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Washita Love Child book release with author Douglas K. Miller at the Oklahoma History Center |
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The Oklahoma Historical Society is thrilled to host the book release for Washita Love Child: The Rise of Indigenous Rock Star Jesse Ed Davis (2024) by Douglas K. Miller on the evening of Tuesday, November 12, at the Oklahoma History Center.
Dr. Miller will discuss his research on Jesse Ed Davis, a Kiowa/Comanche guitarist who collaborated with music legends such as Bob Dylan, B.B. King, and John Lennon. The book chronicles Davis’s rise from Oklahoma to international fame in the 1960s and 70s, examining his artistic influence and contributions to music history.
After the discussion, there will be a Q&A, followed by a book signing and a reception featuring live music by Chebon Tiger, a Seminole-Mvskoke musician with personal and cultural ties to Jesse Ed Davis. Tiger will honor Davis’s legacy by performing selections from Davis’s catalog. Davis’s iconic Telecaster guitar (seen right) and Fender Bassman amplifier, which are currently housed at the Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture (OKPOP), will be on display at the event, giving attendees a rare glimpse of the instruments that helped define his sound. The guitar and amp will have a permanent home at OKPOP when it opens in Tulsa.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the event begins at 7 p.m. Miller will sign copies of Washita Love Child, which will be available for $35. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is requested. Contact Angela Spindle at 405-522-0472 or angela.spindle@history.ok.gov for more information.
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This program is funded in part by Oklahoma Humanities (OH) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in the program do not necessarily represent those of OH or NEH.
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Fort Gibson November living history programs
The November living history programs at Fort Gibson Historic Site will focus on American author Washington Irving (1783–1859) and the expeditions he joined during the 1830s, leaving from Fort Gibson. The fort was the westernmost US military outpost at that time—established in 1824, just 8 years before Irving’s expeditions.
The programs will be held November 7–9, 14–16, and 21–23 from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m., and are included with paid admission to the site. For more information, please call 918-478-4088.
New York Public Library Archives, The New York Public Library. “Washington Irving (1783-1859)” New York Public Library Digital Collections.
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The Shoemaker book discussion and signing with author Retired Major Joe Lee Todd |
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In honor of Veterans Day, the Oklahoma Historical Society Research Center will host a special presentation of The Shoemaker on Wednesday, November 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Musser Learning Lab at the Oklahoma History Center.
Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame member Retired Major Joe Lee Todd will discuss Louis Kerbel’s life and times. Todd is the author of The Shoemaker (2021, New Forums Press), a biography of Kerbel based on hours of recorded interviews.
Louis Kerbel was a Jewish man born in Ukraine in 1888 in the village of Roshen. He worked as a shoemaker in Russia. Kerbel lived through unimaginable violence before coming to the United States in 1911 with only 75 cents in his pocket. In 1914, he moved to Oklahoma, where he opened a shoe shop in downtown Tulsa. Due to the violence he endured in Russia, Kerbel felt compelled to assist many African Americans during the Tulsa Race Massacre in 1921 by concealing them in his shop.
This is a presentation of remarkable human strength and the story of an extraordinary patriot. A book signing will be held with Todd after the program.
The program is free; however, seating is limited. Please register in advance by calling 405-522-5225 or emailing research@history.ok.gov.
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STARTING TOMORROW!!
Will Rogers Days and Motion Picture Festival
The Will Rogers Motion Picture Festival begins on Thursday, October 31 and runs through Saturday, November 2, when festival entries will be screened daily in the Will Rogers Theatre. The festival features G- and PG-rated films from artists worldwide.
Will Rogers was already a Vaudeville and Ziegfeld Follies star and when movies made their debut, and he was an easy choice for the fledgling industry. His first film was Laughing Bill Hyde (1918) and he went on to make 71 total movies. View the Motion Picture Festival Schedule.
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Will Rogers’s Birthday Party to feature trick roper Kevin Fitzpatrick
On Saturday, November 2, Claremore will celebrate the birthday of its most famous resident, Will Rogers, with many activities including a luncheon and Will Rogers Days Parade.
Following the parade, the Will Rogers Memorial Museum will celebrate the 145th anniversary of Rogers's birthday with a party at the museum. He was born on November 4, 1879, in the Cooweescoowee District of the Cherokee Nation.
World Champion trick roper Kevin Fitzpatrick (pictured above) and his son Will Fitzpatrick will perform at the birthday party.
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“Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)” webinar
On Wednesday, November 13, at 10 a.m. (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will host a free webinar to provide an overview of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).
This training is intended to provide an introduction or refresher to Section 106 of the NHPA. The SHPO strives to convey the importance of the Section 106 process and to assist those who may be involved in the process in Oklahoma.
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“National Register of Historic Places: Overview” webinar
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October 31 family-friendly trick-or-treating! |
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OKPOP continues to evolve, designing exhibits that celebrate the achievements of Oklahoma creatives in music, movies, television, radio, comics, animation, literature, and more. Learn more about the exciting developments and how they are shaping the museum’s legacy.
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The OHC Museum Store is stocked full of books and unique gift items related to Oklahoma history and culture, that family and friends are sure to love. A variety of gifts include a wide variety of books, gifts, and Made-In-Oklahoma goods.
For those hard-to-shop-for friends and family, remember to give the gift of history by gifting them with an Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) membership! Store associates can help you purchase an OHS gift membership.
Visit store.okhistory.org to see and shop for hundreds of gift ideas from the comfort of your home, or call 405-522-5214 for more information.
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Follow the OHS website calendar to learn about all of our events and programs at OHS museums and historic sites across the state! |
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Connect with the Oklahoma Historical Society on social media—where you can learn more about Oklahoma history and get up-to-date information about events and exhibits across the state!
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Masthead image: World War II ration stamps from War Ration Book Four, printed and distributed in booklets by the US Office of Price Administration. The booklets were distributed to "every eligible man, woman, child, and baby in the United States" in an effort to address shortages of supplies and foods. Learn more about rationing during World War II in Oklahoma through The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture.
(1995.032.1.8.006, 1995.032.1.8.007, 1995.032.1.8.008, Willis Collection, Oklahoma Historical Society).
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