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This is the most corrupt age in my 74 years,..., undated

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 28
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_5_28_0002
Scope and Contents

One handwritten page with Murray complaining about then-current times. Corresponds to Book IX Ch. S. “On Rebellions and Crime; Official Peculation,” in volume III, p. 214 (§ 230). In the published memoirs, Murray notes his age as 75.

Dates: undated
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection / Written Works of WHM and Others / Memoires of Governor Murray and True History of Oklahoma

The Rev. Samuel Worcester.... 1 page., undated

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 28
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_5_28_0003
Scope and Contents

One handwritten page (only half used) on Samuel Worcester establishing a Presbyterian mission in Cherokee County in 1835. Corresponds to the “Postlogue of History / Facts,” Ch. Y in volume III, pp. 306 (§ 299). The published memoir misprints the year as 1935 (Murray references the “coming Civil War” and the establishment of Fort Sill [1869], so clearly the nineteenth century).

Dates: undated
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection / Written Works of WHM and Others / Memoires of Governor Murray and True History of Oklahoma

The universe could not have come by accident.... , undated

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 28
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_5_28_0004
Scope and Contents

One handwritten page (6” x 10” written horizontally) with Murray discussing Judeo-Christian history and beliefs. Corresponds to Book VII, Chapter I, “Faith of Bolivians, Ecuador, Peru; Creeds, Fanaticisms; Wholesome Principles,” in Vol. II, p. 329 (§ 505).

Dates: undated
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection / Written Works of WHM and Others / Memoires of Governor Murray and True History of Oklahoma

Evil Days and Criminal Charges--.... , undated

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 28
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_5_28_0005
Scope and Contents Two handwritten pages with Murray discussing recent charges against Oklahoma citizens and officials before the book went to press. Corresponds to Book IX Ch. S. “On Rebellions and Crime; Official Peculation,” in Volume III, pp. 210 - 211 (§ 227). Manuscript stops at “… the indictments of the Grand Jury.” Published Memoirs add two additional sentences: Judge Shaw in the meantime (at Tulsa) quashed all indictments for conspiracy, leaving some other charges now on ‘appeal’. Dixie Gilmer...
Dates: undated
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection / Written Works of WHM and Others / Memoires of Governor Murray and True History of Oklahoma

A little annalsis [sic] will impress any one [sic].... , undated

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 28
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_5_28_0006
Dates: undated
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection / Written Works of WHM and Others / Memoires of Governor Murray and True History of Oklahoma

"'Ros,en-ear Rebellion' (Green Corn) arose...." 3 pages., undated

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 28
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_5_28_0007
Scope and Contents

Three handwritten pages discussing the Green Corn Rebellion in Seminole County, OK in 1917 where tenner farmers opposed the Selective Draft Act by the US govt. with its entry into WW 1 Corresponds to Book IX, Ch. S. “On Rebellions and Crime; Official Peculation,” volume III, pp. 205 - 207 (§ 223).

Dates: undated
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection / Written Works of WHM and Others / Memoires of Governor Murray and True History of Oklahoma

Emotional policies of Government are never wise,... , undated

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 28
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_5_28_0008
Scope and Contents Six handwritten pages discussing esp. the right to vote, with Murray noting his opposition to persons under 21 having this right, even if in the military. Opposed to members military having this right out of fear that it will corrupt politics, noting ancient Rome here (and soldiers are supposed to physically fit and obey commands—and not primarily engaged in reasoning For the same reason Murray is also opposed to “Universal Military Training,” making for too many unthinking voters, esp. in...
Dates: undated
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection / Written Works of WHM and Others / Memoires of Governor Murray and True History of Oklahoma

In pioneer days . . . , undated

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 28
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_5_28_0009
Scope and Contents

Two handwritten pages on the preeminence of the autonomous entrepreneur as a symbol of political liberty—something eroded by deliberate government action in current times. Getting a job now matters more than being your own boss—which Murray sees as a socialist plot.. Corresponds to Book IX, Ch. Y, Postlogue of History / Facts with comments thereon, volume III, pp. 318 - 320 (§ 316).

Dates: undated
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection / Written Works of WHM and Others / Memoires of Governor Murray and True History of Oklahoma

True, “Okla” means “people” . . . , undated

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 28
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_5_28_0010
Scope and Contents

One handwritten page (continued partially on the back) with Murray discussing the etymology of “Oklahoma”. Corresponds to Book IX, Ch. R, Historical Sketch of Masonry, volume III, pp. 162 - 163 (§ 216).

Dates: undated
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection / Written Works of WHM and Others / Memoires of Governor Murray and True History of Oklahoma

To the multitude religion is a faith and a redemption..., undated

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 28
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_5_28_0011
Scope and Contents

Six handwritten pages with Murray giving praise and general overview of the principles of Masonry, with references to the Brahma, Buddha, Pythagoras, Plato, Philo and Jesus. The pages have no correspondence with the Memoirs. There is Ch. Q, the “Historical Sketch of Masonry” in Vol. III, pp. 147 – 166, but this is a more particular history of Masonry in Oklahoma rather than an overview of the precepts of the tradition as in the manuscript pages.

Dates: undated
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection / Written Works of WHM and Others / Memoires of Governor Murray and True History of Oklahoma

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