Monogrammed Brick Stories
Brick: DeVinna, Maurice
Contributed by Sharon Rutledge Robinson
Maurice DeVinna was born April 12, 1907, in Indian Territory and died in Tulsa April 1, 2004. He was a Harvard graduate and attended the Sorbonne in Paris. He led an interesting life. He was Fine Arts Editor for the Tulsa World for many years; helped return art to rightful owners after World War II during his service in the Army; helped the Tulsa Ballet become famous; and many other accomplishments.
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In 2012 the Oklahoma Historical Society invited those who purchased one of the monogrammed bricks paving the Red River Journey at the Oklahoma History Center to share about the person or group their brick honors. Below is a list of those who submitted stories and the message shown on their brick. Use the links below to read the contributed story.
This project was made possible by a generous donation from Catherine B. Wootten.
