The third book in the Centennial Series: Oklahoma Women Creators of Destiny is now on sale! The set of books, written by Glenda Carlile and published by New Forums Press as part of their Centennial Series, traces the history of Oklahoma women from Territorial Days to the present.
Buckskin, Calico, and Lace: Oklahoma’s Territorial Women -
Profiles a variety of women that contributed to the formation of the state including Anna Overholser, Elva Ferguson, Cattle Annie and Little Britches, Belle Starr, Kate Barnard, “Ketcucky” Daisy, Will Rogers Mother Mary and the all women town of Bethsheba.
Petticoats, Politics, and Pirouettes: Oklahoma Women from 1900 to 1950 –
Oklahoma’s heritage is continued with more exciting stories of Oklahoma women including the Five Indian Ballerinas, Perle Mesta, U.S. Representative Alice Robertson, Chief Alice Brown Davis, Te Ata, Augusta Metcalfe, Angie Debo, Norma Smallwood, Ruby Darby, Rosemary Hogan and even the infamous “Ma” Barker.
Astronauts, Athletes, and Ambassadors: Oklahoma Women form 1950 to 2007 –
Pioneers in their own way, these women continue to open new frontiers and bring glory to Oklahoma. Some of these prominent women are: Jerrie Cobb, Shannon Lucid, Shannon Miller, Bertha Teague, Ambassador Jeane Kirkpatrick, Mayor Mazola McKerson, June Brooks, Clara Luper, Chief Wilma Mankiller, the Five Miss Americas, Kay Starr, Reba McEntire, Wanda Jackson, Carrie Underwood, Billie Letts, Doris Travis, Ida “B” Blackburn, Leona Mitchell, Alma Wilson, Donna Nigh, Mary Fallin, Merline Lovelace, and General Rita Aragon.
The books are available on Amazon or by special order. Use the special order and get all three for $45. To place a special order call 405-681-8071.
