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War for Survival: The Wichita Indians during the Civil War (open access)

War for Survival: The Wichita Indians during the Civil War

Article describes the turmoil and travel the Wichita tribe faced during the Civil War, as they were relocated to Kansas as war refugees, then eventually made the trek back to their home in Indian Territory under threat of floods, epidemics, and attacks from neighboring tribes. Stan Hoig chronicles their journeys and provides historical context.
Date: Autumn 1984
Creator: Hoig, Stan
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Muse of Fire: Liberty and War Songs as a Source of American History (open access)

The Muse of Fire: Liberty and War Songs as a Source of American History

The development of American liberty and war songs from a few themes during the pre-Revolutionary period to a distinct form of American popular music in the Civil War period reflects the growth of many aspects of American culture and thought. This study therefore treats as historical documents the songs published in newspapers, broadsides, and songbooks during the period from 1765 to 1865. Chapter One briefly summarizes the development of American popular music before 1765 and provides other introductory material. Chapter Two examines the origin and development of the first liberty-song themes in the period from 1765 to 1775. Chapters Three and Four cover songs written during the American Revolution. Chapter Three describes battle songs, emphasizing the use of humor, and Chapter Four examines the figures treated in the war song. Chapter Five covers the War of 1812, concentrating on the naval song, and describes the first use of dialect in the American war song. Chapter Six covers the Mexican War (1846-1848) and includes discussion of the aggressive American attitude toward the war as evidenced in song. Chapter Six also examines the first antiwar songs. Chapters Seven and Eight deal with the Civil War. Chapter Seven treats derivative war songs, including …
Date: August 1984
Creator: Bowman, Kent A. (Kent Adam), 1947-
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Notes and Documents, Fall 1984 (open access)

Notes and Documents, Fall 1984

Notes and Documents column including a report from S. S. Scott, Confederate Commissioner of Indian Affairs, during his first tour of Indian Territory. It includes an introduction by Mark Lea "Beau" Cantrell providing historical context for his report on "Conditions of the Indians West of Arkansas, 1863" and their loyalties.
Date: Autumn 1984
Creator: Scott, S. S. & Cantrell, Mark Lea
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Texas Historian, Volume 45, Number 1, September 1984 (open access)

The Texas Historian, Volume 45, Number 1, September 1984

Journal published by the Texas State Historical Association containing articles written by members of the Junior Historians about various aspects of Texas history.
Date: September 1984
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 88, July 1984 - April, 1985 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 88, July 1984 - April, 1985

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 445.
Date: 1984/1985
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Stake in the Prairie: Mesquite, Texas (open access)

A Stake in the Prairie: Mesquite, Texas

Book providing a narrative overview of Mesquite, Texas and the immediate area, including significant people and events as well as general history with images and references. Index starts on page 256.
Date: 1984
Creator: Mesquite Historical Committee
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Stirpes, Volume 24, Number 1, March 1984 (open access)

Stirpes, Volume 24, Number 1, March 1984

Quarterly publication containing unpublished records and other material of interest to genealogists. "Its purpose is to stimulate and support research and teaching on the genealogical aspects of history."
Date: March 1984
Creator: Texas State Genealogical Society
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 62, Number 3, Fall 1984 (open access)

Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 62, Number 3, Fall 1984

Quarterly publication containing articles, book reviews, photographs, illustrations, and other works documenting Oklahoma history and preservation.
Date: Autumn 1984
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Detroit News (Detroit, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 29, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 4, 1984 (open access)

The Detroit News (Detroit, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 29, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 4, 1984

Weekly newspaper from Detroit, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 4, 1984
Creator: Watson, Gavin, Jr.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 62, Number 2, Summer 1984 (open access)

Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 62, Number 2, Summer 1984

Quarterly publication containing articles, book reviews, photographs, illustrations, and other works documenting Oklahoma history and preservation.
Date: Summer 1984
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Old Settler's Association of Grayson County Minutes, 1984-1998] (open access)

[Old Settler's Association of Grayson County Minutes, 1984-1998]

The Old Settlers Association minutes 1984-1998, includes minutes, accounts, correspondence, plats and a draft plan for improvements at Old Settlers Park.
Date: 1984/1998
Creator: Old Settlers Association (Grayson County, Tex.)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Spanish Explorers in the Southern United States, 1528-1543 (open access)

Spanish Explorers in the Southern United States, 1528-1543

Book containing three translated narratives of early Spanish explorers in what would become the Southern United States. This includes the paths taken by the explorers, the people they encountered, and hardships they endured.
Date: 1984
Creator: Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, Alvar, 16th cent. & Castañeda de Nájera, Pedro de, 16th cent.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Burleson Star (Burleson, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 26, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 12, 1984 (open access)

Burleson Star (Burleson, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 26, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 12, 1984

Semi-weekly newspaper from Burleson, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 12, 1984
Creator: Moody, James
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Megaphone (Georgetown, Tex.), Vol. [78], No. [1], Ed. 1 Thursday, January 19, 1984 (open access)

Megaphone (Georgetown, Tex.), Vol. [78], No. [1], Ed. 1 Thursday, January 19, 1984

Weekly student newspaper from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas that includes campus news along with advertising.
Date: January 19, 1984
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Megaphone (Georgetown, Tex.), Vol. 79, No. 11, Ed. 1 Friday, November 16, 1984 (open access)

The Megaphone (Georgetown, Tex.), Vol. 79, No. 11, Ed. 1 Friday, November 16, 1984

Weekly student newspaper from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas that includes campus news along with advertising.
Date: November 16, 1984
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Oklahoma Daily (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 70, No. 180, Ed. 1 Tuesday, June 26, 1984 (open access)

The Oklahoma Daily (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 70, No. 180, Ed. 1 Tuesday, June 26, 1984

Student newspaper of the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma that includes national, local, and campus news along with advertising.
Date: June 26, 1984
Creator: Marks, Kim Alyce
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Dallas Museum of Art Bulletin, Winter 1984 (open access)

Dallas Museum of Art Bulletin, Winter 1984

Magazine published by Dallas Museum of Art discussing news and updates, as well as articles providing background information on artworks, exhibits, and other information of interest to subscribers. Issue contents: DMA Set to Open; Architect's Statement; January Calendar; Awards to Artists, 1984 McDermott Lecture; Trustee Nominations; Founding Family Funds; Museum League; Membership at Record Level; The Shogun Age; Courtyard Assumes Shape; Education Department
Date: Winter 1984
Creator: Dallas Museum of Art
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Kerens Tribune (Kerens, Tex.), Vol. 92, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 9, 1984 (open access)

The Kerens Tribune (Kerens, Tex.), Vol. 92, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 9, 1984

Weekly newspaper from Kerens, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: February 9, 1984
Creator: York, Donna
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pawhuska Daily Journal-Capital (Pawhuska, Okla.), Vol. 74, No. 137, Ed. 1 Wednesday, July 11, 1984 (open access)

Pawhuska Daily Journal-Capital (Pawhuska, Okla.), Vol. 74, No. 137, Ed. 1 Wednesday, July 11, 1984

Daily newspaper from Pawhuska, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 11, 1984
Creator: Glassner, Mort
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Statewide Video Project: 3/4" U-matic videocassettes: November 1984 (open access)

Statewide Video Project: 3/4" U-matic videocassettes: November 1984

Catalog listing videocassettes available for member libraries to borrow in Texas. The list includes information about the title, synopsis, run-time, audience age groups, and other relevant information organized by title and by subject. Includes an Index.
Date: November 1984
Creator: Texas State Library
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Hereford Brand (Hereford, Tex.), Vol. 83, No. 238, Ed. 1 Friday, June 1, 1984 (open access)

The Hereford Brand (Hereford, Tex.), Vol. 83, No. 238, Ed. 1 Friday, June 1, 1984

Daily newspaper from Hereford, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 1, 1984
Creator: Parsell, Reed D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Colony Courier (The Colony, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 26, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 9, 1984 (open access)

The Colony Courier (The Colony, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 26, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 9, 1984

Weekly newspaper from The Colony, Texas that includes local news along with advertising.
Date: February 9, 1984
Creator: Blalock, Jack
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The New Ulm Enterprise (New Ulm, Tex.), Vol. 74, No. 32, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 31, 1984 (open access)

The New Ulm Enterprise (New Ulm, Tex.), Vol. 74, No. 32, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 31, 1984

Weekly newspaper from New Ulm, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 31, 1984
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Garber Free Press (Garber, Okla.), Vol. 83, No. 35, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 21, 1984 (open access)

Garber Free Press (Garber, Okla.), Vol. 83, No. 35, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 21, 1984

Weekly newspaper from Garber, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 21, 1984
Creator: Stoll, Ruby
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History