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1982.279. Arvard Hudson Collection, 1928-1991

August 6, 2015

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Collection Summary

Title
Arvard Hudson Collection, 1928-1991
Repository Number
1982.279
Repository
Oklahoma Historical Society, Research Archives

Administrative Information

Originals/Duplicates

Mix of some originals and some copies.

Use/Re-use Restrictions

Courtesy of the Oklahoma Historical Society

Preferred Citation

Arvard Hudson Collection, Oklahoma Historical Society Research Division

Processing Information

Released on 2010-12-18.

format M1982.279. Manuscripts, 1928-1991

Quantity
3 boxes, 1 oversize folder

Administrative Information

Description of Material

1928-1991 data concerning the commercial and political development of Coal County and Southeastern Oklahoma. Also the history and influence of Hudson's Big Country Store which played a pivotal role in the economy of Coalgate, OK. Includes: funeral notices, newspaper clippings and correspondence, reports, booklets on the charcoal industry.

Processing Information

Released on 2010-12-18.

Index Terms

Subjects
Drugstores / Mines and mining
Media
Newspaper clippings / Paper

box 1. Funeral Notices 1943-1969 Coal County and Correspondence, 1928-1991

Other/Variant Title
M1982.279, Location 987.03
Creator
Otis Leader

Administrative Information

Container List

Folder 1. Coal County Funeral Notices & Obituaries "A" 1943-1966.

Folder 2. Coal County Funeral Notices & Obituaries "B" 1943-1967.

Folder 3. Coal County Funeral Notices & Obituaries "C" 1946-1969.

Folder 4. Coal County Funeral Notices & Obituaries "D&E" 1944-1968.

Folder 5. Coal County Funeral Notices & Obituaries "F" 1948-1967.

Folder 6. Coal County Funeral Notices & Obituaries "G" 1948-1969.

Folder 7. Coal County Funeral Notices & Obituaries "H&I" 1945-1968.

Folder 8. Coal County Funeral Notices & Obituaries "J" 1944-1968.

Folder 9. Coal County Funeral Notices & Obituaries "K" 1948-1968.

Folder 10. Coal County Funeral Notices & Obituaries "L" 1950-1968.

Folder 11. Coal County Funeral Notices & Obituaries "M" 1944-1968.

Folder 12. Coal County Funeral Notices & Obituaries "N&O" 1946-1968.

Folder 13. Coal County Funeral Notices & Obituaries "P" 1947-1968.

Folder 14. Coal County Funeral Notices & Obituaries "R" 1948-1968.

Folder 15. Coal County Funeral Notices & Obituaries "S" 1944-1969.

Folder 16. Coal County Funeral Notices & Obituaries "T" 1946-1968.

Folder 17. Coal County Funeral Notices & Obituaries "W" 1946-1967.

Folder 18. Coal County Funeral Notices & Obituaries "V,Y,Z" 1957-1969.

Folder 19. Obituary and Newspaper Article of Arvard Hudson 1983.

Folder 20. General Correspondence with Oklahoma Politcal Figures 1950-1966.

Folder 21. Correspondence re: Senator Robert S. Kerr 1948-1952.

Folder 22. Correspondence re: Senator Bob Trent 1957-1961.

Folder 23. Correspondence re: Senator Carl Albert 1961-1966.

Folder 24. Correspondence re: Representative Tom Steed 1959-1962.

Folder 25. Correspondence re: Governor Raymond Gary 1954-1962.

Folder 26. Correspondence re: Governor Howard Edmondson 1958-1959.

Folder 27. Correspondence re: Governor Johnston Murray 1950-1962.

Folder 28. Correspondence re: Governor Henry Bellmon.

Folder 29. Correspondence re: Otis Leader and Newspaper Articles 2 February 1951- 4 November 1959.

Folder 30. Membership Cards and War Ration Books circa 1942.

Folder 31. Oklahoma Historical Society Certificate, Pamphlet, History and Post Card 1951.

Folder 32. General Correspondence of Arvard Hudson relating to Coalgate with Newspaper Articles and Pamphlets 1960.

Processing Information

Released on 2010-12-18.

box 2. Newspaper Articles and Correspondence, 1928-1991

Other/Variant Title
M1982.279, Location 987.04

Administrative Information

Container List

Folder 1. Newspaper Articles on Coalgate, OK 1928-1962, Ada Evening News & Daily Oklahoman.

Folder 2. Correspondence re: Arvard Hudson to State Representatives on Stamp Program 1941-1958.

Folder 3. Pamphlets, Fliers and Invitations to Various Coalgate Community Events 1940-1966.

Folder 4. Preparation for TV Interview (KTEN) of Arvard Hudson 1956.

Folder 5. Correspondence re: Industrial Chairman and Coal Plant to Coalgate (April-June 1956).

Folder 6. Correspondence re: Industrial Chairman and Coal Plant to Coalgate (July 1956).

Folder 7. Correspondence re: Industrial Chairman and Coal Plant to Coalgate (August 1956).

Folder 8. Correspondence re: Industrial Chairman and Coal Plant to Coalgate (September 1956).

Folder 9. Correspondence re: Industrial Chairman and Coal Plant to Coalgate (October-December 1956).

Folder 10. Coalgate, OK Ku Klux Klan Chapter 1924-1927.

Folder 11. Correspondence between Arvard Hudson and General Patrick J. Hurley 1941-1951.

Folder 12. Correspondence between Arvard Hudson and General Patrick J. Hurley 1952-1954.

Folder 13. Correspondence between Arvard Hudson and General Patrick J. Hurley 1955-1957.

Folder 14. Correspondence between Arvard Hudson and General Patrick J. Hurley 1958-1960.

Folder 15. Newspaper Articles on General Patrick J. Hurley 1939-1952.

Processing Information

Released on 2012-06-13.

box 3. Correspondence, Newspaper Articles Hudson's Big Country Store, 1928-1991

Other/Variant Title
M1982.279, location 987.05

Administrative Information

Container List

Folder 1. Information on Ruth Wilson Hurley Manor.

Folder 2. Biographies on General Patrick J. Hurley.

Folder 3. Advertisements, Coupons and Events at Hudson's Big Country Store 1928-1941.

Folder 4. Correspondence re: Hudson's Big Country Store (30 August 1928-9 August 1967).

Folder 5. Magazine Articles on Hudson's Big Country Store 1926-1930.

Folder 6. Hudson's Big Country Store Business Documents 1929-1947.

Folder 7. Newspaper Articles on Hudson's Big Country Store 1938-1991.

Folder 8. Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce and Development Council Certificates.

Processing Information

Released on 2012-06-13.

OVERSIZE FOLDER, 1928-1991

Other/Variant Title
M1982.279, location 3203

Administrative Information

Description of Material

This folder contains a Ku Klux Klan charter for the Coalgate Chapter December 23, 1921.

Processing Information

Released on 2012-06-13.