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    George Conrad, Buffalo Soldier
    Robin Cole-Jett
    • Jul 6, 2021

    George Conrad, Buffalo Soldier

    In 1937, George Conrad, Jr. was interviewed by the WPA's Federal Writer's Project. Born in slavery on February 23, 1860 at Connversville,...
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    Denison DAM!
    Robin Cole-Jett
    • Jun 30, 2021

    Denison DAM!

    When Sam Rayburn, U.S. Speaker of the House from Bonham (Fannin County, Texas), proposed the flood control project for the Red River at...
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    Recipes and Memories
    Robin Cole-Jett
    • Oct 16, 2019

    Recipes and Memories

    Lucinda Davis, a person enslaved by the Creeks and a resident of former Indian Territory, was interviewed and photographed by the Federal...
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    Roosevelt schoolin’
    Robin Cole-Jett
    • Jun 17, 2019

    Roosevelt schoolin’

    The well-built little school in Roosevelt, built by the Works Progress Administration, had two entrances – one for girls, and one for...
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    Works in progress
    Robin Cole-Jett
    • Jun 4, 2019

    Works in progress

    There is nothing nicer than finding that a WPA built stadium is still in use, like the sturdy, stone arena in Hugo, Choctaw County,...
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