Author

Bob Burke

Bob Burke, born in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, has written more historical non-fiction books than anyone else in history. He earned a law degree from Oklahoma City University and received an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from OCU and a BA in journalism from the University of Oklahoma. Burke’s more than 130 books have won many awards, including three Pulitzer Prize nominations.

   Burke is a member of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame, and the Oklahoma Historians Hall of Fame. He is father to Robert, Amy, and Cody, stepfather to Natalie, Lauren, and Calli, and grandfather to Nathan, Jon, Ridge, Fallon, Greyson, Mia, Emerson, Sutton, Charlie, and Cameron. He and his wife, Chimene, live in Oklahoma City where he practices law and writes books.

Hall of Fame Inductee

Bob Burke
was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in
2006
.

Recent Publications

Adult

Throwaway Kids: Reforming Oklahoma's Juvenile Justice System

Steven A. Novick filed a class action lawsuit in 1978 against Lloyd Rader, the head of Oklahoma's welfare agency. The lawsuit alleged horrific and unspeakable treatment of juveniles at six state institutions, including coerced sex acts and rape. The inhumane treatment of children had been ignored by Oklahoma's leaders for years.
Adult

Gore & Owen: Oklahoma's First Two U.S. Senators

Robert L. Owen was a U.S. Senator from Indian Territory who fought for public control of government and against child labor. He is best known for sponsoring the Glass-Owen Federal Reserve Act of 1913, which created the Federal Reserve System. For this, he has been called the "Father of the Federal Reserve".
Adult

Tim Leonard: Son of the Panhandle

Tim Leonard was born in the Oklahoma Panhandle, a unique and open stretch of land. He went on to earn a law degree and serve in the U.S. Navy, including as a military aide at the White House during President Lyndon B. Johnson's administration. Leonard continued his public service as Minority Leader of the Oklahoma State Senate, U.S. Attorney, and federal judge, earning respect for his integrity and perseverance.
Adult

The Cameron Family & American Fidelity Assurance Co.

The Cameron Family and the Cameron Group of companies began in Oklahoma in 1960. American Fidelity Assurance Company (AFA) is the flagship of the Cameron companies and has been rated A+ (Superior) by A. M. Best since 1982. AFA serves more than 1 million policyholders across 49 states, with a focus on offering a different opinion for customers in the education, public sector, automotive and healthcare industries.