Telling the History of Claremore…one story at a time   SALLY ROGERS McSPADDEN             In honor of Will Rogers’ family,  this contains portions of the  article written by Myron A. Hurd and appeared in the 1953 Ranchman magazine, which featured one of Will’s sisters, Sally.            I have always stated, without fear of contradiction, that… Read More

Telling the history of Claremore…one story at a time. This article was printed in The Rogers County Observer-Thursday, September 10, 1970. Written by Ann Tacker. Submitted to moreClaremore by the Claremore Museum of History. Sister Maud   Maud LaneMaud Rogers was born at Ft. Gibson on November 28, 1869, ten years before her young brother,… Read More

Telling the History of Claremore…one story at a time This was published in the Claremore Progress, Centennial Edition, June 27, 1993 – By Ken Willhoite FAULKNER HOME PASSES THROUGH GENERATIONS It sits hidden from view at the edge of the Dog Creek Valley. With its massive size, broad wraparound porch and architectural details that harkens to… Read More

Telling the History of Claremore…one story at a time   This article was written by Larry Larkin and published in the Claremore Daily Progress, Edition April 16, 2017 LEE GILSTRAP-THE MEDAL WINNING BUGLER OF COMPANY B              He was a famous trumpet man from out Chicago way.  He had a boogie style that no one… Read More

Telling the History of Claremore…one story at a time     HISTORY OF COOWEESCOOWEE DISTRICT Part I BY MYRON A. HURD Submitted by the Claremore Museum of History                 Probably no area in Oklahoma enjoys a more fascinating history than Cooweescoowee District, Cherokee Nation, which encompasses the area referred to as “The… Read More

Telling the history of Claremore…one story at a time.  WYCOFF CORNER LONG WAY FROM HOLLAND             If you ask an old-timer how to get somewhere in Rogers County, don’t expect to hear the names of streets.  Probably what you’ll hear will be related in terms of “corners.”  A mile west of Wolf corner, half… Read More

CLAREMORE MUSEUM OF HISTORY HONORS THE EARLY PEOPLE     History is the chronological accomplishments of a certain group of people.  If you lose this history, it is as though these people never existed.  Claremore Museum of History honors the people that established this great city.   The exhibits start in 1802 with the coming of the Osage Indians. … Read More

Telling the History of Claremore…one story at a time   CLAREMORE MUSEUM OF HISTORY PRESENTS THE LYNN RIGGS MEMORIAL     The Lynn Riggs Memorial exhibit, inside the museum, has been professionally designed and constructed.             So, who is Lynn Riggs and why is he so important?  Lynn Riggs memorialized his hometown, Claremore, Oklahoma, making… Read More

Telling the history of Claremore…one story at a time. Claremore Daily Progress August 3, 2011 Larry Larkin Progress Correspondent Boathouse Jail CLAREMORE — It seemed to be a simple request and an interesting one to boot. Family friend Bob Clements approached me after Sunday church services a few weeks back and we were visiting in the parking lot.… Read More

Telling the history of Claremore…one story at a time. Radium Town, the Smell of Success Originally published in the Claremore Daily Progress on March 22, 2008.  The smell of rotten eggs is not a pleasant experience. Remember the last time you hid two dozen eggs for the little ones and they could only find 23… Read More

Claremore Past: December 7, 1941, Life was Forever Changed Originally published in the Claremore Daily Progress on December 8, 2007. Written by Larry Larkin. It started out as a typical early December Sunday in Claremore. The weather was cool, but sunny. For most, thoughts were turning toward the approaching Christmas holidays. Many families had attended worship services and were… Read More