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.

Taking Care: The Good Life of Robert J. LaFortune
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Robert J. LaFortune
G.T. Bynum

Taking Care: The Good Life of Robert J. LaFortune

Tulsa native Robert J. LaFortune dedicated his life to serving others. He began his career in the oil and gas industry before entering the world of public service with seven elected terms—three as a commissioner for the City of Tulsa and eight as Tulsa’s 31st Mayor. LaFortune was known as a man of strong character. His handshake was binding; his words were genuine. Faith and family were the cornerstone of a life well lived. Taking Care is his story, told in his own words. Between the lines is a heartfelt and personal history of his beloved hometown of Tulsa.‍
Martin Park Nature Center: A History and Guide
Adult
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Jim Priest
Neil Garrison

Martin Park Nature Center: A History and Guide

Explore the past and present of one of Oklahoma City’s most beloved green spaces. This book covers the history of Martin Park, including the time when it was home to Native Americans, the purchase of the land in 1962, the park's official opening in 1975, and its 50th anniversary celebration in May 2025. Behind the Park are many people who have made it a place of respite, reflection, and rejuvenation, in addition to preserving and protecting it. This book is also a guide to the Martin Park Trails and Nature Center.
Oklahoma Justice: The State Trial of Terry Nichols
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Bob Burke
Nolan Clay

Oklahoma Justice: The State Trial of Terry Nichols

The worst homegrown act of terrorism in the nation’s history, the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995, resulted in the deaths of 168 men, women, and children. However, the law allowed federal murder charges to be filed only for the deaths of eight federal agents. This is the story of the controversial decision to proceed with the prosecution of Nichols in state court and the four-month trial in the McAlester, Oklahoma, courtroom of District Judge Steven W. Taylor.
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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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Winter 2026