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Earnest Hoberecht Collection 2024.20
Earnest Hoberecht (pronounced HO-bright), was an American reporter who became a major literary figure in Japan just after World War II. He was born January 1, 1918 in Watonga, Okla., where he grew up; he earned a journalism degree from Oklahoma University, then worked as a reporter for the Memphis Press-Scimitar; he quit to go to Hawaii to work as a laborer at Pearl Harbor, and from there wound up covering the occupation of Japan, eventually becoming bureau chief; by day, Mr. Hoberecht wrote news articles and tried to recruit Asian subscribers for the wire service, United Press International and wrote romance novels for a Japanese audience at night.
Oklahoma Voices: Jerry Barton
Jerry Barton talks about his childhood, his memories of 1940s-era Bethany, and more.
Oral History: Equity Brewing
Suzette Grillot and her daughter Hannah talk about starting and operating Equity Brewing, the first all women run brewery in the state of Oklahoma.
Oral History: Cheryl Pennington
Cheryl Pennington talks about her life growing up in northeast Oklahoma City, and her career as a teacher for the deaf.
Oral History: Don Porter
Don Porter talks about his life growing up in Texas and coming to Oklahoma after college.
Building a City on the Plains: Land and Real Estate Developers
Building a City on the Plains: Land and Real Estate Developers