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Yesterday Today & Tomorrow: 29th Black Heritage Celebration
Program guide for the annual Black Heritage Celebration at the Oklahoma Department of Human Services
The African-American Experience in Oklahoma
A tourism map describing the history of African Americans in Oklahoma along with events and places to visit.
Newcomer/Visitor Guide to Oklahoma City: A Black Perspective
A pamphlet prepared by the Urban League for new Black residents of Oklahoma City.
Residential Area Only for Pilots
A news item regarding a housing development only reachable by airplane called Wood Leaf Aero Estates.
State Promises Advance Notice to Foreign Land Owners
Newspaper article on Oklahoma AG Cartwright seeking to enforce constitutional provision against foreign ownership of land in Oklahoma.
Chinchilla Ranching Booms in Oklahoma
A 1978 news item regarding the rise in chinchilla farms in Oklahoma.
Farmers Hope to Make Song a Big Hit
Newspaper article on nationwide effort to ask radio stations to play song by Doug McGuire supporting the farm strike.
Dangerous Ants Stay Out of State
Newspaper article on the Red River stopping fire ants from entering Oklahoma from Texas.
Sooner Woman Heroine In ‘Battle of the Bridge'
Newspaper article on Mrs. Alberta Leierer of Ringwood who was beaten by McAllen, TX police on the International Bridge in McAllen during the farmer's strike.
Farmers' High Living Raises Questions
Newspaper article about farm strikers in McAllen, many coming from Oklahoma, in support of a nationwide protest.
Farm Wives’ Movement Taking Root in Oklahoma
Newspaper article about farmers' wives joining women's farm groups to advocate for better prices on their products.
A Requiem For Broomcorn
News article about up and coming industries in Oklahoma eliminating a reliance on broomcorn harvests for financial stability.
State Farmer's Life One Terrific Gamble
A news article about the difficulties faced by farmers in modern agriculture
Farmers Battle For Soil
Newspaper article about Oklahoma farmers losing wheat crops to wind erosion and dry weather.
Jaguar Just Big Pussycat?
A 1974 news item following the fate of Geronimo the Jaguar in southwestern Oklahoma
Officials Seize Jaguar
A 1974 news item following the fate of Geronimo the Jaguar in southwestern Oklahoma
Jaguar Stays Near Mangum
A 1974 news item following the fate of Geronimo the Jaguar in southwestern Oklahoma
Kids’ Signs in Court Say 'Keep Geronimo'
A 1974 news item following the fate of Geronimo the Jaguar in southwestern Oklahoma