The Writings that Shaped Oklahoma Shade For more than a half

For more than a half century he has served as counsel to a diverse group of clients

no one could have anticipated that nearly a half century later

already blistered by the August sun

Vignette topics range from the graduates of 1897 to the forgotten years of World War II to the African American Student Union during the 1960s to George Nigh

The Writings that Shaped Oklahoma Shade For more than a halfThe Writings That Shaped Oklahoma tells the story of Oklahoma from the founding of the nation through the Louisiana Purchase, treaties that brought American Indians to Indian Territory, documents of statehood, and a century of legislation and constitutional amendments. Oklahoma's bold and exciting story is more than a saga of official writings, songs, and books. It is also more than a fabric of woven events and places, although our heritage is rich