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Dick Willhour
WWII Veteran, Owner of Pennant Petroleum Company
Richard “Dick” Willhour joined the Army during WWII, serving as a machine gunner with the 100th Infantry Division. At 99, he reflected on his time in the battlefield, the loss of four company commanders, and his post-war life—including his faith, family, and work.
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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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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:
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John Erling with John Hamill
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