One of the great Jewish retail success stories in Oklahoma was that of OTASCO, the Oklahoma Tire and Supply Company. Founded in 1918 by three Jewish Lithuanian immigrant brothers, Sam, Maurice, and Herman Sanditen, they opened their first OTASCO in Okmulgee. By 1922 they expanded to Henryetta. In 1925 the headquarters of the growing company move to Tulsa. By their fiftieth anniversary in 1968, the chain held 455 units in 12 states.

Of course, throughout their lives the Sanditen families contributed mightily to Jewish life in Oklahoma. Every Jewish institution in Tulsa has been strengthened by the many branches of this family tree and their ongoing support for Jewish causes. We honor five generations of involvement in Synagogue life. And we're proud to tell the story of one of this significant piece of Oklahoma history.