Sapulpa Historical Society

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for September 20th

September 20, 2023

Successful court term, football victory, women’s club organized, rodeo winners in Sapulpa’s history (1912-1957).

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for September 19th

September 19, 2023

Earl Brixey elected president of Sapulpa Horseshoe Pitchers Association; Doctor’s medical bag stolen; Light turnout…

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for September 18th

September 18, 2023

Mayor Smith’s wife and kids avoided a train crash. A Sapulpa resident died. Neighborhood meeting…

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.…