Oklahoma Centenarians: Facing A Century

Oklahoma Centenarians opened at THS November 16^th.  The project was organized in conjunction with the Northeast Active Timers (NEATs) group who oversees the induction of 100 year olds into the Centenarian Club of Oklahoma.  As part of the Oklahoma Centennial the group sponsored a “Celebration of Centenarians” at THS on Statehood Day, November 16, 2006.

The exhibit captures 50 of Oklahoma’s oldest citizens featured in photographs and terra cotta sculptures. The renderings include the work of two Oklahoma artists: photographer M.J. Alexander of Edmond, and sculptor Lou Moore Hale of Stillwater.

This unique project brings together the thoughts, memories, advice, and images of these individuals of all walks of life.  Some were born in Indian Territory.  Some are transplants to Oklahoma. Some remember Oklahoma’s 1907 statehood celebrations or survived the 1921 Race Riots. Some join the ranks of centenarian with a spouse or sibling.  All contribute to making this a must-see exhibit.

For an online slideshow preview of the exhibit, you can visit photographer M.J. Alexander's website.

Facing a Century will be open at THS through February 24, 2007.

I have so many good-looking dresses, but I can’t wear them. It’s just hell to put on pantyhose.

GRETA COTTRELL WOODSON STOREY SAYE MILL HESLET, 100
Former singer, known as “The Whispering Contralto”