| Legendary Locals of Edmond, Oklahoma Contributor(s): Fisk, David Randall (Author) |
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ISBN: 1467101230 ISBN-13: 9781467101233 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Southwest (az, Nm, Ok, Tx) |
| Dewey: 976 |
| LCCN: 2013945695 |
| Series: Legendary Locals |
| Physical Information: 0.46" H x 6.63" W x 9.23" (0.85 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Oklahoma - Cultural Region - Mid-South - Cultural Region - South |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Edmond was settled in 1889 when pioneers claimed the land during the first Oklahoma land run. Located in the heart of America, Edmond is an ever-growing city with more than 80,000 residents. It is found just north of Oklahoma City on historic Route 66. Through the first 125 years, a diverse and interesting batch of people have made Edmond their home. From early leaders such as Milton Kicking Bird Reynolds, founding editor of the Edmond Sun, and Anton Classen, a civic leader and businessman, to present-day business leaders, celebrities, and sports stars, Edmond has had a wealth of remarkable characters. Doctors, ministers, beauty queens, lawmen, firefighters, a former governor, and many other everyday citizens have made Edmond the town it is today. Former mayor Saundra Naifeh once said, Edmond has always been held to a high standard by the people and businesses who call it home. Residents are proud of its heritage and small-town character and values." |
Contributor Bio(s): Fisk, David Randall: - David Randall Fisk is a retired newspaper editor, writer, and photographer and has lived in Edmond since 1986. He used his own photographs along with images from the University of Central Oklahoma Library s archives, the Oklahoman, Edmond Historical Society s photograph collection, Edmond Life and Leisure, and those collected from many individuals to tell stories of Edmond s legendary locals. |