Hidden History of Tulsa

The story of Tulsa-s transformation from a
nineteenth-century cow town into the -Oil Capital of the World- has been above
ground for years, but a great reservoir of Tulsey Town-s heritage has remained
beneath the surface. These neglected tales include the dirigible flyover of
1929, the Hominy Indians- victory over the New York Giants and the legendary
final performance of Spade Cooley, convicted killer and the self-proclaimed
-King of Western Swing.- From the horrors of the city-s early race riot and the
proud legacy of Greenwood (aka Little Africa or Black Wall Street) to Tulsa-s iconic landmarks and unforgettable
personalities, Steve Gerkin provides an evocative and enjoyable voyage
through T-Town-s hidden history.

A graduate of Oklahoma State University and the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Steve Gerkin has been a This Land Press contributing editor for three years. This Land is a Tulsa-based social media company whose focus is Oklahoma writers writing about Oklahoma-related issues. He retired as a general dentist in 2010 and as a professor of wine education for seven years at Oklahoma State University in 2013. Gerkin is a lifetime member of the Oklahoma and Tulsa Historical Societies.