Arkoma the encyclopedia of oklahoma history and culture. History of governor waltons war on ku klux klan, the invisible empire second edition. From the tectonic formation of oklahomas varied landscape to the recovery and renewal following the oklahoma city bombing, this readable book includes both. The population was 1,989 at the 2010 census, a decline from 2,180 in 2000. Over 23,000 photos and growing a home grown home page online since april 6, 1996. The first test horizontal wells in the area are less than four years old, and operators are just beginning fullfield development, with plans in some cases for up to 20 wells to be drilled in multiple layers and directions from a single well pad. The name of the town is a portmanteau of arkansas and oklahoma.
Oklahoma libraries oklahoma state universitystillwater. Located in northeastern le flore county, arkoma lies just across the state line from fort smith, arkansas, at the intersection of oklahoma state highways 9a and 112. Oklahoma a history of five centuries 2nd edition rent. I envy students today that are provided textbooks which are actually interesting to read. Research the history of oklahoma, the southwest, or your own family in the oklahoma historical society research center. The 2020 oklahoma book awards banquet has been canceled.
Not all books are available through the school library at this time but there are still several to choose from. The oklahoma history centers crossroads of commerce exhibit is a. Throughout its history, arkoma has served as a bedroom community because many residents commuted to work in fort smith. Pages in category novels set in oklahoma the following 35 pages are in this category, out of 35 total. Ohs research center books oklahoma historical society. Angie elbertha debo january 30, 1890 february 21, 1988, was an american historian who wrote books and hundreds of articles about native american and oklahoma history. See more ideas about oklahoma, history and indian territory. All libraries are closed through at least thursday, 430. Arkoma is a town in le flore county, oklahoma, united states. The following books have been selected as finalists in the thirtyfirst annual oklahoma book. Explore oklahoma historical societys 376 photos on flickr. Rent oklahoma a history of five centuries 2nd edition 9780806141534 and save up to 80% on textbook rentals and 90% on used textbooks. Keywordsoklahoma town history arkoma le flore county james reynolds choctaw nation fort smith light traction company wpa national register arkoma.
It is part of the fort smith, arkansas oklahoma metropolitan statistical area. Levy examines the people and events surrounding the schools formation and development, chronicling the determined ambition of pioneers to transform a seemingly barren landscape into a place where a worthy institution of higher education could thrive. Please do not return checked out materials while were closed. Browse by letter the encyclopedia of oklahoma history.