FOLIO, in partnership with the Pioneer Library System and the Shawnee Public Library in Shawnee, OK, celebrated Tony Hillerman with a Oklahoma Literary Site Dedication open to the public at the Shawnee Public Library on March 15, 2025.
Oklahoma Literary Sites are sponsored by the FOLIO. Sites are dedicated to a deceased literary figure, author, or his or her work.
Program Agenda
Opening Prayer
Father Adrian Vorderlandwehr, St. Gregory's Abby
Presentation of Colors
VFW Post #1317
Pledge of Allegiance
Land Acknowledgement
Julie Moring, Pioneer Library System
Recognition of Guests, Officials in Attendance
Phil Clark, Regional Coordinator, Pioneer Library System
Oklahoma's Literary Sites
Angie Lewis, President, FOLIO
State and City Proclamations
Sen. Shane Jett and Mayor Eric Stephens
Introduction of Guest Speaker
Dr. William “Bill” Hagen
Emeritus Professor of English, OBU
Keynote Address
Anne Hillerman
Best-Selling Author and Daughter of Tony Hillerman
Plaque Unveiling
Closing Remarks
Lisa Wells, Executive Director, Pioneer Library System
