Oklahoma Historical Society
Oklahoma State: Nathaniel Pryor
Learn about the life of Nathaniel Pryor, and American explore who participated in the Lewis and Clark expedition and served as a captain in the war of 1812.
Oklahoma Historical Society
Oklahoma State: Encyclopedia: Wiley Post
Learn about the early life and aviation career of Wiley Post, who set a world record for flying around the planet.
Other
Oklahoma Senate: William Tilghman
Learn about the political career of Bill Tilgman, a deputy United States marshall, peace officer and state senator
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Chief Kicking Bird
This in-depth biography discusses the life of Kiowa peace chief Chief Kicking Bird of Oklahoma. Learn about his work to prevent acts of war and create a peaceful relationship between Native Americans and white settlers.
Other
Encyclopedia of Arkansas: Bass Reeves
Learn about the life of Bass Reeves, who escaped a life of slavery and became a deputy U.S. marshal.
University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma: Robert S. Kerr
This biography summarizes the career of Oklahoma politician Robert S, Kerr, including his time as a governor and senator.
Oklahoma Historical Society
Oklahoma State University: Library: Chief Kicking Bird
This biography discusses the life of Chief Kicking Bird, a 19th century leader and peace chief of the Kiowa tribe of Oklahoma.
University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska Lincoln: Center for Great Plains Studies: Angie Debo
Learn about the life and writing of Oklahoma-born historian Angie Debo, who wrote about Native American history.
Other
Tulsa World: Robert S. Kerr
This article described the life and political career of the Oklahoma senator, including his political support of President John F. Kennedy.
Other
Military Times: Awards: Recipients: Admiral William Crowe
This resource discusses the military career and awards of Admiral William Crowe.
Oklahoma Historical Society
Oklahoma State University: Enclopedia of History and Culture: Thomas Gore
Learn about the personal life and career of Oklahoma senator Thomas Gore. Includes a discussion of his blindness and involvement in the Populist movement.
Black Past
Black Past: Roscoe Dunjee
Read the biography of African American writer and civil rights activist Roscoe Dunjee.
Other
Dough Loudenback: The Black Dispatch: Roscoe Dunjee
Learn about the career of African American journalist Roscoe Dunjee, founder of the early 1900's newspaper The Black Dispatch.