This week we recount the early life and background of one of the most important figures in Oklahoma history - Alfalfa Bill Murray. I relied primarily on the new Alfalfa Bill biography, linked here: https://www.oupress.com/books/15010040/alfalfa-bill. As always, feel free to shoot me an email at: chautauquareview@gmail.com. Thanks, and don't forget to subscribe!
This week we discuss the events following the destruction of Greenwood. I highly recommend Randy Krehbiel's "Tulsa, 1921" as well as Tim Madigan's "The Burning." Both of these were eminently readable and excellent sources. For any comments, ideas, or questions please email me at chautauquareview@gmail.com. Thanks, and don't forget to subscribe!
Apologies, I won't be able to upload the second Tulsa Race Massacre episode until next Monday. For this week, I have uploaded the best episode of the podcast so far: the Red River Bridge War. Hope you enjoy!
Tulsa, Oklahoma. May 30 - June 1, 1921.
This week we introduce the Meuse-Argonne offensive of World War One, and Oklahoma's involvement through the experience of a young corporal named Charles. Comments, suggestions, and ideas are welcome at chautauquareview@gmail.com. Thanks, and don't forget to subscribe!
This week, I give my spoiler-free thoughts on "Killers of the Flower Moon" as well as a quick history of American Indian Civil Rights. If you have any comments, questions, or ideas - please feel free to send them over to chautauquareview@gmail.com. Also, please leave a review and don't forget to subscribe!
Today we delve into the life and career of Jim Thorpe! We also set the stage for future episodes recounting his incredible rise and fall. If you any comments, corrections, or ideas please feel free to send an email to chautauquareview@gmail.com! Thanks so much for listening and don't forget to subscribe!
This week, we examine Solomon Layton's "Cherokee Gothic" style in some of Oklahoma's most extraordinary buildings!
Today's episode is a little different - I offer some stories and reflections on the Oklahoma City Bombing. Additionally, I offer some updates on the Deep Deuce episode, and share some personal news! As always, please send any comments, corrections, or ideas to chautauquareview@gmail.com. Thanks!
This week we examine Deep Deuce - the Jazz Crossroads of the World. We also introduce Roscoe Dunjee and the Black Dispatch! Please feel free to reach out at Chautauquareview@gmail.com with any comments, corrections, or recommendations! Thanks!
This week, we examine Huey P. Long's early education in Oklahoma, as well as the Oklahoma State Cowboys' controversial 1945 College Football National Championship. As always, feel free to send any questions, comments, corrections, or ideas to chautauquareview@gmail.com.
This week, we look at Big Anne Wynn and Hell's Half Acre - the notorious madame and red light district in early Oklahoma City! If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at chautauquareview@gmail.com! If you liked today's episode, consider purchasing a copy of "And Satan Came Also" from Full Circle Books in Oklahoma City!
This week, we look at the birth of the most important piece of popular culture in Oklahoma - American Football. We introduce the Oklahoma Sooners, Oklahoma State Cowboys, and Jim Thorpe!
This week, we examine the "Okies" of the 1930s. We introduce Woody Guthrie, Merle Haggard, the Migrant Mother, and the "Will Rogers phenomenon." If you have any questions, comments, corrections, or suggestions, please feel free to reach out at chautauquareview@gmail.com. If you're interested in Rusty Williams's excellent history on the Red River Bridge War, new copies can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Red-River-Bridge-Texas-Oklahoma-University-Texarkana/dp/1623494052/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&...
This week, we tell the story of No Man's Land, Oklahoma's wild and ungovernable panhandle that served as a haven for outlaws before statehood. If you have any questions, comments, corrections, or suggestions, please feel free to reach out at chautauquareview@gmail.com. If you're interested in Rusty Williams's excellent history on the Red River Bridge War, new copies can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Red-River-Bridge-Texas-Oklahoma-University-Texarkana/dp/1623494052/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&am...
Who would win in a war between Oklahoma and Texas? Trick question, the war was already fought! Today, we examine one of the great untold stories of Oklahoma and Texas history - the Red River Bridge War. As always, if you have any questions, comments, or corrections please email chautauquareview@gmail.com! Don't forget to subscribe!
This week, we're diving into the Oklahoma state poem "Howdy Folks!" Also, we're taking a look at the tumultuous history of Claremore by recounting the Battle of Claremore Mound. As always, feel free to send any comments, suggestions, or corrections to chautauquareview@gmail.com. And don't forget to subscribe!
Before diving into the State Poem, we introduce the most famous Okie of all time - Will Rogers
An introduction to the America of America Podcast! If you have any ideas for episodes, comments, or corrections, please feel free to email chautauquareview@gmail.com.
