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LoNetta Dowdy White, born August 24, 1940, in a log cabin near Bristow, Oklahoma, shared her life story. LoNetta's parents, John Buster Dowdy and Ollie Belle Williams Dowdy, farmed and worked in California's lettuce fields. LoNetta attended Iron Post…

Bud shares stories beginning from when his family settled in Bristow, to childhood stories with his grandparents and cousins, to various jobs he’s held, and, of course, family life with his wife and children.

In this 1992 interview, Lucinda Johnson talks about her family, where she was born and grew up, how Bristow got its name, attending school, stagecoaches, Bristow stores and farming.

In Part Two of this 1992 interview with Lucinda Johnson, she talks about her children, her husbands and Tom Slick.

In this 2020 interview, Lydia Taryole shares her experience growing up in Bristow. She discusses her childhood, family history, and baseball.

In this 2021 interview, Marland Armitage shares his experience living in Bristow throughout the years. He discusses the different businesses located in town and what life was like during the depression.

Mike shares about his life growing up, his family, his work life in law enforcement and about his love of music and writing.

In this 1979 interview with Milly Thompson, she talks about her early life in Bristow including her family being farmers, going to school, cotton farming and Indians. She also talks about the effects of the war and what it was like to be around…

In this 2020 interview, Monta Jean Wheeler shares her experiences growing up in the Bristow area. She discusses her childhood, the various businesses throughout Bristow, and the impact that World War II had on Bristow.

In this 2021 interview, Myra Fadely shares her experience in the Bristow area. She discusses the Freeland Center and the different businesses.