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2010.115. George Shirk Collection, 1952-1969

December 30, 2020

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Collection Summary

Title
George Shirk Collection, 1952-1969
Repository Number
2010.115
Repository
Oklahoma Historical Society, Research Archives

Administrative Information

Use/Re-use Restrictions

Courtesy of the Oklahoma Historical Society

Preferred Citation

George Shirk Collection, Oklahoma Historical Society Research Division

Processing Information

Released on 2007-07-26.

format M2010.115. Manuscripts, 1952-1969

Other/Variant Title
George Shirk
Creator
Shirk, George
Quantity
26 boxes, 1 oversize box

Administrative Information

Originals/Duplicates

All originals.

Description of Material

The George Shirk Collection contains correspondence, publications, research notes, and newspaper clippings regarding the many interests and business associates of Mr. Shirk. This collection does not include his official papers as Mayor of Oklahoma City.

Processing Information

Released on 2007-07-26.

Index Terms

Subjects
Fort Gibson / Historians -- Oklahoma / Historic sites--Conservation and restoration / Indian Territroy / Indians of North America--United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 / Judges / Lawyers / Legal correspondence / Municipal government--Records and correspondence / United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 / World War, 1939-1945
Media
Paper

series 1. Oklahoma Historical Society business

box 1. Oklahoma Historical Society General Correspondence, 1950-1959

Other/Variant Title
M2010.115 location 1601.01

Administrative Information

Description of Material

The collection consists of the correspondence of George Shirk from 1950- 1959. The collection includes correspondence of various committees and roles that Shirk was involved, including: member of the Board of Directors for the Oklahoma Historical Society, writer for the Chronicles, member of the Publication Committee, Chairman on the Committee of Arrangements for Whipple Demonstration and correspondence of legal opinions while a partner of Gilliand, Withington & Shirk as it pertained to Oklahoma Historical Society business.

Container List

Folder 1. General correspondence as a member of the Board of Directors, Chairman of the Committee on Arrangements for Whipple Demonstration and as attorney at Gilliand, Withington and Shirk. March 1950-December 1950.

Folder 2. General correspondence as a member of the Board of Directors and as attorney at Gilliand, Withington and Shirk. January 1951-June 1951.

Folder 3. General correspondence as a member of the Board of Directors and as an attorney at Gilliand, Withington and Shirk. July 1951-December 1951.

Folder 4. General correspondence and Historical Markers stories written by George Shirk: "Oklahoma Road Side History:, "Bernard de la Harpe", "Choteau's Post", "Two Indian Battles", "Two Early Towns", "Fort Gibson", "Fort Townson", "Two Lesser Known Posts", "Camp Leavenworth" 1952.

Folder 5. General correspondence as a member of the Board of Directors and as an attorney at Gilliand, Withington and Shirk. January 1952-June 1952.

Folder 6. General correspondence as a member of the Board of Directors and as an attorney at Gilliand, Withington and Shirk. July 1952-December 1952.

Folder 7. General correspondence as a member of the Board of Directors and as an attorney at Gilliand, Withington and Shirk. January 1953-December 1953.

Folder 8. General correspondence as a member of the Board of Directors, as a member of the Publication Committee and as an attorney at Gilliand, Withington and Shirk. January 1954-June 1954.

Folder 9. General correspondence as a member of the Board of Directors, as a member of the Publication Committee and as an attorney at Gilliand, Withington and Shirk. July 1954-December 1954.

Folder 10. General correspondence as a member of the Board of Directors, as a member of the Publication Committee and as an attorney at Gilliand, Withington and Shirk. January 1955-December 1955.

Folder 11. General correspondence as a member of the Board of Directors, as a member of the Publication Committee and as an attorney at Gilliand, Withington and Shirk. January 1956-December 1956.

Folder 12. General correspondence as a member of the Board of Directors, as a member of the Publication Committee and as an attorney at Gilliand, Withington and Shirk. January 1957-December 1957.

Folder 13. One letter to George Shirk from unknown source concerning the grave marker of Dr. Bruce Higley October 1958.

Folder 14. General correspondence as Oklahoma Historical Society President June 1959-December 1959.

Processing Information

Released on 2012-03-12.

box 2. Oklahoma Historical Society General Correspondence, 1960-1962

Other/Variant Title
M2010.115 location 1601.02

Administrative Information

Description of Material

This box consists of the correspondence of George Shirk from 1960- 1962. The collection includes correspondence of various committees and roles that Shirk was involved, including: President of the Oklahoma Historical Society, writer for the Chronicles. The collection also consists of a list of books donated by George Shirk to the Oklahoma Historical Society, the Preliminary script for "Open Window" and the "12 Season Report of Open Window".

Container List

Folder 1. General correspondence as the President of the Oklahoma Historical Society and as attorney at Gilliand, Withington and Shirk and Clifford January 1960-March 1960.

Folder 2. General correspondence as the President of the Oklahoma Historical Society and as attorney at Gilliand, Withington, Nichols and Shirk April 1960.

Folder 3. General correspondence as the President of the Oklahoma Historical Society and as attorney at Gilliand, Withington and Nichols and Shirk May 1960.

Folder 4. General correspondence as the President of the Oklahoma Historical Society and as attorney at Gilliand, Withington, Nichols and Shirk June 1960.

Folder 5. General correspondence as the President of the Oklahoma Historical Society July 1960-December 1960.

Folder 6. General correspondence as the President of the Oklahoma Historical Society January 1961-June1961.

Folder 7. General correspondence as the President of the Oklahoma Historical Society and listing of book donated by George Shirk to the Oklahoma Historical Society July 1961-October 1961.

Folder 8. General correspondence as the President of the Oklahoma Historical Society November 1961-December 1961.

Folder 9. General correspondence as the President of the Oklahoma Historical Society and the preliminary script of "Open Window" January 1962-February 1962.

Folder 10. General correspondence as the President of the Oklahoma Historical Society March 1962-April 1962.

Folder 11. General correspondence as the President of the Oklahoma Historical Society, 12th season of "Open Window" May 1962.

Folder 12. General correspondence as the President of the Oklahoma Historical Society June 1962.

Folder 13. General correspondence as the President of the Oklahoma Historical Society July 1962-August 1962.

Folder 14. General correspondence as the President of the Oklahoma Historical Society September 1962-October 1962.

Folder 15. General correspondence as the President of the Oklahoma Historical Society November 1962-December 1962.

Processing Information

Released on 2012-03-12.

box 3. Oklahoma Historical Society General Correspondence, 1963-1966

Other/Variant Title
M2010.115 location 1601.03

Administrative Information

Description of Material

This box consists of the correspondence of George Shirk from 1963- 1966. The collection includes correspondence of various committees and roles that Shirk was involved, including: President of the Oklahoma Historical Society, Chairman of the Committee to Secure the Oil Portrait of Gordon Cooper, Oklahoma City Mayor . The collection also consists of correspondence concerning "Faith 7", correspondence of George Shirk Mayor campaign, correspondence on the appointment to Ambassador Corp.

Container List

Folder 1. General correspondence, Oklahoma Historical Society President. Correspondence with Henry Bellmon included. January 1963.

Folder 2. General correspondence, Oklahoma Historical Society President February 1963.

Folder 3. General correspondence, Oklahoma Historical Society President March 1963.

Folder 4. General correspondence, Oklahoma Historical Society President, correspondence concerning "Faith 7". April 1963-May 1963.

Folder 5. General correspondence, Oklahoma Historical Society President, Chairman of the Committee to Secure the Oil Portrait of Gordon Cooper, "Faith 7". June 1963-July 1963.

Folder 6. General correspondence, Oklahoma Historical Society President August 1963-September 1963.

Folder 7. General correspondence, Oklahoma Historical Society President October 1963-December 1963.

Folder 8. General correspondence, Oklahoma Historical Society President January 1964-February 1964.

Folder 9. General correspondence, Oklahoma Historical Society President March 1964-April 1964.

Folder 10. General correspondence, Oklahoma Historical Society President May 1964-June 1964.

Folder 11. General correspondence, Oklahoma Historical Society President July 1964-December 1964.

Folder 12. General correspondence, Oklahoma Historical Society President, correspondence concerning the campaign for Oklahoma City Mayor. January 1965-June 1965.

Folder 13. General correspondence, Oklahoma Historical Society President, Oklahoma City Mayor. July 1965-December 1965.

Folder 14. General correspondence, Oklahoma Historical Society PresidentGeneral correspondence, Oklahoma Historical Society President, Oklahoma City Mayor, appointment to Ambassador Corp. January 1966-June 1966.

Folder 15. General correspondence, Oklahoma Historical Society President, Oklahoma City Mayor July 1966-December 1966.

Processing Information

Released on 2012-03-12.

box 4. Oklahoma Historical Society General Correspondence, 1967-1969

Other/Variant Title
M2010.115 location 1601.04

Administrative Information

Description of Material

This box consists of the correspondence of George Shirk from 1967- 1969. The collection includes correspondence of various committees and roles that Shirk was involved, including: President of the Oklahoma Historical Society, Mayor of Oklahoma City, Committee on the Cowboy Hall of Fame Historical Area. The collection also consists of correspondence concerning Wiley Post Airport Historical Designation and the Encyclopedia Britannica excerpts about : Tulsa. Okmulgee, Norman and Oklahoma City.

Container List

Folder 1. General Correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President, Oklahoma City Mayor and the Encyclopedia Britannica excerpts of Tulsa, Norman, Okmulgee and Oklahoma City Oklahoma. January 1967-March 1967.

Folder 2. General Correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President, Oklahoma City Mayor September 1967-October 1967.

Folder 3. General Correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President, Oklahoma City Mayor November 1967-December 1967.

Folder 4. General Correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President, Oklahoma City Mayor April 1967-June 1967.

Folder 5. General Correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President July 1967-August 1967.

Folder 6. General Correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President January 1968.

Folder 7. General Correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President February 1968.

Folder 8. General Correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President March 1968.

Folder 9. General Correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President June 1968.

Folder 10. General Correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President May 1968.

Folder 11. General Correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President May 1968.

Folder 12. General Correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President, Committee on the Cowboy Hall of Fame Historical Area, Wiley Port Historical Designation. July 1968.

Folder 13. General Correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President September 1968.

Folder 14. General Correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President October 1968.

Folder 15. General Correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President November 1968.

Folder 16. General Correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President December 1968.

Folder 17. General Correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President January 1969.

Folder 18. General Correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President February 1969-March 1969.

Folder 19. General Correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President April 1969-August 1969.

Processing Information

Released on 2012-03-12.

box 5. Oklahoma Historical Society General Correspondence, 1969-1972

Other/Variant Title
M2010.115 location 1601.05

Administrative Information

Description of Material

This box consists of the correspondence of George Shirk from 1969- 1972. The collection includes correspondence of various committees and roles that Shirk was involved, including: President of the Oklahoma Historical Society.The collection also consists of the Theft Report for the Daughters of the D.A.R. Colonial Room, correspondence concerning the Underground "Chinese City" and the David Hall Text Address.

Container List

Folder 1. General correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President. May 1969-June 1969.

Folder 2. General correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President. July 1969-August 1969.

Folder 3. General correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President, Theft Report-D.A.R. Colonial Room. September 1969.

Folder 4. General correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President. October 1969.

Folder 5. General correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President. November 1969.

Folder 6. General correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President. December 1969.

Folder 7. General correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President, correspondence concerning the Underground Chinese City January 1970.

Folder 8. General correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President. March 1970.

Folder 9. General correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President. April 1970.

Folder 10. General correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President. May 1970.

Folder 11. General correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President. June 1970.

Folder 12. General correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President. July 1970.

Folder 13. General correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President. August 1970.

Folder 14. General correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President. September 1970.

Folder 15. General correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President. October 1970.

Folder 16. General correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President. November 1970-December 1970.

Folder 17. General correspondence Oklahoma Historical Society President. 1972.

Processing Information

Released on 2012-03-12.

box 6. Oklahoma Historical Society Business Documents and Miscellaneous Collections, 1956-1970

Other/Variant Title
M2010.115 location 1601.06

Administrative Information

Description of Material

This box consists of the Oklahoma Historical Society miscellaneous documents of George Shirk from 1956- 1970. The collection includes Quarterly Staff Reports, Annual Special Fund Reports, Audit Report, Maps, miscellaneous brochures and programs from Oklahoma Historical Society: events, exhibits and tours, pamphlet for the "Henry Bass Collection", Western History Association, "A Survey of Tribal Records" and "The Restoration of the confederate Memorial Hall-United Daughters of the Confederacy, booklet: "Unveiling of the Portrait of Judge Edgar S. Vaught", "Presidents Commission on Crime in the District of Columbia", booklet: "History of the United States Army", "Anti-Communist Manifesto", Copy of the book: "The First Eight Months of Oklahoma City" by Bunky, Book review by George Shirk: "Fire Arms in the Custer Battle", "Life of Charles D. Carter" by Emet Star.

Container List

Folder 1. Oklahoma Historical Society Quarterly Staff Reports, 1956, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1970.

Folder 2. Oklahoma Historical Society Special Fund Reports 1957-1958.

Folder 3. Oklahoma Historical Society miscellaneous brochures and programs from Oklahoma Historical Society: events, exhibits and tours.

Folder 4. Oklahoma State Park maps and Oklahoma maps.

Folder 5. Miscellaneous documents and pamphlets for : "Henry Bass Collection", Western History Association, "A Survey of Tribal Records" and "The Restoration of the confederate Memorial Hall-United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Folder 6. Miscellaneous documents: "Organization and Agencies Published by Durant Chamber of Commerce 1963, "Drumright History" by unknown author and date, History of Pottawatomie County by the Pottawatomie Historical Society and "Oklahoma Heritage Needs Quick Rescuing" by The Seminole Producer 1964.

Folder 7. Miscellaneous Booklets: "Unveiling the Portrait of Judge Edgar S. Vaught", "Presidents Commission on Crime in the District of Columbia", "Anti-Communist Manifesto", and "The History of the United States Army".

Folder 8. Miscellaneous articles: "The First Eight Months of Oklahoma City" by Bunky, "Book Review of Fire Arms in the Custer Battle" by George Shirk, "Life of Charles D. Carter, History of Cherokee Indians" by Emet Star, "Chronicles" excerpt by Francis Stewart in a letter to George Shirk unknown date.

Processing Information

Released on 2012-03-12.

box 7. Oklahoma Historical Society, 1961-1975

Other/Variant Title
M2010.115 location 1601.07

Administrative Information

Description of Material

This box consists of the correspondence of George Shirk from 1967 1975. The collection includes correspondence concerning: Oklahoma City State Fair Naming Streets Contest and Selection, Senator Robert Latham Owen Monument 1971, Oklahoma Track Makers 1973, Carl Albert Historic Marker, Fellows Meeting correspondence and list of attendees. This box also includes publications for the United States Air Force Calibration Program for September 11, 1961 and June 1965.; Correspondence and news clippings for the Restoration of the "Cannon Ball Green" stagecoach from 1961-1962; and information and correspondence for "Oklahoma Academy for State Goals" 1970.

Container List

Folder 1. Oklahoma State Fair Naming Streets Contest and Selection. September 1967.

Folder 2. Correspondence concerning Senator Robert Latham Owen Monument 1971.

Folder 3. Correspondence concerning Carl Albert Historic Marker 1973-1974.

Folder 4. Correspondence concerning Oklahoma Track Makers 1973.

Folder 5. Fellows Meeting Notes and List of Attendees. September 1975.

Folder 6. United States Air Force Calibration Program for September 11, 1961 and June 1965.

Folder 7. Correspondence for the Restoration of the "Cannon Ball Green" stagecoach from 1961-1962.

Folder 8. News clippings for the Restoration of the "Cannon Ball Green" stagecoach from 1961-1962.

Folder 9. Correspondence concerning "Oklahoma Academy for State Goals". 1970.

Processing Information

Released on 2012-03-12.

box 8. Oklahoma Historical Society Correspondence, 1955-1965

Other/Variant Title
M2010.115 location 1601.08

Administrative Information

Description of Material

This box consists of correspondence with Judge Harry J. Lemley 1955-1965.

Container List

Folder 1. Correspondence with Judge Harry J. Lemley. January 1955.

Folder 2. Correspondence with Judge Harry J. Lemley. December 1961.

Folder 3. Correspondence with Judge Harry J. Lemley. February 1962-December 1962.

Folder 4. Correspondence with Judge Harry J. Lemley. January 1963-December 1963.

Folder 5. Correspondence with Judge Harry J. Lemley. February 1964-August 1964.

Folder 6. Correspondence with Judge Harry J. Lemley, Death of Judge Harry J. Lemley. March 1965.

Folder 7. Correspondence - Douglas MacArthur to Shirk, 1960 July 7, re: MacArthur's Father in early Oklahoma.

Processing Information

Released on 2012-03-12.

box 28. Oklahoma Historical Society Business

Other/Variant Title
M2010.115 location 1770.08

Administrative Information

Container List

Folder 1. Legal Papers and Correspondence.

Processing Information

Released on 2018-01-22.

series 2. Committees and Commissions

box 9. Butterfield Overland Mail Centennial Committee, 1956-1960

Other/Variant Title
M2010.115 location 1601.09

Administrative Information

Description of Material

This box contains documents pertaining to the Butterfield Overland Mail Centennial Committee, including correspondence, brochures, committee business documents, maps and the committee newsletter.

Container List

Folder 1. Butterfield Overland Mail Centennial Committee general correspondence, the history of the Overland Butterfield Mail and Maps of the original mail route. January 1956-December 1956.

Folder 2. Butterfield Overland Mail Centennial Committee general correspondence. January 1957-December 1957.

Folder 3. Butterfield Overland Mail Centennial Committee general correspondence, "Articles of Incorporation". January 1958-December 1958.

Folder 4. Butterfield Overland Mail Centennial Mailbag Newsletter. February 1958-May 1959, April 1960.

Folder 5. Butterfield Overland Mail Centennial Committee general correspondence and "Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation". March 1959-August 1960.

Folder 6. Butterfield Overland Mail Centennial Committee news paper clipping copies and magazine article. 1958.

Folder 7. Butterfield Overland Mail Centennial Committee miscellaneous documents including: "A Butterfield Vacation" by George Shirk, "Stamp Proposal or the State of Texas for the Butterfield Mail" by Vernon H. Brown-Overland Mail Stamp Committee, "History of Pinery" by unknown author and a Certificate of Appreciation to George Shirk from the Oklahoma Overland Mail Committee. 1958.

Folder 8. Butterfield Overland Mail Centennial Committee brochures, pamphlets and booklets from California, Oklahoma, Missouri. The "Proclamation" from the State of Oklahoma and "Transportation Development for Grayson County" by unknown author. 1958.

Processing Information

Released on 2012-03-12.

box 10. Fort Sill Centennial Commission and the Battle of Washita., 1955-1968

Other/Variant Title
M2010.115 location 1601.10

Administrative Information

Description of Material

The box contains documents regarding the Fort Sill Centennial Commission and the Battle of Washita including: general correspondence, newspaper clippings, brochures, pamphlets, stickers, United States Army Artillery and Missile School Packet at Fort Sill.

Container List

Folder 1. Fort Sill Centennial Commission general correspondence 1955, 1957, 1962, 1964.

Folder 2. Fort Sill Centennial Commission news paper clipping copies. 1969.

Folder 3. Fort Sill Centennial Commission brochures, pamphlets, and stickers. 1969.

Folder 4. Fort Sill Centennial Commission: U.S. Artillery and Missile School packet and manual. 1966.

Folder 5. Fort Sill Centennial Commission/Battle of Washita general correspondence. October 1967-December 1967.

Folder 6. Fort Sill Centennial Commission/Battle of Washita general correspondence. January 1968-December 1968.

Folder 7. Fort Sill Centennial Commission/Battle of Washita general correspondence. 1969.

Processing Information

Released on 2012-03-12.

box 11. Frontiers of Science Foundation of Oklahoma, 1965

Other/Variant Title
M2010.115 location 1602.01

Administrative Information

Description of Material

This box contains a collection of material regarding the Frontiers of Science Foundation of Oklahoma including NASA tour information, miscellaneous magazine articles.

Container List

Folder 1. Frontiers of Space Foundation of Oklahoma: NASA tour brochures, pamphlets and fact sheets, and National Geographic Magazine March 1964. 1964-1965.

Folder 2. Frontiers of Space Foundation of Oklahoma NASA staff images. 1965.

Folder 3. Frontiers of Space Foundation of Oklahoma, NASA tour itinerary information. 1965.

Folder 4. Frontiers of Space Foundation of Oklahoma NASA tour information specific to Oklahoma members. 1965.

Processing Information

Released on 2012-03-12.

box 12. Indian Territory Posse of Oklahoma Westerners, 1964-1969

Other/Variant Title
M2010.115 location 1602.02

Administrative Information

Description of Material

This box contains documents regarding the Indian Territory Posse of Oklahoma Westerners including general correspondence, meeting minutes and information.

Container List

Folder 1. Indian Territory Posse of Oklahoma Westerners general group information, Resolution of group, the description of the group and the Curriculum Vitae of Frank W. Stewart DMD. 1964.

Folder 2. Indian Territory Posse of Oklahoma Westerners general correspondence. December 1964-June 1965.

Folder 3. Indian Territory Posse of Oklahoma Westerners general correspondence. January 1966-April 1966.

Folder 4. Indian Territory Posse of Oklahoma Westerners general correspondence. May 1966-March 1969.

Folder 5. Indian Territory Posse of Oklahoma Westerners Meeting minutes. 1965-1967.

Folder 6. Indian Territory Posse of Oklahoma Westerners Meeting minutes. 1968-1969.

Processing Information

Released on 2012-03-12.

box 13. Civil War Centennial Commission, 1959-1969

Other/Variant Title
M2010.115 location 1602.03

Administrative Information

Description of Material

This box contains Civil War Centennial Commission documents including: general correspondence, Commission origins, history, financial records, news paper clipping copies and the Commissions blank stationary.

Container List

Folder 1. Civil War Centennial Commission general correspondence. March 1959-April 1960.

Folder 2. Civil War Centennial Commission general correspondence. July 1960-September 1960.

Folder 3. Civil War Centennial Commission general correspondence. October 1960-November 1960.

Folder 4. Civil War Centennial Commission general correspondence. December 1960.

Folder 5. Civil War Centennial Commission in Washington D.C. 1960-1961.

Folder 6. Civil War Centennial Commission general correspondence. January 1961-June 1961.

Folder 7. Civil War Centennial Commission general correspondence. July 1961-December 1961.

Folder 8. Civil War Centennial Commission general correspondence. January 1962-May 1962.

Folder 9. Civil War Centennial Commission general correspondence. June 1962-December 1962.

Folder 10. Civil War Centennial Commission general correspondence. January 1963-March 1963.

Folder 11. Civil War Centennial Commission general correspondence. April 1963-July 1963.

Folder 12. Civil War Centennial Commission general correspondence. August 1963-December 1963.

Folder 13. Civil War Centennial Commission general correspondence. January 1964-December 1964.

Folder 14. Civil War Centennial Commission general correspondence. January 1965-December 1965.

Folder 15. Civil War Centennial Commission general correspondence. January 1966-December 1966.

Folder 16. Civil War Centennial Commission general correspondence, news paper clipping copies. June 1969-July 1969.

Folder 17. Civil War Centennial Commission miscellaneous, financial statements, bills, and blank stationary. 1961-1969.

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Released on 2012-03-12.

box 14. Civil War Centennial Commission, 1960-1971

Other/Variant Title
M2010.115 location 1602.04

Administrative Information

Description of Material

This box contains Civil War Centennial Commission documents including general correspondence, Civil War Roundtables, Civil War newsletters from multiple states, "100 Years After" News letter, and "100 Years Ago in Indian Territory" newsletters.

Container List

Folder 1. Civil War Centennial Commission correspondence with Henry Bass-"Appointment of George Shirk to the Civil War centennial Unit". 1961.

Folder 2. Civil War Centennial Commission correspondence from Jordan B. Reaves to the Civil War Centennial Commission. 1965.

Folder 3. Civil War Centennial Commission publication: "The Civil War Roundtable" Oklahoma City. January 1963-December 1963.

Folder 4. Civil War Centennial Commission publication: "The Civil War Roundtable" Oklahoma City. January 1964-December 1965.

Folder 5. Civil War Centennial Commission publication: "The Civil War Roundtable" Oklahoma City. January 1966-December 1967.

Folder 6. Civil War Centennial Commission publication: "The Civil War Roundtable" Oklahoma City. January 1968-December 1969.

Folder 7. Civil War Centennial Commission publication: "The Civil War Roundtable" Oklahoma City. January 1970-December 1971.

Folder 8. Civil War Centennial Commission publication from Arkansas: "The Civil War Roundtable Digest" and "The Civil War Centennial Newsletter". 1961- 1971.

Folder 9. Civil War Centennial Commission publication from Florida and Georgia. 1961, 1963.

Folder 10. Civil War Centennial Commission publication from Illinois and a Masonic War Certificate copy. 1960-1965.

Folder 11. Civil War Centennial Commission publication from Indiana. 1960-1964.

Folder 12. Civil War Centennial Commission publication from Kansas and Kentucky. 1959-1964.

Folder 13. Civil War Centennial Commission publications from Maryland and District of Columbia. 1960.

Folder 14. Civil War Centennial Commission publications from MIssissippi, Civil War Roundtable of Mississippi 1964-1965.

Folder 15. Civil War Centennial Commission publication from Missouri "The Civil War Roundtable of the Ozarks". 1961.

Folder 16. Civil War Centennial Commission publications from New York, "The Civil War Roundtable of New York". 1960.

Folder 17. Civil War Centennial Commission publication from North Carolina and South Carolina. 1960-1963.

Folder 18. Civil War Centennial Commission publications from Ohio, "The Civil War Roundtable of Dayton, Ohio", "Civil War Roundtable of Cleveland Ohio", "Civil War Roundtable of Cincinnati Ohio", 1960, 1969.

Folder 19. Civil War Centennial Commission publication from Pennsylvania, "Civil War Study Group" and "Civil War Times". 1960.

Folder 20. Civil War Centennial Commission publications from Virginia, "Richmond Civil War Roundtable", 1960.

Folder 21. Civil War Centennial Commission publications from Wisconsin, "Civil War Roundtable of Milwaukee". 1960.

Folder 22. Civil War Centennial Commission, "100 Years After". 1958.

Folder 23. Civil War Centennial Commission, "100 Years After". 1960.

Folder 24. Civil War Centennial Commission, "100 Years After". 1961.

Folder 25. Civil War Centennial Commission, "100 Years After". 1962.

Folder 26. Civil War Centennial Commission, "100 Years After". 1963.

Folder 27. Civil War Centennial Commission, "100 Years After". 1964.

Folder 28. Civil War Centennial Commission, "100 Years After". 1965.

Folder 29. Civil War Centennial Commission, "100 Years Ago in Indian Territory". 1861-1862.

Folder 30. Civil War Centennial Commission, "100 Years Ago in Indian Territory". 1863-1864.

Folder 31. Civil War Centennial Commission publications from Oklahoma City, "The Rebel Yell" February 1971-August 1971.

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box 15. Civil War Centennial Commission MIscellaneous Information, Documents., 1960-1965

Other/Variant Title
M2010.115 location 1602.05

Administrative Information

Description of Material

This box contains miscellaneous information from Civil War Centennial Commission, including documents, brochures and invitations, Committee information, Civil War stories and publications, multiple State brochures and pamphlets for Civil War events. This box also includes news clippings concerning the Civil War Centennial Commission events, accomplishments and stories. 1961-1965

Container List

Folder 1. Civil War Centennial Commission, History of the Commission, Commission meeting sign in sheets, Commission Resolution, Commission Proclamation, Commission Annual Report to the Governor, Commission By-Laws and mailing lists. 1961-1963.

Folder 2. Civil War Centennial Commission miscellaneous documents including Civil War stories and copies of clippings from miscellaneous publications, Civil War figuring catalog and the Civil War Centennial Contest rules. 1960-1963.

Folder 3. Civil War Centennial Commission miscellaneous documents including "Fort Townson Centennial" program and envelope, "Times that Tried Men's Souls" and "The Interfaith Civil War Centennial" program. 1964-1965.

Folder 4. Civil War Centennial Commission miscellaneous State brochures for Civil War events. 1963-1965.

Folder 5. Civil War Centennial Commission miscellaneous maps documenting Civil War battles. 1960-1965.

Folder 6. Civil War Centennial Commission meeting minutes. 1960-1965.

Folder 7. Civil War Centennial Commission dedication of Fort Washita. 1965.

Folder 8. Civil War Centennial Commission and The Final Surrender at Fort Townson Committee correspondence. 1964-1965.

Folder 9. Civil War Centennial Commission documents including "The Battle of Round Mounds" by Colonel Douglas H. Cooper. 1962.

Folder 10. Civil War Centennial Commission documents including Confederate Postal Records and general correspondence. 1962-1963.

Folder 11. News clippings concerning the Civil War Centennial Commission. 1961-1965.

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box 16. Chisholm Trail Centennial Commission, 1965-1967

Other/Variant Title
M2010.115 location 1602.06

Administrative Information

Description of Material

This box contains documents regarding the Chisholm Trail Centennial Commission. Documents include general correspondence, "The Chisholm Trail" television transcripts, "Miracle of the Chisholm Trail", Chisholm Trail brochures, event programs, maps, meeting announcements and news paper articles.

Container List

Folder 1. Chisholm Trail Centennial Commission general correspondence. 1965-1966.

Folder 2. Chisholm Trail Centennial Commission general correspondence. July 1966-August 1966.

Folder 3. Chisholm Trail Centennial Commission general correspondence. August 1966-November 1966.

Folder 4. Chisholm Trail Centennial Commission general correspondence. November 1966-August 1967.

Folder 5. Chisholm Trail Centennial Commission transcript of "The Chisholm Trail" television program. February 1967.

Folder 6. Chisholm Trail Centennial Commission text of "Miracle of the Chisholm Trail" by Henry B. Jameson. 1967.

Folder 7. Chisholm Trail Centennial Commission meeting notes, announcements and George Shirk's appointment to Vice-Chairman of the Chisholm Trail Centennial Commission. 1966-1967.

Folder 8. Chisholm Trail Centennial Commission news paper articles and clippings. 1966-1967.

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box 17. The Bicentennial Commission, 1970-1974

Other/Variant Title
M2010.115 location 1602.07

Administrative Information

Description of Material

This box contains documents regarding the Bicentennial Commission. Documents include miscellaneous State brochures, maps, events and schedules of Bicentennial celebrations, general correspondence, Bicentennial Commission meeting minutes, "Freedom Trails" proposal, Bicentennial Program Criteria, Order of Appointments of George Shirk to Commission, Commission budgets and financial information.

Container List

Folder 1. Bicentennial Commission brochures, multiple State pamphlets and brochures regarding Bicentennial events and Bicentennial posters/advertisements. 1971-1975.

Folder 2. Bicentennial Commission correspondence from George Shirk to Governor Dewey Bartlett. August 1970.

Folder 3. Bicentennial Commission Program Criteria. July 1971.

Folder 4. Bicentennial Commission general correspondence, Appointment of George Shirk to Commission, Commission meeting minutes and budgets. January 1972-June 1972.

Folder 5. Bicentennial Commission budget for the Bicentennial Celebration, Bicentennial Committee listing and "Pageant of the Prairies". July 1972.

Folder 6. Bicentennial Commission meeting minutes and general correspondence. August 1972-December 1972.

Folder 7. Bicentennial Commission Bill from the House of Representatives, correspondence regarding the 1012 Heavener Runestone Medallion and Commission meeting minutes. January 1973-March 1973.

Folder 8. Bicentennial Commission meeting minutes, budget and the proposal of "Freedom Trails. July 1973.

Folder 9. Bicentennial Commission meeting minutes, budgets and general correspondence. August 1973-December 1973.

Folder 10. Bicentennial Commission meeting minutes, budgets and general correspondence. April 1973-June 1973.

Folder 11. Bicentennial Commission general correspondence. September 1974-October 1974.

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box 19. The Oklahoma Philatelic Society, 1933-1975

Other/Variant Title
M2010.115 location 1602.09

Administrative Information

Description of Material

This box contains documents, booklets and miscellaneous information regarding the Oklahoma Philatelic Society. Documents include manuals, correspondence, Society meeting information, newsletters, directories and postal bulletins.

Container List

Folder 1. Oklahoma Philatelic Society documents including the History of the Oklahoma Philatelic Society, the 17th Birthday Celebration of the Oklahoma Philatelic Society and The Origination of the Oklahoma Philatelic Society. 1933, 1940.

Folder 2. Oklahoma Philatelic Society Articles of Incorporation, Certificate of Incorporation, Amendments, Constitution and Resolution of the Society. 1940-1963.

Folder 3. Oklahoma Philatelic Society Conventions, Officers and miscellaneous Society business information. 1937-1962.

Folder 4. Oklahoma Philatelic Society Treasurer Reports. 1935-1965.

Folder 5. Oklahoma Philatelic Society general information and general correspondence. 1933-1941.

Folder 6. Oklahoma Philatelic Society membership directory, Postal bulletins and Philatelic brochures. 1939-1952.

Folder 7. Oklahoma Philatelic Society Newsletters. 1934-1940.

Folder 8. Oklahoma Philatelic Society Newsletters. 1949-1955.

Folder 9. Oklahoma Philatelic Society Newsletters. 1956.

Folder 10. Oklahoma Philatelic Society Newsletters. 1957.

Folder 11. Oklahoma Philatelic Society Newsletters. 1958-1959.

Folder 12. Oklahoma Philatelic Society Newsletters. 1960-1961.

Folder 13. Oklahoma Philatelic Society Newsletters. 1962-1963.

Folder 14. Oklahoma Philatelic Society Newsletters. 1964-1965.

Folder 15. Oklahoma Philatelic Society Newsletters. 196-1975.

Booklet 16. The American Philatelic Society Members and Chapters Part 2. 1962.

Item 17. Golden Spike Centennial Stamp Book. 1969.

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box 20. Oklahoma Preservation Commission and The National Trust for Historic Preservation., 1971-1974

Other/Variant Title
M2010.115 location 1603.01

Administrative Information

Description of Material

This box contains documents regarding the Oklahoma Preservation Commission and The National Trust for Historic Preservation including Grant allocation letters, historic funding requests, Committee meeting minutes, reports and budgets and miscellaneous correspondence.

Container List

Folder 1. National Trust for Historic Preservation Grant Allocation Letters. 1972.

Folder 2. National Trust for Historic Preservation pending proposal requests. 1972-1973.

Folder 3. National Trust for Historic Preservation appointment of George Shirk to Chairman of the Committee, general correspondence, meeting minutes and Annual Report. 1973.

Folder 4. National Trust for Historic Preservation Fund Advisory Committee correspondence and meeting minutes. 1971-1972.

Folder 5. National Trust for Historic Preservation Fund, preview of pending proposals and document by Russell V. Keune. 1972-1973.

Folder 6. National Trust for Historic Preservation Fund Advisory Committee proposals, meeting minutes and letters of proposed projects. 1973-1974.

Folder 7. National Trust for Historic Preservation Study Committee, Recommendations and financial information for Committee. 1973-1974.

Folder 8. National Trust for Historic Preservation Newsletters from multiple States. 1955-1975.

Folder 9. Oklahoma Preservation Commission Historical Site Survey for Putnam Heights Addition, Protest of Putnam Heights Addition Inclusion in Historic District, Zoning Maps and Letters to have Putnam Heights Addition included in Historic District. 1970-1972.

Folder 10. Oklahoma Preservation Commission Historical Sites surveys for Putnam Heights. 1972.

Folder 11. Oklahoma Preservation Commission Historical Sites surveys for Putnam Heights. 1972.

Folder 12. Oklahoma Preservation Commission proposal of Saint Joseph Historical Society Request for Participation. 1973.

Folder 13. Oklahoma City Historical Preservation Committee meeting minutes and story of "Old Boggy Depot" by J.B. Wright. 1972.

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box 21. Urban Affairs Committee and Urban Renewal, 1965-1975

Other/Variant Title
M2010.115 location 1603.02

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Description of Material

This box contains information regarding both the Urban Affairs Committee from the University of Oklahoma (1967-1968) and Urban Renewal Information from George Shirk's collection. Information includes brochures, reports, multiple State brochures for Urban development, research information, Urban improvement information and "Oklahoma Goodwill Industries Application for Fund Renewal (1968 and 1971).

Container List

Folder 1. Urban Affairs Committee-The University of Oklahoma including "Technology for Society" by Michael Michaelis also including the Committee Information Association of Central Oklahoma Governments. 1967.

Folder 2. Urban Affairs Committee-The University of Oklahoma including Committee financial information, Committee objectives and the position paper for the Tulsa Extension. 1968.

Folder 3. Urban Renewal research information, miscellaneous information including: "Neighborhood Development in Pittsburgh" by the Community Relations Service U.S. Conference of Mayors; "The Central City Island of Excellence--The Role of Rapid Transit" by Leland Hazard Board of Directors Port Authority of Allegheny county, Pittsburgh, PA; "A View from Watts" by the Los Angeles Times; "La Fiesta de Los Angeles County" by the Los Angeles Fiesta Committee. 1965.

Folder 4. Urban Renewal research information including information from the Capital Improvement Program and correspondence of George Shirk and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. 1966.

Folder 5. Urban Renewal information, "A Resolution" and miscellaneous Resolutions of the Secretary of State regarding water funding. 1970.

Folder 6. Urban Renewal miscellaneous information and research including: handwritten notes by George Shirk; "Oklahoma Halfway House Admissions Study"; The Department of Housing and Development Report by L.O. Houston Jr., Acting Director Office of Planning and Management HUD; and booklet "Historic Preservation Team of US-USSR-Enhancement of Urban Environment". 1968-1975.

Folder 7. Urban Renewal information including: "The Beacon" Winter Issue no date; and booklet "Oklahoma City 1889-1989".

Folder 8. Urban Renewal research information, "The Social Consequences of Technology" by James Alcott Stillwater Oklahoma; "Water--One of Man's Basic Needs Served by Worthington Corporation"; and "booklet "Clean Air and Water in a Complex Society" by Du Pont. 1965-1966.

Folder 9. Urban Renewal information: "Oklahoma Goodwill Industries Application for Fund Renewal" 1968.

Folder 10. Urban Renewal information: "Oklahoma Goodwill Industries Application for Fund Renewal" 1971.

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series 3. Personal papers

box 18. World War II Collection, 1945-1946

Other/Variant Title
M2010.115 location 1602.08

Administrative Information

Description of Material

This box contains miscellaneous collections regarding WWII including maps, postcards, manuals, pocket guides and tour guides.

Container List

Folder 1. World War II Field Manual (first half) 1945.

Folder 2. World War II Field Manual (second half) 1945.

Folder 3. World War II International Convention Guide and the United States Constitution Guide. 1929, 1958.

Folder 4. World War II Pocket Guides from multiple Countries. 1940-1945.

Folder 5. World War II post card correspondence Richard Percivial collected by George Shirk in the WWII collections. 1918.

Folder 6. World War II postcard collection blank. 1945.

Folder 7. World War II multiple Country Tour Guides. 1941-1945.

Folder 8. World War II collection of Luxemburg, Rome and Cairo maps. 1945.

Folder 9. World War II Staff Officer Field Manual (first half) 1946.

Folder 10. World War II Staff Officer Field Manual (first half) 1946.

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box 23. Membership Cards, 1952-1969

Other/Variant Title
M2010.115 location 1603.04

Administrative Information

Description of Material

This box contains membership cards to various clubs, societies, organizations and Government agencies including but not limited to: "Army and Navy Club", "Texas Philatelic Association", "YMCA", "India Temple", "The Oklahoma Bar Association", "The Oklahoma Philatelic Society", "The National Trust", "The Beacon Club", "Auto Club of America", multiple Golf and Country clubs, Hunting Clubs, Driver's Licenses. 1955-1968

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box 24. George Shirk Life and Death-Articles/Obituary and News Clippings, 1965-1977

Other/Variant Title
M2010.115 location 1603.05

Administrative Information

Description of Material

This box contains letter, documents, newspaper clippings, newsletters and magazine articles of George Shirk's death. Newsletters include: Oklahoma Heritage and Mistletoe Leaves. Correspondence includes letters to sister Lucyl Shirk and Jordan Reaves. (1977) This box contains multiple certificates and awards of honor from multiple organizations, clubs, and Government agencies (1933-1975). This box also contains news clippings concerning George Shirk and his accomplishments, Mayor information, achievements and miscellaneous stories concerning George Shirk. 1965-1975.

Container List

Folder 1. George Shirk certificates, achievements and awards from multiple institutions and organizations. 1933-1975.

Folder 2. News Clippings from various news papers regarding George Shirk and his accomplishments, stories of Shirk as well as the Mayoral campaign and results. 1965.

Folder 3. Articles and news clippings concerning George Shirk's death. 1977.

Folder 4. Obituary, announcements and newsletter articles concerning George Shirk's death. 1977.

Folder 5. Letters to Lucyl Shirk, sister of George Shirk concerning George Shirk's death. 1977.

Folder 6. Letters to Jordan Reaves, concerning George Shirk's death. 1977.

Folder 7. Certificate of Holy Baptism for George Henry Shirk, Child of John H. Shirk, Carrie H. Shirk, 1914 January 4 and Elementary School Composition Book.

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series 4. Publications

box 22. "The Editor" - A Journal of Information for Literary Workers, 1916-1918

Other/Variant Title
M2010.115 location 1603.03

Administrative Information

Description of Material

This box contains bound volumes of "The Editor", A Journal of Information for Literary Workers from November 1916-February 1918.

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box 25. Oklahoma Historical Society Miscellaneous Clubs and Newsletters, 1951-1975

Other/Variant Title
M2010.115 location 1603.06

Administrative Information

Description of Material

This box contains miscellaneous organizations information, newsletters and publications. News letters include: "The War Cover Bulletin" (1951-1953), The Library Extension Newsletter (1962), and The American Name Society Journal and Bulletin (1968-1975).

Container List

Folder 1. "The War Cover Club" bulletin and newsletter. September 1951 and January 1953.

Folder 2. "Library Extension Division" newsletter 1962.

Folder 3. "The American Name Society" bulletins from New York April 1968, August 1969, June 1969 and the "Journal of the American Name Society" newsletter March 1975.

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box 26. "100 Years Ago in Oklahoma" News Paper Clippings, 1964

Other/Variant Title
M2010.115 location 1603.07

Administrative Information

Description of Material

This box includes a representation of newspaper clippings which are selected stories from the "100 Years Ago in Oklahoma" novel by George Shirk. The clippings are compiled from: News Press Stillwater, The Daily Herald Sapulpa, Journal-Tribune Blackwell, The Star-Shawnee, Tribune-Blackwell, the Ponca City News-Ponca City, Anadarko Daily News-Anadarko, the Seminole Producer-Seminole. the Register-Purcell, the Herald Journal-Newkirk, the Tulsa Tribune-Tulsa, the Frederick Leader-Frederick.

Container List

Folder 1. "100 Years Ago in Oklahoma" news clippings from multiple newspapers. February 1964.

Folder 2. "100 Years Ago in Oklahoma" news clippings from multiple newspapers. March 1964.

Folder 3. "100 Years Ago in Oklahoma" news clippings from multiple newspapers. April 1964.

Folder 4. "100 Years Ago in Oklahoma" news clippings from multiple newspapers. May 1964.

Folder 5. "100 Years Ago in Oklahoma" news clippings from multiple newspapers. June 1964.

Folder 6. "100 Years Ago in Oklahoma" news clippings from multiple newspapers. July 1964.

Folder 7. "100 Years Ago in Oklahoma" news clippings from multiple newspapers. September 1964.

Folder 8. "100 Years Ago in Oklahoma" news clippings from multiple newspapers. October 1964.

Folder 9. "100 Years Ago in Oklahoma" news clippings from multiple newspapers. November 1964.

Folder 10. "100 Years Ago in Oklahoma" news clippings from multiple newspapers. December 1964.

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oversize box 27. News Papers and Oversized Documents, 1861, 1954-1969

Other/Variant Title
M2010.115 location 3084

Administrative Information

Description of Material

This box contains oversized documents, newspapers, pamphlets and certificates

Item List

Item 1. "The New York Tribune" (1861).

Item 2. "The Tribune Review" (1961).

Item 3. "The American Civil War" (1964).

Item 4. booklet titled, "English Bible Before King James" by the Birdwell Library-Perkins School of Theology Southern Methodist University" (1964).

Item 5. "The Oklahoma Daily" (1969).

Item 6. "The Lawton Constitution-Morning Press" (1969).

Item 7. "The West Virginia Hillbilly" (1975).

Item 8. Letter naming Shirk the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Ireland, 1967.

Item 9. Certificate naming Shirk a Chief Admiral of the Great Navy of Nebraska, 1952.

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Released on 2012-03-12.

format P2010.115. Photographs, 1952-1969

box 1. Box 1

photograph black and white 10407. George Shirk (right) and unknown man at the dedication of the Pea Ridge National Military Park.

Subjects

Civil War / Military

photograph black and white 13609. George H. Shirk

photograph black and white 12962. Photo of George H. Shirk by Ramon Griffith of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

photograph black and white 7639. The Sheppard sisters - Photo by Croft of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Territory, 1895

photograph black and white 7633. Sarah and Emma Short of Tuttle, Indian Territory - Photo by Saurman of Leavenworth, Kansas

photograph black and white 7652. Sarah Short of Tuttle, Indian Territory - Photo by Stevenson of Leavenworth, Kansas

Creator
Stevenson

photograph black and white 10335. George H. Shirk speaking in Enid at the Cherokee Strip Old Settlers Association's Annual Meeting, September 16, 1963

photograph black and white 12891. George H. Shirk

photograph black and white 12881. George H. Shirk addressing the Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce. Photo by George T. Hale, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma., April 22, 1969

photograph black and white 12883. George H. Shirk

photograph black and white 12884. George H. Shirk

photograph black and white 12885. George H. Shirk

photograph black and white 12886. George Shirk standing next to awards in his office

photograph black and white 12888. George Shirk

photograph black and white 12889. George H. Shirk, Mayor of Oklahoma City, signing the Safety Proclamation, September 1, 1969

photograph black and white 12890.1. Left to right: George H. Shirk, Truett Latimer, and Robert M. Utley. Photo by Cecil W. Stoughton, U. S. Department of the Interior

photograph black and white 12894-R. George Shirk standing by the Oklahoma Historical Society cannon - Photo by Bob Albright, Oklahoma Publishing Company, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, April 18, 1973

photograph black and white 12880. George H. Shirk, guest speaker at the Tinker Management Club., March 25, 1969

photograph black and white 12879. George H. Shirk speaking at Tinker Air Force Base in Midwest City, Oklahoma., March 25, 1969

photograph black and white 10734. Bill Gulick of Oklahoma City presenting a copy of his best selling book, "Hallelujah Trail" to George Shirk, Mayor of Oklahoma City, October 1965

photograph black and white 7621. May Vandergriff and Dess Wallace - Photo by W. E. Brooks of Norman, Oklahoma Territory

photograph black and white 7659. Fred Stockton and family, c. 1892

photograph black and white 7653. Met Stovall, from Lexington, Oklahoma Territory - Photo by Lenny & Jordan, Purcell, Indian Territory, 1889

Creator
Lenny and Jordan

photograph black and white 7664. Reverend Wherry

Creator
Brooks, Willis E. [Photographer]

Administrative Information

Description of Material

Minister at the First Christian Church in Norman, Oklahoma

Processing Information

Released on 2007-07-26.

Collection Files

Coverage. (MARC Geographic Area)

Oklahoma

Coverage. (Dublin Core Qualified)

Norman (City), in Oklahoma (USA)

Index Terms

Media
Photographs

photograph black and white 7656. Tom Wheeler - Photo by Lenny & Jordan of Purcell, Indian Territory

Creator
Lenny and Jordan

photograph black and white 20136-1. Fort McCullough site, looking east

photograph black and white 20136-2. Fort McCullough

photograph black and white 13193. Fort Holmes - Marker erected in 1943 by "Garden Club"

photograph black and white 13194. Fort Holmes - "Garden Club" 1943" marker giving directions to the Fort Holmes site

photograph black and white 13195. Fort Holmes -"Garden Club's 1943" marker. Modern farmhouse adjacent to site.

photograph black and white 13196. Fort Holmes, "Garden Club's 1943" site marker adjacent to modern farmhouse.

photograph black and white 13201. Fort Cobb

photograph black and white 13202. Fort Cobb

photograph black and white 13203. Fort Cobb

photograph black and white 12107. Fort Wayne. Photo by George Shirk

photograph black and white 12108. Fort Wayne. Photo by George Shirk

photograph black and white 12109. Fort Wayne. Photo by George Shirk

photograph black and white 11925. Fort Washita ruins

photograph black and white 11928. Fort Washita ruins

photograph black and white 35mm contact strips 12107, 12108, 12109, 12110, 12111, 12112, 12113, and 12114. Fort Wayne. Photo by George Shirk

photograph black and white 35 mm contact strips 12338, 12339, 12340, 12341, 12342, 12343, 12344, 12345, 12346, 12347, 12348, 12349, 12350, and 12351. Fort McCullough

photograph black and white 21024. Fort Washita, Oklahoma. Photo by George H. Shirk, April 28, 1950

photograph black and white 21022. Fort Washita, Oklahoma. Photo by George H. Shirk, April 28, 1950

photograph black and white 21025. Fort Washita, Oklahoma. Photo by George H. Shirk, April 28, 1950

photograph black and white 20966. Cherokee Spring Frog's grave

photograph black and white 20965. Cherokee Spring Frog's grave

photograph black and white 12287.1. Kiefer, Oklahoma.Oblique aerial view post card., c. 1910-1918

photograph black and white 12287.2. Kiefer, Oklahoma street scene. Post card, c. 1910-1918

photograph black and white 12287.3. Moving a house across the railroad tracks at Kiefer, I. T. - postcard, c. 1910-1918

photograph black and white 11985. Grant Foreman Home museum in Muskogee, OK, c. 1968-1969

photograph black and white 7645. Exterior view of Callie Graham & Co. Milliner in Norman, O.T., c. 1902

Creator
Brooks, Willis E.

photograph black and white 7649. Callie Graham in front of "Arline Home." Photo by Harry Smythe, Norman, O.T.

photograph black and white 7647. Interior of Noble Hardware Co. in Noble, O.T. Isaac Grimm on right.

photograph black and white 12797. Lee Cruce turning first dirt for state capitol building in Oklahoma City, 1914/07/11

Other/Variant Title
Governor Lee Cruce

Index Terms

Subjects
Cruce, Lee, 1863-1933 / Oklahoma State Capitol (Oklahoma City, Okla.)
Media
Photographs

photograph black and white 7644. Callie Graham & Co. Millinery shop exterior in Norman, O.T. at 224 E. Main St., 1899

photograph black and white 9398. Sculpture of Oklahoma Map

photograph black and white 13015. Sculpture in downtown Oklahoma City.

photograph black and white 13016. 45th Infantry Division Monument

photograph black and white 13017. U.S.S. Oklahoma Anchor monument in Oklahoma City

photograph black and white 13018. Staking a Claim in the 1889 Land Opening monument with Central High School students.

photograph black and white 9405. Oklahoma City law enforcement auction of a bicycle at the police station.

photograph black and white 9406. Oklahoma City law enforcement police officer and scout car # 2013, 1956

photograph black and white 9407. Oklahoma City law enforcement target practice training for a new recruit., 1956

photograph black and white 9410. Oklahoma City law enforcement. Six motorcycle police officers (copy print), 1912

photograph black and white 9397. Panoramic Night view of Civic Center in Oklahoma City, 1930's

photograph black and white 9400. Panoramic view from the top of the Post Office in Oklahoma City, c.1959 - 1960

Creator
Meyers Photo Shop

photograph black and white 9408. Oklahoma City Panorama by Meyers Photo Shop, Oklahoma City, OK., c.1959

Creator
Meyers Photo Shop

photograph black and white 11542. Towns - Oklahoma City - Parks Lincoln Park Outdoor Theater, Feb. 20, 1935

photograph black and white 9058. Interior view, Capitol Hill Post Office, Oklahoma City, c. 1920

photograph black and white 9399. Lobby of Municipal Building in Oklahoma City

photograph black and white 10286. Wolf School in Wolf, Oklahoma, 1907-1908

photograph black and white 9403. Interior of First National Bank in the beginning of the television era. Display of television sets.

photograph color 12083. Sacred Heart Mission Indian School "Greetings from the college. The Quarry" No. 3080 Printed by the Hermann Souvenir Post Card CO., Hermann, MO., c. 1907-1910., c. 1907-1910

photograph black and white 12084. Sacred Heart Mission Indian School- "Greetings from Sacred Heart Oklahoma Lake Nazareth" RD-11168 PRINTED BY The Hermann Post Card CO., Chicago, IL. c. 1907-1910., c. 1907-1910

photograph black and white 7662. Cora Hughes

photograph black and white 7660. Edith Reour Burns, 1889-1890

Creator
Taylor, A. D. [Photographer]

Index Terms

Media
Photographs

photograph black and white 7619. Berl Hess and Edith Burns, 1889-1890

Creator
Taylor, A. D. [Photographer]

Index Terms

Media
Photographs

photograph black and white 7619. Berl Hess and Edith Burns, 1889-1890

photograph black and white 7634. Mrs. Avaryt, c. 1895

Creator
Irwin and Mankins [Photographer]

photograph black and white 7632. Hillie Braden of Noble, O.T., c.1897

Creator
Brooks, Willis E. [Photographer]

photograph black and white 7631. Aggie Pool Anderson

Creator
Taylor, A. D. [Photographer]

photograph black and white 13010. L. to R.: 1. President Richard Nixon, 2. Page Belcher, Congressmen from Oklahoma, Sept. 1970

photograph black and white 13011. L. to R.: 1. Lee Howser, 2. Congressman Page Belcher, U.S. House of Representatives, 3. John Allen, McDonnell Douglas, Sept. 1970

photograph black and white 13012. L. to R.: 1. John Mason, Pres. National Association of Businessmen, 2. Congressman Page Belcher, U.S. House of Representatives, receiving the "Watchdog of the Treasury" award, Sept. 30, 1970

photograph black and white 7617. Callie Graham and Hillie Braden

photograph black and white 7620. Scare Crow (?) - on left, c. 1897-1898

Index Terms

Media
Photographs

photograph black and white 7622. Jim Lusk

photograph black and white 7623. Mrs. Ed Rixie (Dess Wallace), c. 1895

Creator
Brooks, Willis E.

photograph black and white 7624. Cora Deem

Creator
Lenny and Sawyers

photograph black and white 7625. Graham Fitzgerald

photograph black and white 7626. George Kuykendall

photograph black and white 7627. Hattie Graham, Callie Graham, and Mrs. Ed Rixie of Norman, O.T.

photograph black and white 7628. Perry Froman

photograph black and white 7629. Dr. Haynes of Noble, O.T.

Creator
Connor

photograph black and white 7630. Celeste Froman (Mrs. Ed Lael)

Creator
Greer

photograph black and white 7635. George Graham with his saddle horse, Pat

Creator
Brooks, Willis E.

photograph black and white 7636. Henry McLish, a Chickasaw Indian, c. 1890-1891

Creator
Lenny and Sawyers

photograph black and white 7637. John Mosier, June-Oct. 1888

Creator
Lenny and Sawyers

photograph black and white 7638. Henry Jones of Purcell, I.T.

Creator
J.M. Berry

photograph black and white 7640. Ina and Mary Klinglesmith, c. 1898

Creator
Brooks, Willis E.

photograph black and white 7641. Ed Newblock

Creator
Emma Coleman

photograph black and white 7642. Ed Rixie

Creator
Smythe, H.E.

photograph black and white 7643. "Uncle Perry Froman" as intermarried white at Wynnewood, I.T.

photograph black and white 7650. Mrs. Ella Terrill, a house mother at Arline Home, a girls' dorm in Norman, O.T. Photo by Emma Coleman at the Norman Art Gallery, Norman, O.T., Oct. 4, 1902

Creator
Emma Coleman

photograph black and white 7672. Callie Graham and Co. Millinery shop interior at Norman, O.T. L. to R.: Callie Graham, ? Fuller, Lizzie Newblock Meek, Hattie Graham, c. 1902

Creator
Brooks, Willis E.

photograph black and white 7651. Will Deem

Creator
J.M. Jaye

photograph black and white 7655. Celeste Froman (Mrs. Ed Lael)

Creator
Greer

photograph black and white 7657. Dellinger

Creator
Lenny and Sawyers

photograph black and white 7661. Dora Kelly of Newcastle, I.T.

Creator
Connor

photograph black and white 7663. Donna Jenkins, an early day chiropractor in Oklahoma City, c. 1896

photograph black and white 7665. Vida A. Marquart, c. 1900

Creator
Jeanette's Studio

photograph black and white 7666. Hattie Graham

Creator
Brooks, Willis E.

photograph black and white 7667. Ida Remmer

Creator
Gillenwater, George

photograph black and white 7668. Hattie Graham, c. 1890

Creator
Taylor, A. D.

photograph black and white 7669. Vernie Danner, a speech teacher at the University of Oklahoma, Jan. 25, 1905

photograph black and white 7673. John Graham's daughter and family

photograph black and white 9401. County Assessor's office with patrons and one clerk in Oklahoma City, 1940s

photograph black and white 9402. Cattle exhibition at the Oklahoma State Fair in Oklahoma City

photograph black and white 10282. Governor Henry Bellmon at the presentation of a painting of a landrun by Robert L. Springer, May 27, 1963

photograph black and white 11606R. Judge Isaac C. Parker. Copy of a photomechanical print.

photograph black and white 11700.A. The "Little River" crossing which leads to Edward's store, 1949

photograph black and white 11701. Gaines Creek crossing at the old Simpson's Ferry crossing, 11 miles east of McAlester on Highway 31, Oct. 13, 1936

Creator
Brown's Studio

photograph black and white 11702. Blue Creek crossing near Blocker on Highway 31, which was under construction at the time., Oct. 13, 1936

Creator
Brown's Studio

photograph black and white 11916. Fort Washita, 1946

photograph black and white 11917. Fort Washita, 1946

photograph black and white 11918. Fort Washita, 1946

photograph black and white 11920. Fort Washita, 1946

photograph black and white 11922. Fort Washita, 1946

photograph black and white 11930. Fort Washita, 1946

photograph black and white 11931. Fort Washita, "South barracks prior to restoration", 1946

photograph black and white 12036. Fort Washita, barracks building, 1969

photograph black and white 12355. Home of Choctaw Allen Wright in Boggy Depot, OK

photograph black and white 12357. Grave marker of Forbis LeFlore in Boggy Depot, OK. Died in Aug. 1881.

photograph black and white 12358. Grave marker of John P. Kingsbury in Boggy Depot, OK. Died Dec. 10, 1867

photograph black and white 12360. Bridge and Boggy Creek at Boggy Depot

photograph black and white 12361. Bridge and Boggy Creek at Boggy Depot

photograph black and white 12399.2. Devil's Den Park

photograph black and white 12399.3. Devil's Den Park

photograph black and white 12399.4. Devil's Den Park

photograph black and white 12399.6. Devil's Den Park

photograph black and white 12823. Posey Cemetery near Bald Mountain, Eufaula. Creek Indian Burials, 1952

photograph black and white 12824.1. Posey Cemetery near Bald Mountain, Eufaula. Headstone of Peter Y. Glee. Creek Indian Burials, 1952

photograph black and white 12825.1. Posey Cemetery near Bald Mountain, Eufaula. Headstone of Polly, wife of H. Posey. Creek Indian Burials., 1952

photograph black and white 12882. George Shirk. Photo by Ramon Griffen.

photograph black and white 12895R. George Shirk next to the Baum Building cupola that was designed by Solomon A. Layton. Photo taken looking south from the Wiley Post Building, 2100 N. Lincoln Blvd. Photo credit: Oklahoma Publishing Co., Oklahoma City, OK, April 18, 1973

photograph black and white 12896.1. Left to right: Miss Lucyl Shirk, (?), William T. Payne, Leonard McMurray, and Gen. F.S. Borun at the Oklahoma Heritage Association Museum, Oklahoma City, OK., Oct. 29, 1972

photograph black and white 12896.2. Oklahoma Heritage Association Museum, Oklahoma City, OK. L. to R.: 1. Leonard McMurray, 2. George Shirk, 3. Gen. F.S. Borun, Oct. 29, 1972

photograph black and white 12896.3. Jack T. Conn at the Oklahoma Heritage Association Museum, Oklahoma City, OK., Oct. 29, 1972

photograph black and white 12896.4. Mrs. Don Kennedy at the Oklahoma Heritage Association Museum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma., Oct. 29, 1972

photograph black and white 12896.6. Oklahoma Heritage Association Museum Group, 1972/10/29

Coverage. (MARC Geographic Area)

Oklahoma

Coverage. (Dublin Core Qualified)

Oklahoma City (City), in Oklahoma (USA)

Index Terms

Geographical Names
Oklahoma City (Okla.)
Media
Photographs

photograph black and white 12896.7. Left to right: Robert B. Newton and Mrs. Don Kennedy at the Oklahoma Heritage Association Museum, Oklahoma City, OK, Oct. 29, 1972

photograph black and white 12896.8. Left to right: 1. Don Kennedy, 3. Lucyl Shirk, 4. William T. Payne at the Oklahoma Heritage Association Museum, Oklahoma City, OK., Oct. 29, 1972

photograph black and white 12896.9. John E. Bordman and Robert B. Newton at the Oklahoma Heritage Association Museum, Oklahoma City, OK., Oct. 29, 1972

photograph black and white 12896.10. Lucyl Shirk at the Oklahoma Heritage Association Museum, Oklahoma City, OK., Oct. 29, 1972

photograph black and white 12896.11. Gen. F.S. Borun at the Oklahoma Heritage Association Museum, Oklahoma City, OK., Oct. 29, 1972

photograph black and white 12896.12. From left to right: Mrs. Leroy Fischer, Mrs. Edna B., and Mrs. Harry Deupree at the Oklahoma Heritage Association Museum, Oklahoma City, OK., Oct. 29, 1972

photograph black and white 12896.13. Left to right: Mrs. Jordan Reaves, Miss Lucyl Shirk, Gen. F.S. Borun at the Oklahoma Heritage Association Museum, Oklahoma City, OK., Oct. 29, 1972

photograph black and white 12896.14. Gen. F.S. Borun and George Shirk at the Oklahoma Heritage Association Museum, Oklahoma City, OK., Oct. 29, 1972

photograph black and white 13126. Grave of John Brown in Seminole cemetery, Oct. 21, 1918

photograph black and white 13127.A. Sasakwa church in Seminole, Oklahoma

photograph black and white 13128. Sasakwa cemetery in Seminole, Oklahoma

photograph black and white 13129. Sasakwa cemetery in Sasakwa

photograph black and white 13130. Sasakwa cemetery in Seminole

photograph black and white 13132. Saskawa cemetery in Seminole

photograph black and white 13133. Sasakwa cemetery in Seminole

photograph black and white 13150. Judge Edgar S. Vaught, Jr., 1936

photograph black and white 13151. Edgar S. Vaught, Jr., 1940

photograph black and white 13263. Abner E. Norman, surveyor for whom Norman, OK, was named

photograph black and white 19780.1. Henry Louis Bellmon with Wendell Howell, Feb. 1964

photograph black and white 19780.2. Henry Louis Bellmon as the 23rd Governor of Oklahoma