Norman in Cleveland County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Schusterman Park

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 19, 2025

1. Schusterman Park Marker, Side One

Inscription.

Schusterman Park. . This park is named in honor of Charles and Lynn Schusterman of Tulsa. Charles Schusterman, distinguished OU alumnus and inaugural member of OU's Seed Sower Society, served as founder, chairman and CEO of Samson Investment Co. He graduated from OU in 1958 with a degree in petroleum engineering and was honored posthumously with an honorary degree from OU in May 2001. Lynn Schusterman, a leader of many national and international charitable organizations, along with Charles, was inducted into the Tulsa Hall of Fame in 2000. Charles was inducted to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 2000 and Lynn was inducted in 2006. Partners in philanthropy and in helping others, together they founded the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation. , The Schusterman family has a longstanding relationship with OU and the university has benefited greatly from the strategic and entrepreneurial approach to philanthropy for which the Schustermans are widely known and respected. In 1999, an unsolicited gift from the foundation enabled the university to purchase the former BP-Amoco Research Center in Tulsa and the surrounding 60 acres and transform it into the main campus for OU-Tulsa. Their gift was instrumental in bringing the many OU-Tulsa programs together on one main campus for better coordination and to strengthen the university community. , The Schustermans have also contributed to the university by supporting student scholarships and expanding the scope and impact of the Schusterman/Josey Chair in Judaic History which they endowed in 1993. In 2006, the family generously increased their support to the Judaic Studies program at OU. , Charles Schusterman strongly believed that education was important to economic development and to the quality of community life. The Schustermans are also supporters of the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics and a similar residential high school in Jerusalem, the Israel Arts and Science Academy. To pay tribute to family and friendships drawn together by education, the benches in this park are named in memory of Charles Schusterman, in loving memory of Professor Yedida Kalfon Stillman, and in appreciation for the dedication of Professor Norman Stillman.

This park is named in honor of Charles and Lynn Schusterman of Tulsa. Charles Schusterman, distinguished OU alumnus and inaugural member of OU's Seed Sower Society, served as founder, chairman and CEO of Samson Investment Co. He graduated from OU in 1958 with a degree in petroleum engineering and was honored posthumously with an honorary degree from OU in May 2001. Lynn Schusterman, a leader of many national and international charitable organizations, along with Charles, was inducted into the Tulsa Hall of Fame in 2000. Charles was inducted to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 2000 and Lynn was inducted in 2006. Partners in philanthropy and in helping others, together they founded the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation.

The Schusterman family has a longstanding relationship with OU and the university has benefited greatly from the strategic and entrepreneurial approach to philanthropy for which the Schustermans are widely known and respected. In 1999, an unsolicited gift from the foundation enabled the university to purchase the former BP-Amoco Research Center in Tulsa and the surrounding 60 acres and transform it into the main campus for OU-Tulsa. Their gift was instrumental in bringing the many OU-Tulsa programs together on one main campus for better coordination and to strengthen the university community.

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Schustermans have also contributed to the university by supporting student scholarships and expanding the scope and impact of the Schusterman/Josey Chair in Judaic History which they endowed in 1993. In 2006, the family generously increased their support to the Judaic Studies program at OU.

Charles Schusterman strongly believed that education was important to economic development and to the quality of community life. The Schustermans are also supporters of the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics and a similar residential high school in Jerusalem, the Israel Arts and Science Academy. To pay tribute to family and friendships drawn together by education, the benches in this park are named in memory of Charles Schusterman, in loving memory of Professor Yedida Kalfon Stillman, and in appreciation for the dedication of Professor Norman Stillman.

Erected by The University of Oklahoma.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the University of Oklahoma series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1999.

Location. 35° 12.455′ N, 97° 26.47′ W. Marker is in Norman, Oklahoma, in Cleveland County. It is at the intersection of Jenkins Avenue and East Brooks Street, on the

Schusterman Park Marker, Side Two image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 19, 2025

2. Schusterman Park Marker, Side Two

right when traveling north on Jenkins Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1025 Jenkins Ave, Norman OK 73069, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Oklahoma — Frontier Country

and in Greater Oklahoma City.

It is also in the American South,

specifically on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Brooks Street (within shouting distance of this marker); The Roy T. Oliver Walk and Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lissa and Cy Wagner Student Academic Services Center (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named The Roy T. Oliver Walk and Gardens (about 700 feet away); Michael F. Price Hall (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Michael F. Price Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Armory (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norman.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The OU Field House (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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