Voices of Oklahoma
Voices of Oklahoma is dedicated to the preservation of the oral history of Oklahoma. Voices and stories of famous Oklahomans and ordinary citizens are captured forever in their own words. Oil and gas, ranching, politics, education and more are all visited in these far-ranging interviews. Students researching any of these areas can listen to first-person accounts of the way life was and draw from knowledge that may guide and shape their future. In addition to students, any visitor will feel close to history as they listen to these personal reflections. As many of these people listened to the radio years ago, we invite yout to sit back in your chair and listen to stories that will be preserved beyond our lifetime thanks to today’s technology.
Bob Blackburn: Oklahoma History Center, OKPOP & a Lifetime of Preserving OK History | Full Interview
Joe Robson: On the Robson Ranch Family Legacy & Shaping Oklahoma's Real Estate Development Industry
Donna Hardesty: Philanthropic Leader of the Hardesty Family Building Tulsa's Future | Full Interview
Robert LaFortune: Former Mayor of Tulsa and Civic Visionary | Full Interview
Doug Campbell: Legendary Tulsa Interior Designer Who Faced ALS With Grace | Full Interview
Lee Roy West: "Life Should Be Fun" - From Bootlegger’s Son to Federal Judge | Full Interview
Roy Clark: "Hee Haw" Creator and Country Music’s Global Ambassador | Full Interview
Jim Gallogly: The Fortune 500 CEO Who Led the University of Oklahoma | Full Interview
Lynn Schusterman: A Legacy of Strengthening OK & the World Through Philanthropy | Full Interview
Robert Lawton Jones: The Visionary Architect Behind Tulsa’s Landmark Designs | Full Interview
Dr. Herb Lipe: WWII Veteran and Optometrist Reflects on 100 Years of Life & Service | Full Interview
Steve Ripley on Being Remembered
Steve Turnbo: Tulsa PR Legend and Community Leader | Full Interview
George "Golf Shop George" Matson: The Irishman Who Became a Tulsa Golfing Treasure | Full Interview
W.G. Skelly: The Legendary Oilman Who Built Tulsa | Full Interview (Oklahoma Leaders Special Series)
Cyrus Avery: The Father of Route 66 | Full Interview (Oklahoma Leaders Special Series)
Charles Colcord: Cattleman, Lawman, and Pioneer | Full Interview (Oklahoma Leaders Special Series)
Oral Roberts: The Oklahoma Preacher Who Changed the World | Full Interview
Otis Clark: Tulsa Race Massacre Survivor & Civil Rights Leader | Full Interview
T. Boone Pickens: The Oklahoma Oilman & Billionaire Who Changed America | Full Interview
Nancy McDonald: Leading Tulsa’s Fight for Equality and Education | Full Interview
Paul Andert: A WWII Veteran’s Story of Survival and Bravery | Full Interview
Peggy Helmerich: From Hollywood Starlet to Tulsa Philanthropist | Full Interview
Eddie Sutton: Oklahoma Basketball's Hall-of-Fame Coach - 804 Wins and 4 Final Fours | Full Interview
Steve Stephenson: Tulsa’s Most Beloved Bookseller | Full Interview
Sister Mary Therese Gottschalk: From War-Torn Bavaria to Tulsa’s Healing Mission | Full Interview
David Bernstein: Building Tulsa’s First Suicide Hotline | Full Interview
Fred Harris: The Oklahoma Senator Who Challenged Power | Full Interview
Astronaut William Pogue: From Oklahoma Cotton Fields to Skylab Space Station | Full Interview
Maxine Zarrow: The Heart of Tulsa’s Philanthropic Spirit | Full Interview