WKY News Can 10 1953

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F2013.134.1.00008 • Description: Black and white news footage. Footage of HO scale model railroads and trains. Footage of the yearly Okeene Rattlesnake Round-up, held in Okeene, Oklahoma and participated in by registered snake hunters. The thousands of snakes (3,000 in 1958) are then purchased by zoos and private collectors. In the footage one man was likely bit and is being presented with a certificate into the Order of the White Fang (International Association of Rattlesnake Hunters) while in the hospital. Footage of the Hall of Fame Candidates. Footage of the Kirksey Nix (McAlester senator) disbarment hearing (second day). Nix was facing disbarment for a speech accusing the courts of prejudice and lobbying stemming from the courts stand on the Carl Austin DeWolf case who was convicted of slaying a Tulsa policeman and was then executed. Footage of a Bouldin Fruit Company warehouse fire. Footage of a Native American Green Corn Festival, showing traditional celebrations including dances and games, specifically stickball. • Creator: WKY News • Coverage: McAlester (City), in Oklahoma (USA), Okeene (City), in Oklahoma (USA), Oklahoma City (City), in Oklahoma (USA) • MARC Geographic Areas: Oklahoma (oku); United States (xxu) • Extent (quantity/size): 11min 40sec • Media: 16 mm film; Moving Images • AVI 1920 x 1080 29.97 FRAMES PER SECOND • Subjects: Courtroom proceedings / Fire departments / Native American traditions / News • To inquire about licensing or purchasing a high resolution digital file contact the Oklahoma Historical Society Film Archives: • https://www.okhistory.org/research/film

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