Tulsa Area History
Photographs/Digitized Collections
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Beryl Ford Collection, Catalog of Images
Official Rotary Club of Tulsa Beryl Ford Collection Information
Local historian Beryl Ford collected the largest and most significant collection of photographs and artifacts relevant to the history of the City of Tulsa and surrounding area throughout his lifetime.
We are fortunate that he shared part of his legacy as Tulsa historian with us in the form of this invaluable collection, now available online.
Charles Page Memorial Library
Historic images from the dedication of the original Charles Page Library in Sand Springs.
Developing Tulsa: The Austin Hellwig Collection
Austin Hellwig has produced more than 30 photo journals on the city of Tulsa, particularly on the subject of road construction. This sample of Mr. Hellwig's work features photographs from the 1980s and '90s and documents the city's expansion as demonstrated through roadway improvements. Other Tulsa County communities and historic bridges are also featured.
Jack Frank’s Tulsa History Film Series
Rare film footage brings local history to life in this entertaining and informative series by filmmaker Jack Frank.
Levorsen Collection of Oil Industry Photographs
A.I. Levorsen was the first dean of the School of Mineral Sciences at Stanford University, but he spent much of his career in Tulsa. Dr. Levorsen donated his extensive collection of texts, maps, and photographs regarding the petroleum industry to the library in 1968. Here, view 300 images from the early days of the Oklahoma petroleum industry.
Oklahoma Postcard Collection.
Postcards carry their own messages about the pride we take in our state's natural beauty, modern urban areas, and famous personalities. Take a look at some of the images used to promote Oklahoma over the years.
Oral History Interviews: Junior League of Tulsa, Inc. Historic Preservation Project
This audio collection, sponsored by the Junior League of Tulsa in the late 1970s and early 1980s, features discussions with pioneer Tulsans on medicine, lifestyles, architecture, government, business, education, journalism, and many other subjects regarding the early history of Tulsa.
Tulsa Area History
Selected notable items from the library’s Tulsa & Oklahoma Collection: rare books, photographs, maps, and more.
Tulsa City-County Library in Pictures
Ever wonder what your library looked like “way back when”? Find out here!
Tulsa Race Riot of 1921: Documentary images
Courtesy of the TCCL African American Resource Center.