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Ross Swimmer

Former Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation

Ross Swimmer shares his journey from pro bono legal work with the Cherokee Nation Housing Authority to serving as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, later holding key roles in the U.S. Department of the Interior, where he worked to secure water rights for tribes and improve Indian trust management.

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Voices of Oklahoma - Volumes 1-3

Stories from the Oral History Website VoicesofOklahoma.com

John Erling with John Hamill

Voices of Oklahoma is a 3-volume series full of stories from the oral history website and features inspiring and entertaining stories about the adventures of Sooner State citizens.

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New Topic: Oklahoma Leaders

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Charles Colcord

Old West Pioneer, Cowboy, U.S. Marshal, Businessman, Oklahoma Leaders

Charles Francis Colcord was a cattle rancher, U.S. Marshal, chief of police, businessman, and pioneer of the Old West. The community of Colcord, Oklahoma, is named for him. Charles Colcord is the grandfather of Tulsa philanthropist Walt Helmrich.

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Voices of Oklahoma - Volume III:

Stories from the Oral History Website VoicesofOklahoma.com

John Erling with John Hamill

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