Archive photograph

[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.10522]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Jannette Edmondsom brought full circle the stormy history of the Oklahoma governor's mansion the other day when she briskly, "Now all we have left to do is plant trees this winter. That's exactly what Mrs. henry Johnston said October, 1928, when she moved in as the first governor's wife to rule the 3-story house on NE 23. But the tone was different. Mrs. Johnston was hoping wistfullu that a few trees here and there could soften the view of that bare, stone house in the muddy field.........Another permanent gain: a cost-of-living raise to $1,250 in the monthly operating allowance. Built amid political hassles, the manison often has been spotlighted in controvesies, usually when a governor ran head-on into the upkeep problem. Mrs. Edmondson is still hoping for legislation setting up a continuing maintenance system. (photo tag: Off-white draps, light paint in music room typify basic background selected to dovetail with any future first lady's color scheme. This view from the main reception foyer shows antique gran piano loaned "for the duration.")"