Article discusses the activation of the first United States Dragoons and their arduous march from Jefferson Barracks to Fort Gibson in 1833 to 1834. Hamilton Gardner examines journal records of the officers, and correspondence that documented the journey, to create a clearer picture of the experience.

This section includes the minutes of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society meeting that was held on July 26, 1951.

This section includes the minutes of the regular quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society held on July 29th, 1954.

Article describes the true story behind the book titled The Choctaw Girl. Muriel H. Wright relates the tale of Tewah Hokay, a young Choctaw girl who lived near Bethabara Mission. She suffered from an injury incurred during the removal of her people and their journey west and died young, but was very religiously devoted.

Notes and Documents column including memorials, additional notes to Chronicles articles, historical notes, correspondence from the late nineteenth century, and a list of accessions to the Oklahoma Historical Society library.

Notes and Documents column including about a new collection donated to the Oklahoma Historical Society, the history of a post office called Bluegrass, the history of Beaver County in early Oklahoma Territory, Oklahoma's History Discussion Council, Oklahoma's historical markers, and a tour of the OHS.

Article discusses the resignation of Dr. Charles Evans from his post as secretary of the Oklahoma Historical Society and pays tribute to the editor by describing his life and duties. President William S. Key also includes remarks about Evans by members of the Board of Directors of the OHS.

Article provides a timeline of the work of Dr. Grant Foreman, valued member of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society, writer, researcher, and lawyer.

Notes and Documents column including notes on memorials, an account of Cherokee leader Spring Frog, additional data to accompany articles, a note about a portrait of Charles Evans, and a list of recent accessions to the library of the Oklahoma Historical Society.

Article highlights the history of the Jumper family of the Seminole Nation, beginning with Chief Micanopy, who was leader during the Seminole Wars. Caroline Thomas Foreman discusses the conflict between the U.S. Army and the Seminole Nation, the treaties made to secure peace, and Seminole resistance to the removal west.

Article discusses the creation of the Butterfield Overland Mail Route and its development. Muriel H. Wright explores how mail was transported by railroad and stagecoaches across the route, and the events that impacted the route's success.

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 discusses the life and career of William Armstrong, who was appointed Special Agent and Superintendent for the removal of the Choctaws to Indian Territory. Carolyn Thomas Foreman explores the struggles Armstrong and the Choctaws faced on their journey west, and the reports Armstrong made about government relations with the tribes of North America.

Article provides an introduction to a survey of Oklahoma historic sites completed by the Oklahoma Historic Sites Committee of the OHS, and includes a list of 550 historic sites organized alphabetically and by county.