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Beaver's Bend Dam, Beaver's Bend, OK, 1984--Slide 2
No full textDr. W. David Baird (b. July 8, 1939, Edmond, OK) joined the Oklahoma State University History department in 1978 as Chairman. Along with Baird's research interests in Native Americans and Western history, he held a collection of more than 1,634 slides that he took in 1984, depicting structures built by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in the state of Oklahoma. These structures are tangible reminders of one of President Roosevelt's New Deal relief programs that provided a viable livelihood for many Oklahomans during the 1930s. The Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office published Phase III of a report on 'WPA Structures Thematic Survey' in August 1987, authored by W. David Baird. The digitization and documentation of this collection was made possible by a 2019-2020 Improving Access to Collections Grant sponsored by the Oklahoma Historical Records Advisory Board, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries, and funded by the National Archives--National Historical Publications and Records Commission
Grandstand at the Ormand Beach Stadium, Pawhuska, OK, 1984
No full textDr. W. David Baird (b. July 8, 1939, Edmond, OK) joined the Oklahoma State University History department in 1978 as Chairman. Along with Baird's research interests in Native Americans and Western history, he held a collection of more than 1,634 slides that he took in 1984, depicting structures built by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in the state of Oklahoma. These structures are tangible reminders of one of President Roosevelt's New Deal relief programs that provided a viable livelihood for many Oklahomans during the 1930s. The Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office published Phase III of a report on 'WPA Structures Thematic Survey' in August 1987, authored by W. David Baird. The digitization and documentation of this collection was made possible by a 2019-2020 Improving Access to Collections Grant sponsored by the Oklahoma Historical Records Advisory Board, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries, and funded by the National Archives--National Historical Publications and Records Commission
School and gymnasium ruins, Ashland, OK, 1984--Slide 2
No full textDr. W. David Baird (b. July 8, 1939, Edmond, OK) joined the Oklahoma State University History department in 1978 as Chairman. Along with Baird's research interests in Native Americans and Western history, he held a collection of more than 1,634 slides that he took in 1984, depicting structures built by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in the state of Oklahoma. These structures are tangible reminders of one of President Roosevelt's New Deal relief programs that provided a viable livelihood for many Oklahomans during the 1930s. The Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office published Phase III of a report on 'WPA Structures Thematic Survey' in August 1987, authored by W. David Baird. The digitization and documentation of this collection was made possible by a 2019-2020 Improving Access to Collections Grant sponsored by the Oklahoma Historical Records Advisory Board, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries, and funded by the National Archives--National Historical Publications and Records Commission
Washita County Jail, Cordell, OK, 1984
No full textDr. W. David Baird (b. July 8, 1939, Edmond, OK) joined the Oklahoma State University History department in 1978 as Chairman. Along with Baird's research interests in Native Americans and Western history, he held a collection of more than 1,634 slides that he took in 1984, depicting structures built by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in the state of Oklahoma. These structures are tangible reminders of one of President Roosevelt's New Deal relief programs that provided a viable livelihood for many Oklahomans during the 1930s. The Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office published Phase III of a report on 'WPA Structures Thematic Survey' in August 1987, authored by W. David Baird. The digitization and documentation of this collection was made possible by a 2019-2020 Improving Access to Collections Grant sponsored by the Oklahoma Historical Records Advisory Board, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries, and funded by the National Archives--National Historical Publications and Records Commission
Sherwood School, McCurtain County, OK, 1984
No full textDr. W. David Baird (b. July 8, 1939, Edmond, OK) joined the Oklahoma State University History department in 1978 as Chairman. Along with Baird's research interests in Native Americans and Western history, he held a collection of more than 1,634 slides that he took in 1984, depicting structures built by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in the state of Oklahoma. These structures are tangible reminders of one of President Roosevelt's New Deal relief programs that provided a viable livelihood for many Oklahomans during the 1930s. The Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office published Phase III of a report on 'WPA Structures Thematic Survey' in August 1987, authored by W. David Baird. The digitization and documentation of this collection was made possible by a 2019-2020 Improving Access to Collections Grant sponsored by the Oklahoma Historical Records Advisory Board, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries, and funded by the National Archives--National Historical Publications and Records Commission
Oral history interview with Susie Morice
No full textSusie Morice, a retired educator, worked in various capacities in the field of education. She was a middle school English Language Arts teacher but also taught in high school and at the college level. Susie shared the shock that the COVID-19 pandemic brought to her and her community and family. She shared that a young niece of hers fell ill and how the virus was such a silent presence. Susie learned of the struggles many educators faced with technology being the tool for delivering instruction. She also discussed her disappointment with leadership both nationwide and in individual states and communities. She said that she's always been a writer and now more than ever are teachers' voices and words needed in order to fairly document this experience.The COVID-19 Teacher-Poets Writing to Bridge the Distance collection is a series of interviews documenting the teachers' poetry and writing experiences during the 2020 COVID-19 school closings and the topics and insights that emerged
Oral history interview with Abigail Woods
No full textAbigail Woods, from Stillwater, Oklahoma, is a head teacher at a daycare and a student at Oklahoma State University (OSU). She spoke about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Oklahoma and how it has changed the experience of her daycare students. She also talks about her experience at the OSU and how she feels about returning to classes in the fall. Abigail shares her perspective of looking forward into the uncertain times to come, and talks of humanity as a social entity and people coming together.The COVID-19 Teacher-Poets Writing to Bridge the Distance collection is a series of interviews documenting the teachers' poetry and writing experiences during the 2020 COVID-19 school closings and the topics and insights that emerged
Oral history interview with Emily Beers
No full textEmily Beers became a teacher in 2011 after working in a special education classroom. She developed a leadership capacity in her time as a special education teacher. She taught in a brick-and-mortar school for six years and transitioned into a virtual charter (Epic Charter Schools) during the walkouts. Due to her unique vantage point as a special education teacher, rather than as a classroom teacher, she felt that she was able to witness more school-wide trends of lack of funding and its impact on her students earlier than some of her colleagues. Emily felt she was able to see connections between legislation and its effects because her special education students were quickly and directly affected. She noticed teachers leaving in droves leading up to the strikes, and cites legislation as the cause. During the strikes, she worked hard to advocate for teachers and students, and actively participated in strike-related activities. Her transition from public school to charter school drew resentment from her colleagues that was intensified during the strike. Despite the resentment, she refused to be discouraged from advocating for teachers actively in her community. She mentions symptoms of the cycle of advocacy and how they affected her personally (citing burnout, feelings of abandonment after the strikes ended, etc.) Emily felt that she had finally felt solidarity during the strikes, she felt validated, and imbued with a sense of purpose. Emily mourned the loss of the solidarity after the strikes ended. She asserts that she won't stop advocating for her students and the improvement on the systems that support students in education in Oklahoma. Her hope for the future is to see students adequately supported financially and systemically by the state.The 2018 Oklahoma Education Walkouts Oral History Collection is a series of interviews with teachers who participated in the 2018 walkouts across Oklahoma to better understand its impact on the teachers and to establish a record for future generations to understand this historic event from the perspective of the people who made it happen
Oral history interview with Shari Gateley
No full textShari Gately presented a positive picture of an active union, which led to much more active participation at the walkout.The 2018 Oklahoma Education Walkouts Oral History Collection is a series of interviews with teachers who participated in the 2018 walkouts across Oklahoma to better understand its impact on the teachers and to establish a record for future generations to understand this historic event from the perspective of the people who made it happen
Bus barn, Jenks, OK, 1984
No full textDr. W. David Baird (b. July 8, 1939, Edmond, OK) joined the Oklahoma State University History department in 1978 as Chairman. Along with Baird's research interests in Native Americans and Western history, he held a collection of more than 1,634 slides that he took in 1984, depicting structures built by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in the state of Oklahoma. These structures are tangible reminders of one of President Roosevelt's New Deal relief programs that provided a viable livelihood for many Oklahomans during the 1930s. The Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office published Phase III of a report on 'WPA Structures Thematic Survey' in August 1987, authored by W. David Baird. The digitization and documentation of this collection was made possible by a 2019-2020 Improving Access to Collections Grant sponsored by the Oklahoma Historical Records Advisory Board, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries, and funded by the National Archives--National Historical Publications and Records Commission