Capturing the priceless stories of its people is another way the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center is working to preserve the rich heritage of the region.  The Heritage Center has an extensive and growing oral history collection with over 260 interviews available to the public. Copies of oral history interviews are available for purchase in the Research Center.  For a full list of available oral history interviews, please contact the Archival Department.

A sampling of the oral history collection can be found at the CSRHC on YouTube channel.

Click the Images to View- Excel documents listing some items that we have in the Research Center.  (Last Updated: 8-5-11)

   Enid City Directories                Microfilm Registry                Phillipian-Phillips Annuals

Do you have information about some of our mystery pictures? We need your help with people, places, events and dates.  Please contact Aaron Preston, Archivist, at (580) 237-1907 x226.  Thank you!!

Research Fee- Oklahoma Resident         $20.00
Research Fee – Out of State Resident     $30.00
*The research fee is up front whether or not the search for information is completely successful.

Copies                                           $.25 each
Microfilm Printouts                         $.25 each
Scanned images to CD                    $3.00 per image
                                                  + $3.00/CD.
Images put directly on visitor’s own flash drive
                                                     $3.00 per image
E-mailed Images                             $3.00 per image
Scanned Images for Publication        $10.00 per image
   (The CSRHC must be cited in all published material.)
Scans used for advertising                Please Inquire
Copies of Oral History CDs             $25.00 each
High Quality Land Run Photos for Sale
                                                      $10.00 each

Submit a Research Request:
Order by mail, or phone. Please note that mail orders will be charged $1.50 for postage. Depending on the complexity of the request, please allow 4-6 weeks for research to be completed.

Obituaries and Marriages

The Research Center has a small number of rural newspapers that date to the run. The exact date, and place of death is required for the search. The staff will search one newspaper.

To order, complete the printable order form and mail to CSRHC with your payment, or call (580) 237 -1907 x 226.

Contact Us
If you have questions about research requests, contact the CSRHC Research Center at (580) 237-1907 x 226.