History of the Tulsa Audubon Society
At the formation of the Tulsa Audubon Society (TAS) on April 3, 1935, the stated objectives of the organization were to study and protect wild bird-life and kindred subjects in nature, conservation of the nation’s natural resources, and conservation education. These objectives hold true for present members of TAS. The Society is an affiliate of the National Audubon Society, both non-profit organizations, devoted to the cause of conservation.
For more than three-quarters of a century, TAS members have contributed significant time and effort to the achievement of the objectives as described above. Members make this contribution because they recognize the importance of conservation, have a desire to continually increase their knowledge of nature, value the satisfaction that comes from seeing what is accomplished through their efforts, and enjoy the experience of sharing time in nature with other people. Members of the Tulsa Audubon Society take pride in our 85+ years of service to the Tulsa area and Oklahoma.
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Meeting of the Tulsa Audubon Society on Dec 7, 1936 at the East Branch Library, Tulsa
Standing
: O.W. Letson, Boyd Robinson, H.T. Phillips, H.S. Davis, Jean Buckley, Bill Colvin, Charles B. Davis, Wallace Hughes, John Uncapher
Sitting: John Tomer, Mrs Boyd Robinson, Mrs. O.W. Letson, Mrs. Borden, Miss Edith R. Force, W.H. Koons, George W. Morse, Mrs. J.L. Borden, Fred Barnickle Jr., Dr. B.D Barclay, Dr. Harriet Barclay, Mrs. Fred Barnickle Jr., Miss Baird Allen, Miss Effie Shell
Establishing The Oklahoma State Bird
Excerpts from the first edition of THE SCISSOR-TAIL, published in May, 1949, describes the Society’s resolution to make the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher the state bird, presented in the state legislature in 1949. The measure passed the Senate, but was literally laughed out of the House. It eventually passed in 1951.
