Influential Tulsans' Oral Histories
Learn from the oral histories of Tulsa, Oklahoma's most influential citizens and how their legacies have shaped their communities, city, and state.
Learn From These Influential Oklahomans
Bob McCormack
Legendary Tulsa PhotographerAn influential photographer who proudly served the Tulsa community for many years at The Tulsa World, Bob McCormack's imagery graced the covers of countless magazines and captured timeless moments with many of his era's greatest celebrities.
Gathering Place
Jeff StavaJeff Stava describes the planning, preparation, and opening of Tulsa's award-winning, world-renowned park.
George Matson
Southern Hills Country ClubMeet "Golf Shop George" -- An Irishman who has become a Tulsa Treasure.
Johnnie Coe
Native Tulsan, 98 ½ years oldA personal account of Tulsa's history and the life of a woman who lived there for 98 1/2 years.
Peter Mayo
Musician, Philanthropist, and Historic PreservationistPeter Mayo, a fourth-generation Mayo family member, shares his story about following his family's heritage in preserving Tulsa’s rich history, including restoring and improving Tulsa's former Municipal Theatre, and shares many other fascinating stories.
Roger Wheeler
BusinessmanA riverting story of why the Boston Mafia murdered this Tulsa businessman.
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