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Man who invented 'Okie' dies in California
"Concerning Ben Reddick coining the term "Okie" in 1929, Wikipedia indicates the term was in use in 1907. I wonder which is correct? Did Ben Reddick popularize a term already around or did he actually coin it?" -- Craig Avenal - EMAIL: craigavenal@yahoo.com - OkieLegacy comment - Man who invented "Okie" dies in California
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I received this reply from Richard Reddick, Ben Reddick's son and thought it might be of interest to you. Lois: Probably truth to all points on the issue...but Dad was credited when, as a young journalist doing features on the Great Depression and the dust bowl emigrants to California's San Joaquin Valley. He was early to discover and point out in his photographic coverage, beginning in mid-1930s all those dust bowl refugees arriving here with Oklahoma license plates were not from Oklahoma, but in passing thru many obtained gasoline and licensing compliments of your state. The news folks and some Oklahomans credited him with creation of the moniker "Okie." My mother being one (Sapulpa born) probably helped or confused things. Dick ~Lois Guffy 2007-12-10 22:28:17Add your two-cents (BACK TO FULL ISSUE)
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