Threatt Family Historic Filling Station Collection 2025.10

Description:

Collection	2025.10
Repository	OKEA
Title	Threatt Family Historic Filling Station Collection
Date	1927 - 2008 bulk 1940 - 1955
Extent	23 boxes
Creator	Elizabeth and Ulyssess Threatt
Historical Note	Material collected from Ed Threatt, nephew of the owers and operators of the Threatt Filling Station located in Luther, OK. The building has been listed on the National Parks Service National Register of Historic Places since 1995 and was restored in 2023 by the Threatt Filling Station Foundation. The gas station was managed and occupied by Ulysses and Elizabeth Threatt, the records and property were passed down to nephew Edward Threatt Sr. in 2009.
Scope Note	The Threatt Family Historic Filling Station Collection includes service station business records, personal correspondence, photographs, and general records of the Threatt family.
Access Restrictions	None
Language	English
Citation	Threatt Family Historic Filling Station Collection, 2025.10, Special Collections and Research, Metropolitan Library System, Oklahoma City, OK

Inventory List:

Box	Folder	Title	Date
1		Samuel H. Hilton Attorney Files	1928 - 1933
1	1	Letter to Matthew Andrew Hilton, Cotton benefits, US Depatment of Agriculture	1933
1	2	Attorney S.H. Hilton court documents	1928 - 1933
1	3	Attorney S.H. Hilton correspondence	1928 / 1930 - 1931
1	4	Attorney S.H. Hilton correspondence	1932
1	5	Attorney S.H. Hilton correspondence	1933
1	6	Attorney S.H. Hilton correspondence	1934
1	7	Attorney S.H. Hilton documents found in bound atlas
1	8	Hammond's Modern Atlas of the World	circa 1915

2		Elizabeth Threatt Correspondence
2	1	Postcards to Elizabeth Hilton	1920 - 1928
2	2	Letter and card from Willie N. Lovejoy	1933
2	3	Personal identification and membership cards for Elizabeth and Ulysses Threatt	1933 - 1941
2	4	Personal diary of Eliabeth Threatt	1934 - 1936
2	5	Household grocery receipts	1937 - 1938
2	6	US Department of Price Administration applications and records for commodity wartime rationing	1944 - 1946
2	7	Threatt family records, includes vital records and deeds
2	8	Letters written by Elizabeth	1936 - 1948
2	9	Letters to Elizabeth, most from her sister Elva Hilton Young, ''Miss''	1936 - 1944
2	10	Letters to Elizabeth, from her sister Elva Hilton Young, ''Miss'', E.H. Young and others	1945 - 1950
2	11	Letters to Elizabeth from teaching professional organizations	1942 - 1948
2	12	Letters to Elizabeth, get well cards	1948 - 1949
2	13	Letters and valentines to Elizabeth
2	14	Medical records and correspondence	1946 - 1984
2	15	Letters to David and Richard Threatt	1936 / 1950

3		Elizabeth Threatt Records and Writing
3	1	Langston University information and school records	1930 - 1951
3	2	Biographical writing by Elizabeth about Ulysses Grant Threatt
3	3	Autobiographical writing by Elizabeth Hilton Threatt
3	4	Speeches written by Elizabeth for school or church
3	5	Writing by Elizabeth about school history in Luther, Oklahoma
3	6	Writing by Elizabeth about Hilton and Threatt family history in Luther, Oklahoma
3	7	Writing by Elizabeth about black families and business owners in Luther, Oklahoma
3	8	Unidentified notes written by Elizabeth
3	9	Form letters addressed to Elizabeth and Ulysses Threatt
3	10	Life and automobile insurance policies	1940 - 1950
3	11	Booklets on health and religion found in Elizabeth's records
3	12	Notebooks and product advertisements found in Elizabeth's records
3	13	Souvenirs and cosmetic items found in Elizabeth's records

4		Threatt household correspondence and records
4	1	Letter to Matthew Hilton regarding financial matters	1946
4	2	Labor union membership book, belonged to Allen Threatt	1947
4	3	Letters and receipts from life and automobile insurance companies	1944 - 1950
4	4	Letters and receipts from Baggerly Burial Association	1940 - 1943
4	5	Letters, receipts and contract with Ulysses for automobile purchase and maintenance	1941 - 1950
4	6	Letters and receipts for Elizabeth's payments to the bank	1940 - 1950
4	7	Household notes and grocery lists
4	8	C.I.T. Corporation letters and receipts	1939 - 1944
4	9	Letters and receipts for Elizabeth's medical bills	1942 - 1949
4	10	Clothing, jewelry, and household dry goods receipts	1942 - 1952
4	11	Letters of solicitation from the Red Cross and Oklahoma Health Department for fundraising campaigns	1944 - 1945
4	12	Elizabeth Threatt bank statements	1944 - 1950
4	13	Blank envelopes and forms

5		Elizabeth Threatt Church Records and School Files	1964 - 2008
5	1	Church service programs, First Baptist Church of Luther and others	1964 - 1979
5	2	Writing by Elizabeth for speeches at church and about religious topics	1980 - 1989
5	3	First Baptist Church Council Meeting agendas, reports and minutes	1983 - 1985
5	4	Church service programs, First Baptist Church of Luther and others	1983
5	5	Church service programs, First Baptist Church of Luther and others	1984
5	6	East Zion District Association meeting agenda, Spencer, Oklahoma	March 8, 1985
5	7	Church service programs, First Baptist Church of Luther and others	1985
5	8	Church service programs, First Baptist Church of Luther and others	1987 - 1991
5	9	Writing by Elizabeth on religion and church programs	2001
5	10	Church service programs, First Baptist Church of Luther and others	2005
5	11	Printed biographies and event programs in honor of Elizabeth Threatt	2003 - 2005
5	12	Pearl Bailey autographed photograph, card, letter, and book	1981
5	13	Letter to Elizabeth from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation	1991
5	14	Writing by Elizabeth, ''Thoughts for Friends''	1997 - 2002
5	15	Washington High School reunion materials	1986 / 1998 / 2000 / 2008

6		Elizabeth School Materials
6	1	Washington High School Commencement programs and school newsletter	1925 - 1930 / 1949
6	2	School work, example lesson plans	1930
6	3	School work, continued	1930
6	4	Langston University coursework	1941
6	5	Langston University coursework, continued	1941
6	6	Teaching notebook, Washington High School
6	7	Math teaching notebook, Washington High School
6	8	Typying course notebook, Washington High School
6	9	Class notes and coursework	1961
6	10	Various teaching items and class notes, Washington High School
6	11	Luther High School Yearbook, includes dedication of Washington High School Memorial Park dedication	1999

7		Elizabeth Magazines and Newspapers
7	1	Education magazines, mailers, etc.	1979
7	2	Newspaper articles and sections	1979
7	3	Newspaper articles and sections	2001
7	4	Envelopes from the United States War Department, Dependent Benefits
7	5	Blank stationary and envelopes
7	6	Magazines and educational publications

8		Washington High School Books
8	1	Dog and Dogs: The Story of Man's Constant Companion by Jospeh Edward Harry, PhD. Stamped, Washington High School Library	1936
8	2	The Story of Earth and Sky, Student's Edition by Carleton and Heluiz Washburne. Stamped, Washington High School Library	1935
8	3	An Elementary History of America Including the Contributions of the Negro Race by Merl R. Eppse and A.P. Foster	1943
8	4	The 1941 Quiz Book by Clement Wood and Gloria Goddard	1941
8	5	Mother Goose Health Rhymes by C.M. Bartrug	1946
8	6	Mother Goose Etiquette Rhymes by C.M. Bartrug	1946
8	7	Big Book for Special Days: A Collection of Original Plays and Poems Edited by Irene F. Page	1947
8	8	Parent-Teacher Manual for Congress Parent-Teacher Associations	1949
8	9	Blueprint Your Career: A Guide to Success by Robert Foster Moore	1949
8	10	The Jackie Robinson Story by Arthur Mann	1950

9		Town of Luther and Threatt Family History and Books
9	1	The Story of Luther and Vicinity, Federal Writers Project [photocopy]	1939
9	2	Original Homesteaders of Luther Township, taken from Federal Land Tract Books
9	3	Allen and Albirdie Threatt land titles, oil and gas leases for land S25 T14N R1E [photocopy]
9	4	The Student's Reference Book edited by Chandler Beach Vol. IV	1930
9	5	Feeds and Feeding Abridged: THe Essentials of the Feeding Care, and Management of Farm Animals, Including Poultry by F.B. Morrison	1948
9	6	Old Euope and Our Nation by Eugene C. Barker [missing back cover]	1946
9	7	When You Entertain: What To Do and How by Ida Bailey Allen	1932
9	8	Needlework craft pattern

10		Ulysses Correspondence and Military Records	1936 - 1950
10	1	Letter to Ulysses	August 1936
10	2	Letters to Ulysses Threatt	1936 - 1940
10	3	Letters to Ulysses Threatt	1940 - 1950
10	4	Ulysses letters to Elizabeth	1935 - 1940
10	5	Ulysses letters to Elizabeth	1942
10	6	Ulysses letters to Elizabeth	1935 - 1940
10	7	Ulysses letters to Elizabeth	1944
10	8	Ulysses letters to Elizabeth	1945
10	9	Ulysses letters to Elizabeth
10	10	Ulysses military correspondence and records	1945
10	11	Letters to Ulysses from military and veteran associations	1946 - 1950
10	12	Various notes and cards
10	13	Ulysses Threatt estate and burial	1956

11		Ulysses Military Scrapbook	1945

12		Threatt Filling Station Financial Ledgers	1953 - 1958
12	1	Cash book Threatt filling station, individual charge and cash loan accounts. 2 volumes	1953 - 1958

13		Threatt Filling Station Financial Records	1927 - 1955
13	1	Advertisements	undated
13	2	July 4th picnic flyer	undated
13	3	Juneteenth picnic and baseball game flyer	1952
13	4	County tax records	1937
13	5	Utility bills	1937-1954
13	6	Cigarette sales and billiard/pool hall licenses	1942
13	7	License to dispense beverages, Allen Threatt Jr and Sr (1944-1948), Ulysses Threatt (1945)	1944-1948
13	8	Bank statements	1944, 1953
13	9	Payment receipts for cash register	1946
13	10	American Automobile Association (AAA) Accomodations Directory	1947
13	11	Receipt books	1947-1952
13	12	Legal documents	1927, 1949-1955
13	13	U.S. Department of Agriculture, peanut crop	1950
13	14	Financial correspondence, solicitations	1950
13	15	Subscriptions	1953
13	16	Unpaid charge ticket books	undated
13	17	Various items mixed in with receipts	1948, 1950, 1953
13	18	Inventory	1950

14		Threatt Filling Station Purchase Receipts	1940 - 1954
14	1	Food and dry goods receipts	1940-1949
14	2	Hardware and lumber receipts	1940-1949
14	3	Grain and mill receipts	1940-1949
14	4	Oil and gas receipts	1940-1949
14	5	Sears, Roebuck & Co. purchases and payments	1940-1949
14	6	Notes	1940-1949
14	7	List of workers	undated
14	8	Various financial letters	1940-1949
14	9	Letters and receipts	1943-1954
14	10	Purchase receipts, grocery, dry goods, etc.	1946
14	11	Beer and wine receipts	1947
14	12	Beer and wine receipts	1948
14	13	Cigar receipts	1948

15		Threatt Filling Station Financial Ledger	1946

16		Threatt Filling Station Purchase Receipts	1950 - 1951
16	1	Auto service and motor supply	1950
16	2	Beer and soda receipts	1950
16	3	Candy and snack receipts	1950
16	4	General supply receipts	1950
16	5	Grain and mill receipts	1950
16	6	Grocery and food receipts	1950
16	7	Notes	1950
16	8	Oil and gas receipts	1950
16	9	Packing plant (meat) receipts	1950
16	10	Shipping and postal receipts	1950
16	11	Solicitations and advertisements	1950
16	12	Various receipts	1950
16	13	Dry goods and grocery receipts	1951
16	14	Hardware and lumber receipts	1951
16	15	Grain and mill receipts	1951
16	16	Oil and gas receipts	1951
16	17	Packing plant (meat) receipts	1951
16	18	Shipping and postal receipts	1951

17		Threatt Filling Station Purchase Receipts	1951 - 1953
17	1	Auto service and motor supply	1952
17	2	Beer and soda receipts	1952
17	3	Candy and snack receipts	1952
17	4	Food (produce, milk, etc) receipts	1952
17	5	Garage supply receipts	1952
17	6	General supply receipts	1952
17	7	Grain and mill receipts	1952
17	8	Grocery receipts, Collin Dietz Morris	1952
17	9	Laundry service receipts	1952
17	10	Oil and gas receipts	1952
17	11	Packing plant (meat) receipts	1952
17	12	Shipping and postal receipts	1952
17	13	Tobacco receipts	1952
17	14	Various or unidentified receipts	1952
17	15	Returned checks	1951
17	16	Returned checks	1952-1953
17	17	Returned checks	1953

18		Threatt Filling Station Purchase Receipts	1948 - 1954
18	1	Oil and gas receipts from cigar box labeled "farm gas"	1953
18	2	Candy and snack receipts	1954
18	3	General supply receipts	1954
18	4	Grain and mill receipts	1953
18	5	Laundry service receipts	1954
18	6	Packing plant (meat) receipts	1954
18	7	Oil and gas receipts	1954
18	8	Garage and auto supply receipts	1954
18	9	Beer and wine receipts	1954
18	10	Grocery and dry goods receipts	1954
18	11	Soda receipts	1954
18	12	Various items	1948, 1952, 1954-1955

19		Threatt Filling Station Financial Notebooks	1953 - 1956
19	1	Expense notebook	1953
19	2	Expense notebooks	1954
19	3	Expense notebooks	1954
19	4	Gasoline purchases	1954
19	5	Purchases	1954
19	6	Sales tax and expenses	1954
19	7	Utilities	1954
19	8	Financial notebook	1955
19	9	Sales tax notebook	1955
19	10	Farm hired labor	1956
19	11	Financial notebook	1956
19	12	Income tax report	1956

20		Threatt Filling Station Financial Notebooks and Taxes	1962 - 1979
20	1	Tax and financial notebooks	1962-1965
20	2	Financial notebook	1971
20	3	Tax documents	1975
20	4	Tax documents	1976
20	5	Tax documents	1977
20	6	Tax documents	1978
20	7	Tax documents	1979

21		Threatt Family Photographs

23		Threatt Family Filling Station Records- Oversize