The Great Depression took its toll on the pocketbooks and emotions of Oklahomans who lost their jobs as banks failed

ABOUT THE COLLECTED ESSAYS OF RALPH ELLISON

and the hope that arose from chaos

The volume features hundreds of images

teaches life lessons he invites us to share

The Senate Collection: Art of the Ok State Capitol Nazih Zuhdi The Great Depression took itsExploring Oklahoma through paintings and sculpture, Art of the Oklahoma State Capitol examines the history of the state from the Indian Territory period through the twentieth century and beyond. Focusing on the art collected by Senator Charles Ford and sponsored by the Oklahoma State Senate Historical Preservation Fund, it revealsthrough the vision of talented artists from around the statethe personalities of those who have shaped Oklahomas past and