The Indian Territory Community of Claremore, OK - Literary Sites on Waymarking.com

Lynn Riggs (1899-1954) was a poet and playright. His play "Green Grow the Lilacs" was adapted to the Broadway stage in 1943 with the title "Oklahoma!". It was later made into a Rodgers and Hammerstein film in 1955.

The original "Surrey With the Fringe on Top" is located in the Claremore Museum of History. On display next to the surrey is a bronze plaque which reads:

Friends of Libraries U.S.A.
LITERARY LANDMARKS REGISTRY
The Indian Territory Community
CLAREMORE
the birthplace of playright and poet
LYNN RIGGS
and the setting of Rigg's Green Grow the Lilacs,
a play that became the Broadway musical
Oklahoma and brought the world
Laurey, Curly, and Aunt Eller,
is designated a Literary Landmark
by Friends of Libraries U.S.A.
Friends of Libraries in Oklahoma, FOLIO October 3, 2003

Short Description: The birthplace and setting for Lynn Riggs Green Grow the Lilacs Book Title: Green Grow the Lilacs First Year Published: 1931 Author's Name: Lynn Riggs Name of Waymarked Item: Indian Territory Community Claremore Location of Item: Claremore Museum of History Admission Price?: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Link to more information about the book or waymarked item.: [Web Link] More Information: Not listed

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