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Oma Kay Murray was born October 11, 1951 in Bristow, Oklahoma. Oma Kay's parents, James and Oma Copeland, worked at a Dr Pepper bottling company after WWII. She attended Bristow Public Schools where she was involved in pep club and Latin Club. Oma…

David's parents, William Dotson Barnett and Syble Marie Horn Barnett, were sharecroppers. David, the youngest of seven children, attended Bristow schools and worked various jobs, including at List Motors and Mancel Murphy's gas station. He attended…

Kattie Farris was born December 13, 1934, in Depew, Oklahoma. Kattie's parents, Sidney Vern Russell and Clara Ellen Gross Russell, were a pumper and a housewife. Kattie had six siblings, including two brothers and four sisters. She attended Bristow…

Myra Marie Kemp and her daughter Nanette Wampler shared their family history with Georgia Smith from the Bristow Historical Society. Myra, born Myra Marie Hunt on June 17, 1925, in Perry, Oklahoma, married Max Kemp in 1951 and had four children. They…

Randy Witty interviews Norma Jean Goodmon about her life in Bristow, Oklahoma. Born Norma Jean Watts on February 15, 1927, in Slick, Oklahoma, she recounts her family's history, including her parents' marriage around 1918 and their move to Oklahoma.…

Charles Nicholson, a longtime Bristow resident and coach talks about his life and experiences. Born January 12, 1937, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Charles discusses his parents' backgrounds and his own education and sports achievements, including being…

Mary Franks, born August 6, 1943, in Bristow, Oklahoma, was one of eight children. She was born at home and delivered by Dr. Coppedge. Her parents, William Elijah Graham and Norma May Henderson Graham, were homemakers and oil field workers. Mary…

Linda Root was born June 3, 1953 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. Linda's parents, Rosemary McGuire and Clifford James McGuire, had six children, including Linda. Linda grew up in Kellyville, moving to Bristow in 1972. She recounted her childhood, including her…

Bill Gurley, born October 25, 1939, in Oklahoma City, shared his life story with Regan Siler. Bill's parents, Neva Matilda Carmen Gurley and Arthur Eulus Gurley, were educators. Bill helped his father on their 500-acre farm. He attended Bristow…

Tommy Thompson recounts his life in Bristow, Oklahoma. Born January 20, 1948, Tommy discusses his family, including his mother Pauline Clowers and half-sister. He shares memories of growing up, including playing at the Silver Plunge swimming pool and…