The Early Chisholm Trail to Abilene, Kansas, 1867-71 (open access)

The Early Chisholm Trail to Abilene, Kansas, 1867-71

Article describes the path of the Chisholm Trail from 1867 to 1871. There were two pathways used by Texas trail drivers to Kansas. One route is well-documented and depicted on modern maps as the "Chisholm Trail." This article demonstrates that a more easterly route was the first route used to trail herds to Abilene, Kansas, from 1867 to 1871.
Date: Summer 2015
Creator: Kraisinger, Gary & Kraisinger, Margaret
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
John Aaron: Oklahoma’s Legendary Steely-Eyed Missile Man (open access)

John Aaron: Oklahoma’s Legendary Steely-Eyed Missile Man

Article describes how John Aaron, a boy from southwestern Oklahoma, became a NASA legend.
Date: Winter 2014
Creator: Warren, Andrew L.
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
How W.K. Maxfield and the Doughboys from Southwest Oklahoma Helped Bring an End to the First World War (open access)

How W.K. Maxfield and the Doughboys from Southwest Oklahoma Helped Bring an End to the First World War

Article uses the story of W. K. Maxfield to share the exploits of the 36th Infantry Division at the Battle of Saint-Étienne during World War I.
Date: Summer 2018
Creator: Neighbors, Phil
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Jack C. Montgomery: A Little Big Man (open access)

Jack C. Montgomery: A Little Big Man

Article documents the life of Jack Montgomery and recalls his service with the Forty-fifth Infantry Division in World War II, where he received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the war.
Date: Winter 2004
Creator: Bean, Christopher B.
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Reminiscences of Early Days in the Chickasaw Nation (open access)

Reminiscences of Early Days in the Chickasaw Nation

Article narrates the thoughts and experiences of one pioneer's interactions with American Indian tribes within Cook County, Texas, then known as the Chickasaw Nation.
Date: Summer 1935
Creator: Roff, Joe T.
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Gospel Missionary. (Goldthwaite, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 45, Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 28, 1905 (open access)

The Gospel Missionary. (Goldthwaite, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 45, Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 28, 1905

Weekly newspaper from Goldthwaite, Texas that includes religious articles and news along with advertising.
Date: November 28, 1905
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Gospel Missionary. (Goldthwaite, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 45, Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 28, 1905 (open access)

The Gospel Missionary. (Goldthwaite, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 45, Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 28, 1905

Weekly newspaper from Goldthwaite, Texas that includes religious articles and news along with advertising.
Date: November 28, 1905
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History