Sapulpa Historical Society

This Week in Sapulpa History: First president of the American Indian Federation is “First child born in Tulsa”

September 17, 2023

Joseph Bruner might’ve been born in “Tulsey-town,” but he moved to the Sapulpa area when…

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for September 17th

September 17, 2023

Loan company organized in Sapulpa; assistant athletic coach hired; residents move to Sapulpa; Auxiliary Police…

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for September 16th

September 16, 2023

First interurban car trial trip in Sapulpa (1918), ‘Man of Adventure’ talk (1957), flash flooding…

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for September 15th

September 15, 2023

Burglary at Miller & Cash Jewelry Store, schoolbook availability improves, new large screen at Criterion…

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for September 14th

September 14, 2023

First winners of football contest announced in 1937 newspaper; new bus route added in 1976;…

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for September 13th

September 13, 2023

Kiefer schools closed due to suspected case of meningitis, cooking contest scheduled, plane crash lands,…

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for September 12th

September 12, 2023

Sensational week in Sapulpa: 25 criminal cases scheduled, including 8 murders. Lower train fares implemented.…

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for September 11th

September 11, 2023

In Sapulpa’s history: a glass factory is to be built, courthouse gets much-needed repairs, high…

This Week in Sapulpa History: Softball Champions 1955

September 10, 2023

The National Softball League lasted only a decade in the late 1940s to 1950s, and…

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for September 10th

September 10, 2023

Hardship faced by students who couldn’t afford books in 1930 Sapulpa, the dedication of Sapulpa…