Biographies
In this section, the researcher will be able to access biographies on
notable Tulsans and Oklahomans.
In order to discover the breadth of the
collection, consider using the following catalog search guides:
- Ex. Subject = Tulsa (Okla.) -- History.
- Ex. Subject = Oklahoma Biography
- Ex. Subject = Oklahoma Western Biographies
Ex. Title = Will Rogers
Ex. Author= Debo, Angie
Biography File Index
The Research Center at the Central Library is in the
process of indexing its local biography files which are part of the Tulsa/Oklahoma Vertical File Collection. The
biography files solely focus on local biographies that span local personalities, talent, business people, and families.
Aunt
Chick
Stories about and recipes
by Tulsa entrepreneur and inventor Nettie McBirney who became known
as 'Aunt Chick' through her cooking column in the Tulsa World from
the 1930s until the early 1950s.
Tulsa
Artists
A list of artists for whom newspaper clippings are available at the
Central Library Research Center Vertical Files listed under Tulsa Artists.
Tulsa
Musicians
This is a list of local musicians. Some biographical information is
provided as well as links to additional resources.
Oklahoma
Music Guide: Biographies, Big Hits, And Annual Events
This book provides is an a lphabetical guide of 200 significant major
Oklahoma musicians, groups, tribes, and sounds, a list of number one hits
recorded or written by Oklahoma artists or groups, and more.