Dear members:

Some time ago, three members of the 1889ERS Society Board of Directors met with Dr. Bob Blackburn, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Historical Society and Dan Provo who is in charge of the museum at the Oklahoma History Center. They presented plans for expanding the Land Run Exhibit and asked for our help on this project.

At the 1889Ers Society business meeting in December members voted to donate $10,000. to the Oklahoma Historical Society to aid them in this endeavor. Following is their response:

June C. Stone

"We have received the 1889ers Society check in the amount of $10,000.00. We understand that this contribution is to support the expansion and enhancement of the Land Run Exhibit at the Oklahoma History Center. On behalf of Bob Blackburn and the officers, directors, and staff of the Oklahoma Historical Society, I want to thank you and all the members of the 1889ers Society for this generous donation.

Because you will not be receiving and tangible goods or services in recognition of this donation, it should be fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. You will be listed on our next Annual Donor Board at the Oklahoma History
Center starting next July, for one year.

Again, please know that we are most grateful for your organization's remarkable efforts to preserve the history and legacy of the Land Run of 1889 and for your strong support of the Oklahoma History Center and the Oklahoma Historical Society.

Sincerely,

Paul Lambert
Membership & Development Director"