahoma personalities, her time in Russia, and talks about the intermingling of social and political life. Mesta is the daughter… |
| Perry Corbin 04/09/1973 | Dr. Perry Corbin, osteopathic doctor of Anadarko, discusses Anadarko, early schools, the Indian fair, and early osteopathy. |
| Phil McMillen | Phil McMillen, a newspaperman in Oklahoma, tells of the early newspapers and of the surroundings in the oil days. He also tells of the competition that caused the newspapers being considered interstate… |
| R.A. Webb 09/1953 | R.A. Webb tells of making the Cherokee Strip land run and of the meaning of the term soldiers declaratory. |
| R.D. Smith 09/1953 | R.D. Smith tells of making the claim and the Cherokee Strip land run. He discusses staying with his uncle after the run and of the start at the line. He also tells of an incident of some men chasing and… |
| R.F. Long 03/12/1965 | R.F. Long, second generation of municipal engineers in Oklahoma, discusses his father being an engineer and how he instilled in him the ambition to become an engineer. |
| R.G. Miller | "R.G. Miller, author of ""The Smoking Room"" in the Oklahoma City Times, tells of the natural beauty of Oklahoma by talking about the autumn tours, rivers, and the Black Mesa area. He also tells of some… |
| R.S. 'Bob' Duncan 05/07/1971 | R.S. 'Bob' Duncan went to the Cherokee Male Seminary in 1907. He discusses his background, the Seminary, Dr. Jack Brown, orchestra and sports in Seminary and hanging in the early days. Additionally, he… |
| R.W. Husted | R.W. Husted discusses the 1893 land run. He witnessed the Oklahoma land run. |
| Rachel Briscoe 04/09/1973 | Rachel Briscoe discusses the Indian Missions and Indian capture. Briscoe is an Anadarko resident. Her father was captured by Indians. |
| Raleigh Kobel 12/04/1971 | Raleigh Kobel discusses her background, parents, the Wheeler's Independence newspaper, Judge Rogers and family, Judge Isaac Parker, Fort Smith, saloons in Fort Smith, and Ice cream suppers and dances as… |
| Ralph Bennett 03/24/1971 | Ralph Bennett, barber and writer from Texhoma area, discusses the town of Texhoma. |
| Ralph Tolson 09/1973 | Ralph Tolson, realtor and insurance man in Pawhuska, discusses John Stink, Jim Thorpe, the statehood celebration in 1907, oil in Shidler, and Burbank fields. |
| Ray Dyer 01/24/1970 | Ray Dyer tells of some of the problems he had before he acquired the El Reno Daily Tribune and of the growth of El Reno. He tells of the future of the newspaper business looking bright. He also tells of… |
| Ray P. Elledge 09/13/1972 | Ray P. Elledge discusses the Blackwell Fair, Kay County, horse races, old farming techniques, early cars, and early Oklahoma. He is a farmer and the Blackwell (Kay County) fair director |
| Ray Roucher 06/24/1971 | Ray Roucher, homesteader in Caddo County, discusses Caddo County, El Reno, and pioneer days amusements. |
| Raymond Fields 03/08/1967 | Raymond Fields, newspaper owner and veteran of both world wars, tells of his experiences in the newspaper business and World Wars I and II. |
| Raymond Gary 10/1971 | Raymond Gary, former Governor of Oklahoma and prior Pro Tem of the State Senate, discusses his background, Governor Phillips, the Constitution, taxes, the tobacco tax, Senators Mead, Norton, and Paul Stewart.… |
| Raymond Knight 02/10/1971 | Dr. Raymond Knight, retired principal of Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, discusses his background and his grandmother who was a Cherokee. He also discusses the school at Hominy, leaders of Hominy, Oklahoma,… |
| Raymond Knight 09/01/1971 | Dr. Raymond Knight, Tulsa educator, discusses the early Tulsa school system, the high quality of the Tulsa schools and the unique school system of platoons. Additionally, he talks about Oral Roberts University,… |
| Raymond Robert Smith 10/24/1972 | |
| Raymond W. Blackwell 9/6/1973 | Raymond W. Blackwell, a farmer born in 1900 in the Blackwell area, discusses schools, curing meat, cattle drives, and motor vehicles. Interviewee is listed as an unknown student. |
| Reed Ackley, Arch Stoneman, Cal Hubbard, Tommy Duck, Salina O'Keefe, Grant Jones, Ira Stevens 'Mr. & Mrs.' & Merle Zickafoos Stevens 'Mrs.' 3/09/1957 | Natives of Keystone discuss the town's history. Interviewees include: Reed Ackley, Arch Stoneman, Cal Hubbard, Tommy Duck, Salina O'Keefe, Grant Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Stevens, and Mrs. Merle Zickafoos… |
| Rex Evans 09/01/1971 | Rex Evans, a tree surgeon that has lived in Tulsa for many years, came to Tulsa in 1908 on the Frisco train. He discusses early Tulsa, the sports of boyhood, the Depression and why Tulsa eventually grew… |
| Rex Privett | Rex Privett, Speaker of the House for the Oklahoma Legislature, gives his personal life and history and then tells of his first campaign and his most memorable experiences in the legislature. For Interview… |
| Robert A. Hefner Sr. | Judge Robert A. Hefner Sr., mayor of Oklahoma City and justice of the Supreme Court, tells of early Oklahoma City and its successful administration and growth. He tells of the airway expansion with Judge… |
| Robert A. Hefner Sr. 03/04/1965 & 03/17/1965 | Judge Robert A. Hefner. Sr. tells of the improvements made in Oklahoma City during his term as mayor in interview LL 32 conducted on 3/4/1965 by Frank Doyle. The record for Interview LL 33 with Judge Robert… |
| Robert Kennedy 1966 | Robert Kennedy, candidate for President and brother of President John F. Kennedy, answers questions about college deferments, South Africa, and Taiwan and Vietnam. Interview producer is University of Oklahoma. |
| Robert L. Owen 04/18/1939 | Robert L. Owen, United States Indian Agent for four years, tells of his association with the Cherokee Tribe and others. He tells of the progress of Oklahoma and the leaders, both of the White and Indian… |
| Robert M. Hallewell | Robert M. Hallewell, pioneer and resident of Ponca City, talks about the Run of 1893. |
| Robert S. Kerr 10/24/1970 | |
| Robert Wilson | Robert Wilson, resident of Oklahoma for 68 years, tells of coming to Lacy in 1900 and of some of the principal crops of the early days. He also tells of early roads, irrigation, and oil in Lacey. He gives… |
| Robinson Risner 'Colonel' | |
| Roland V. Rodman 04/27/1967 | Roland V. Rodman, president of Anderson Pritchard Oil Company (APCO), tells of his APCO business and how he feels about competition. He also has some very good quotes about his feeling of government and… |
| Rolla Goodnight 05/08/1938 | Rolla Goodnight witnessed all of the Oklahoma land runs. He tells of traveling the Chisholm Trail which had neither roads or bridges. He also tells about some of the runs he attended. Producer of interview… |
| Rolla Goodnight 09/13/1970 | Rolla Goodnight, pioneer of the Cherokee Strip, tells about leaving home and going to work on the 101 Ranch. He tells of his uncle and working on cattle drives for him. He also tells of the problems with… |
| Rolland Kerns | |
| Rosanna Harnage McDaniel 05/1971 | Rosanna Harnage McDaniel, resident of Tahlequah, discusses the Cherokee Female Seminary, the early days of Tahlequah, and Senator Robert L. Owens. |
| Rose Roberts | Rose Denomie Roberts, Chippewa Nation, discusses her husband being born in a tepee in Skedee, Jim Thorpe, Indian names, and her husband's life and family. She worked in a hospital and went to Carlisle… |
| Rose Roberts 09/01/1972 | |
| Ross Hume 09/16/1953 | Ross Hume tells of making the Cherokee Strip land run with his grandfather. He also gives a brief description of what Oklahoma was like before the run. He tells of being the first student to graduate from… |
| Ross Nigh 04/20/1973 | Long-time Watonga resident Ross Nigh discusses Watonga. |
| Ross Rizley 'Judge' | Raymond Fields gives the background of Judge Rizley, Chairman of the Credentials Committee to settle dispute for presidency between Eisenhower and Taft, and judge in Oklahoma, along with some information… |
| Roy Bopes | |
| Roy Evans 06/25/1970 | Roy Evans, advertising manager for Norick Brothers of Oklahoma City, discusses farming in Pottawatomie County and describes Shawnee during the early 1900s. He also talks about Oklahoma City and advertising… |
| Roy J. Turner 02/12/1965 | Former Governor Roy J. Turner discusses going to school in Oklahoma City, getting into the oil business, and his time in politics. |
| Roy J. Turner 11/26/1972 | Roy J. Turner discusses his election, education issues, the Turner Turnpike, mental hospitals, welfare programs, and the two party system. Turner is former governor of Oklahoma and a rancher with Hereford… |
| Roy Johnston | Roy Johnston, an early day cowboy, discusses his personal background, No Man's Land, fuel used by pioneers, cowboys, snakes, nesters, wildlife, and whiskey. Additionally, he talks about dances and entertainment,… |
| Roy McPherson | |
| Roy Morford 'Mrs.' 1971 | Mrs. Roy Morford has been a resident of Oklahoma near the Vici area since 1899. She began teaching in September 1902 in the pioneer school in Dewey County. She discusses her life, school in the early 1900s,… |
| Roy P. Stewart 02/25/1965 | Roy Stewart, newspaper columnist, talks of western expansion and development |
| Roy W. Cox 09/06/1973 | Roy W. Cox discusses University of Oklahoma Law School, Amelia Earhart, Katherine Hepburn and Mae West arrested for speeding. He also talks about an oil rig on Capitol grounds proposed but turned down,… |
| Royce Peterson 09/20/1973 | Dr. Royce Peterson, a Central State University professor, gives a detailed history of Oklahoma including Native Americans, Civil War, treaties, African Americans, cattle and trails, railroads, and the… |
| Ruby A. Brownback 04/1973 | Ruby A. Brownback discusses Redstone Baptist Mission, early schools, camp meetings, early clothing styles, 'Old Town,' Dalton gang, James gang, and Fort Cobb. Brownback is an Anadarko area teacher. |
| Ruby Cookman | Ruby Cookman tells of coming to Oklahoma in the early 1900s and the pioneer town they lived in. She also talks about snow storms and early day churches. Cookman is a Gage area resident and is 91 years… |
| Russel Brown 05/23/1973 | |
| Russell Fait 04/09/1973 | Russell Fait discusses Anadarko, Indian Territory, the Presbyterian Mission, epidemics, farming, and the Old Adobe Hotel. Fait is a farmer and rancher in the Anadarko area. |
| Ruth Ann Jordan | Ruth Ann Jordan, resident of El Reno, discusses family's army days in the past and present. |
| Ruth Haynes Gerrard | Ruth Haynes Gerrard discusses the Cherokee Female Seminary and Northeastern State Normal School. Ruth attended the Cherokee Female Seminary after it became Northeastern State Normal School. |
| Ruth McAskill Smerke 02/28/1973 | Ruth McAskill Smerke, retired teacher of the Altus area, discusses schools, teachers salaries, Altus storm, Snyder cyclone, doctors, grocery buying and food. |
| Sally Rogers McSpadden 04/21/1939 | Sally Rogers, sister of Will Rogers and member of the Cherokee Tribe, tells of some of the contributions of the Cherokee including Sequoyah and the foundation for the school system of Oklahoma. She also… |
| Sam E. Griffin 03/27/1971 | Sam E. Griffin is a civil engineer and property manager. He graduated from Chickasha High School in 1926 and from Oklahoma University in 1929. He discusses his life, the Sorosis club, Carnegie Library,… |
| Sam Flood | For Interview LL 394 (no date or interviewer listed), Sam Flood discusses Oklahoma City, cattle drives, Teddy Roosevelt, and prohibition. Flood is an early settler in Oklahoma City and 1889er. His Interview… |
| Sam Johnson | Sam Johnson, an early resident of Tahlequah, attended the Cherokee Male Seminary there. He discusses his personal background, the Seminary, and Tahlequah. |
| Samuel B. Evans | Samuel B. Evans, who made the Cherokee Strip land run, tells of the people lining up for the race and of the mode of transportation that he chose to use. He tells of making a claim near Enid. He also tells… |
| Samuel P. Shelburne 'Mrs.' 1965 | Mrs. Samuel P. Shelburne tells of their beginning in Oklahoma and some of the business of her husband including the oil business and the Park Hotel. She also tells of her experience as one of the originators… |
| Sarah Swim and Al Swim | Sarah Swim and Al Swim, longtime Claremore area residents, discuss the cemetery near old Claremore. |
| Senator Everett Dirksen | |
| Senator John Tower | |
| Sidney Hawkins 'Mrs.' | |
| Stanley Catlett 02/16/1960 | Stanley Catlett, early lawyer of Oklahoma, tells of his father who was an early Oklahoma banker at Weleetka. He tells of attending the Creek Nation Big Ballgame which ended with two men dead. He tells… |
| Stanley Draper | |
| Stanley Kazmierzak 05/1972 | Stanley Kazmierzak, Polish immigrant who settled in Washington County, discusses Polish people in Washington County, Polish festivals, Phillips Petroleum Company and the Prague festival. |
| Stella Bourne Rennick | Stella Bourne Rennick tells of the Bourne family, an early Oklahoma City dairy farming family, beginning in Oklahoma, their dairy farming experiences and the use of their first automobile. |
| Stephen Douglas 'Mrs.', Lula Herrold 'Mrs.' & A.M. Seran 1952-1953 | Pioneers of Wewoka- Mrs. Stephen Douglas, Lula Herrod, and A.M. Seran discuss early Wewoka. |
| Stephen J. England 'Dr.' 05/20/1970 | |
| Steve Berry | |
| Steve Owens 11/30/1969 | Steve Owen, University of Oklahoma football player and Heisman trophy winner, discusses the possibility of winning the Heisman Trophy. He talks about college and pro football. He also discusses his views… |
| Steve Owens 1969 | Steve Owens discusses winning the Heisman Trophy in 1969 and football for a sports broadcast. |
| Streeter B. Flynn 03/01/1965 | Streeter B. Flynn, early lawyer in Oklahoma and son of an '89er, tells of his father being in on the run on Guthrie and how they later moved to Oklahoma City and he watched the tremendous growth of it. |
| Sudye Lucas 'Mrs.' | Mrs. Sudye Lucas, settler in Oklahoma in 1902, tells of first settling in Oklahoma. She tells about the Cheyenne Arapaho Country Run. She discusses experiences in everyday life and growing up in Oklahoma.… |
| Susan Martin Walker Alberty 05/07/1971 | In 1906 Susan Martin Walker Alberty attended the Cherokee Female Seminary at Tahlequah. |
| Susan McClellan Wear | Susan McClellan Wear, friend of Will Rogers, discusses Will Rogers. |
| Susie Peters | |
| Susie Temple | Susie Temple, a resident of Hitchcock, discusses American Indian beliefs, names, dances, character, agencies, stories and schools. |
| T.E. Burch 11/18/1971 | T.E. Burch, banker in Wewoka, discusses Wewoka, Oklahoma, the Depression, the oil boom, and the Church of Christ in early Oklahoma. |
| T.L. Ballenger 06/28/1971 & 05/07/1971 | Dr. T.L. Ballenger, faculty member of Northeastern State College, discusses the early days of Tahlequah, Northeastern State College, and Mangum School. |
| T.W. Sumpter | T.W. Sumpter discusses LaVerne, Oklahoma, congressional candidates, Republican convention of 1912, Charles Hughes, Ellis county, county divisions, Roger Mills, and Woodward Counties. Sumpter is a 92 years-old… |
| Tams Bixby II (Jr.) 1967 | Mr. Bixby Jr. read most of his comments from a book on the Dawes Commission, including comments in the book about his father, Tams Bixby (deceased), who was chairman of the Dawes Commission and former… |
| Thomas A. Judy 08/16/1973 | |
| Thomas Foster | Thomas Foster, early resident of Norman, discusses Norman in the early days, the University of Oklahoma and OU football. |
| Thomas George | Three interviews with three call numbers. No dates, interviewers, or descriptions were provided. |
| Thomas P. Stafford 11/03/1970 | Colonel Thomas P. Stafford, astronaut from Weatherford, Oklahoma, discusses his family background, other astronauts, the Naval Academy, and scouting. He also talks about being an astronaut and an Oklahoman. |
| Thomas Stafford 11/1970 | Colonel Thomas Stafford, astronaut for the United States, discusses his early life in Oklahoma, fellow astronauts, and some of their funny experiences. He also talks about Oklahoma and its future. |
| Thurman S. Hurst 09/1971 | Judge Thurman S. Hurst, lawyer in Pawnee, recalls a battle with outlaws. He also discusses the University of Oklahoma and the first year of law school as well as being the attorney of Pawnee County, district… |
| Tom Chrystal 05/02/1967 | Tom Chrystal, an early mail carrier, tells of his early days carrying the mail and some things about the area around Perkins. |
| Tom Dennison | Tom Dennison, Kaw Indian, discusses the Kaw Indians, treaties, Wahunga, and his life. |
| Tom Moseley | In interview LL 493, Watonga resident Tom Moseley discusses the city of Watonga. In interview LL 551, Tom Moseley discusses the Cantonment Trail, Native Americans, early Watonga, the jail at Watonga, and… |
| Tony Telaro 10/10/1973 | Tony Telaro, a longtime Guthrie resident, discusses schooling, transportation, post offices, church services, and Guthrie. The interviewer is listed as an unknown student. |
| Tuskahoma Brown 'T.B.' Miller 11/17/1971 | T.B. Miller, high school principal and resident of Wewoka, discusses his early life and some of the customs of the Seminole Indians. |
| V.L. Kiker | V.L. Kiker discusses Governor Brown of the Indians, Seminole schools, and Indian law enforcement. Kiker is a Seminole resident and is 85 years old at the time of the interview. Interviewer is a student. |
| V.S. McKennan Jr. | V.S. McKennan Jr. was assigned to the Naval Air Station at the time of Pearl Harbor. He tells of what happened on the 7th, and what he saw after the battle was over. He tells of the feeling of the men… |
| Valerie Colvin 11/10/1970 | Valerie Colvin, Professor Emeritus of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at Oklahoma State University, discusses Oklahoma State University and the Physical Education department in 1929. She was… |
| Van Estes 02/1973 | Mr. Van Estes, long-time resident of Greer County, discusses Navajo Indians, Thomas Heck, outlaws, measles epidemic, and cotton gins. |
| Venus B. King 05/24/1973 | |
| Vera Holding 1973 | Writer and poet Vera Holding discusses her background, and her books. |
| Virgil Browne 02/10/1965 | Virgil Browne, President of the Heart Center, relates some of his experiences he has encountered living in Oklahoma City. He tells of the progress Oklahoma City has made from the time he moved there. |
| Virginia Tucker 1973 | Mrs. Virginia Tucker, wife of Fred Tucker, discusses her family, early dentists, fairs, early schools, storms in 1915-1916, churches, railroads, and her college days. |
| W. A. Franklin 'Dr.' | |
| W. Earl Gulker 08/10/1973 | W. Earl Gulker, retired Kingfisher businessman, discusses Territorial Governor Jefferson Seay's condition and the Guthrie to Kingfisher stagecoach. |
| W. H. Brown | Judge W.H. Brown tells of his life as a lawyer, receiving his education,experiences as a district judge, and assistant attorney general. He also discusses a little about Oklahoma Indian Territory. |
| W. W. Keeler 07/17/1968 | W.W. Keeler is President of Phillips Petroleum Company. |
| W.C. Nelson 09/16/1970 | W.C. Nelson discusses homesteading, courtship in the early days, his personal life, schools at that time, foods of the day, and Enid in the early days. Nelson is a pioneer of Enid. He made the Land Run… |
| W.E. 'Evert' Boyd 11/1971 | Colonel W.E. (Evert) Boyd, U.S. Marshal and resident of Wewoka, discusses the U.S. Marshals, the oil boom, and early Wewoka. |
| W.H. Shaw | W.H. Shaw discusses Enid, Hooker, early Oklahoma schools, banjo '5 string-buffalo grass picker,' Ozark music makers, and old dance routines. Shaw is known as 'The Fiddler.' |
| W.J. Baucher 'Mrs.' | Mrs. W.J. Baucher of Guthrie, Oklahoma, discusses teacher's college. Interviewer is a 9th grade student. |
| W.J. Haning | |
| W.J. Otjen 05/20/1970 | Dr. W.J. Otjen, early farmer in Enid, tells of his political life and what he remembers of Enid in its early days. |
| W.K. West 'Mrs.' | For Interview LL 84, Mrs. W.K. West, pioneer of Oklahoma, tells of her father being the first Postmaster of Cushing. She tells of a visit to an Indian pow wow. She also tells of her father identifying… |
| W.O. Bill Grey & Edward Carol Flemming | |
| W.R. Bethel 1971 | W.R. Bethel, President of Blue Cross, Blue Shield, discusses Oklahoma Baptist University, Henry Kendall College, the Depression and how it affected OBU and other educational institutions. Additionally,… |
| W.W. Cunningham 1973 | W.W. Cunningham discusses Oklahoma Territory, schools, Duke, Oklahoma, Altus, mail carriers, and the Baptist Church. Cunningham is a long-time resident of Duke, Oklahoma. He was born in Indian Territory |
| Walter Billingsley | Judge Walter Billingsley, retired attorney and judge, discusses a school for boys in Pittsburg County, teaching, Cavaness schools, County Superintendent, the law examination, and his defense of over 300… |
| Walter Guy Hine 09/1973 | Mr. Walter Guy Hine, a farmer and rancher in Blackwell, Oklahoma, discusses wheat and maize grown and the use of modern machines. |
| Walter H. Freiburger 05/10/1972 | Walter H. Freiburger, long-time resident of Bartlesville, discusses Bartlesville, the first theater in Bartlesville, fires, bricks in Bartlesville, Statehood day, and zinc mines. |
| Walter Neustadt Jr. | Walter Neustadt Jr. discusses the Uniroyal plant in Ardmore. |
| Ward Merrick 06/08/1968 | Ward Merrick, an independent oil operator of Ardmore, discusses Lloyd Noble. |
| Warren G. 'Freckles' Brown 04/24/1971 | Warren G. 'Freckles' Brown tells about his life in the rodeo, the Cowboy Hall of Fame, National Finals Rodeo, Clem McSpadden, and the Burk Family. Brown is a noted Oklahoma rodeo rider. |
| Watie Duvault 'Mr. and Mrs.' 04/25/1972 | Mr. and Mrs. Watie Duvault discuss their background, occupancy of land, 'mail grab' by trains, stops of the stage and horse change stations, Gans in early days, trains, Robert S. Kerr dam, cyclones, the… |
| Wes Copeland | Wes Copeland discusses his life in Maude, Oklahoma, early law enforcement, and early entertainment. Copeland is a retired broker, Maud, Oklahoma. He is 87 years-old at the time of this interview. |
| Wheeler Mayo 01/24/1970 | Wheeler Mayo, Sallisaw publisher, tells of the newspaper of his community and its role in helping the community growth and success. |
| Wilburn Cartwright 09/13/1970 | Wilburn Cartwright, congressman from 1927-1943, discusses knowing Presidents Coolidge, Hoover, and Roosevelt. He discusses meeting such men as Will Rogers, Charles Lindburgh, Winston Churchill, Emmanuel… |
| Wilfred E. Powell | Dr. Wilfred Powell discusses his childhood in New Zealand including school and his family. Powell also talks about coming to the United States, attending Phillips University, and starting the Department… |
| Will Rogers Jr. 02/05/1974 | |
| Will Rogers Jr. 1966 | Will Rogers Jr. discusses astronauts, his dad Will Rogers, and the airforce. |
| William H. Murray | William H. Murray, former governor of Oklahoma and president of the Constitutional Convention, gives a good description of the English and American governments and a comparison. He also tells of the importance… |
| William Henry Murray 11/20/1952 | William Henry Murray, ninth governor of Oklahoma, four interviews recorded by WNAD Radio. In Interview LL 527, Murray discusses the Constitutional Convention. In Interview LL 528, Murray discusses happenings… |
| William J. Willis 02/02/1967 | William J. Willis, early day Presbyterian minister in Oklahoma, relates his post as a Presbyterian minister and the coming to Oklahoma in 1909. He tells about mission work in the Presbyterian church among… |
| William Morgan Cain 02/17/1965 | William Morgan Cain, founder of Cain Coffee Company, tells of coming to Oklahoma in 1900 with his mother and 8 brothers and sisters. He tells of the importance of the Chamber of Commerce in the growth… |
| William O. Coleman | |
| William O. Gray 1972 | |
| William P. Ringo Jr. 05/1972 | Dr. William P. Ringo Jr., dentist and early resident of Nowata and Bartlesville, discusses Nowata, Indians, Dentistry, Bartlesville, and Haskell's inauguration. |
| William T. Gossett 11/18/1969 | William T. Gossett discusses his early life, work and experiences of working with various people including President Kennedy. Gossett is a Hall of Fame honoree and served on the general counsel of General… |
| William Thomas Payne 02/1974 | William Thomas Payne, an Oklahoma City Oil Developer, discusses Oklahoma State University, sports, and the petroleum business. |
| Willie Kitchell 'Mrs.' | Mrs. Willie Kitchell taught school in the Chickasaw Nation and worked for the Postal Service. She discusses early Oklahoma schools, Chickasaw Indians, the Chickasaw Nation, the Postal Service, and dugouts. |
| Willie Wilson | Willie Wilson, grandson of Bill Pickett, discusses Bill Pickett, the 101 Ranch, and bull dogging |
| Woody Guthrie | |
| Yvonne Terekhov Chouteau 10/19/1972 | |
| Zona Strong 05/23/1973 | Zona Strong, housewife in Geary, discusses farm implements, Geary, early churches and the Brady gang. |