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Oklahoma Events, Issues and Organizations: Semi-Centennial Celebration, 1955-1957

 File — Box: TP 15, Folder: 6
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_15_6_0000
Plans for the 50th anniversary of statehood celebration in 1957. Correspondence and clippings. Includes RSK's certificate of membership to the Semi-Centennial Commission; "Senator Kerr Says" news release; National Folk Festival; souvenir coins; plans for semi-centennial editions of the Daily Oklahoman; newsletters; proclamation of September 28, as "Oklahoma Day"; invitation to parade and luncheon; pamphlets; brochures; fact sheet; general. Correspondents include Raymond Gary; Richard Neuberger; Iris Blitch; William Jennings Bryan Dorn; Daniel A. Reed; Allen J. Ellender; Joseph McCarthy; Gordon Allott; John Sparkman; Edward Martin; Chapman Revercomb; Karl M. LeCompte; Frank J. Becker; J. W. Fulbright; and Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Dates

  • 1955-1957

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access:

Certain series of this collection are stored off-site and require prior notice to access. If you wish to view these materials, please contact the Congressional Archives staff to arrange an appointment.

The following series are stored off-site: Clippings and Invitations.

Extent

From the Collection: 368.29 Linear Feet (296 containers)

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

Contact:
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