Only a sample remain in the Archives.
Thousands are now in the hands of children across Oklahoma.
This is just one of the many unusual gifts received as decorative tiles, Asian shadow dolls, paintings, wood carvings and over 16,000 cranes. Symbol of hope and remembrance came to the Governor's and Mayor's offices from all ethnic groups. The Archives is fortunate to have many beautiful examples of expressions of hope by Native Americans. Hand puppets made by 24th Street School, Los Angeles, California, were sent to Mayor Norick to express hope for Oklahoma. These children were Spanish speaking and found these happy faces a way of crossing language barriers.