

Southwest
Tulsa
Historical Society
Established 1992
The Southwest Tulsa Historical Society was formed on July 9, 1992, as a project of the Southwest
Tulsa Chamber of Commerce. David Breed, Peggy Machlan, John Gray, Darla Hall, Jack and Lucy Covey, and Roy and Sherry Heim were the coordinators for the project. The Southwest Tulsa Historical Society was formed on July 9, 1992, as a project of the Southwest Tulsa Chamber of Commerce. David Breed
Peggy Machlan, John Gray, Darla Hall, Jack and Lucy Covey, and Roy and Sherry Heim were the coordinators for the project. For 31 years Roy Heim served as the organization's president, until his
.death in 2023
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In the years since its formation, the historical society has produced over 300 informative monthly meetings for its members and guests. See the 2025 schedule of meetings (dates, times, and locations) here. Reminders about upcoming meetings are posted in the Facebook groups: Southwest Tulsa
History and You grew up on the WEST SIDE (Tulsa) if… Members of the historical society receive email meeting reminders.
Current officers are: Becky Hatchett, president; David Breed, vice president; and
Sherry Heim, secretary/treasurer.
Members of the Board of Directors: Norma Lannon, Mary Jo Luster, Sherry Heim (terms expire 2025);
Becky Hatchett, Eddie Creekpaum (Trustee), Tommy Johnston (terms expire 2026);
Linda Castle Hess, Steve Savage, David Breed (terms expire 2027).
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2025 Meeting Schedule
Sunday, January 19, 2:00 p.m.,
Carbondale Church of Christ
Sunday, February 16, 2:00 p.m.,
Carbondale Church of Christ
Thursday, March 20, 6:00 p.m.,
Apple Barrel
Thursday, April 17, 6:00 p.m.,
Apple Barrel
Thursday, May 15, 6:00 p.m.,
Apple Barrel
Thursday, June 19, 6:00 p.m.,
Apple Barrel
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Thursday, July 17, 6:00 p.m.,
Apple Barrel
Thursday, August 21, 2:00 p.m.,
Apple Barrel
Thursday, September 18, 2:00 p.m.,
Apple Barrel
Thursday, October 16, 2:00 p.m.,
Apple Barrel
Sunday, November 16, 2:00 p.m.,
West Tulsa United Methodist Church
Sunday, December 21, 2:00 p.m.,
West Tulsa United Methodist Church
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Carbondale Church of Christ, 3114 W. 51st St.
Apple Barrel Café, 730 W. 23rd St.
West Tulsa United Methodist Church, 1923 S. Phoenix Ave.
Early
Members
Click on photo to download a list of Charter Members.
Back Row, including all standing: Eileen Belva Owen, Florine Marston Stuart, Jean Halbrook Wilson, Carletta Luster,
Flora Oxford, Jean Breed, Mary E Clowes Headrick, David Schumacher, Dean Bright, Peggy Machlan,
Florence Emerson, Junior Glore, Cozy Atkins, Manuella Coffey Glore, Mary Jo Luster, Loyce Brown Wilkens
Middle Row: Frank Owen, J Claire Wilson, Lucy Covey, Jack Covey, Sherry Porter Heim,
Dr. Walter Kempe, Charles Luster, Lavina Luster, Ruth Arrington
Front Row: David M Breed, Darla Covey Hall, Victoria Slavens Irwin, Hazel Reheard Slavens, Joan Halbrook,
Gladys Halbrook, Viola Allen Clowes, Zelma Braden Huntsman, Roy Heim