Interior of St. John's Episcopal Church, Vinita

First church building interior with wood pews on either side of center aisle. The church's interior is covered in wood lathe walls.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Exterior of St. John's Episcopal Church, Vinita

Frame building, arched windows. Man standing on sidewalk identified as C. G. Clarke. The building was used until 1960 when it was replaced by brick structure.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Exterior of Early St. John's Episcopal Church, Vinita

Frame building, steps to door at left, arched windows, cross at apex of roof. The congregation organized in 1892. The building was built in 1900 and used until 1960. Located 522 W. Canadian.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Plat map for Township 23 North, Range 21 East

Plat map with names of land owners. Shows the boundaries of land parcels.
Date: unknown
Creator: Indian Territory Map Company
Object Type: Map
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Plat map for Township 24 North, Range 20 East

Plat map with names of land owners. Shows the boundaries of land parcels.
Date: unknown
Creator: Indian Territory Map Company
Object Type: Map
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Plat map for Township 24 North, Range 19 East

Plat map with names of land owners. Shows the boundaries of land parcels.
Date: unknown
Creator: Indian Territory Map Company
Object Type: Map
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Plat map for Township 25 North, Range 20 East

Plat map with names of land owners. Shows the boundaries of land parcels. This map also includes Willie Halsell College
Date: unknown
Creator: Indian Territory Map Company
Object Type: Map
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Plat map for Township 27 North, Range 18 East

Plat map with names of land owners. Shows the boundaries of land parcels.
Date: unknown
Creator: Indian Territory Map Company
Object Type: Map
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Plat map of Township 28 North, Range 21 North

Plat map with names of land owners. Shows the boundaries of land parcels.
Date: unknown
Creator: Indian Territory Map Company
Object Type: Map
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Plat map for Township 27 North, Range 21 East

Plat map with names of land owners. Shows the boundaries of land parcels.
Date: unknown
Creator: Indian Territory Map Company
Object Type: Map
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
For Justice and a Fee: James Milton Turner and the Cherokee Freedmen (open access)

For Justice and a Fee: James Milton Turner and the Cherokee Freedmen

Article tells the story of how James Milton Turner, black politician and orator, fought for the land rights of freedmen in Cherokee Territory as their attorney.
Date: Winter 1980
Creator: Kremer, Gary R.
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Second Battle of Cabin Creek, 1864 (open access)

The Second Battle of Cabin Creek, 1864

Article discusses the events of the second battle of Cabin Creek between Union (or Federal) and Confederate forces during the Civil War. Marvin J. Hancock describes the battle maneuvers, the leaders of the brigades, and the impact of the Confederate victory.
Date: Winter 1961
Creator: Hancock, Marvin J.
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Power for the People: Developing the Grand River Dam Authority, Part 2, 1945-1964 (open access)

Power for the People: Developing the Grand River Dam Authority, Part 2, 1945-1964

This article is the second part of a two-part article on the Grand River Dam Authority. In this part, the author analyzes the state agency's history after World War II. Only one-third complete in 1945, the GRDA operated only Pensacola Dam. Over the next three decades Senators Elmer Thomas and Robert S. Kerr guided the federal legislation that would allow the Authority to complete its flood control dams and power generation/distribution facilities in the watershed of the Grand River.
Date: Autumn 2009
Creator: Lowitt, Richard, 1922-2018
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Vinita Daily Chieftain. (Vinita, Indian Terr.), Vol. 8, No. 72, Ed. 1 Friday, January 12, 1906 (open access)

The Vinita Daily Chieftain. (Vinita, Indian Terr.), Vol. 8, No. 72, Ed. 1 Friday, January 12, 1906

Daily newspaper from Vinita, Indian Territory. Coverage includes local, territorial, and United States news along with advertising.
Date: January 12, 1906
Creator: Marrs, D. M.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Vinita Daily Chieftain. (Vinita, Okla.), Vol. 14, No. 28, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 29, 1912 (open access)

Vinita Daily Chieftain. (Vinita, Okla.), Vol. 14, No. 28, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 29, 1912

Daily newspaper from Vinita, Oklahoma. Coverage includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 29, 1912
Creator: Marrs, D. M.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Vinita Daily Chieftain. (Vinita, Okla.), Vol. 13, No. 258, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 22, 1912 (open access)

Vinita Daily Chieftain. (Vinita, Okla.), Vol. 13, No. 258, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 22, 1912

Daily newspaper from Vinita, Oklahoma. Coverage includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 22, 1912
Creator: Marrs, D. M.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
"Worcester, The Pride of the West" (open access)

"Worcester, The Pride of the West"

Article explores the history of Worcester Academy and its foundations, teachers, and eventual decline. Kathleen Garrett explores how the school offered educational opportunities within the Cherokee Nation.
Date: Winter 1952
Creator: Garrett, Kathleen
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Vinita Leader (Vinita, Okla.), Vol. 74, No. 35, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 3, 1959 (open access)

The Vinita Leader (Vinita, Okla.), Vol. 74, No. 35, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 3, 1959

Weekly newspaper from Vinita, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 3, 1959
Creator: Campbell, O. B. & Hightower, L. W.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Daily Chieftain. (Vinita, Indian Terr.), Vol. 1, No. 137, Ed. 1 Friday, March 10, 1899 (open access)

The Daily Chieftain. (Vinita, Indian Terr.), Vol. 1, No. 137, Ed. 1 Friday, March 10, 1899

Daily newspaper from Vinita, Indian Territory. Coverage includes local, territorial, and United States news along with advertising.
Date: March 10, 1899
Creator: Marrs, D. M.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Daily Chieftain. (Vinita, Indian Terr.), Vol. 1, No. 156, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 1, 1899 (open access)

The Daily Chieftain. (Vinita, Indian Terr.), Vol. 1, No. 156, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 1, 1899

Daily newspaper from Vinita, Indian Territory. Coverage includes local, territorial, and United States news along with advertising.
Date: April 1, 1899
Creator: Marrs, D. M.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Daily Chieftain. (Vinita, Indian Terr.), Vol. 1, No. 195, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 17, 1899 (open access)

The Daily Chieftain. (Vinita, Indian Terr.), Vol. 1, No. 195, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 17, 1899

Daily newspaper from Vinita, Indian Territory. Coverage includes local, territorial, and United States news along with advertising.
Date: May 17, 1899
Creator: Marrs, D. M.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Daily Chieftain. (Vinita, Indian Terr.), Vol. 3, No. 275, Ed. 1 Friday, August 23, 1901 (open access)

The Daily Chieftain. (Vinita, Indian Terr.), Vol. 3, No. 275, Ed. 1 Friday, August 23, 1901

Daily newspaper from Vinita, Indian Territory. Coverage includes local, territorial, and United States news along with advertising.
Date: August 23, 1901
Creator: Marrs, D. M.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Vinita Daily Chieftain. (Vinita, Okla.), Vol. 12, No. 57, Ed. 1 Friday, June 24, 1910 (open access)

Vinita Daily Chieftain. (Vinita, Okla.), Vol. 12, No. 57, Ed. 1 Friday, June 24, 1910

Daily newspaper from Vinita, Oklahoma. Coverage includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 24, 1910
Creator: Marrs, D. M.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Daily Chieftain. (Vinita, Indian Terr.), Vol. 2, No. 11, Ed. 1 Friday, October 13, 1899 (open access)

The Daily Chieftain. (Vinita, Indian Terr.), Vol. 2, No. 11, Ed. 1 Friday, October 13, 1899

Daily newspaper from Vinita, Indian Territory. Coverage includes local, territorial, and United States news along with advertising.
Date: October 13, 1899
Creator: Marrs, D. M.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History