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- Alexander Posey
- Alexander Posey was known as the "Creek Indian Poet." Throughout the episode, the speakers share poems written by Posey, giving us examples of his work. Posey worked as a librarian, and later an editor, before becoming the superintendent of several different school systems. The government later asked him for assistance with the Dawes Commission to help find missing tribesmen to allot their land. Additionally, he participated in the convention for statehood., Duration: 15:17, When citing recordings from this collection, please use the following: Oklahoma School of the Air Sound Recordings Collection. WHC M2771. Western History Collections, University of Oklahoma Libraries, Norman, Oklahoma., Series: Oklahoma Portraits. Tape 399. Duration: 15:17.
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- George Catlin, Side B
- George Catlin first encountered Native Americans in his youth, which shaped the rest of his life. When he was a youth, a Native American man came near their home in search of a buried treasure his family had left during the Civil War. Catlin helped with the search, though many others in his town were prejudiced against Native Americans. The Catlin family later found that the man had been killed and Catlin devoted his life to righting those wrongs. He became a lawyer and later a painter who made it his mission to paint portraits of what he believed to be a dying race of people. Along with his brother, he opened a traveling museum, showing and selling artworks and other items. He was known as a friend to the Indians, having gained their trust and respect., Duration: 16:00, When citing recordings from this collection, please use the following: Oklahoma School of the Air Sound Recordings Collection. WHC M2771. Western History Collections, University of Oklahoma Libraries, Norman, Oklahoma., Series: Oklahoma Portraits. Tape 389 Segment 2. Duration: 16:00.
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- The First Oil Well in Oklahoma
- Sixth and final installment in a series about how business and industry came to Oklahoma. Discusses how oil was discovered in the state in 1859, the establishment of the Chickasaw Oil Company in 1872 as the first oil company, and that the first major well, the Ida Glenn #1 in Glenpool, OK sparked the Oil Boom in Oklahoma., Duration: 15:21, When citing recordings from this collection, please use the following: Oklahoma School of the Air Sound Recordings Collection. WHC M2771. Western History Collections, University of Oklahoma Libraries, Norman, Oklahoma., Series: Know Your Oklahoma. Tape 318. Duration: 15:21.
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- William H. Murray
- William H. Murray was a lawyer, farmer, and political leader who came to be known as Alfalfa Bill, the "Sage of Tishomingo." After a long political career, he retired to become a farmer. Murray was the first to grow alfalfa in Oklahoma, earning his nickname. He was a prominent leader in the Sequoyah Convention and was elected the president of the second constitutional convention for statehood in Oklahoma. The episode includes many of William Murray's speeches., Duration: 14:01, When citing recordings from this collection, please use the following: Oklahoma School of the Air Sound Recordings Collection. WHC M2771. Western History Collections, University of Oklahoma Libraries, Norman, Oklahoma., Series: Oklahoma Portraits. Tape 402. Duration: 14:01.
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- The Saga of Skulleyville
- In 1832, the Choctaw were removed to Indian Territory and they established their Indian agency in Skullyville. Major F.W. Armstrong was the first Indian Agent there. The artist George Catlin obtained permission from Major Armstrong to travel among the Indians to paint portraits of them and to depict their lives. The host describes the difficulties faced in Skullyville, such as flooding and disease, and that Skullyville eventually declined after the Civil War, since the railroad did not stop there., Duration: 12:58, When citing recordings from this collection, please use the following: Oklahoma School of the Air Sound Recordings Collection. WHC M2771. Western History Collections, University of Oklahoma Libraries, Norman, Oklahoma., Series: Oklahoma Portraits. Tape 420 Segment 1. Duration: 12:58.
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- Bill Tilghman
- Bill Tilghman was a frontier marshal who served for fifty years and was known as one of the greatest peace officers of the West. The narrator tells the story of Tilghman's involvement in ridding Oklahoma of many outlaw gangs including the infamous Bill Doolin Gang. Tilghman was later made the chief of police in Oklahoma City and continued serving Oklahoma., Duration: 15:01, When citing recordings from this collection, please use the following: Oklahoma School of the Air Sound Recordings Collection. WHC M2771. Western History Collections, University of Oklahoma Libraries, Norman, Oklahoma., Series: Oklahoma Portraits. Tape 401. Duration: 15:01.
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- Allen Wright
- Allen Wright was a Choctaw who settled in Oklahoma at a young age. He went to mission schools and later became a preacher. He served the Choctaw Nation as a member of the Choctaw Council, working on the Choctaw constitution, and as the governor of the nation. He dealt with many issues of the Choctaw Nation including resolving debt, creating educational opportunities, law enforcement, and other reforms., Duration: 15:07, When citing recordings from this collection, please use the following: Oklahoma School of the Air Sound Recordings Collection. WHC M2771. Western History Collections, University of Oklahoma Libraries, Norman, Oklahoma., Series: Oklahoma Portraits. Tape 396. Duration: 15:07.
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- Wilkinson's Voyage
- After the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, President Jefferson began planning for its exploration. During Zebulon Pike's mission of 1806, he reached the Arkansas River. At this point, he detached James B. Wilkinson and other men to explore the Arkansas all the way to its mouth. This episode tells the story of his journey inlcuding the dangers and difficulties they faced. Toward the end of his journey, Wilkinson and his group met some Osage Indians on the Verdigris River in what is now Oklahoma. Wilkinson's journals serve as proof of the first United States government exploration of Oklahoma., Duration: 14:45, When citing recordings from this collection, please use the following: Oklahoma School of the Air Sound Recordings Collection. WHC M2771. Western History Collections, University of Oklahoma Libraries, Norman, Oklahoma., Series: Oklahoma Portraits. Tape 413. Duration: 14:45.
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- Lawton
- Twelfth and final installment in a series about how twelve of Oklahoma's cities began. Often called the "Post" city due to its proximity to Fort Sill, Lawton was settled in 1901 after the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache lands were opened for non-Native settlement. The town was planned by Daniel T. Payne and business and residential lots were auctioned off immediately after the opening. Its early history is described, including the first schools and businesses, as well as discussion of how crime was prevalent because there were many gambling houses and saloons. Heck Thomas, who was the chief of police, was instrumental in curtailing crime., Duration: 15:49, When citing recordings from this collection, please use the following: Oklahoma School of the Air Sound Recordings Collection. WHC M2771. Western History Collections, University of Oklahoma Libraries, Norman, Oklahoma., Series: Know Your Oklahoma. Tape 356. Duration: 15:49.
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- Grandpa Remembers
- An episode about the fictional Wheatridge family in the Oklahoma Heritage series, which teaches about civic responsibility. The family has been fattening up a turkey to eat for Thanksgiving. Emma, Shelley, and Whitey have grown attached to "Tom" and don't want to kill it. Paul says that he'll do it himself, but isn't able to bring himself to. Grandpa comes in to tell them about his hunting days in his youth, even sharing a story about killing a mountain lion. He then shares that he prepared the turkey and all other Thanksgiving foods and has an entire spread already set up at the farm., Duration: 15:35, When citing recordings from this collection, please use the following: Oklahoma School of the Air Sound Recordings Collection. WHC M2771. Western History Collections, University of Oklahoma Libraries, Norman, Oklahoma., Series: Oklahoma Heritage. Tape 364. Duration: 15:35.
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- The Spoilers
- An episode about the fictional Wheatridge family in the Oklahoma Heritage series, which teaches about civic responsibility. Emma shares that the women in the neighborhood have started a nature appreciation club and planned to go out and pick flowers. During their annual picnic, the family realizes that the beautiful trees and flowers on Grandpa's farm have been destroyed. Emma eventually discovers that the women in the club were responsible and they band together to fix and replace the plants. The family discusses the importance of natural beauty and explain that it is for everyone to enjoy., Duration: 15:06, When citing recordings from this collection, please use the following: Oklahoma School of the Air Sound Recordings Collection. WHC M2771. Western History Collections, University of Oklahoma Libraries, Norman, Oklahoma., Series: Oklahoma Heritage. Tape 384. Duration: 15:06.
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- Satanta
- Satanta was a chief of the Kiowa and was known as the "Orator of the Plains." He lived during a time of great conflict between Native Americans and white settlers. Satanta frequently participated in peace meetings and the drafting of treaties and believed that white men were the ones liable to break treaties. However, he often broke agreements and was arrested many times. The last time he was arrested, he swore to keep the peace if he was released. He was not, and was given a hefty sentence. This sparked tensions and he later committed suicide when refused release., Duration: 14:45, When citing recordings from this collection, please use the following: Oklahoma School of the Air Sound Recordings Collection. WHC M2771. Western History Collections, University of Oklahoma Libraries, Norman, Oklahoma., Series: Oklahoma Portraits. Tape 394. Duration: 14:45.