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American singer-songwriter Woody Guthrie archive to land in his native Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP).- Woody Guthrie’s writings, recordings and artwork will land in his native state after an Oklahoma foundation bought the collection, with plans for a display that concentrates on his artistry rather than the populist politics that divided local opinion over the years. Guthrie, known for the anthem, “This Land is Your Land” and his songs about the poor and downtrodden, is remembered mostly as a musician, composer and singer, but was also a literary figure and an artist, said Bob Blackburn, executive director of the Oklahoma Historical Society. “Woody Guthrie was a crossroads of creativity,” Blackburn said. “Woody Guthrie reveals so much about our history.” The George Kaiser Family Foundation, a charitable organization based in Tulsa, announced