Publishing

Celebrating 50 years of publishing in 2025!

Our publications celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of Oklahoma’s people, institutions, and movements, preserving Oklahoma’s history for future generations. Authors and titles of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame have been recognized with regional, state, and national awards.

In addition, the Library Distribution Program places Oklahoma Hall of Fame titles in school and public libraries across the state at no cost. This contribution greatly enhances the resources available to educators and students.

All books are available for purchase at Scissortail Gifts inside the Oklahoma Hall of Fame or online at ScissortailGifts.com. For wholesale orders, please contact us at (405) 523-3202.

Throwaway Kids: Reforming Oklahoma's Juvenile Justice System
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Terry Smith
Bob Burke

Throwaway Kids: Reforming Oklahoma's Juvenile Justice System

Steven A. Novick filed a class action lawsuit in 1978 against Lloyd Rader, the head of Oklahoma's welfare agency. The lawsuit alleged horrific and unspeakable treatment of juveniles at six state institutions, including coerced sex acts and rape. The inhumane treatment of children had been ignored by Oklahoma's leaders for years.
Gore & Owen: Oklahoma's First Two U.S. Senators
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Bob Burke

Gore & Owen: Oklahoma's First Two U.S. Senators

Robert L. Owen was a U.S. Senator from Indian Territory who fought for public control of government and against child labor. He is best known for sponsoring the Glass-Owen Federal Reserve Act of 1913, which created the Federal Reserve System. For this, he has been called the "Father of the Federal Reserve".
Sister Coletta's Legacy Today: Hope and Faith in Fighting Cancer
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Cathy Leichter

Sister Coletta's Legacy Today: Hope and Faith in Fighting Cancer

Cathy Leichter has a long history of writing, including articles for magazines and co-authoring with her late husband about his journey from Nazi-occupied Austria to the United States. Her late husband's journey was an incredible one, and Cathy helped to preserve it. Cathy's writing has been a passion of hers for many years.
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Authors & Illustrators

Our authors and illustrators tell the stories of Oklahoma's people and their impact on our local, regional, and national history.

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Oklahoma: Magazine of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame

The organization’s bi-annual magazine is designed to promote Oklahoma’s rich heritage and is provided to high schools across Oklahoma at no charge thanks to the generosity of our donors.

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January 2025