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In this brief 1976 interview, Oliver “Tracy” Kelly (1926-2012) discusses the first banks and cotton gins in Bristow, Oklahoma, as well as the nature of the industry in the area at that time, which was primarily agriculture and oil.

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…

Paula shares about her history growing up in the Bristow area, about her family and work life and her love for genealogy and history.

In this 1979 interview, Ralph R. “Brick” Kirchner (1893-1990) speaks extensively about the oil drilling industry in Bristow, Oklahoma in the early 1900s, business involvement with J. Paul Getty, anecdotes about Tom Slick, how people handled their…

In this 1979 interview, Ralph R. “Brick” Kirchner (1893-1990) speaks extensively about the oil drilling industry in Bristow, Oklahoma in the early 1900s, business involvement with J. Paul Getty, anecdotes about Tom Slick, how people handled their…

In this brief 1976 interview, Ralph R. “Brick” Kirchner (RK) (1893-1990) discusses a 1925 United States Geological Survey geological report covering the “Bristow Quadrangle” oilfield area.

In this 1992 interview, Reverend Percy Mayes talks about God’s call on his life to be in ministry, establishing the Duffey Chapel and businesses that were near his church.

Reverend Mayes talks about his brother being a doctor and about all his children and their families.

In this 2020 interview, Royce Kelly shares his experience growing up in Bristow. He discusses his family history and talks about the many influential figures and businesses throughout Bristow.