Oklahoma History and the National Archives (open access)

Oklahoma History and the National Archives

Article discusses the state of the National Archives in the 1950s and traces its growth, arrangement changes, and additions of microfilm technology over the years. Kathryn M. Murphy focuses on materials related to Oklahoma history in the Archives and their coverage.
Date: Spring 1952
Creator: Murphy, Kathryn M.
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Fort Supply Map

Photograph of a hand drawn map of Fort Supply by Captain B.H. Gilman, Fort Supply, OK.
Date: 1889~/1894~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Fort Supply Map

Photograph of a map of Fort Supply, OK, received May 5, 1894.
Date: 1894~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

State National Bank

Photograph of the State National Bank in Oklahoma City, OK. Published by HH Clarke, Oklahoma City, OK, postmarked October 5, 1910.
Date: October 5, 1910
Creator: Clarke, H. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma Territory and the National Archives: A Historian's Paradise (open access)

Oklahoma Territory and the National Archives: A Historian's Paradise

Article provides an auto-biographical exploration of the research conducted by Berlin Basil Chapman, an Oklahoma historian and an Assistant Professor of History at Oklahoma A&M. Chapman's works include articles, theses, and a bibliography centered around resources related to Oklahoma Territory in the National Archives.
Date: Winter 1982
Creator: Chapman, Berlin B.
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Indian Records in the Oklahoma Historical Society Archives (open access)

Indian Records in the Oklahoma Historical Society Archives

Article discusses the acquisition of a large collection of records related to American Indian history by the Oklahoma Historical Society, and the complications that ensued during the process. Lawrence C. Kelly also lists the extent and of this collection and includes figures.
Date: Summer 1976
Creator: Kelly, Lawrence C.
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Oklahoma State Fairgrounds

Photograph of the Exposition Building at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City, OK(View 1). Published by Sadler & Pennington, Oklahoma City, OK, postmarked October 7, 1910.
Date: October 7, 1910
Creator: Sadler & Pennington
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Oklahoma State Fairgrounds

Photograph of the Exposition Building at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City, OK(View 2). Published by Sadler & Pennington, Oklahoma City, OK, postmarked October 5, 1910.
Date: October 5, 1910
Creator: Sadler & Pennington
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Photograph of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Oklahoma City, OK. Published by Sadler & Pennington, Oklahoma City, OK, postmarked October 10, 1910.
Date: October 10, 1910
Creator: Sadler & Pennington
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma History: In Texas? The Fort Worth Branch of the National Archives (open access)

Oklahoma History: In Texas? The Fort Worth Branch of the National Archives

Article describes the Fort Worth Branch of the National Archives and explains how to navigate the collection, which contains many materials related to Oklahoma history despite being in Texas. Branch Director Kent Carter urges Oklahoma historians and researchers not to overlook this plethora of information despite the institution being out of state.
Date: Spring 1986
Creator: Carter, Kent
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
A Survey of Tribal Records in the Archives of the United States Government in Oklahoma (open access)

A Survey of Tribal Records in the Archives of the United States Government in Oklahoma

Article explains the resolutions adopted by the Oklahoma Historical Society to acquire the records kept by the National Archives regarding the Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes.
Date: Spring 1933
Creator: Foreman, Grant
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Transcriptions from the American Indian Archives Collection related to Chief Menawa and Alice Robertson (open access)

Transcriptions from the American Indian Archives Collection related to Chief Menawa and Alice Robertson

Transcribed documents from the American Indian Archives Collection related to Chief Menawa and Alice Robertson
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0227.0735]

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Robert Claus, director of United Nations archieves, shown with some of the curious articles now housed in the UN's files."
Date: November 1, 1951
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0249.0132]

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "When Homer Croy writes a book, he makes it just as light and readable as possible except for two chapters, which are dry and heavy."
Date: June 6, 1952
Creator: Lucas, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1428.0279]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Early entries in the new Senior Division of the Oklahoma City Fourball golf tournament are partners Bill Gill (left) and Dale Zachary."
Date: February 4, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1428.0281]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Kenneth Zacher former Nowata High School basketball coach, said Saturday day he was fired from that position "because I stood up for a black student's rights. That's the only reason."
Date: July 29, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1428.0271]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Jane Yust and her Lady cello.. . super-short fingers no asset."
Date: December 21, 1970
Creator: Tapscott, George
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1383.0674]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "With April 6th - The Tenth Anniversary of the entry of the United States into the World War - shortly in our Midst, it is fitting that we Hearken back to the events following that April 6th, Ten years ago when the Nation's forces were being mobilized."
Date: March 26, 1927
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1428.0223]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Artist's sketch shows proposed arrangement of buildings in new industrial park at Yukon."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1428.0256]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "PAVING ON YUKON'S Vandament Ave., the portion under private contract by property owners, is already well on its way to completion. Part of the mile segment of the street that had been in a city assessment district was removed recently when adjacent property owners placed money in ecrow and proceeded with private paving contracts. The street will be a uniform 36 feet wide from Cornwell Road to Eleventh Street."
Date: May 10, 1963
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1383.0688]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.
Date: August 19, 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1383.0659]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1428.0255]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "YUKON CITIZEN can "remember when" block at Third and Poplar Ave. was dirt or mud."
Date: June 11, 1963
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1383.0665]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "With April 6th shortly in our midst, it might be well to Hearken back to that April 6th, Ten years ago, when the United States Declared her entry into the World War."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History