Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame Oral History Debuts: Project preserves voices of inductees past and present
Friday, February 25, 2011
The oral history project aims to preserve the experiences and accomplishments of inductees to the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame. These women have served as pioneers in their fields, made significant contributions to the State of Oklahoma and publicly advocated for issues important to women. The website features a photo and short biography of all the inductees since 1982, including interviews with 28 of the notable women, with more to be added to the site in the future.
“In many respects, these women have served as the ‘firsts’ in their field, opened doors, and blazed trails,” Assistant Professor Juliana Nykolaiszyn said. “From humble beginnings, most of these women overcame obstacles to pave the way for generations to come, and their stories are a reflection of that.”
Of the 104 inductees, 63 are still living. Notable inductees include Angie Debo, Betty Boyd and OSU alum and current Governor Mary Fallin. The Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame is a project of the Oklahoma Oral History Research Program (OOHRP). Formally established in 2007, the OOHRP at the OSU Library has collected and preserved firsthand accounts from individuals who have played a part in Oklahoma’s history. The Program explores the lives and contributions of Oklahomans from all walks of life. To learn more about the OOHRP call 405-744-7685, email liboh@okstate.edu, or visit http://www.library.okstate.edu/oralhistory/.