The New York Times headline declared “OKLAHOMA SEAL SEIZED,” detailing a wild, early morning drive on June 12, 1910. A ‘Noble’ gestureOn the wagonSealing the dealTransfer talesHere comes the ‘Gov’ W.B. Anthony, the governor’s private secretary, reportedly departed Oklahoma City at 1 a.m. and drove a vehicle to the original capital in Guthrie round-trip within […]
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Relatives of OKC resident documented in Depression-era slave narrative share more family history
What’s it like to be raised by an ex-slave? Ask Frank Luster. The Oklahoma City resident was born 89 years ago as the grandson of emancipated slave Bert Luster. After the death of Frank’s birth father ” who was the former slave’s biological son ” Bert took in the boy to take the hardship off […]
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Former talent show TV star becomes Queen’s lead singer, recreating the stage theatrics of legend
One Night of Queen8 p.m. FridayRiverwind Casino1544 W. State Highway 9, Normanwww.riverwind.com322-6000$20-$30 Twenty-five years before Lady Gaga, listeners heard “Radio Ga Ga” emanating from their speakers. Many remember the song’s video with scenes from Fritz Lang’s “Metropolis,” but audiences never heard Queen perform the hit live on American soil. Queen’s last Oklahoma City concert was […]
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Emancipated slaves who lived in Oklahoma City left behind firsthand accounts
(Editor’s note: To maintain the integrity of the Oklahoma Writers’ Project, some of the verbatim quotes from the slave narratives contain misspellings and offensive subject matter, particularly the racial classifications. Research shows they were part of the vernacular in many instances in that time and would not be used in today’s discourse. This article, based […]
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Documentary explores inspirational life, assassination of Rev. Stanley Rother
It was beyond sundown, and two Oklahoma priests drove through from the city limits to the Guatemalan church. No streetlights were visible, but the Rev. Marvin Leven could see people everywhere. Everyone was talking about his traveling companion, the Rev. Stanley Rother. SPIRIT PRESERVATION HATE SHEET SAINTING STANLEY “As we drove through it, I heard […]
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Documentary explores inspirational life, assassination of Rev. Stanley Rother
It was beyond sundown, and two Oklahoma priests drove through from the city limits to the Guatemalan church. No streetlights were visible, but the Rev. Marvin Leven could see people everywhere. Everyone was talking about his traveling companion, the Rev. Stanley Rother. SPIRIT PRESERVATION HATE SHEET SAINTING STANLEY “As we drove through it, I heard […]
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If voters approve MAPS 3 proposal, downtown could house $130 million park
While the Myriad Botanical Gardens is an attractive and popular public space in downtown Oklahoma City, the 17-acre site is miniscule when compared to urban parks in other cities. ‘STILL A CONCEPT PLAN’ AFFECTED PARCELS ‘EXTREMELY CONJECTURAL’ PARK POLL But with the “Core to Shore” development included in the MAPS 3 proposals, recreational park space […]
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If voters approve MAPS 3 proposal, downtown could house $130 million park
While the Myriad Botanical Gardens is an attractive and popular public space in downtown Oklahoma City, the 17-acre site is miniscule when compared to urban parks in other cities. ‘STILL A CONCEPT PLAN’ AFFECTED PARCELS ‘EXTREMELY CONJECTURAL’ PARK POLL But with the “Core to Shore” development included in the MAPS 3 proposals, recreational park space […]
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Former Oklahoma Gazette editors, writers and contributors share 30 years of memories
wrote. “One week, I would be immersed in the state Legislature or the Oklahoma City federal building bombing probe. The next week, I’d be interviewing a dominatrix. I don’t think you can get that versatility at many papers. That’s part of the genius of alt-weeklies. ‘I’LL BE READING’ After Easterling’s departure, Susan Grossman returned to […]
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Former Oklahoma Gazette editors, writers and contributors share 30 years of memories
wrote. “One week, I would be immersed in the state Legislature or the Oklahoma City federal building bombing probe. The next week, I’d be interviewing a dominatrix. I don’t think you can get that versatility at many papers. That’s part of the genius of alt-weeklies. ‘I’LL BE READING’ After Easterling’s departure, Susan Grossman returned to […]