Lynn Riggs
Rollie Lynn Riggs (August 31, 1899 – June 30, 1954) was an American author, poet, playwright and screenwriter. His 1931 play '' Green Grow The Lilacs'' was adapted into the landmark 1943 musical ''Oklahoma!''. Early life Riggs was born on a farm near Claremore, Oklahoma, (then Indian Territory). His mother was 1/8Marilyn McClain''"Oklahoma!" Celebrates Lynn Riggs' 100th Birthday''Rogers County Historical Society. Cherokee, and when he was two years old, his mother secured his Cherokee allotment for him. He was able to draw on his allotment to help support his writing.''Lynn Riggs: An Oklahoma Treasure''


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Green Grow The Lilacs (play)
''Green Grow the Lilacs'' is a 1930 play by Lynn Riggs named for the popular folk song of the same name.''Green Grow The Lilacs: A Play''

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