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50 Years of Photojournalism at the Daily Oklahoman Photojournalists have played an important role in the preservation and documentation of Oklahoma history. This exhibit consists of framed, wall-hanging images offering an overview of photojournalists’ work at the Oklahoma Publishing Company from 1950-2000. Cherokee Nation: A Portrait of a People This exhibit consists fifty-five portraits of individuals, couples, and families by noted Oklahoma photographer and artist David Fitzgerald. The strikingly clear and visually rich photographs allow viewers insight into elements of the broad spectrum of Cherokee life in Oklahoma today. All Black Towns of Oklahoma Shortly after the 1889 Land Run opening the Oklahoma Territory to settlement, black leaders hoped to make the newly opened lands a Mecca for oppressed African Americans throughout the United States. Oklahoma was promoted as the land where African Americans could come for the dream of “self-government.” As many as 50 communities arose where only African Americans lived and governed themselves. Even though “Jim Crow” became the law of the land after statehood, All-Black towns survived and continue to thrive in modern Oklahoma. This exhibit consists of wall-hanging graphic panels with images and text. Each panel covers one town. For questions about rentable Oklahoma History Center exhibits or to schedule an exhibit, please contact: David Davis Curator of Special Exhibits (405) 522-0780 |