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Earnest Hoberecht Collection 2024.20
Earnest Hoberecht (pronounced HO-bright), was an American reporter who became a major literary figure in Japan just after World War II. He was born January 1, 1918 in Watonga, Okla., where he grew up; he earned a journalism degree from Oklahoma University, then worked as a reporter for the Memphis Press-Scimitar; he quit to go to Hawaii to work as a laborer at Pearl Harbor, and from there wound up covering the occupation of Japan, eventually becoming bureau chief; by day, Mr. Hoberecht wrote news articles and tried to recruit Asian subscribers for the wire service, United Press International and wrote romance novels for a Japanese audience at night.
Oral History Gary Vann
Native Cherokee speaker Gary Vann talks about the importance of the tribal language preservation.
Morgan Family Farm
Photographs from the family of Dick Thompson Morgan (1853-1920), six-term US Representative from Oklahoma.
The 43rd National Convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
The 43rd National Convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Oklahoma Voices: Thomas Street
Thomas Street talks about early Bethany, from 1919 to the 1940s, his memories of the Interurban, and more.
Oral History: Russell Perry
Russell Perry talks about growing up in northeast Oklahoma City, and running his publishing and broadcasting business.
Oral History: Steve Branard and Johnny Horton
Steve Branard and Johnny Horton talk about folk music.
Oral History: William Christian
William Christian talks about growing up during the Great Depression, working with Alfalfa Bill Murray, serving as Oklahoma Secretary of State, and more.
Oral History: Shelly Quinn
Shelly Quinn talks about her childhood growing up in Oklahoma and her career in broadcasting.
