Box 4
Container
Contains 808 Collections and/or Records:
Young Negro Democratic Organization, Paul McGlory, President - Invitation to Emancipation Celebration: Guest Speaker Requested , June 1, 1940
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 56
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_56_0002
Scope and Contents
The Democratic Organization of Young Tulsa Negroes is inviting Mr. William H. Murray to speak at their emancipation celebration on June 19, 1940. They have a membership of one thousand people and would like a response from Mr. Murray regarding his availability to speak at the event.
Yowell, M., 5/20/1946
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 56
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_56_0003
Scope and Contents
Typewritten letter from M. Yowell to William H. Murray praising Murray's book "Rights of Americans;" acknowldging copies received of Murray's first address to the Oklahoma legislature; requesting information on amount of land legally obtainable by Cherokees from Cherokee Nation or Cherokee strip, and inviting Murray to visit St. Petersburg, FL.
Stimpson, George W. - Letter inquiring about the origin of the Sobriquet "Alfalfa Bill" , August 06, 1942
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 12
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_12_0012
Scope and Contents
In a letter dated August 6, 1942, Wm. H. Murray explains the origin of his nickname "Alfalfa Bill." The nickname was given to him in 1903 after he gave a speech on growing alfalfa at a meeting in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. The name stuck and he adopted it as his own. While the nickname helped him gain popularity among farmers, it also gave the impression that he was too rustic to be a scholar.
Letter from Murray to Ben Tasto about books on "Ethics" , August 05, 1942
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_35_0006
Scope and Contents
Murray responds to a request for book recommendations on ethics by stating that they have never read a book specifically on ethics, but have gained their understanding of ethics through observing human behavior and studying mental philosophy. They recommend analyzing one's own conduct and the conduct of others, avoiding blindly following trends, and considering the perspective of others. The writer also expresses skepticism towards modern writings on ethics and recommends a deep analysis of...
Letter of Recommendation for Honorable William H. Murray from Middle States Oil Corporation, 1922-07-25
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 27
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_27_00003
Alfalfa Bill Murray's passport and international identification information , 1919-01-01 - 1923-12-31
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 27
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_27_00006
Overview
66th (1919-1921); 67th (1921-1923); 68th (1923-1925)
A Letter of Support and Gratitude from Maude O. Thomas, 1940-01-01 - 1940-12-31
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 34
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_34_00002
Overview
76th (1939-1941)
The Murray Clan Genealogy: A Letter from a Descendant, 1936-01-01 - 1936-12-31
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 34
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_34_00005
Overview
74th (1935-1937)
Correspondence Regarding Murray Family and Scotch Ancestry, 1940-01-01 - 1940-12-31
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 34
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_34_00009
Overview
76th (1939-1941)
Letter regarding Murray Clan History and Judge John R. Thomas, 1936-01-01 - 1936-12-31
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 34
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_34_00010
Overview
74th (1935-1937)