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New Voices of Oklahoma book features interviews related to 'Killers of the Flower Moon'
APR 22, 2024An oral history project, Voices of Oklahoma is celebrating a 15th anniversary with a third volume in a book series which features interviews related to 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' including Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear, Joe and Carol Conner, Yancey Red Corn, and David Gran.
Attribution: Tulsa World, Jimmie TramelTulsa surgeon & Cain's Ballroom owner remembered in his own words
MAY 19, 2023Dr. Jim Rodgers, accomplished surgeon and owner of Cain’s Ballroom, passed away Wednesday at the age of 71. Rodgers had two very different civic roles. No one could sum up his legacy better than himself.
Attribution: News Channel 8, Sam GelfandGeorge Nigh-orchestrated theatrics helped 'Oklahoma' become state song 70 years ago
MAR 4, 2023Ten years after “Oklahoma!” debuted on Broadway, a young Oklahoma legislator mounted a charge to make the catchy title song the state song of Oklahoma. Problem: Oklahoma already had a state song.
Attribution: Tulsa World, Jimmie TramelPerspectives: John Erling - Voice of Oklahoma
JAN 17, 2023Sam's guest is longtime broadcaster and author John Erling. He discusses the second volume of his book, "Voices of Oklahoma".
Attribution: RSU Public TV, John ErlingColumn: A time when the weight of water healed an Oklahoma community
DEC 2, 2022A 1980s Bell, Oklahoma, water project led by Wilma Mankiller, her husband Charlie Soap and the Cherokee Nation showed how a common goal can bridge divides.
Attribution: Tulsa World, John ErlingThe British Broadcast Corporation (BBC) Radio 4: “The Tulsa Tragedy that Shamed America”
MAY 29, 2021Our oral histories were used as a part of the BBC's special on the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. See their excellent reporting and how British audiences reacted to the story.
Attribution: British Broadcasting Channel (BBC), Radio 4John Erling Interviews Dr. Bruce Howell About the Beginnings of the Pensacola Dam & Grand Lake
SEP 22, 2020Full Credit Media's brilliant editing of the story of Dr. Bruce Howell and his interview concerning the beginnings of the Pensacola Dam.
Attribution: Full Credit MediaNeed Entertainment? Listen to Roy Clark and Many Others Share 'Voices of Oklahoma' Tales
APR 27, 2020A wonderful article by Tulsa World's Jimmie Tramel and why he believes Voices of Oklahoma is a rich resource of entertainment and education for listeners of all ages.
Attribution: Tulsa World, Jimmie TramelJohn Erling Interview with Sam Jones on RSU TV's "Perspectives"
FEB 8, 2019John Erling sat down with Sam Jones on RSU Public TV's "Perspectives" to discuss Voices of Oklahoma and the rich content it offers to Oklahomans of all ages.
Attribution: RSU Public TV, Sam JonesNews Channel 8 (KTUL) Coverage of Voices of Oklahoma Book
JAN 16, 2019Tulsa's own KTUL Channel 8 News sits down with John Erling to discuss the Voices of Oklahoma book.
Attribution: KTUL, Sam McCombs"Paging Through History: Voices of Oklahoma book allows readers to 'eavesdrop' on state's best stories
DEC 23, 2018The Tulsa World chronicles the origins and impact of John Erling and Voices of Oklahoma
Attribution: Tulsa World, Jimmie TramelQ&A with John Erling: Oral history website records voices of 200+ Oklahomans
DEC 25, 2018The Oklahoman chronicle the impact of John Erling and the more than 200+ oral histories recorded on the Voices of Oklahoma website.
Attribution: The Oklahoman, Paula BurkesVoices of Oklahoma: Oklahomans share their stories in their own words
FEB 12, 2017Former KRMG radio personality John Erling has conducted nearly 200 interviews with Oklahomans so their stories can be made available to others at voicesofoklahoma.com.
Attribution: Tulsa World, Jimmie TramelVoices of Oklahoma, the Ongoing Oral History Website Created by Tulsa Radio Legend John Erling
APR 14, 2015Public Radio Tulsa sits down with John Erling and talks about his life, career, and his work in chronicling the stories of influential Oklahomans through VoicesOfOklahoma.com
Attribution: Public Radio Tulsa, Rich FisherHearing Voices — Recording History
JUL 20, 2010TulsaPeople sits down with John Erling to discuss his ongoing work in chronicling the legacies and stories of influential Oklahomans through his website VoicesOfOklahoma.com
Attribution: TulsaPeople, John Hamill