Looking over the emails and posts that trickled in from the recent "Route 66: The Road Ahead" roundtable, it seems the most newsworthy thing from it is a possible merger of the Route 66 Alliance and the National Historic Route 66 Federation. A merger may take months of talks. Or it may not happen at … Continue reading Route 66 Alliance and Federation may merge
Tag: Michael Wallis
Video from the start of the “Grapes of Wrath” tour
As we've reported, the National Steinbeck Center is marking the upcoming 75th anniversary of the publication of John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath." The trio who are traversing Route 66 for the center posted a film today about the first three days of their journey. You'll see a familiar face -- "Route 66: The Mother … Continue reading Video from the start of the “Grapes of Wrath” tour
Michael Wallis to speak about segregated road travel
This could be interesting. Michael Wallis, author of "Route 66: The Mother Road," will give a lecture tomorrow at the Tulsa Historical Society titled "No 'Good Old Days' for Everyone" -- using the "Negro Motorist Green Book." As automobile use became more prolific in the 1930s, many Americans enjoyed traveling the U.S. for leisure. While … Continue reading Michael Wallis to speak about segregated road travel
“Songdogs: The Journey of Michael & Suzanne Wallis”
The Tulsa Historical Society is hosting an exhibit about "Route 66: The Mother Road" author Michael Wallis and his wife Suzanne. If you can't see the exhibit, this video will be the next-best thing. The video was created by Ideaship Studios, based in Tulsa. (Image of Michael Wallis by Randy Lane, via Flickr)
Students’ Route 66 art on display at Tulsa Historical Society
Tulsa Public Schools students created about 80 pieces of art inspired by Route 66, and they're on display at the Tulsa Historical Society through Oct. 5, reported the Tulsa World. The art pieces depict landmarks such as the Blue Whale in nearby Catoosa, Admiral Twin Drive-In theater, and the historic 11th Street Bridge. Historical Society … Continue reading Students’ Route 66 art on display at Tulsa Historical Society
Route 66 is subject of “America: Fact vs. Fiction” episode
An episode Wednesday of the "America: Fact vs. Fiction" program on the Military Channel will include Route 66 as its subject matter, according to an email from one of the show's creators. Joel Sturdivant interviewed "Route 66: The Mother Road" author Michael Wallis as part of the episode. The 30-minute show, subtitled "Roadside Stories," will … Continue reading Route 66 is subject of “America: Fact vs. Fiction” episode
Michael Wallis confirms there will be a “Cars 3”
Michael Wallis, author of "Route 66: The Mother Road," recently traveled to Alton, Ill., for a reunion of Western Military Academy alums. You'll hear him during this 25-minute interview on WGBZ radio in Alton about the military school, plus Route 66 and his role in the movie "Cars." But about the 22-minute mark, you'll hear … Continue reading Michael Wallis confirms there will be a “Cars 3”
A Route 66 guide to the “Cars” movie
Updated June 17, 2018 If you just saw the "Cars" movie and want to find more information about Route 66, welcome. First, the Radiator Springs shown in "Cars" is a fictional town. Historic Route 66 exists. On the real Route 66, there is a Baxter Springs in Kansas and a Peach Springs in Arizona. But … Continue reading A Route 66 guide to the “Cars” movie