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Published: November 4, 2007
Visitors can learn how state evolved
By Max Nichols
With celebration of the Oklahoma Centennial nearing its Statehood Day highlight Nov. 16 in Guthrie, visitors can learn where and how the 46th state evolved at historic sites, historic districts and museums across Oklahoma.

Bob Blackburn , executive director of the Oklahoma Historical Society and state historic preservation officer, and Melvena Heisch, Oklahoma deputy historic preservation officer, were asked to...

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