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May 29, 2012

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The Daughter of Dawn 2012 deadCENTER Film Festival June 10, 2012 12:30 and 2:30pm OKC Museum of Art

The Daughter of Dawn is an 80-minute, six-reel shot in July of 1920 in the Wichita Mountains of southwest Oklahoma. The story, played by an all-Indian cast of 300 and , includes a four-way love story, two buffalo hunt scenes, a battle scene, village scenes, dances, deceit, courage, hand to hand combat, love scenes, and a happy ending. The Indians, who had been on the reservation less than fifty years, brought with them their own tipis, horses, clothing, OHS and material culture. The lead actor is White Parker, the son of the great EVENTS leader . Cherokee The script for the movie was developed by Norbert Myles, an actor, writer and Strip Regional director brought into the project by Richard Banks who started the Texas Film Heritage Company in 1916. Myles wrote on the cover of his script that, "This story has been Center: 5/31 Open Day at Turkey made possible by R.E. Banks, whose knowledge of the Indian, and of his traditions, Creek School, 10am-3pm, was gained during the twenty-five years that he lived with them." (580)237-1907X227

file:///Y|/News_Letters/Newsletters/OHS%20Extra/2012-05-29%20OHS%20extra.htm[5/31/2012 9:44:35 AM] The first screening of The Daughter of Dawn will be at the 2012 deadCENTER Film George M. Festival in Oklahoma City. The film will run Sunday, June 10, 2012, at the Murrell Home: Oklahoma City Museum of Art at 12:30pm and again at 2:30pm. 6/2 Lawn Social, 10am, (918)456-2751 Eventually, we will release DVD and Blu-ray versions that include director's cuts on Oklahoma the history of the film, the Indian history and material culture depicted, the Wichita History Mountains and the buffalo herd that still runs free, and a special feature on one tipi Center: in the movie. It is a significant tipi given by the to the Kiowas in the 6/5 Film Row, 7pm, 1830s as a symbol of peace. The tipi in the movie was renewed in 1916 with (405)522-0785 images painted by Silverhorn and Steven Mopope, one of the Five. That very tipi was given to the Oklahoma Historical Society in 1928 and is part of "Oklahoma 6/5 OkieTales, 10:30am- @ the Movies," now on exhibit at the Oklahoma History Center. Only through the 11:30am, each Wednesday June & July, rescue of the film did we learn the significance of the tipi. (405)522-0785

For more information about The Daughter of Dawn contact Bill Moore by email at 6/27 Muskogee: Your [email protected]. Key to Northeastern Oklahoma Research Funding for this project provided by: Lunch & Learn Lecture, 11:30am, (405)522-5225 Lawton Community Foundation McMann Foundation 6/30 Beginning Beadwork, National Film Preservation Foundation 9am-5pm, (405)522-0785 Oklahoma City University Oklahoma Historical Society Pawnee Bill Special thanks to the Friends of the Oklahoma Historical Society Archives and the Ranch: 6/16, 23, 30 Pawnee Bill's Friends of the Oklahoma History Center Original Wild West Show Series, 7:30pm, (918)762- The original music composition is by David Yeagley. The score is performed by the 2513 Oklahoma City University Orchestra: Ben Nilles, Conductor; John Cross, Music Editor; Mark Parker, Dean of the School of Music; Robert Henry, OCU President. Pioneer Woman Okietales Museum: Wednesdays, June & July 2012, 10:30am-11:30am 6/16 Father's Day Oklahoma History Center celebration, (580)765- Oklahoma City, OK 6108

Sod House: Mark your calendars and load up the little ones for a special program to explore 6/16 Teneriffe Lace Oklahoma's past. Each Wednesday from 10:30am-11:30am the History Center Workshop, 10am-2pm, hosts Okietales, a one-of-a-kind reading and storytelling time where kids can hear (580)463-2441 and see history! Spiro Mounds: This program, designed for ages four through nine. Each week will explore a 6/21 Summer Solstice different topic from the Wild West and Cowboys to Land Runs and Pioneer Life. Walks, 11am, (918)962- 2062

Best of all, parents can enjoy some quiet time in the café or check out the exhibits for an hour while the kids participate in the program. Admission is $2.00 for each Planned Giving child and includes museum admission following the program. Space is limited and

pre-registration is required. Museum & Research Center Hours Dates & Topics: June 6 Native Oklahoma June 13 The Wild West Sign up to Volunteer

file:///Y|/News_Letters/Newsletters/OHS%20Extra/2012-05-29%20OHS%20extra.htm[5/31/2012 9:44:35 AM] June 20 Land Run June 27 Pioneer Life Visit OHS Museums and July 4 No Program - State Holiday Sites July 11 Rt. 66 July 18 Oklahoma and Space Current OHC Exhibits July 25 Alice in Wonderland

For more information on Okietales or to register please contact Jason Harris at Found in Collections

(405) 522-0785 or at [email protected]. Calendar of Events

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Read the Encyclopedia of Oklahoma Benjamin Franklin Live! Thursday, July 5, 2012 Visit the OHC Museum Oklahoma History Center Store Oklahoma City, OK The The Oklahoma History Center will host a special day of activities with Benjamin Importance of Franklin on Thursday, July 5th. Through a special partnership with SONIC, History... America's Drive-In, visitors of all ages will have the chance to meet Dr. Franklin,

listen to stories of his scientific exploits, follow along as he recounts some of his "What famous inventions, and more. The program will provide first-hand accounts of one distinguishes the of America's Founding Fathers. historian from the collector of The museum will offer a children's program with Benjamin Franklin at 10am with historical facts is generalization." activities to follow. The program is appropriate for all school age children. At 2pm Benjamin Franklin will provide an afternoon matinee for families and adults. At 6pm E. H. Carr the museum will open its doors for an extraordinary evening program scheduled to begin at 7pm. An Evening with Benjamin Franklin is a family friendly program and Oklahoma will bring the exploits of Dr. Franklin to life. Admission to the program is free and Historical seating is first come. Partial sponsorship for Benjamin Franklin Live is provided by Society SONIC, America's Drive-In. 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr. For more information please contact the museum at (405)522-0765. Oklahoma City, OK 73105

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