Archives

The Oklahoma Hall of Fame Archives preserves our state’s unique history in support of our mission to Tell Oklahoma’s Story Through its People. The collections are composed of a variety of artifacts including: photographs, manuscripts, books, historical films and videos, newspapers, and a myriad of other objects. As the home for materials related to Oklahoma Hall of Fame inductees, we invite you to explore our collections through our online catalog.

Requests & Appointments

Archives requests may be submitted through our online request form. On-site visits are available by advance research appointment.

To schedule an appointment, contact Ollie Reyes, Manager of Archives and Digital Preservation, at or@oklahomahof.com or 405-523-3205.

Donate to the Collection

The Oklahoma Hall of Fame is interested in items connected to Oklahoma Hall of Fame inductees. Before bringing items to the museum, please contact museum staff.

To discuss a potential donation, contact Mattie Barlow, Associate Director of Archives & Curatorial Projects, at mb@oklahomahof.com or 405-523-3214.

Person wearing glasses kneeling and searching through files in an open filing cabinet drawer.
Man in green shirt sitting at a desk reviewing historical documents and black-and-white photographs.
Vintage slide projector carousel with numerous slides arranged in a binder on a green cutting mat table.
Hands in blue gloves holding an open black VHS tape case with a tape inside on a wooden surface.
Archive drawer open displaying old newspaper page titled 'Fast pulse beats at Wiley Post' with aircraft images and a bust statue photo.

FAQs

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Are the archives open to the public?

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What am I allowed to bring with me to my on-site appointment?

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Are you actively collecting materials?

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Can I use your photos or videos for a project?

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Are all your materials available online?

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Still have questions?

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