Article narrates the life and experiences of the author as he grew up in Doaksville, the capitol of the Choctaw Nation, before the start of the Civil War.

Article explains the history of the Pine Ridge Mission School through two letters written to Eliza Wright, the wife of the school's founder.

Article details the establishment and impact of the New Hope Seminary, a girls' missionary school within the Choctaw Nation.

Article describes the life and career of D. R. Miller, successful circus owner and famous showman. Juliana Nykolaiszyn and Tanya Finchum explore the details of his upbringing, the growth of his circus, the partnerships he formed, and the difficulties he faced.

Article describes the need for and establishment of Spencer Academy in the Choctaw Nation. W. David Baird explores the leadership behind the institution, its religious connections, events during the Civil War, and the rebuilding of the academy after it burned down.

Article describes the founding and history of Goodland Indian Orphanage, one of the few mid-nineteenth century schools for Native American children that promoted inclusion of their culture and language along with assimilation initiatives. Ruby Wile includes personal recollections of the LaCroix family, four Choctaw children who lived at the Presbyterian institution.

Article narrates the life of the author as he grew up in Doaksville, the capitol of the Choctaw Nation, before the start of the Civil War.

Article outlines the military career of Gustavus Loomis as he worked for the United States Military during the American Revolution and within Forts Gibson and Towson on the American frontier.

Article describes the lifestyles of students studying at the Armstrong Academy, a Choctaw mission school, as told from the perspective of Reverend P. P. Brown, a visiting missionary.