Episode 10: Boley, Oklahoma

Nestled in Okfuskee County is Boley, Oklahoma, a quiet town that was once referred to as “the largest and wealthiest exclusive Negro city in the world.” This episode of Amplified Oklahoma features the history of Boley and how the town influenced and affected its residents. We’ll hear oral history interview excerpts from Henrietta Hicks and the late William Hunt. Dr. Lynne Simpson from the Oklahoma State University Library also joins us to discuss the history of Boley and the importance of education within the community. Amplified Oklahoma is a production of the Oklahoma Oral History Research Program at the Oklahoma State University Library. Show notes: http://library.okstate.edu/news/podcast/episode-10-boley-oklahoma