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Jasmine Moran Children's Museum
Jasmine Moran Children's Museum is a children's museum in Seminole, Oklahoma Oklahoma (; Choctaw language, Choctaw: ; chr, ᎣᎧᎳᎰᎹ, ''Okalahoma'' ) is a U.S. state, state in the South Central United States, South Central region of the United States, bordered by Texas on the south and west, Kansas on the nor ..., United States. Melvin Moran is the co-founder of the museum. The museum is a member of the Oklahoma Museum Network. References External links *Jasmine Moran Children's Museum info, photos and video on TravelOK.comOfficial travel and tourism website for the State of OklahomaVoices of Oklahoma interview with Melvin & Jasmine Moran.First person interview conducted on August 19, 2010, with Melvin & Jasmine Moran. Children's museums in Oklahoma Museums in Seminole County, Oklahoma {{Oklahoma-struct-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seminole, Oklahoma
Seminole ( sac, Sheminônîheki) is a city in Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 7,488 at the 2010 census. Seminole experienced a large population growth in the 1920s due to an oil boom. History The city was platted in 1906 as a relocation setting for the residents of Tidmore, when the railroad line was placed north of the town.Morris, ElsieSEMINOLE (TOWN)" Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. (accessed July 31, 2013) When Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory merged to become the U.S. state of Oklahoma in 1907, there were 206 residents. Seminole competed to be the county seat of Seminole County, but lost out to Wewoka.Wilson, Linda DWewoka Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. (accessed July 31, 2013) Upon the discovery of a high-producing oil well in the city in 1926, Seminole transformed from a town of 854 to a boom town of 25,000 to 30,000 residents. In August 1970 Seminole hosted its first All-Night Gospel Singing. During i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |