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Our Nowhere: Panhandle Histories

Our Nowhere: The Long History of the Panhandle - Bonnie and Clyde Part 1

By Dr. Gary Girod,

Dr. Rebekah Wagenbach

Published July 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM CDT

"You've read the story of Jesse James, of how he lived and died; if you are still in need of something to read, here's the story of Bonnie and Clyde."

- From 'The Trail's End', a poem by Bonnie Parker

Our Nowhere: Panhandle Histories

Dr. Gary Girod

Dr. Gary Girod is a historian who received his Ph.D. in modern British & French history from the University of Houston in 2021.

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Dr. Rebekah Wagenbach

Dr. Rebekah Wagenbach is the Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Education, and Assistant Professor of History and Political Science at Oklahoma Panhandle State University.

See stories by Dr. Rebekah Wagenbach

Our Nowhere: The Long History of the Panhandle - Bonnie and Clyde Part 1

"You've read the story of Jesse James, of how he lived and died; if you are still in need of something to read, here's the story of Bonnie and Clyde." - From 'The Trail's End', a poem by Bonnie Parker

"You've read the story of Jesse James, of how he lived and died; if you are still in need of something to read, here's the story of Bonnie and Clyde."

- From 'The Trail's End', a poem by Bonnie Parker