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Legacies captured by the lens of Pierre Tartoue
The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) traveling exhibit Family Album: Photographs by Pierre Tartoue is on display at the Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum through Sunday, July 31.
Pierre Tartoue (1885–1976) was born in the harbor town of Saint-Nazaire on the western shores of France and, in his lifetime, made his way across most of the continental United States. From the late 1930s to the early 1950s he spent most of his time in Oklahoma, painting and producing photographs that bore witness to a tremendous renaissance in Indigenous communities, including the emergence of large intertribal expositions and sacred gatherings.
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This exhibit was curated by Matt Reed and Jacquelyn Sparks. To learn more about the exhibit, contact Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum at 918-762-2513.
Family Album is one of 20 OHS traveling exhibits. Would you like to bring an OHS exhibit to your location? Click here to see the full selection, or contact Jim Meeks at jmeeks@okhistory.org.
Pictured above: John Hoof, age 59, an Arapaho, at the Oklahoma County Courthouse, Oklahoma City, c. 1945. Pictured right: A Kiowa-Apache mother and child, west of Apache (20912.29 and 20912.1.2, Pierre Tartoue Collection, OHS).
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The Oklahoma Summer Social Studies Coalition will hold the Oklahoma Summer Social Studies Conference in person on Tuesday, July 26, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Oklahoma History Center.
The Oklahoma Summer Social Studies Coalition is a partnership of organizations working together to provide relevant educator training and resources to prepare students for success in today’s world. This year’s conference features breakout sessions, vendors, speakers, prizes, and much more. Dr. Bucky Dodd, an inspiring educator, will deliver the keynote address, while breakout session leaders will lead participants through a series of new, engaging techniques and resources. Learn more about the keynote speaker, breakout sessions, and vendors by clicking here. Contact Sarah Dumas at sdumas@okhistory.org for more information. Register early to take advantage of the early bird special!
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The Oklahoma History Center will host a National History Day Boot Camp on Thursday, July 28, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This workshop will show middle and high school teachers how to bring project-based learning and critical thinking skills into their classrooms through the adaptable curriculum of the National History Day program for students grades 6–12.
The workshop cost is $10 for Oklahoma Historical Society members and $15 for non-members. The class will take place in the Musser Learning Lab located on the first floor of the Oklahoma History Center. A link will be provided to those attending virtually.
Registration closes Tuesday, July 19. No refund will be given if cancelation occurs after the deadline. Contact Sarah Dumas at sdumas@okhistory.org for more information.
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Movie Night featuring Where the Red Fern Grows (1974)
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a Movie Night featuring the film Where the Red Fern Grows (1974) in its theater on Friday, July 29, at 7 p.m.
“Horsing Around with Will” will take place from 6 to 7 p.m., during which families can enjoy activities and crafts relating to the movie’s theme. Guests can enjoy free admission, popcorn, and drinks while watching the film. Seating is limited, so early arrival is suggested. This event is FREE to attend thanks to sponsorship by the Bank of Commerce. Please call 918-341-0719 for more information.
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OHS COVID-19 safety measures
We recommend that visitors who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 wear face masks in indoor public areas. We ask that you avoid visiting OHS museums, sites, and affiliates if you have COVID-19, are experiencing symptoms, have a fever, or are otherwise feeling sick or unwell.
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Click event listings below for more information.
16 - Will’s Cowboy Trader Days at the Ranch, Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch, Oologah
16 - Guided tours, Honey Springs Battlefield, Checotah
16 - Battle of Honey Springs Memorial Service, Honey Springs Battlefield, Checotah
16 - History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, Enid
16 - Family Day at the Birthplace Ranch, Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch, Oologah
16 - Heritage Plants lecture, Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City
16 - Let’s Talk About It: Cowboy Life: Reconstructing an American Myth (1975) by William W. Savage Jr., Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum, Pawnee
21 - Historic Preservation Review Committee meeting, Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City
21 - Thursday Night Lecture Series featuring Pawnee Bill Ranch’s Anna Davis, Will Rogers Memorial Museum, Claremore
23 - Guided tours, Honey Springs Battlefield, Checotah
26 - Oklahoma Summer Social Studies Conference, Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City
27 - Oklahoma Historical Society Board of Directors meeting, Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City
28 - National History Day Boot Camp (IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL), Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City
29 - Movie Night featuring Where the Red Fern Grows (1974), Will Rogers Memorial Museum, Claremore
30 - Home on the Range: Dallas Mayer Art Show closes, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, Enid
31 - Family Album: Photographs by Pierre Tartoue exhibit closes, Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum, Pawnee
4 - Back to School Bash, Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City
6 - Blacksmithing Demonstrations with the Saltfork Craftsmen, Cherokee Strip and Rose Hill School, Perry
6 - Family Fun Day, Cherokee Strip Museum and Rose Hill School, Perry
6 - History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, Enid
12 - Wreath-laying ceremony and flyover, Will Rogers Memorial Museum, Claremore
12 - Museum After Dark: Village Sounds featuring Kalyn Fay Barnoski, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, Enid
13 - Will Rogers and Wiley Post Fly-In and National Day of Remembrance, Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch, Oologah
13 - Quilting workshop with Martha Ray, Sod House Museum, Aline
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Masthead photo: Pictured standing near the back of this group, wearing a suit and straw hat, is railroad promoter W. E. Wells. Seated in front of Wells are Cottie and Sammy Hallman. The Hallmans operated the Capital Hotel on Capital Avenue near the Pennington Creek Crossing in Tishomingo, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory, c. 1901 (20288.93.152.2, Chickasaw Council House Museum Collection, OHS).
This photograph is available on The Gateway to Oklahoma History
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