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Use Planned Giving to Leave a Legacy with OHS
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Remembering Patti Page (1927-2013)
At the start of 2013, Oklahoma lost one of its most iconic stars, entertainer Patti Page. Ms. Page was gracious enough to sit down with OHS and OKPOP staff in 2010 for an interview in preperation for an OKPOP exhibit. To watch the interview, click here.
Aside from our own tribute to Patti Page, many news outlets throughout the nation paid tribute or made note of her passing. Below you will find a selection of those articles.
Channel 4-Remembering Patti Page
Tulsa World - "Singer's Speaking Voice was Captivating
New York Times - Patti Page, Honey-Voiced 50s Pop Sensation, Dies at 85
Wall Street Journal - Remembering That Singing Rage, Patti Page
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Patti Page: The Good, The Bland, The Groundbreaking |
Oklahoma History Center - Call to Volunteer
Want to be part of our museum volunteer family? Fill out your application today and
 | | Staff member Leah Craig and volunteers helping with the 2012 Septemberfest. |
join us for training February 18-23, 2013. Training is in the evening from 5:30-8pm! Volunteering with the Oklahoma History Center is a wonderful way to give back to the community, learn more about our great state, and meet some wonderful people. Find your application here! For more information about the Oklahoma History Center's museum volunteer program, please contact Abigail Jones at 405/522-5886 or by email at volunteers@okhistory.org. |
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OKLAHOMA'S HISTORIC ROUTE 66 MOBILE TOUR 
The Oklahoma Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is pleased to announce the availability of Oklahoma's Historic Route 66 Mobile Tour. It is part of our ongoing effort to share information about the state's heritage and its preservation through current technology.
Designated in 1926, the 2,400 miles of Route 66 linked rural communities to urban ones, permitting an unprecedented flow of ideas and economic growth across the country. It saw the migration of Dust Bowl refugees; World War II troop movement; the advent of car culture and automobile tourism; and it facilitated large-scale settlement of the west. The highway has come to symbolize the spirit and freedom of America, and the pursuit of the American Dream. The "Mother Road" gained legendary status through song, film, television, books, and personal experiences, and represents an important chapter in American history.
In 1985, Route 66 was decommissioned as a federal highway, but Oklahomans continue to celebrate the road and its landmarks. Through the SHPO's programs, dozens of Route 66 roadbed segments, bridges, service stations, motels, cafes, and related landmarks are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Many of them continue to serve travelers, while others are vacant for now, rapidly deteriorating, or already lost to us. There are many ongoing efforts to protect our state's Route 66 legacy and share it with visitors from around the world. Our mobile tour is designed to enhance these efforts by explaining the significance of each of these places. Museums that tell the Route 66 story are also featured in the tour.
To access the tour as you drive the historic highway or as you relax at home, just call 405/415-0626, listen to the brief introduction and instructions, and enter the stop numbers (1-72) using your telephone keypad. You then hear or read the text captioned name, location, and brief narrative for each stop. To move to another stop, enter the number when prompted at the end of a stop narrative. The list of stops is provided in a brochure available at museums and other locations along the tour route or from the SHPO. Also, the list and map of the stops are found at www.okhistory.org/route66mobiletour. If you are using a smart phone, you can link to more about each stop in particular and about Historic Route 66 in general. The tour is made available through the services of OnCell Systems, Inc.
For more information about the SHPO and its programs, visit http://www.okhistory.org/shpo or call 405/521-6249. |
