Law Enforcement, Legal, & Penal Documents

American Prison Association. The Prison World. New York: American Prison Association & National Jail Association, 1950. Issues consulted: Vol. 12, Nos. 1 – 6; Vol. 13, 1 – 6.

Archdiocese of Oklahoma City – Ad Hoc Penal Reform Committee, with Oklahoma Conference of Churches, and the National Council on Crime and Delinquency. A full-time Pardon and Parole Board: Some Questions and Answers. Typescript. [n.d. but likely mid 1960s]. From the Carl Albert Center, Harry Culver Collection, University of Oklahoma.

Bobby Battle, James McQueen, Donald Rogers, Lavon Austin, Billy Eaton, Gary Scobie. Letter of Grievances to Warden Ray Page. May 3rd, 1970. Contains News Release cover letter from Oklahoma Senator’s Office. From the Carl Albert Center, Harry Culver Collection, University of Oklahoma.

George Baker. Signed and notarized affidavit regarding testimony given during one of Bobby BlueJacket’s 1964 trials. Baker says he provided false testimony. November 8th, 1965. Made in County of Tulsa, Oklahoma. 1 pg. From the Collection of Bobby BlueJacket.

Carl K. Bates, Chairman of State Board of Public Affairs. Press release regarding the resignation of Warden Robert Raines. [ca. 1963] From the Carl Albert Center, Harry Culver Collection, University of Oklahoma.

The Big Story. NBC & NET with Bob Sloane. Radio-play scripts for Program #132 through #144. October 5th, 1949 – December 28th, 1949. Includes Program #142 with Nolen Bulloch.

The Big Story. Prockter Productions Inc.; Sullivan, Stauffer, Colwell & Bayles Inc. Television scripts for Episodes #157 –  #165. Aug. 31, 1951 – October 26th, 1951.

The Big Story. A Pyramid Production; Sullivan, Stauffer, Colwell & Bayles Inc. Television scripts for Episodes #402 – # 404.  April 5th, 1957 – April 26th, 1957. And #406 – May 10th, 1957.

The Big Story. A Pyramid Production; Gardner Advertising. Television scripts for Episodes #405 – May 3rd, 1957; #407 – #411, May 24th, 1957 – June 28th, 1957.

Bobby BlueJacket. Unsigned/undated affidavit by BlueJacket regarding his relationship with Charles Walker of Amarillo. Typescript with MS additions on onionskin. 2 pp., stapled. Likely a draft.

W. J. “Tex” Bynum. “Parole Is Everybody’s Concern.” Speech with cover letter to Governor Henry Bellmon and parole statistics. December 31st, 1965. Typescript. From the Carl Albert Center, Harry Culver Collection, University of Oklahoma.

Charles C. Chesnut. “Are Paroles Justifiable?”. Speech by Charles C. Chesnut, Chairman of the Pardon and Parole Board of Oklahoma, Before the Kiwanis Club of Oklahoma City on Monday, October 29, 1962. Typescript on onion-skin paper. Accompanied by UPI newswire from Harry Culver reviewing the speech. From the Carl Albert Center, Harry Culver Collection, University of Oklahoma.

Charles Chesnut. “After Prison, What?” Delivered to the Will Rogers Rotary Club, Tulsa, Oklahoma. January 9th, 1967. Typescript of speech. From the Carl Albert Center, Harry Culver Collection, University of Oklahoma.

Charles Chesnut. “Problems in the Field of Parole and Correction.” Delivered to the Washington County Bar Association, Bartlesville, Oklahoma. February 9th, 1967. Typescript of Speech on onionskin. From the Carl Albert Center, Harry Culver Collection, University of Oklahoma.

Charles Chesnut. Untitled speech Regarding State Question 446. Delivered to the State Judicial Conference. July 25th, 1968. Typescript of Speech with cover letter on Pardon and Parole Board stationary. From the Carl Albert Center, Harry Culver Collection, University of Oklahoma.

Charles Chesnut. “Friend of Journalism for 1975.” Press Release with corrections. Oklahoma Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi. April 8th, 1976. Oklahoma City, OK. From the Carl Albert Center, Harry Culver Collection, University of Oklahoma.

John A. Conley. A History of the Oklahoma Penal System 1907 – 1967. Doctor of Philosophy dissertation. East Lansing: Michigan State University, 1977.

Federal Bureau of Investigation. FBI records concerning Robert Denton BlueJacket aka Bobby BlueJacket aka “Blue.” Files delivered in multiple requests. FOIA Request #: 1235237-001. Original FBI # assigned to BlueJacket: 4292385.

Federal Bureau of Investigation. FBI records concerning Anthony Salerno. Accessed via: < https://vault.fbi.gov/anthony-salerno>

Federal Bureau of Investigation. FBI records concerning the Barker-Karpis Gang. Accessed via: <http://vault.fbi.gov/barker-karpis-gang>

Federal Bureau of Investigation. FBI records concerning Frank “Buster” Wortman. File nos. 60-5326 / 157-802 / 92-1084 / 69-670 / 92-4512. Accessed via: <foia.fbi.gov>

Federal Bureau of Prisons. Federal Prisoner Records of Robert Denton BlueJacket. Reg. No. #04393-041. FOIA Request #: 2015-01724.

Garvin County WPA Properties. “Oklahoma Landmark Inventory Nomination.” Listing of training schools. 27 pp.

Harry Culver. UPI newswires and drafts related to the absentee voting scandal in Wagoner County. [ca. 1956]. From the Harry Culver Collection at the Carl Albert Center, University of Oklahoma.

Harry Culver. UPI newswire on released prisoner Jeannie Spear. 1962. From the Harry Culver Collection at the Carl Albert Center, University of Oklahoma.

[Harry Culver]. “Night Lead Bynum”. UPI newswires. September 21st, 1962. Two different versions. From the Harry Culver Collection at the Carl Albert Center, University of Oklahoma.

[Harry Culver]. UPI newswire and coversheet regarding replacement of Tex Bynum by Ralph Hood. September 24th, 1962. 2 pp. From the Harry Culver Collection at the Carl Albert Center, University of Oklahoma.

[Harry Culver]. “Night Lead Bynum”. UPI newswire on Tex Bynum’s exoneration. October 18th, 1962. Two different versions.

Harry Culver. UPI Newswire. June 24th, 1963. “Gov. Henry Bellmon said today…” From the Carl Albert Center, Harry Culver Collection, University of Oklahoma.

Harry Culver. UPI newswires related to Warden Robert Raines’ resignation. [ca. 1963]. From the Carl Albert Center, Harry Culver Collection, University of Oklahoma.

[Harry Culver]. “Vocational Rehabilitation Services Inaugurated In Oklahoma’s Penitentiary Services.” Typescript draft. [ca. 1963]. From the Carl Albert Center, Harry Culver Collection, University of Oklahoma.

Harry Culver. UPI newswires related to Oklahoma State Penitentiary Medical Program. 1963. From the Carl Albert Center, Harry Culver Collection, University of Oklahoma.

Harry Culver. UPI newswires related to poker games at Oklahoma State Penitentiary. 1966. From the Carl Albert Center, Harry Culver Collection, University of Oklahoma.

Harry Culver UPI newswires and drafts relating to Warden Ray Pages bookkeeping scandal. 1966. From the Carl Albert Center, Harry Culver Collection, University of Oklahoma.

Harry Culver. Drafts, notes, and UPI newswires related to Kirksey Nix, Sr, including typescript drafts of a 1971 two-part profile. From the Carl Albert Center, Harry Culver Collection, University of Oklahoma.

Harry Culver. UPI newswires related to Rex Brinlee. From the Carl Albert Center, Harry Culver Collection, University of Oklahoma.

Harry Culver. UPI newswire. Profile on King Edward Gaylord. March 5th, 1973. From the Carl Albert Center, Harry Culver Collection, University of Oklahoma.

Harry Culver. Papers and articles related to the 1973 Riot at Oklahoma State Penitentiary, McAlester. From the Carl Albert Center, Harry Culver Collection, University of Oklahoma.

Harry Culver. UPI newswires related to the death of Thurman Spybuck. 1971. From the Carl Albert Center, Harry Culver Collection, University of Oklahoma.

Harry Culver. UPI newswires related to the creation and maintenance of a full-time Pardon and Parole Board. From the Carl Albert Center, Harry Culver Collection, University of Oklahoma.

Harry Culver. “Gov. David Boren Tuesday urged the Pardon and Parole Board to adopt a new procedure that would permit earlier consideration…” 7-19. 1977. UPI newswire. From the Harry Culver Collection at the Carl Albert Center, University of Oklahoma.

“Parole 2-14 SH2” by Paul English. Newswire. [n. d.] From the Harry Culver Collection at the Carl Albert Center, University of Oklahoma.

Robert O. Cunningham, Homer L. Donnell, Joseph M. Pasternik, Jack McQuown, William Edward Akers, E. Ray Price. “Petition and Request for Investigation into Administration of the Oklahoma State Penitentiary.” March 1966. From the Carl Albert Center, Harry Culver Collection, University of Oklahoma.

Press Release from the Office of J. Howard Edmondson. [Tex Bynum exonerated]. December 10th, 1962. From the Harry Culver Collection at the Carl Albert Center, University of Oklahoma.

David Hall. Text of an Address by the Honorable David Hall, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, Mid-Western Governors’ Conference. Bismarck, North Dakota. June 27th, 1972. From the Carl Albert Center, Harry Culver Collection, University of Oklahoma.

Clyta Foster Harris. A History of the Oklahoma Prison System, 1967 – 1983. Doctor of Philosophy dissertation. Norman: University of Oklahoma, 1985.

Joe B. Hunt, State Insurance Commissioner of Oklahoma. “Insurance, Pro and Con.” Speech given to Rotary Club, June 21st, 1973. Includes unattributed cover letter likely by Harry Culver titled “Will the Mafia Kill Joe B. Hunt?” From the Carl Albert Center, Harry Culver Collection, University of Oklahoma.

Robert S. Kerr. State of the State address. Delivered to the Senate and House of Representatives of the 21st Legislature. January 7th, 1947.

Minnesota Bureau of Apprehension, Computerized Criminal History/Identification Services. Criminal History Report for Robert Denton BlueJacket. State ID Number: MN90001470. Search responsive: January 14th, 2015.

Oklahoma Department of Corrections. Bobby BlueJacket Prisoner Records and Ledger Extraction. BlueJacket DOC #s: 49201 / 16565 / 70575. Acquired from Janice Thompson, Closed Records Manager, December 13th, 2013.

Oklahoma Department of Corrections. “Name Changes.” Printed info-sheet. October 27th, 1977. Staple-bound. From the Carl Albert Center, University of Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Department of Corrections. Inside Corrections. Oklahoma City: Oklahoma Department of Corrections. Issues consulted: September 1996 – April 2001. <https://web.archive.org/web/20010410030033/http://www.doc.state.ok.us/INSIDEC/InsideCorrections.HTM>

Oklahoma Department of Corrections. Oklahoma Department of Corrections History – The 20th Century. [Oklahoma City]: Oklahoma Department of Corrections, 2002.

Oklahoma Department of Corrections; John Thompson, Public Relations Unit (prepared by). “History of Corrections in Oklahoma, 1908 – 1988.” Oklahoma Department of Corrections. < https://web.archive.org/web/20010417061530/http://www.doc.state.ok.us/DOCS/dochist/histtoc.htm>

Oklahoma Department of Corrections. Archived Site. < https://web.archive.org/web/20010418154132/http://www.doc.state.ok.us/>

Oklahoma Department of Corrections. Joseph Harp Correctional Center. Digital promotional pamphlet.

Oklahoma Department of Corrections. James Crabtree Correctional Center. Digital promotional pamphlet.

Oklahoma State Board of Corrections/Oklahoma State Board of Affairs. Oklahoma State Penitentiary, McAlester & Oklahoma State Reformatory, Granite [Architectural Plans for Renovation]. With Architects: Gruzen & Partners, New York City; Noftsger, Lawrence, Lawrence, & Flesher, Oklahoma City; Fell, Brusso, Bruton, & Knowles, Tulsa. [n.d.]

Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (O.S.B.I.). Criminal History for Robert Denton BlueJacket. OSBI # 45720. Document release date November 7th, 2014. 3 pp.

Oklahoma State Penitentiary, McAlester, Oklahoma. “Oklahoma Prison Rodeo.” Matchbook. Chicago: Superior Match Co., 1952.

Oklahoma State Penitentiary, McAlester, Oklahoma. Report of Operations and Statistical Data from December 1, 1956 to November 30, 1958. [McAlester, Oklahoma].

Oklahoma State Penitentiary, McAlester, Oklahoma. “Oklahoma Semi-Centennial Prison Rodeo, Souvenir Program.” [McAlester, OK]: [Oklahoma State Penitentiary], 1957.

Oklahoma State Penitentiary, McAlester, Oklahoma. “16th Annual Prison Rodeo, Souvenir Program.” [McAlester, OK]: [Oklahoma State Penitentiary], 1960.

Oklahoma State Penitentiary, McAlester, Oklahoma. “18th Annual Prison Rodeo, Souvenir Program.” [McAlester, OK]: [Oklahoma State Penitentiary], 1962.

Oklahoma State Penitentiary, McAlester, Oklahoma. “State Prison Rodeo, McAlester, Okla.” Matchbook. Springfield, MA: Diamond Match Division, 1964. 

Oklahoma State Penitentiary, McAlester, Oklahoma. “Prison Rodeo Preparations Complete.” Typescript Press Release. August 1966. From the Collection of Bobby BlueJacket.

Oklahoma State Penitentiary, McAlester, Oklahoma. “‘Outlaw’ Rodeo Practice Sessions Underway.” Typescript draft of press release. [n.d.] From the Collection of Bobby BlueJacket. 

Oklahoma State Penitentiary, McAlester, Oklahoma. “23rd Annual Prison Rodeo, Program.” [McAlester, OK]: [Oklahoma State Penitentiary], 1967.

Oklahoma State Penitentiary, McAlester, Oklahoma. “28th Annual Prison Rodeo.” Souvenir Program. [McAlester, OK]: [Oklahoma State Penitentiary], 1972.

Oklahoma State Penitentiary, McAlester, Oklahoma. “Prison Rodeo 1972.” Promotional Bumper Sticker.

Oklahoma State Penitentiary, McAlester, Oklahoma. “Oklahoma State Penitentiary Prison Rodeo.” Promotional Fold-Out. [McAlester, OK]: [Oklahoma State Penitentiary], 1978.

Warden Robert Raines. Recommendations to the Governor and 1963 Legislature to modernize the Penal System for the State of Oklahoma. Spiral-bound booklet calling for reforms at McAlester. [ca. 1963]. From the Carl Albert Center, Harry Culver Collection, University of Oklahoma.

Warden Robert Raines. Resignation letter to Governor Henry Bellmon. January 23rd, 1963. Typescript. From the Carl Albert Center, Harry Culver Collection, University of Oklahoma.

Gary Rice of Arkansas Democrat (Interview with), Interviewed by Denise Gambino. Oral history for Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History, Special Collections Department, University of Arkansas Libraries. August 14th, 2005. Fayetteville, AR.

S.A.N.E. (Sooner Alcohol Narcotics Education), Ross McLennan. “Should Oklahoma Legalize Liquor By-The-Drink or The Open Saloon.” Pamphlet. [n.d.] Oklahoma City, OK. From the Carl Albert Center, Harry Culver Collection, University of Oklahoma.

S.A.N.E. (Sooner Alcohol Narcotics Education). “What’s Your P.Q.? [Petition Quotient]”. Pamphlet concerning the July 15th, 1971 Oklahoma Liquor Petition. [n.d.] Oklahoma City, OK. From the Carl Albert Center, Harry Culver Collection, University of Oklahoma.

Harjit S. Sandhu. “History of Corrections in Oklahoma, 1908 – 1988.” Oklahoma State University, Stillwater. October 14th, 1991. <https://web.archive.org/web/20010417061424/http://www.doc.state.ok.us/DOCS/dochist/hist0000.htm>

Southwestern State College. Bobby BlueJacket’s Yearbook. [ca. 1952]. From the Collection of Bobby BlueJacket.

Southwestern State College. Bobby BlueJacket’s class cards for Zoology and Child and Adult Psychology. From the Collection of Bobby BlueJacket.

Southwestern State College. Bobby BlueJacket’s student activity ticket. From the Collection of Bobby BlueJacket.

State Training School For White Boys. Regulations For Employees. Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, August 1935. Photocopy provided by Adrienne Grimmett.

Tulsa County Courthouse Directory and Guide. 1966. From the Tulsa Historical Society.

Tulsa County Courthouse Directory and Guide. 1969. From the Tulsa Historical Society.

Tulsa County Courthouse Directory and Guide. 1971. From the Tulsa Historical Society.

Tulsa Police Department. Coversheet for Report #1948237578. This is the police report for the 1948 Klein killing. Only this coversheet is accessible to the public. The arrest report is missing from TPD records.

U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (form prepared by Floyd Sharrock, edited by Jim gabber). National Register of Historic Places Registration Form for Oklahoma State Penitentiary Warden’s House. Prepared March 12th, 2005. NPS Form 10-900 (Rev. 10-90). OMB No. 1024-0018.