From the Chronicles of Oklahoma, no date, by W. B. Morrison, Durant, Okla. Story of establishment of this fort near Nail's Crossing, on the Blue River, in Bryan County, Oklahoma. Built in 1862 by troops under the command of General Albert Pike, after his departure from Cantonment Davis, near Muskogee, on the Arkansas River. Story of Pikes' tenure at the fort and description of his problems with superiors in the military are included. Mention also of the ferry crossing at Nail's on the Blue River.

Story of the route used by the Butterfield Overland Mail coaches in Indian Territory. Stations stops at Walker's Station, Trahern's Station, Edward's Store, Holloway's Station, John Riddle's and Boggy Depot are mentioned. The Red River crossing at Colbert's Ferry is also part of the article. newspaper article, original

Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine, Feb. 1966. "Fort Washita" by Bertha M. Antrim, pages 126-8. History of the fort, established in 1824, and abandoned July 1, 1870, is told in this article. Personal reminiscences of H. H. Harrill are included. Mr. Harrill last visited the fort in 1905. He also mentions crossing "Twelve Mile Prairie" to get there, picking up cannon balls and shrapnel & arrowheads, and a Mr. Marshall who owned a lot of land near the fort.

Brief of appeal by Jewel Whittington, J. A. Clark, Mrs. M. Ikard, Mrs. C. E. Ringer, et al, vs. City of Ardmore and the State Highway Commission of the State of Oklahoma. Proceedings in this hearing in the Supreme Court of the State of Oklahoma concerning the proposed underpass on South Washington, Issued by Brett & Brett, attorneys for the plaintiffs-printed by Sprekelmeyer, Ardmore

Article from The Cattleman, 1941 issue. Story about early rancher in the Chickasaw Nation, Billy Washington. Information on ranching in Gainsville area, at that time, is also included. 1 page, photocopied

Magazine issued by the Tri-State Chisholm Trail Centennial Commission of Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas, 1967.

Oklahoma Journal, Dec. 1, 1974. Story of the Chisholm Trail, the Great Western Trail and the East Shawnee Trail. Map, from the "Historical Atlas of Oklahoma", 1965, shows the locations of these trails as they passed through Oklahoma. newspaper article

by Bob Gray, The Farmer-Stockman, March 1966. Story of the trail and the two men, Joseph G. McCoy and Jesse Chisholm, who brought it into use.

From a history compiled by Ralph Evans, Marietta. Account of the fire that destroyed the business district. The fire started in the Ab Burch livery stable, on Caddo, and burned stores up to the area of Main and Washington streets. Water from wells in the center of Main street was used. Names of the first organized fire department members, under Chief J. S. O'Mealy, are given. In 1902 Mayor Bob Dick and Lee Galt were instrumental in establishing a better water supply. Davis ( continued ) First wedding was between Mart Gibson and Lulu Ferguson. Bank was run by James Paulk, John A McIntosh, S. H. Davis and James Darby. In 1899 this became the Nation Bank, with Matt Wolf and Charles Hutchens in charge. J. B. McCluskey and J. A. McIntosh opened a separate bank for a short time. Incorporated in 1898 with H. H. Alien, Mayor, L. M. Frame, clerk, S. H. Davis, treasurer, and T. W. Poole, city marshal. Dr. T. P. Howell and Matt Wolf are mentioned. Harley Institute ( continued ) Some students and . others involved with the school: Gov. Douglas H. Johnston, Charles D. Carter, Ben Wisnor Carter, Joshua Harley (whom the school …

by Harry Hudson, Frontier Times, Feb.-March 1976. Story of working for Josh Splawn on his various ranches in Love and Carter Counties, c1905. Marietta, Cheek, Overbrook and other towns are mentioned along with the Washington Ranch, Bud Ballew and the 6666 Ranch near Wichita Falls. 64 pages, published material

June 4, 1976. Special edition supplement in celebration of Love County Frontier Days. Stories and pictures of early Love County are seen. Including: 1905 rodeo, Leon community, First Baptist Church, dedication of Hickory Creek bridge, telephone company, Tuck's Ferry on the Red River, Burneyville and other people and businesses. 8 pages, original published material

Column concerns visit to Fort Washita in Marshall County, Oklahoma. Description of the area and historic background in given. Mention is made of the work by Ward Merrick, C. M. Milner, Harold Weichbrodt and Dr. James D. Morrison to restore the Fort. newspaper article, original, 2 copies

Reporter's Notebook article by Mac McGalliard, discussing historical camps in Oklahoma.

Collection of columns published in the Daily Ardmoreite during the 1950's. Rememberances from his early years in Ardmore are told in the columns. 12 newspaper articles

Thesis by Mary Evelyn Frost, 1942. Topics covered in this thesis include: Chickasaw Indians: Pickens County Education in Carter County. Carter County, 1887-1915 Industrial and Social Development in Carter County

Magazine publication issued during the centennial year of the trail. (1967) Life on the trail from Texas to Kansas is told in the story. Severl photographs are also seen.

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Obituary notice for retired band and orchestra director in Ardmore. History of his musical career and educational work is included. Photo of Mr. Lowenstein is with the article. Newspaper article, original

Reports on: Bible Woman's Training School, Mildred M. Blakely, principal. Pangasinan and Tarlac District, Mina L. Pletcher, evangelistic worker.

Magazine, Feb. 1959, vol. 22, no. 2. Article included "The Confederate Memorial in the Oklahoma Historical Building", by Louise Cook. (p.28) Also seen: In Memoriam, to Mrs. C. R. Anthony of Oklahoma City, wife of department store founder.(p.12)

"Young Ardmore". History of Ardmore written by a former educator in the Ardmore school system. Background of the town, people and businesses from 1800's is found in this biographical essay. 34 pages, carbon copy

"Buck Garrett - Man and Legend", True West, Jan-Feb. 1970, by Louise Riotte. Story includes recollections from Ardmoreites of events involving Garrett, his work in keeping peace in early Ardmore, his wife "Ma" Garrett, returning Clar Smith Hamon to Ardmore for trial, and many accounts of his generosity and concern. It is reported he never killed a man during his years in law enforcement, but had many fights.

Story of current work by Hardy Murphy and account of his career as an entertainer. Photos included show graves of "Buck" and " Silver Cloud" and Hardy Murphy. Nespaper article, full page

Program from this rodeo that ran from Oct. 30 thru Nov. 11, 1942. Hardy Murphy and "Buck" are featured on page 13. The article reports they would perform during the rodeo after an absence of three years. Junior Eskew and Roy Rogers are also feature. 36 pages, paper bound, original