OK Native America / Tulsa, Oklahoma: Oil Capital of the World
A
film produced in 1995 by the Oklahoma Heritage Association, it
traces the terrain, the history and human spirit that define
Oklahoma. It is a celebration of the land and its people --
following the forces that shaped Oklahoma's state character from
red earth and raw ambition. The film documents the experiences of
Oklahomans from every part of the state, and every walk of
life.
Also part of the project is a narrative on Tulsa: Oil
Capital of the World. The first oil was struck in Tulsa in 1901,
followed by an unprecedented boom in the building of houses and
businesses. It was during this period that Tulsa became known as
the "Oil Capital of the World." By 1907, Oklahoma had received
statehood, and the population had surged -- from 200 in 1882 to
72,000 in 1920.
Originally submitted by: Steve Largent, Representative (1st District).
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