Mom reflects on Thanksgiving and aspects of growing up in Pocola, Oklahoma.

Ben and I reminisce about dolls and scooters.

We talked about my grandmas life growing up and some of her favorite memories.

For five generations, the Clark D. and Carrie Bowling families have gathered for family reunions. We documented these interviews to help future generations understand how life was lived in the past and recognize medical issues in the family line. We...

After Kevin Cawthon's parents save up $200 to buy a nice trailer, he moves around Arkansas and Oklahoma with his four older brothers embarking on a dangerous and violent journey through the various poverty stricken communities he called home. In...

Strength, heart and truth

Laila Deffenbaugh was interviewed by Madison Watson and Jamie Marrara for Archive Oologah. She discusses the importance of asking questions and the benefits of a small town.

Stories of a farmers son

Growing up poor in Oklahoma influenced my grandfather to develop a love of travel and a drive to work hard. It also taught him the importance of believing in luck and family.

Madison Watson and Jamie Marrara interview Kellie Capps for Archive Oologah. They discuss the importance of English, the evolution of education, and life in Oologah.

This interview includes personal stories of my grandmother’s childhood in Oklahoma and her life raising four children.

Sharil Barnette Steiner talking about our grandparents

My great-grandmother tells about her life, my great-grandfather, and important memories. When she heard this back, she commented on the marriage proposal and said, “I forgot to tell you, when he proposed, he kissed me too!”

Archive Oologah interviews Thomas Wolters, a valedictorian for Oologah High School class of 2018 about his high school experience and the significance of being named valedictorian.

My dad's take on historical events mostly throughout the 90's.

Learning of a different side of my family.

About my grandma’s life

Taking with my 96 year old grandma about her life growing up in Oklahoma and California.

A quick interview of Nicole Clifton by me, Joshua Matlock.

My mother and i talk about her child hood and life story.

conversation with an 81 year old southern black man.

Interview with my 73 year old grandma as we near her 50th anniversary. *cuts off at end*

I interviewed my dad about what his life was like growing up.

The stories of Joel’s childhood and school experience, and of his love life with my mother.

The life of Jim McConnell and those of the people whose lives he’s been a part of.