Fond Memories of Freedom
"My fondest childhood memories began in Freedom, Oklahoma, at the home of my great grandparents, Robert 'Bob' and Florence (King) Spencer. I recall many happy days spent in Freedom, especially during the rodeo each year in August. I would be delighted to hear from anyone who was acquainted with my family. It would be a blessing if you would share your memories.
I am especially in search of anyone who has pictures they are willing to share online from the Old Cowhand Reunion and Freedom Rodeo days. I've been reading much of what you've written on your very fine website. I feel like I should know you and I'm overcome with nostalgia. I was born in Hardtner, KS in November 1951. I graduated from high school in 1970 at Woodward and attended college in Alva. I now reside in Grapevine, Texas. I am especially interested in history about Freedom and Waynoka, Oklahoma.
My great grandparents, Robert and Florence (King) Spencer had a homestead South of Freedom in the Haskew community. My mother, Patsy Lea Davison, graduated high school in Waynoka in 1949. My father, Elza Dean Spencer, graduated high school in Freedom in 1949.
My paternal grandfather, Elza Spencer, farmed and raised cattle South of Alva. My family competed in rodeos; my grandfather and father were steer and calf ropers and my mother and I were barrel racers. My father was also a rodeo announcer. We have competed many times at the Freedom and Waynoka Rodeos and my father has announced at both rodeos also (1960-70).
If you or anyone you come in contact with has any pictures they are willing to share online from rodeos in the Northwest Oklahoma area during the 1950 thru 1970 eras, I would be most appreciative. Thank you for sharing your history and other information with me through this website. Thank you!" -- LaTonna Spencer Sims at latonnas@aol.com
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