The Tobucksy County Newsletter is our official Society publication, bringing you regular updates on Society activities, events, and research alongside in-depth articles from Society members and guest writers. The Newsletter is a quarterly, digital publication, with print copies available upon request!
Vol. 37, No. 1 (Digital 2.1): January-March, 2026
Welcome back to the Tobucksy County Newsletter! This edition includes a review of recent Society events/programming, along with an article by Society Secretary Julie Wolf.
Current PCGHS Board
- President – David Beall
- Vice President – Adeline Whisenhunt
- Secretary – Julie Wolf
- Treasurer – Jim Young
- Members At-Large: Melinda Dobson, Paige McClain, Christina Thurber
Society Highlights October-December 2025
- Tuesday, Oct. 7–PCGHS monthly meeting, featuring “German Immigrants in McAlester,” presented by Christina Thurber.
- Saturday, Oct. 11–Christina Thurber presents “Find Your Family” genealogy workshop, sponsored by the Kilihoti Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, hosted by the McAlester Public Library.
- Saturday, Oct. 18–True Crime Cemetery Tour at Oak Hill Cemetery, sponsored by McAlester Rotary Club and PCGHS.
(photo by Gabrielle Deputy)
who played former Chief of Police Ott Reed.
(photo by Gabrielle Deputy)
- Monday, Oct. 20–Christina Thurber presents “German Immigrants in McAlester” at McAlester Public Library.
- Friday, Oct. 24–Julie Wolf presents “The First Airport” during the grand opening of McAlester Regional Airport’s new terminal building.
- Friday-Saturday, Oct. 24-25–Christina Thurber maintained a “German Immigrants in McAlester” informational table, sponsored by the PCGHS, at McAlester’s Oktoberfest event.
- Tuesday, Nov. 4–PCGHS monthly meeting, featuring “What Can You Learn from Naturalization Records?” presented by David Beall.
- Tuesday, Dec. 2–PCGHS monthly meeting/Christmas party, including officer elections (see above).
Featured Article: The History of the McAlester Regional Airport
Research by Julie Wolf