Box 1
Container
Contains 18 Collections and/or Records:
William H. Murray's Ancestors, undated
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 29
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_1_29_0016
Biographical Materials - Manuscripts and clippings, undated, 1935-1953
File — Box: 1, Folder: 29
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_1_29_0000
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The Murray Collection is approximately 9 linear feet plus oversized materials. Although Murray served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1913-1917, the majority of the collection is related to his post-congressional activities, family affairs, and years as governor. The materials cover a variety of topics including his use of executive orders calling for martial law, pardons, and the appointment and removal of state officials. The documents also include material...
Biography. "William Henry Murray was born...", 1935
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 29
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_1_29_0002
Scope and Contents
Typewritten biographical information about William H. Murray.
Personality sketch of William H. Murray by Armine W. Kingsland, personal secretary to William H. Murray, 1935
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 29
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_1_29_0003
Scope and Contents
Typewritten personality sketch about William H. Murray.
Oklahoma First State Legislature, Its Problems Setting Up State Government How Solved by William H. Murray, Its Speaker and Former Governor, written by William H. Murray, 1939
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 29
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_1_29_0005
Scope and Contents
Typewritten document about William H. Murray when in the office. Concerns laws being passed.
Newspaper Clipping. "Hell and Inflation Ahead, Warns Alfalfa Bill," Dallas Morning News, 1941
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 29
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_1_29_0006
Scope and Contents
Typewritten newspaper article concerning inflation and the war.
Letter. William H. Murray to Dr. Ralph Richardson, 1943
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 29
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_1_29_0007
Scope and Contents
Typewritten letter containing some biographical information.
William H. (Alfalfa Bill) Murray, Oklahoma's most fabulous figure... by Laymond Crump, 1953
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 29
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_1_29_0009
Scope and Contents
Typewritten document with biographical information about William H. Murray. News story for William H. Murray's 84th birthday.
"Subject", undated
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 29
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_1_29_0011
Scope and Contents
Typewritten personality sketch concerning William H. Murray. Author unknown.
"I Never Saw a Man Like Bill Murray" by T.B. Williams, undated
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 29
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_1_29_0013
Scope and Contents
Typewritten document concerning William H. Murray.