Tag Archives: western america

Pawnee Bill and Collections Acquisitions

Posted on 2020 August 29 by Jacalyn Pearce

I am so excited to be back at work in the Special Collections department! I hope everyone has had an enjoyable summer. My husband and I bought a house, so Tulsa is officially home for me! We also celebrated our … Continue reading →

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Illustrations By William Roderick James

Posted on 2018 September 6 by Molly McVey

French Canadian artist and writer, William Roderick James, was well-known for his illustrations on the American West, specifically of horses and cowboys. He is most known for writing and illustrating Smoky the Cowhorse, which won the Newbery Medal in 1972. … Continue reading →

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