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July 31, 2012

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History Detectives on OETA

OHS Staff Member, Tara Damron, on History Detectives OETA
(L to R) Jerome Green, author of Washita: The U.S. Army and the Southern Cheyennes, 1867-1869; Wes Cowan, co-host of the show; and Tara Damron

Tuesday July 31, 2012   7:00pm

 

Did a neckpiece and leggings once belong to renowned Chief Black Kettle? This segment of PBS show HIstory Detectives, hosted by Wes Cowan, was shot at the Oklahoma History Center and features an expert interview with Tara Damron, OHS Assistant Curator of American Indian Collections.

 

The History Center segment of the show will be aired Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at 7pm on OETA, channel 13 in Oklahoma City, channel 11 in Tulsa, channel 3 in Eufaula and channel 12 in Cheyenne.

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Don't miss the next Research Center book sale August 1-3, 2012! This sale includes books on genealogy, history, education, various periodicals, and much more! Some of these books are rare or out-of-print. The sale also includes records, prints of historic photos, and maps - something for every genealogist or history lover.

 

The sale starts Wednesday, August 1st and ends Friday, August 3rd. The hours for Wednesday and Thursday are 10am-4pm; Friday hours are 10am-3pm.

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OHS EVENTS   

8/4 Aunt Jane's Ice Cream Social, 2-4pm, (918)336-2491
 
8/17  "True Stories from Quilting Diaries," Tangible History Presentation, 12:10-1pm, Frank Phillips Home Library, (918)336-2491
 
8/11  Advanced Beadwork Class, 9am-5pm, (405)522-0785

 

8/30  WWI and the Movies: The Combat Soldier on the Big Screen, 7pm, (405)522-0785

 

Sod House Museum:

8/11  Quilting Workshop, 9am,

(580)463-2441

The Importance of History...

"Very few things happen at the right time, and the rest do not happen at all: the conscientious historian will correct these defects."

 

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 Shelly Crynes, Editor

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