The Life and Legacy of Dick T. Morgan
On February 15, 2020, the Plains Indians & Pioneers Museum played host to a presentation by Mr. David Morgan about his great-grandfather Dick T. Morgan who was a figure of some prominence here in early Northwest Oklahoma.
David Morgan's presentation was both entertaining and informative. Enjoy the video.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGdqxTFq95ZcwTEVoSbIKLw">Plains Indians and Pioneer Museum</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGdqxTFq95ZcwTEVoSbIKLw">Plains Indians and Pioneer Museum</a>
February 15, 2020
David Morgan
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State of Oklahoma; United States
1915 International Panama California Exposition
Travel books; Voyages and travels
Dark blue booklet with night skyline and bridge depicted, pages not numbered, includes drawings of destinations, literature, and maps
1915 Panama-California Exposition, San Diego
Press of the Henry O. Shepard Co., Chicago
1915
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PDF / Booklet
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CAC_CC_039_8_1_003
Official Guide Book of the Panama-California Exposition San Diego 1915
Travel books; Voyages and travels
Book cover with drawing of California State Building, 79 pages, includes black and white photos , maps, and index in back of book
1915 Panama-California San Diego Exposition
Panama-California San Diego Exposition
1915
The materials within the Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center Archive is maintained by JA Pryse, Senior Archivist and Rachel Henson, Archivist, on the Norman Campus of the University of Oklahoma
PDF / Book
English
CAC_CC_039_8_1_008
Letter to Dick T. and Ora Morgan from A. R. Heath on April 8, 1903
Handwritten letter to Dick T. and Ora Morgan from A. R. Heath about Mary Carwiles' funeral.
A. R. Heath
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
April 8, 1903
CAC_CC_039_1_1_12_0001
State of Oklahoma; Boston, Massachusetts; Covington, Indiana
Letter to Dick T. Morgan and Ora Morgan from A.R. and Mary Heath on February 8, 1902
Handwritten letter to Dick T. and Ora Morgan from A.R. and Mary Heath about their recent flight nearby and hopefully seeing them soon.
A.R. and Mary Heath
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
February 8, 1902
CAC_CC_039_1_1_3_0006
State of Oklahoma; Covington, Indiana
Letter to Dick T. and Ora Morgan from A.R. Heath on January 14, 1902
Handwritten letter to Dick T. and Ora Morgan from A.R. Heath thanking them for their Christmas presents and updating them on health matters.
A.R. Heath
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
January 14, 1902
CAC_CC_039_1_1_3_0001
State of Oklahoma; Covington, Indiana
Letter to Dick T. Morgan and Ora Morgan from A.R. Heath on April 19, 1902
Handwritten letter to Dick T. and Ora Morgan from A.R. Heath about Sister Sarah Maxwell's funeral and selling stock.
A.R. Heath
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
April 19, 1902
CAC_CC_039_1_1_3_0005
State of Oklahoma; Covington, Indiana
Letter to Ora and Dick T. Morgan from A.R. Heath on January 2, 1904
Handwritten letter to Ora and Dick T. Morgan from A.R. Heath about Porter's mom being sick.
A.R. Heath
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
January 2, 1904
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State of Oklahoma; Covington, Indiana
Letter to Ora Morgan from A.R. Heath on January 10, 1904
Handwritten letter to Ora Morgan from A.R. Heath with a recipe and instructions for indigestion.
A.R. Heath
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
January 10, 1904
CAC_CC_039_1_1_16_0006
State of Oklahoma; Covington, Indiana
Letter to Dick T. and Ora Morgan from A.R. Heath (undated)
Handwritten letter to Dick T. and Ora Morgan from A.R. Heath about a recent trip to Indianapolis and financial status.
A.R. Heath
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
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State of Oklahoma; Woodward, Oklahoma
Postcard to Dick T. Morgan from A.R. Heath on September 24, 1906
Handwritten postcard to Dick T. Morgan from A.R. Heath asking about his trip to Woodward.
A.R. Heath
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
September 24, 1906
CAC_CC_039_1_1_29_0003
State of Oklahoma; Covington, Indiana; Woodward, Oklahoma
Postcard to Dick T. and Ora Morgan from A.R. Heath on August 13, 1906
Handwritten postcard to Dick T. and Ora Morgan from A.R. Heath about the weather.
A.R. Heath
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
August 13, 1906
CAC_CC_039_1_1_29_0004
State of Oklahoma; Covington, Indiana; Woodward, Oklahoma
Letter to Ora Morgan from A.W. Morgan on June 14, 1905
Handwritten letter to Ora Morgan from A.W. Morgan asking about Mr. Morgan and "Mrs. Palmer."
A.W. Morgan
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
June 14, 1905
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State of Oklahoma
Postcard to Ora Morgan from Alma Carson on May 21, 1904
Handwritten postcard to Ora Morgan from Alma Carson about a change in travel dates.
Alma Carson
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
May 21, 1904
CAC_CC_039_1_1_19_0006
State of Oklahoma; El Reno, Oklahoma
Letter to Ora Morgan from Alma Carson on May 15, 1904
Handwritten letter to Ora Morgan from Alma Carson about coming to El Reno.
Alma Carson
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
May 15, 1904
CAC_CC_039_1_1_19_0007
State of Oklahoma; Guthrie, Oklahoma
Letter to Alumnus of Union Christian Collection from the Alumni Association of Union Christian College (undated)
Printed letter to Alumnus of Union Christian Collection from the Alumni Association of Union Christian College about the President's successor.
Alumni Association of Union Christian College
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
n.d.
CAC_CC_039_1_1_16_0012
State of Oklahoma
American Embassies Legations and Consulates Mean Better Foreign Business
Government publication; Communication in Politics
Beige booklet with quote of President Taft on cover, 47 pages, includes listings of endorsements by state, pitch to join movement,lists of articles of association, and lists E. Clarence Jones as President of association
American Embassy Association
n.d.
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CAC_CC_039_8_10_002
Letter to Dick T. and Ora Morgan from Archer on April 5, 1904
Handwritten letter to Dick T. and Ora Morgan from Archer about his arrival and enclosing some money he owed.
Archer
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
April 5, 1904
CAC_CC_039_1_1_19_0002
State of Oklahoma; Covington, Indiana
Postcard to Dick T. Morgan from Archie J. Heath on March 29, 1904
Handwritten postcard to Dick T. Morgan from Archie J. Heath informing him that he expects to be in El Reno the next day.
Archie J. Heath
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
March 29, 1904
CAC_CC_039_1_1_18_0002
State of Oklahoma; El Reno, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Atherton's Bluebird Tours Co.
Travel books; Voyages and travels
White booklet cover with black and white drawing of Mount Rainier, and photo of tour car, pages not numbered, includes black and white photography, and information about tours around Mount Rainier
Atherton's Bluebird Tours Co.
The Acorn Press, Tacoma
n.d.
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CAC_CC_039_8_3_011
Letter to Ora Morgan from Bessie (ca. 1903)
Handwritten letter to Ora Morgan from Bessie about visiting "Pa" and "May."
Bessie
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
n.d.
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State of Oklahoma
Letter to Ora Morgan from Bessie (undated)
Handwritten letter to Ora Morgan from Bessie apologizing for missing a visit due to illness.
Bessie
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
n.d.
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State of Oklahoma;
Letter to Ora Morgan from Bessie M. King on March 3, 1892
Handwritten letter to Ora Morgan from Bessie M. King about her wedding..
Bessie M. King
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
March 3, 1892
CAC_CC_039_1_1_1_0031
State of Oklahoma; Washington D.C.
Letter to Ora Morgan from Bessie [M. King] on February 11, 1902
Handwritten letter to Ora Morgan from Bessie M. King about what to do on an upcoming visit.
Bessie M. King
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
February 11, 1902
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State of Oklahoma
Letter to Ora Morgan from Bessie M. King on April 11, 1902
Handwritten letter to Ora Morgan from Bessie M. King about her mother's illness.
Bessie M. King
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
April 11, 1902
CAC_CC_039_1_1_3_0009
State of Oklahoma; Jefferson, Virginia
Letter to Ora Morgan from Bessie M. King (1903)
Handwritten letter to Ora Morgan from Bessie M. King about Porter's marriage announcement.
Bessie M. King
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
n.d.
CAC_CC_039_1_1_15_0004
State of Oklahoma; Washington, D.C.
Letter to Morgan Family from Bessie Maxwell on October 20, 1891
Handwritten letter to Morgan Family from Bessie Maxwell about being married in Washington and the school her mother teaches at.
Bessie Maxwell
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
October 20, 1891
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State of Oklahoma; Jefferson, Virginia
Letter to Ora Morgan from Bessie Maxwell King on January 17, 1904
Handwritten letter to Ora Morgan from Bessie Maxwell King about the holidays.
Bessie Maxwell King
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
January 17, 1904
CAC_CC_039_1_1_16_0008
State of Oklahoma
Letter to Ora Morgan from Bettie Rider (undated)
Handwritten letter to Ora Morgan from Bettie Rider correcting a previous mistake about Jane staying with Mrs. Batley.
Bettie Rider
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
n.d.
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State of Oklahoma
Letter to Ora Morgan from Bettie Rider on March 21, 1894
Handwritten letter to Ora Morgan from Bettie Rider about coming to help her move.
Bettie Rider
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
March 21, 1894
CAC_CC_039_1_1_1_0035
State of Oklahoma
Letter to Ora Morgan from Bettie Rider (undated)
Handwritten letter to Ora Morgan from Bettie Rider about when to come stay with her.
Bettie Rider
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
n.d.
CAC_CC_039_1_1_1_0036
State of Oklahoma
The Famous British Convict Ship "Success"
Travel books; Voyages and travels
Beige booklet with photo of ship on cover, 24 pages, includes story of the ship, prisoner information,deck contents, and advertisement of book
British Museum
n.d.
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CAC_CC_039_8_6_002
Letter from C.D. (undated)
Handwritten letter from C.D. inquiring about starting a bank in Indian Territory.
C.D.
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
n.d.
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State of Oklahoma
Program of Memorial Day Exercises and Calhoun Mansion booklet
Travel books; Voyages and travels
Beige single page program of Memorial Day Exercises in Covington Indiana, 1919 and a beige booklet compliments of the Calhoun Mansion in Charleston, pages not numbered, contains points of interest and facts about Charleston area
Calhoun Mansion
1919
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CAC_CC_039_8_3_033
Siege of Vicksburg and the Vicksburg National Military Park
Travel books; voyages and travels
Beige booklet with photo of a statue of a soldier(The Massachusetts Monument), pages not numbered, includes history on Vicksburg, maps, and black and white photos of sites, Second Revised Edition, 1906
Capt. W.T. Rigby, Chairman of the Vicksburg National Military Park Commission, Vicksburg, Miss. August 22, 1906
1906
The materials within the Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center Archive is maintained by JA Pryse, Senior Archivist and Rachel Henson, Archivist, on the Norman Campus of the University of Oklahoma.
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CAC_CC_039_8_3_021
Voter Registration form
Voter Registration; Documents
Two cream colored Voter Registration forms, filled out by Dick T. Morgan, dated July 8. 1908 and March 27, 1908 for the city of Woodward, Oklahoma, ward 2; both are signed by Morgan and by R.C. Price City Clerk of Woodward
City of Woodward, Oklahoma
1908
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David Morgan presenting in Yukon, Oklahoma
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Clark Musser
2019
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State of Oklahoma; Yukon, Oklahoma
Letter to Ora and Dick T. Morgan from Clemmer and Porter Heath Morgan on September 1, 1904
Handwritten letter to Ora and Dick T. Morgan from Clemmer and Porter Heath Morgan about a recent letter from "Uncle Fred."
Clemmer and Porter Heath Morgan
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
September 1, 1904
CAC_CC_039_1_1_22_0005
State of Oklahoma; Bloomfield, Iowa
Letter to Ora and Dick T. Morgan from Clemmer and Porter Heath Morgan on September 12, 1904
Handwritten letter to Ora and Dick T. Morgan from Clemmer and Porter Heath Morgan about church and school.
Clemmer and Porter Heath Morgan
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
September 12, 1904
CAC_CC_039_1_1_22_0007
State of Oklahoma; Bloomfield, Iowa
Letter to Ora and Dick T. Morgan from Clemmer and Porter Heath Morgan on September 18, 1904
Handwritten letter to Ora and Dick T. Morgan from Clemmer and Porter Heath Morgan about the county fair.
Clemmer and Porter Heath Morgan
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
September 18, 1904
CAC_CC_039_1_1_22_0008
State of Oklahoma; Bloomfield, Iowa
Letter to Dick T. Morgan from Clemmer and Porter Heath Morgan (undated)
Handwritten letter to Dick T. Morgan from Clemmer and Porter Heath Morgan about schoolwork and church.
Clemmer and Porter Heath Morgan
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
n.d.
CAC_CC_039_1_1_25_0001
State of Oklahoma
Small card to Ora Morgan and Dick T. Morgan from Clemmer and Porter Morgan on December 25, 1903
Small handwritten card to Ora and Dick T. Morgan from Clemmer and Porter Morgan wishing them a Merry Christmas.
Clemmer and Porter Morgan
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
December 5, 1903
CAC_CC_039_1_1_15_0012
State of Oklahoma
Letter to Ora and Dick T. Morgan from Clemmer Morgan in December 1903
Handwritten letter to Ora and Dick T. Morgan from Clemmer Morgan about Christmas.
Clemmer Morgan
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
n.d.
CAC_CC_039_1_1_15_0010
State of Oklahoma; New York
Letter to Ora and Dick T. Morgan from Clemmer Morgan on September 1, 1904
Handwritten letter to Ora and Dick T. Morgan from Clemmer Morgan about dinner at "Uncle Al's."
Clemmer Morgan
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
September 1, 1904
CAC_CC_039_1_1_22_0004
State of Oklahoma
Letter to Ora Morgan from Clemmer Morgan on June 17, 1907
Handwritten letter to Ora Morgan from Clemmer Morgan about being overwhelmed with her work.
Clemmer Morgan
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
June 17, 1907
CAC_CC_039_1_1_31_0009
State of Oklahoma
Letter to Ora Morgan from Colver Company on January 21, 1905
Handwritten letter to Ora Morgan from Colver Company about sending a "a lady's pocket toilet."
Colver Company
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center - Dick T. Morgan Collection
January 21, 1905
CAC_CC_039_1_1_25_0004
State of Oklahoma; Woodward, Oklahoma
The Commercial National Bank of Washington DC bank book
Account books; Bank Accounts
Tan Commercial National Bank of Washington DC bank book with lined paper on inside pages; includes stamped bank information and account activity
Commercial National Bank of Washington DC
1909
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CAC_CC_039_9_2_004
Tacoma
Travel books; Voyages and travels
White booklet with black and white photo of Mount Rainier, pages not numbered, includes information for destinations in and around Tacoma, map,black and white photo, and points of interest
Commercial Organizations of Tacoma
n.d.
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CAC_CC_039_8_3_010
Crowley Personally Conducted Bay Excursions: Seeing Beautiful San Francisco Bay on a New Fast Crowley Steamer
Travel books, Voyages and travels
Red and Blue booklet cover with black and white photo of steam boat on cover
Crowley Launch and Tugboat Co.
Crowley Launch and Tugboat Co.
n.d.
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CAC_CC_039_8_1_007
Typed Poem and song lyrics
Verses (Poetry); Songs--Texts
Cream colored paper with poem on first page, "Family Financieering", Page two has the song " Infidels Confession," and page 3 has the song "A Message to Heaven." Songs by DJ Somerville
D.J. Somervile
n.d.
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