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March 29, 2011OHS Extra! Archive  

New Exhibit Opening in May

"Pickin' and Grinnin':  Roy Clark, Hee Haw, and Country Humor"

Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City

 

Opening at the beginning of May, "Pickin' and Grinnin': Roy Clark, Hee Haw, andHee Haw Buck Owens and Roy Clark Country Humor" will celebrate Oklahoma's ties to the beloved television show.

 

Centered on Tulsan Roy Clark, the exhibit will feature other Oklahomans that appeared on the show as cast members or guest stars. These include Gailard Sartain, Jana Jae, Ricki Page, Garth Brooks, Roger Miller, Jody Miller, Reba McEntire, and many, many more.

 

The Gaylord family, who purchased Hee Haw in 1981, is another cornerstone to the story. Through WKY radio and television, movies, and a vast Nashville complex that included Opryland and the Grand Ole Opry, three generations of Gaylords have supported Country music and humor.

Literally and Figuratively, Oil Underlies

Oklahoma Banking

Michael J. Hightower, PhD, Principal Researcher, Oklahoma

Bank and Commerce History Project

 

When Federal Reserve Board Governor Warren G. Harding attended the Oklahoma Bankers' Association convention in Oklahoma City in May 1921, he took time out for a tour of the Federal Reserve Bank's branch offices.  What he found were offices humming with activity - so much so that he agreed with local bankers that a new building needed to be built.  It was not long before the corner of Third and Harvey was transformed into a construction site for what would be a jewel in Oklahoma City's mushrooming skyline.

 

Placement of the cornerstone of the splendid new building took place on Saturday, Fed Reserve BankDecember 7, 1922.  To acknowledge the wellsprings of much of Oklahoma's wealth, officials decided to enclose something special in the bank's cornerstone:  a phial of oil from what was reputed to be the region's first oil well in Johnstone Park in Bartlesville.  It was still pumping at the rate of five barrels per day when E.L. George, secretary of the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, traveled to Bartlesville to snatch a few drops of the precious liquid.

 

Oilmen on hand to witness Old Faithful's eruption would have been proud to know about Bartlesville's contribution to the Federal Reserve Bank.  Oil was literally at the bottom of Oklahoma banking.

 

To learn how you can participate in the Oklahoma Bank and Commerce History Project, contact Michael at (434)249-6043 or at [email protected]

SHPO ANNOUNCES MAY WORKSHOPS

May 4-6, Guthrie

 

The sessions will be held May 4-6 in the Red Bud Room, Elks Hotel (connected to Victor Bldg.), 208 W. Harrison in Guthrie. The workshops are free and open to the public, but we ask that you register by 5:00pm, Wednesday, April 27. Space is limited and will be available on a first-come basis.  To register, contact Betty Harris at (405)521-6249 or [email protected]. You may also register online at www.okhistory.org/shpo/workshops.php.

 

Registered architects who attend these workshops can qualify for American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) learning units.  Simply register for the workshop(s). After the workshops, self-report your attendance at

http://www.aia.org/education/index.htm. The SHPO will provide written learning objectives and a certificate of attendance the week of May 9th.

 

If you have questions about any of the workshops, contact Melvena Heisch, Deputy SHPO, at (405)522-4484 or https://ui.constantcontact.com/rnavmap/em/ecampaign/[email protected].

 

Workshop Schedule and Descriptions:

 

May 4(9:30am-12:00noon) - The Section 106 Review Process:  Introduction and Overview

 

The half-day workshop provides the basics about Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and how the process works in Oklahoma.  Specific topics include who is responsible for Section 106 compliance, when does Section 106 apply, what is the State Historic Preservation Office's role in the process, what other agencies are involved, what is a historic property, and what happens when a project will affect a historic property.  The workshop is designed as a stand-alone session and as a companion to Determination of Eligibility under Section 106.  Participants should also consider attending The Secretary's Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings.

 

May 4(1:30pm-4:30pm) - Determination of Eligibility under Section 106

 

The session provides a step-by-step description of how to document standing structures for the State Historic Preservation Office's review.  Specific topics include a discussion of the National Register of Historic Places Criteria for Evaluation, how to complete the Historic Preservation Resource Identification Form, photograph requirements, what a determination of eligibility means, how differences of opinion about eligibility are resolved, and when consultants may be helpful to agencies in preparing documentation for the Section 106 process.  The session is designed as a stand-alone workshop or as a companion to The Section 106 Review Process:  Introduction and Overview.  Participants should also consider attending The Secretary's Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings.


 
May 5(9:30am-4:30pm) - Working with the National Register of Historic Places

 

The National Register of Historic Places is the foundation of the SHPO's programs, and a basic understanding of the register is essential for those involved in historic preservation at all levels of government and in the private sector.  The workshop provides detailed information about the National Register criteria, what listing means, the rights of property owners in the nomination process, tips for preparing successful nominations, and much more.

 

May 6(9:30am-12:00noon) - Federal and State Tax Incentives for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings

 

In this workshop participants will learn about the federal and state investment tax credits for certified rehabilitation of a certified historic structure.  A detailed discussion of the Historic Preservation Certification Application, Parts 1, 2, and 3 will guide owners and developers in successfully preparing the information needed for the State Historic Preservation Office to review the project and for the National Park Service to certify it.  This session is designed as a stand-alone workshop or as a companion to the Secretary's Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings.

 

May 6(1:30pm-4:30pm) - The Secretary's Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings

 

The half-day workshop features a thorough discussion of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitation.  Generally referred to as The Standards, these commonsense principles are widely used in the historic preservation field.  Whether you are involved in a rehabilitation project for the 20% federal and 20% state tax credits, planning a rehabilitation project funded with federal assistance, serving on a local historic preservation commission, or just wanting to know the best approach to rehabilitate your historic private home, you will find this session invaluable.  It is designed as a stand-alone workshop and as a companion to Federal and State Tax Incentives for Rehabilitation.

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OHS EVENTS   

Cherokee Strip Museum:

4/1 A Day at Rose Hill School

4/18 A Day at Rose Hill School

4/30 Rural Heritage Festival, 10am, (580)336-2405
 

Fort Gibson:

4/15 Spring Encampment, 10am-2pm
 

Fort Washita: 

3/30-4/3 Rendezvous, 9am-5pm, $5 per car, (580)924-6502
 

Honey Springs Battlefield:
4/29-5/1 Battle of Honey Springs Re-enactment 10am, (918)473-5572

 

Oklahoma History Center:

4/16  Family Saturday, "Pioneer Days," 10am-2pm, Kids' Pioneer Costume Contest, (405)522-0785

 

4/21  Third Thursday, "Oklahoma Weather with Mike Morgan," 7pm, (405)522-0785

 

5/7  Pinhole Camera Class, 1-4pm, (405)522-0785

 

4/24 Annual Sunrise Service and Easter Breakfast Fundraiser, 6:30am, (918)762-2513

4/24 Easter Egg Hunt, 10am, (918)762-2513
 
3/26  Beginning Blacksmithing, (918)653-2493

Sod House Museum:
4/9 Quilting Workshop, 9am-12pm, (580)463-2441

4/16 The Cimmarron - A River's Journey Lecture, 10am, (580)463-2441








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