Manuel Herrick News Today

During its first century, Oklahoma has had its share (or more) of colorful politicians. A Perry farmer was elected to Oklahomas former 8th Congressional district by a fluke in 1920.

Oklahoma’s Crazy Congressman: Manuel Herrick By Ray Hill If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard someone suggest a member of Congress was crazy, Elon Musk would be a pauper by comparison. Yet in the case of Manuel Herrick of Oklahoma, it was not simply the opinion of one voter, but rather that […]

Library of Congress Oklahoma Historical Society photo Manuel Herrick and his father, John, 1916, in Perry Oklahoma. This photo was taken at the trial in which Manuel Herrick was accused of burning the neighbors stacks of oats. One hundred years ago this coming Monday, the Eighth Congressional District of Oklahoma’s new Congressman penned the following:  “BEWARE! February The 22, 1921 Manuel Herrick Left Today on the 9 O’clock Train To Assume his Duties In Washington D.C. Befor...