National war-time economic and societal adjustments to what had been ordinary life altered Oklahoma society forever

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

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That all changed in 1945 when Eleanor Kirkpatrick suggested an annual costume ball to raise much-needed funds and create broad publicity for the Oklahoma Art Center

Old Man River toy National war-time economic and societalBy Bob Burke and Joan Gilmore Oklahoma City has been deeply enriched by the contributions of Ray Ackerman, Chairman Emeritus of Ackerman McQueen Advertising Agency. Since he arrived in Oklahoma from Pennsylvania in 1947, Rays life has been unselfishly given to one project after another, and one organization after another. From leading the United Way to chairing the National Finals Rodeo to overseeing a citywide pride campaign, Ray has left an