Okie History

Historical pictures and information about Oklahoma. Oklahoma promoter. Cover photo of G grandpa's house/gas station in Tulsa June 1957 [email protected]

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Ladies and Gentlemen Mr. Will Rogers

[Oklahoma Department of Transportation @OKDOT]

Today we remember Herbert A. Albers, who was killed on June 15, 1994, when he was struck by a vehicle while on the job. Mr. Albers was a Senior Transportation Maintenance Worker with @OKDOT District 6 in northwestern Oklahoma. https://t.co/7mHn4PWZ94

[Oklahoma Historical Society @okhistory]

Exciting news! You can now watch 22 virtual presentations and programs from last month’s Oklahoma History Conference—all available for free at https://t.co/zAwSgGgOEZ.

(OHS map of Oklahoma and Indian Territories, undated) #History #Conference #Free

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Jim Thorpe the multi sport athlete and Olympic gold medalist was born near Prague, Ok on this day in 1888.

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Whoa. What do you think they were canning?

Unfortunately, this photo from our archives is undated and the family is not identified. #Agriculture #Farm #Canning #FoodPreservation

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How do you feel about the term “Okie”? These days, Okie typically refers to a person from or resident of Oklahoma. But in the 1930s, it was used as a disparaging term for migrant agricultural workers who relocated to California.

(OHS photo dated 1937) #Okie

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@blakeshelton I think he's playing opossum...

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I present to you Louis and Temple Abernathy. Brothers from Tipton, Oklahoma. A thread. Enjoy #History

[Marina Amaral @marinamaral2]

I present to you: the Abernathy kids, two boys from Oklahoma who, without adult supervision, took several cross-country trips in the US.

In 1910... /1

[Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum @countrymusichof]

Now known as one of the most consequential singers, songwriters, and musicians of country music’s past three decades, Country Music Hall of Fame member Vince Gill (@VGcom) was born in Norman, Oklahoma, on April 12, 1957.

For more: https://t.co/wer4A6wpfK

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@TravelOK Weird I heard Mmmbop being played in the Denver airport today...

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Known the world over for their hit “MMMBop,” The Hanson brothers performed some of their first shows in their hometown of Tulsa! Read more about the famous trio from Oklahoma on this #MusicMonday! https://t.co/h5qFC49gVo

[Brandon Jacks @BrandonJacks73]

Madill baseball team 1916.
105 years ago this season. Tweeting was something only birds did.

[Oklahoma Historical Society @okhistory]

#OTD in 1921, Shelby “Sheb” Wooley was born in Erick, Oklahoma. Wooley was a singer, songwriter, and actor who even taught Roger Miller how to play guitar! You can look forward to learning more about his life when @OKPOPTulsa opens next year.

(OHS photo) #100YearsAgo #OKPOP

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Street scene in Ripley, Oklahoma, c. 1910

(Billy McGinty Collection, OHS) #OKhistory #Ripley #Oklahoma

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Well, this might be the most unique “Easter greeting” in our archives! – Postcard from Drumright, Oklahoma, c. 1914 ↖️ Click image to expand

(Devon/Dunning Petroleum Industry Collection, OHS) #Easter #Postcard #Drumright #Oil #OilField

[Oklahoma Dept of Libraries @OKDeptLibraries]

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Who is this famous Oklahoman?

Here are pics from in his younger days. He is sporting some interesting hats.

Also it looks like before roping, maybe backward bike riding was in his wheelhouse.

Comment your answer!

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@ODLtweet Will Rogers

[Oklahoma Dept of Libraries @OKDeptLibraries]

#ArchivesHashtagParty #ArchivesTipOfTheHat Protect your melon, wear a hard hat! These fellas know the drill.

Crew of oil refinery workers in Drumright. The town sprang up nearly overnight in 1912 after wildcatter Tom Slick struck oil on the Wheeler farm.
https://t.co/94KnH1JBM5

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My man! 🙌

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#OTD in 1942, Leon Russell was born in Lawton, Oklahoma. He was raised in Tulsa and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011.

(OHS photo) #OKPOP #LeonRussell #MOSAT

[Route 66 News @route66news]

Report: Gold Dome in Oklahoma City may become a music venue https://t.co/TArbeWof6f

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