A project of the Oklahoma City / County Historical Society
Oklahoma City / County Historical Society
Stories, photos, and community contributions from the classic okchistory.com collection.
By John Hersley, Larry Tongate and Bob Burke, Oklahoma Heritage Association, 2004Steve's note: Nolan Clay was The Oklahoman's lead reporter on the investigation into the Murrah bombing, the…
By Bob Burke and Angela Munson, Oklahoma Heritage Association, 1998 Review: Coming Soon! Archive editor note (not part of the original article): Related History Archive stories: Bricktown; A…
By Catherine Johnson, Grant Books, 2005, in print.Review: What can be said about Oklahoma City retired gambler Tracy Coy "Pody" Poe? That he is colorful cannot be disputed;…
By Mark Klett, published by the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 1991, not in print.Steve's note: Jim was a veteran photographer at The Oklahoman and ended his career…
By Bob Burke and Kenny Arthur Franks, Oklahoma Heritage Association, 1998 Review: Coming Soon!Do you want to share a review of this book? It's easy! Simply register with…
By David Dary, Oklahoma Publishing Co., 2003, in print.Review: Realize that this is a tribute book, and not a history of the family-owned company that owns The Oklahoman…
By Douglas Henry Daniels, Beacon Press, 2007, in print.Reviews: Daniels chronicles a little-known but hugely influential jazz band: the Oklahoma City Blue Devils, which counted among its members…
By Jack T. Conn, Western Heritage Books, 1979. Not in print, but can be found at antique stores, collectable book shops, sometimes online.Review: Jack Conn, president of Fidelity…
By Bob Burke and Joan Gilmore, Oklahoma Heritage Association, 2002, in print, $24.95Review:Oklahoma City's modern history can't be told without giving prominent mention to Ray Ackerman, who built…
By Jon Hansen, Mass Market Paperback, 1995, not in print, but copies widely available online at about $5.NOTE: I wrote the following review in July, 1995 - when…
By Stan Hoig, published by the Oklahoma Historical Society, 1984, not in print.Review: There have been a number of books about the world's only land opening of its…
By Ron Owens, Turner Publishing, 1995, in print, $29.95Review: While it would be a stretch to regard Ron Owens' book as a "serious" history book (for example, while…
By Amy Dee Stephens, Arcadia Press, 2006Review: Everybody loves animals and stories and picture books, so what's not to like about Oklahoma City Zoo: 1902--1959? Zoo naturalist educator,…
By William D. Welge, Arcadia Publishing, 2007, in print. Review:Mr. Welge's book is a welcome addition to the various Images of America series of books which focuses on…
By Lucyl Shirk, published by the Oklahoma City Board of Education, not in print, not too hard to find for sale online or at second-hand book stores.Steve's note:…
By Terry L. Griffith, Arcadia Publishing, 2000, in print.Review: Arcadia Publishing entered the Oklahoma City market with three Griffith books, all of them mostly drawing from the collection…
By Terry L. Griffith, Arcadia Publishing, 2000, in print.Review: Arcadia Publishing entered the Oklahoma City market with three Griffith books, all of them mostly drawing from the collection…
By Terry L. Griffith, Arcadia Publishing, 1999, in print.Review: Arcadia Publishing entered the Oklahoma City market with three Griffith books, all of them mostly drawing from the collection…
Directorate of Maintenance, Army and Navy Publishing, 1962. It exists. That's all I know. Archive editor note (not part of the original article): Related History Archive stories: Bricktown;…
By Odie B. Faulk, Laura E. Faulk and Bob Blackburn, Windsor Publications, 1988, out of print, easily obtainable online or at second-hand book stores. Expect to pay $15…
By Bill Moore and Rick Moore, Oklahoma Heritage Association, 2005, in print, $26.95.Mini-review: A good effort at detailing the careers of two pivotal Oklahoma City leaders, but the…
Oklahoma Cityans took the first vital step to shaping the downtown they have today 73 years ago when they voted overwhelmingly to build a new civic center for…
By Howard and Mary Ellen Meredith, University of Oklahoma, 1982. Essential OKC History Review:If this biography were to be written today, would it reveal more of this extraordinary…
By Walter Mumford Harrison, Britton Printing Co., 1954, not in print, available at www.amazon.com. Review: Walter Harrison was an outspoken writer and editor during the early years of…
By Bob Blackburn and Jim Argo, published by the Oklahoma Historical Society, 2005, in printReview: Bob Blackburn is someone I admire - he has been a big influence…
By Christopher A. Mauldin, Oklahoma City University Press, 1989 Review: In 1989 Oklahoma City University entered the publishing business and it's no surprise the school started with a…
By Bonnie Speer, Reliance Press, 1997 Archive editor note (not part of the original article): Related History Archive stories: Bricktown; A Very Nice Mention of OKC Second Time…
By Larry Johnson, Turner Publishing, 2007, in printReview: "Buddy" and I have known each other since high school, and it was while I was doing research for OKC…
By Robert C. Hardy, published by the Oklahoma Health Sciences Foundation, 1985, out of print.Review:Oklahoma City author Robert C. Hardy has been cited for his book chronicling the…
We are pleased to announce that Å Bricktown, the latest publication by Steve Lackmeyer, co-author of Å OKC Second Time Around, is now out in stores across the…