Listed below are Norman Transcript articles that chronicle the history of Norman. A very diligent individual at the Norman Chamber of Commerce clipped newspaper articles daily from the Transcript and pasted them into albums . The collection of albums start in the 1930s and end in the 1970s. As time permits, these very valuable historic newspaper clippings will be added to this page in a topical order.
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In the early 1950s, the Little River that ran through eastern portions of Norman was considered a good source for water for an expanding city. The Little River was dammed in 1958 to create Lake Thunderbird. The following link provides Norman Transcript articles pertaining to the establishment of Lake Thunderbird.
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1967 Album (Scanning in Process)
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This album includes road improvements, bridges, I-35 overpass, & vehicle tax.
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Passing a bond for improving Highway 9 from I-35 to Highway 77 was a big issue. The following articles explain the issue and the promotion.
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Our programs are made possible in part by funding from the City of Norman, a General Funding Support Grant from the Norman Arts Council Hotel Tax Grant Program, and generous donations from visitors and community supporters. We are grateful for the support!
Website photos courtesy of Toni Klemm.