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Nix Monument Placed in Alva
by Paul Lambert
Dr. Nazih Zuhdi made possible the placement of a monument in the Alva Community Cemetery honoring the memory of Terry Gene Nix. At the age of seven, Nix was the first person to undergo open heart surgery during which total hemodilution of the blood, a technique pioneered by Dr. Zuhdi, was used. This process made open-heart surgery on a mass scale possible for the first time. The successful operation occurred on February 25, 1960.
During the dedication ceremony, Dr. Zuhdi saw many members of the Nix family for the first time in more than fifty years. In this photo, Zuhdi is visiting with Gary Nix, the brother of Terry Gene Nix. Dr. Zuhdi's machine that made this new process possible may be seen in an exhibit at the Oklahoma History Center that highlights Dr. Zuhdi's remarkable career. |
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Grand Reopening of Museum of the Western Prairie
by Kathy Dickson
A fun time was had by all at the grand reopening of the Museum of the Western Prairie in Altus on September 26th. When the museum closed in the fall of 2007 for asbestos abatement no one realized it would be almost four years before we could reopen. The damage to the interior of the museum during the abatement process was extensive, and work could not even begin on drafting the scope of work to bid the repair work until the abatement was completed.
The museum now has new modern exhibits with computer interactives, and the restroom facilities have  been remodeled to meet modern requirements. The community turned out in force to celebrate with over 500 in attendance. The crowd enjoyed the exhibits, music, great food and wonderful weather. Lt. Governor Todd Lamb, along with Senator Schulz and Representative Ortega, attended the opening.
For more information about Museum of the Western Prairie, please call (580)482-1044. |
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Experience C-SPAN's Campaign 2012 Bus
October 15, 10am - 11:30am
Oklahoma History Center
Oklahoma City, OK
WASHINGTON (10/11/2011) - Oklahoma City residents will be among the first to tour C-SPAN's Campaign 2012 Bus when it stops in Oklahoma City on Friday, October 14th and Saturday, October 15th on its "Road to the White House" tour, named after C-SPAN's signature political program.
The Campaign 2012 Bus travels the country to promote and enhance C-SPAN's extensive resources and political coverage by stopping at major political events such as candidate debates and speeches in early primary states and meeting with voters on the campaign trail. Additionally, the Bus will tour state capitals, visit community events, and host students and teachers around the nation, giving them an inside look at C-SPAN's comprehensive educational and political resources.
Visitors will learn about the following programming and resources via HD TVs, touch screen computers, laptops, and mobile devices:
- C-SPAN's in-depth public affairs event coverage
- C-SPAN's web offerings, including archived video going back to 1987 through C-SPAN's vast Video Library and Congressional Chronicle
- Many ways to connect with C-SPAN on the go including Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare,YouTube, XM Radio, and iPhone and Blackberry apps
The Oklahoma City events are in partnership with Cox.
"Cox is proud to partner with C-SPAN to provide educational resources for the Campaign 2012 tour to students," said Janet Barnard, senior vice president and general manager for the Cox Central Region.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Oklahoma History Center 10:00am to 11:30am
800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive
Oklahoma, OK 73105 |
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DONATE NOW Download, fill out the annual giving form, and mail it to:
Development Department
Oklahoma Historical Society
800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73105 |
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For a full listing of benefits, download the membership
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10/15 Genealogy Saturdays, "Researching Civil War Ancestors," 12pm, (580)237-1907
11/7 An Evening with Teddy Roosevelt, 7pm, (580)237-1907
12/3 Christmas in the Village, (580)237-1907
Fort Gibson:
11/12 Fall Bake Day, 10am, (918)478-4088
Frank Phillips Home:
10/21 Tangible History, "In Mourning" Customs and Objects Mid 1800s, 12:10pm, (918)336-2491X104
George M. Murrell Home:
10/28 & 29 Murrell Home Ghost Stories, 6:30pm, (918)456-2751
Oklahoma History Center:
10/22 Dutch Oven Cooking, 1-5pm, (405)522-0785
11/2-3 Music of America's Civil War, (405)522-0785
10/29 Scary Story Event, 1 hour tours, 6:30-9pm, RSVP required, (918)762-2513
Sod House Museum:
10/15 "Western Transportation by Trains and Plains", 10am, (580)463-2441
10/28 Cherokee Cultural Day, 10am, (918)775-2413 |
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The Importance of History...
"Nothing falsifies history more than logic."
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Oklahoma
Historical Society
800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK
73105
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