Our collection features a specialized repository of over 500 historical volumes and research books maintained by our society.
To ensure seamless public discovery and access, these materials are integrated into the Western Plains Library System and indexed so that you can reference them on the library's website.
We maintain an extensive nationwide microfilm collection spanning all 50 states. This specialized archive preserves vital primary source records - including:
County probate files,
Court documents,
Marriage licenses,
Church records, &
Military draft registrations
Offering essential historical coverage for researchers tracing ancetral lines across the country.
We maintain an extensive, physical archive featuring over 50,000 newspaper obituary clippings gathered primarily from Oklahoma, along with select out-of-state additions.
This specialized collection preserves vital local history and death notices directly from historical and regional print publications, offering researchers a detailed primary source for tracing biographical details, family ties, and burial locations.
Can't find your relative's obituary in newspapers.com?
WPWGS has access to local newspapers like the Weatherford Daily News, the Clinton Daily News, the Thomas Tribune, the Cordell Beacon, & the Hinton News.