Bob Hope and Burch Mayo in conversation at The Mayo

Bob Hope with Mrs. Mayo, Burch Mayo, Howard Stuart, and Mrs. Vandevers. They are standing by the bank of four passenger elevators located in the Grand Lobby. This lobby was converted in 2002 to house events such as weddings, wedding receptions, local, statewide and national sponsored galas. Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry's Tulsa Inaugural Ball was held here in January 2003. Events can be scheduled from TPC Concepts located at the Mayo. The phone number is 918-583-4757. Since we have opened, we have had nearly 100,000 guests at the events from fall 2002 until May 2003. Plans to renovate The Crystal Ballroom on the top floor with the help of individuals or groups is planned. Contact Major Snyder for details please.

A New York model, Miss Barbara Stedman, one of the New York Models who showed the collection of designer originals imported by the Vandevers for the fashion show of the Cinderella Ball. Miss Stedman is wearing an Elizabeth Arden Count Sarmi creation, a white fox cabochon stole by Reynard & from the collection of Winston collection of jewels: a necklace of round & marquise diamonds in a flexible setting, pendant diamond earrings & a 26 carat emerald cut diamond at the Vandevers Gala

Terrace Room Before the Ball were the Billinglea's Gala party.
Before the Cinderella Ball 12/7/1956. Dining in the Terrace Room of the Mayo Hotel prior to the Cinderella Ball are, left to right Don R. Feagin, Mrs. Gerald Westby, Gerald Westby, Mrs. Don R. Feagin, H. G. Bernard, Mrs. Frank Billingslea, Mrs. H. G. Bernard. The Billingsleas were the hosts.

A very crowded celebrity wedding reception near the elevator bank in the Pompeian Court. This regal restaurant and famous event center was opened October 28, 1955 when the grand lobby roof was lowered to accommodate this second floor room. This fantastic event room was used for thousands of events until the hotel closed in the early 1980s. It was reached either by a wonderful staircase toward the rear of the Grand Lobby or by one of the 6 elevators. The court had large colorful murals separated by white columns which enhanced the marble floor. Two near life-sized magnificent bronze Roman Women greeted you at the entrance. Each held an upraised lantern to welcome each guest. These ladies still grace the building sans the arm and are located now in the Grand Lobby. This all occasion room had adjustable lighting for use in dining, dancing and or cocktail parties. It also held many meetings and conventions during its glorious life.

Bob Hope, Jayne Mansfield, Middlehof, signed and dedicated on January 15, 1957 by Ed Crowley

Widow Grace Tibbett, married to legendary opera baritone Lawrence Tibbett. In 1936, she sponsored artist Eyvind Earle with a $25 a month stipend to study art in Mexico. He became a noted cartoonist animator for Walt Disney in the early 1950s (Art Director of Sleeping Beauty)

Legendary pianist Van Cliburn, shown with Burch Mayo at the Mayo Hotel. Photo is signed by Van Cliburn, and his mother -- also a noted entertainer and pianist -- Rildia Bee O\'Bryan Cliburn.

The 1963 Dairy Princess and her entourage

A slightly different pose of the same group.

Note carpets have been added to subdue the floor in this photograph. Note the gilt embellishments on the ceiling moldings.

Burch Mayo with his Bride, January 10, 1948.