Muriel Hazel Wright
1889–1975 (age 86)
Historian and educator
Biography
Muriel Hazel Wright was a distinguished historian, educator, and writer whose scholarship preserved the stories of Oklahoma’s indigenous peoples. She taught for decades, guided historical societies, and produced works that continue to inform generations about the resilience and heritage of Native communities.
Her legacy is one of unwavering respect for oral tradition and meticulous research, and she is remembered as a tireless advocate for truth and culture at Rose Hill Burial Park.