Article describes the author's personal experiences as a student and teacher in Indian Territory. Lilah Denton Lindsey explores her own experience in the mission field as well as those she worked with. Included is an excerpt of a story told to her by Dr. R. M. Loughridge about early mission work in the area.

Notes and Documents column including a correction by Berlin B. Chapman, a document about the pens used to sign the Oklahoma constitution, correspondence about the restoration of Cherokee historic sites, a document about the Seneca-Cayuga Green Corn festival, Confederate awards, a document about Tussy Community, and notes about the 1956 tour of the Chisholm Trail.

Article provides historical background for the work of Miss Sophia Sawyer, who began a female seminary for both Cherokee and white students in the Cherokee Nation and also worked at several different missions. Carolyn Thomas Foreman examines her life and accomplishments through correspondence and newspaper reports.

Article traces the history of a family of pioneers through three members of the Bean family. Carolyn Thomas Foreman explores the lives of Mark Bean, Colonel Robert Bean, Captain Jesse Bean, and their families through historical correspondence and records.

Article describes the history of Fort Cobb, from its establishment for the protection of the Wichita Agency, to its status as a Confederate base during the Civil War, to its military use by the United States Cavalry during wars with the surrounding tribes along the Washita River.

Article describes the history of a group of Wichitas visitors from Spain called Tayovayas. Elizabeth Ann Harper discusses their relations with the French and Spaniards in the eighteenth century, which ranged from peaceful trade negotiation to military skirmishes.

Notes and Documents column including a note about a new booklet published by the OHS, a document about the settlement of No Man's Land, a reprint of notes about the creation of a bridge across the Red River, a document about the flags raised in Oklahoma Territory, and a detailed set of instructions for the route of the Washington Irving Trail tour written by George H. Shirk.

Article describes the origin of the term "light-horse" and the appearance of mounted law enforcement in the tribes of North America. Carolyn Thomas Foreman discusses the "light-horsemen" of the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Muscogee (Creek) Nations.

Article provides a portrait of Thomas J. Palmer, editor and publisher of frontier newspapers, through biographical data compiled by the author as well as excerpts of his autobiography. Palmer's work, personality, and political views are explored.

Article describes the life and career of Confederate General Douglas H. Cooper. Muriel H. Wright explores his work as a Choctaw agent, and his participation in the Civil War.

Article describes the military career of General Philip Henry Sheridan during the Washita campaign and includes excerpts from the journal of Winfeld Scott Harvey, who traveled with the 7th U. S. Cavalry on this campaign. This detailed account by the soldier provides a clearer portrait of this particular "war" in history.