Putting History into Perspective
Ostracized to the margins of history, minority voices have often been muted. Drowned out by the victors’ version of events, the nuances presented by varied perspectives is missing from history books. But Helmerich Center for American Research’s inaugural Duane H. King Postdoctoral Fellow, Travis Jeffres, is working to provide a megaphone to indigenous people who …
Last Word with Francisco Treviño
A few years ago, Tulsa started to see many positive changes, first with the resurrection of downtown and everything that came with it: ONEOK Stadium, the BOK Center, Guthrie Green, Woody Guthrie Center, etc. Lately, the light is shining strong on the Gathering Place. I could go on and on about these new Tulsa jewels, …
Lending a Voice to History
“Digitization can save the world!” Though typically said with a smile and soft laugh, it is impossible to speak with Gilcrease Museum Director of Digital Collections Diana Folsom and her team and not believe her favorite mantra is true. At face value, digitization saves the object, document or painting in perpetuity. However, the mission of …
Collecting with Gilcrease in Mind
Most collectors don’t set out to collect art; rather they discover an interest emerging from a series of life experiences. Museum visits are one such experience. In fact, Mr. Gilcrease himself developed his interest in collecting after visiting European museums on business in the mid-1920s. Such is the case with Sharon Bell, who with her …
Gilcrease to participate in Coats for Kids drive
This holiday season, Gilcrease Museum is proud to participate in the 26th annual Coats for Kids drive. Thousands of Oklahoma families find themselves unable to afford coats during the coldest part of the year, and as a result, Yale Cleaners has partnered with The News on 6 and Catholic Charities for over two decades to …
Gilcrease Museum presents restored newspaper to VFW, announces free admission for military and vets
Tulsa World Stetson Payne It was supposed to be the last war, the end of violent nationalism and, likely, the last time “SURRENDER” would span the top of a Tulsa World extra edition. History has shown us it wasn’t. After a year of meticulous conservation efforts, though, that fateful edition of the Tulsa World is …
Gilcrease Museum announces free admission for veterans and active-duty military
In celebration of Veterans Day, Gilcrease Museum is pleased to announce year-round free admission for all active-duty military and veterans beginning November 11, 2019. The museum is honored to welcome those who have served our country and offer free admission to show our appreciation. “Providing free admission to Gilcrease is one way we can show our gratitude …
Rock Your Mocs at Gilcrease
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month and Rock Your Mocs Week, Gilcrease Museum is offering free admission to guests who wear their moccasins to the museum beginning Saturday, Nov. 9, through Saturday, Nov. 16. Throughout the week, Gilcrease Museum will have several stages for visitors wearing their moccasins to photograph their footwear and share …
Migrant Memories
The Tulsa Voice Kimberly Burk The sounds of working-class anthems from Oklahoma’s own Woody Guthrie fill the gallery at Gilcrease Museum showcasing classic American photographs depicting hardships of the depression era. Dorothea Lange’s America, a traveling exhibition at the Gilcrease Museum on display through Jan. 5, is very much an Oklahoma story. But it’s also …
“When Montezuma Met Cortés: The True Story Behind the Meeting that Changed History”
StudioTulsa Rich Fisher Our guest is Dr. Matthew Restall, a Professor of Latin American History and Anthropology at Pennsylvania State University. He tells us about his 2018 book, “When Montezuma Met Cortés: The True Story Behind the Meeting that Changed History.” As was noted in the pages of The New Yorker: “Restall skillfully describes a …