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By Bob Burke and Joan Gilmore

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The book is divided into four sections - First

They Said It Couldn't Be Done "instant read and the planning of theBy Robert L. Allen with Ralph Robison With strong Scottish roots and the grit and pioneering spirit born into every Oklahoman, Robert L. Allen was destined to create a legacy for his home state. From the bandstand to the lights of New York City, Allen chased his dreams. But it was his belief in education and the lure of his home state that called him back to Oklahoma. After serving local teachers organizations and the public in the State Department of