Archive for the ‘Manuscripts’ Category

Chips From the Ole’ Oke

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

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by Paul C. Quillian, Volunteer Archivist and Lorie L. Quillin Davis

The USS Oklahoma Association Collection is now available for public use and research projects in the Research Center of the Oklahoma History Center. The collection consists of papers, records, publications and other ephemera spanning nine decades. (more…)

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Mary McCormick Notes

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

by Jeri Smalley, Volunteer

Mary McCormick is a leader, educator, political activist, dedicated tribal member, wife, and mother. She is known throughout the state; mention of her name evokes an, “I know her” response from many. A twenty-two year member of the Oklahoma Historical Society, she has donated her papers to the Society, and they are now available to researchers. (more…)

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Jerry Elliott

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

by Jennifer Silvers, Manuscript Archivist

8011008.jpgJerry Elliott was born in Oklahoma and grew up wondering about the colors in the sky and the way of things physical and spiritual. He followed this path through adulthood and now, after serving for over 20 years with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Elliott has time to focus on his music and poetic writings. Also known as J.C. High Eagle, Elliott is of Osage and Cherokee heritage and plays traditional American Indian flute in addition to popular country music. Among his many achievements are over 190 songwriting and composition credits as well as multiple published works of literature and philosophical writing. (more…)

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Amiel Whipple Collection

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

by Jennifer Silvers, Manuscript Archivist

mex001.jpgThe Amiel Weeks Whipple Collection #82.91, is a dynamic compilation of journals, letters, drawings, and maps dated 1849-1863 which document the natural history and topographical features of the newly acquired lands of the American west. (more…)

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