Archive
‘Big Cat’ Gives Slip to Midnight Safari
A 1958 news item describing the hunt for a large cat preying on local livestock
Oklahoma’s Farm Trend Is to ‘Food Production Factories'
A 1957 news item describing the transformation from family farms to scientific agribusiness in Oklahoma
30 Years Kill Some of the Air Thrill
A news article regarding the aviation career of John H. Burke who operated a flying school in OKC for over 30 years.
City Pilot Sets Speed Record Between West, East Coasts
A news item about OKC pilot Maj James "Robbie" Risner's record-breaking flight.
"Negro" Tag Ruled Off 1956 Ballots in State
A newspaper article describes a court-mandated change in Oklahoma ballots whereby the candidate's race was no longer indicated.
Proud Okies to Start Drive
A newspaper article regarding the use of the term "Okie" to promote the state.
Soil Bank No ‘Easy Street'
A 1956 news item regarding the federal soil bank policy for soil conservation
Selected to Fly
A news item regarding the last flight of legendary aircraft the T-6 "Texan", flown by Lt. James Kelm of OKC.
New Oklahoma Booster Group Maps Strategy
A newspaper article regarding business promotion in Oklahoma using the term "Okie".
Pole-Frame Back in Favor on Farms
A news item from 1954 describing the resurgence of simple farm structures on Oklahoma farms
Oklahoma Scourge Could Be Oklahoma’s Opportunity
A 1954 news item describing millions of acres of undesirable scrub brush in Oklahoma and possible remedies
The Smoking Room [Irrigation Wells]
A 1954 newspaper column describing the impact of irrigation wells in Oklahoma
Farm Income’s Benefits to State Tops Oil's Clubs Told
A 1954 news item discussing the impact of agriculture on Oklahoma's economy
City Pilot Reaches the Top With Navy
A newspaper article regarding the aviation career of Lt. Dayl E. Crow and his appointment to the Blue Angels squadron.