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Sand Springs, Oklahoma

by Jamye K. Landis
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One man's dream burst into reality as Sand Springs,Oklahoma, became the "industrial center of thesouthwest" in the early twentieth century. Self-mademillionaire Charles Page recognized opportunity and quickly bought Native American land allotments as they became available for sale, setting about his vision of creating a planned community for thousands of workers. From feverish growth and economic prosperity to violent labor unrest and race riots, Sand Springs exemplifies the opportunities and struggles faced by countless towns across the nation.The more than 200 images contained within this bookare from the collection of the Sand Springs Cultural and Historical Museum, as well as several private contributors. Focusing on the unusual philanthropic endeavors, industrial and economic diversity, and intriguing political and social structure that has formed this spirited town, the book invites its readers to examine many rare photographs and discoverfor themselves the traits that make Sand Springs both unique and ubiquitous.

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Series: Images of America Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.

Kindle Book

  • Release date: September 14, 2012

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  • ISBN: 9781439627280
  • Release date: September 14, 2012

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  • ISBN: 9781439627280
  • File size: 50580 KB
  • Release date: September 14, 2012

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History Nonfiction

Languages

English

One man's dream burst into reality as Sand Springs,Oklahoma, became the "industrial center of thesouthwest" in the early twentieth century. Self-mademillionaire Charles Page recognized opportunity and quickly bought Native American land allotments as they became available for sale, setting about his vision of creating a planned community for thousands of workers. From feverish growth and economic prosperity to violent labor unrest and race riots, Sand Springs exemplifies the opportunities and struggles faced by countless towns across the nation.The more than 200 images contained within this bookare from the collection of the Sand Springs Cultural and Historical Museum, as well as several private contributors. Focusing on the unusual philanthropic endeavors, industrial and economic diversity, and intriguing political and social structure that has formed this spirited town, the book invites its readers to examine many rare photographs and discoverfor themselves the traits that make Sand Springs both unique and ubiquitous.

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History Nonfiction