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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 finally after the run the job as butcher. He also tells that he has never taken charity from anyone and not even old age pension, and that he supports himself today by making ropes. Another interview with Orlando Walkling has call number LL 438 and a date of 12/21/1972, but does not list an interviewer name, subjects, or a description. 

Date(s)

9/1/1968

Call Number

LL 81 & LL 438

Subjects
Business enterprises, Oklahoma--History--Land Rush 1893
Interviewee(s) Orlando Walkling
Interviewer(s) Raymond Fields | John Devine | George Hall