Chisholm Trail Aims Stated (open access)

Chisholm Trail Aims Stated

Story of establishment of a museum and incorporation of the Chisholm Trail Historical Museum Assoc.
Date: 1965
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Comanche Lions Hear Worley, Jr. (open access)

Comanche Lions Hear Worley, Jr.

President of the Chisholm Trail Historical Museum Association discussed membership plans.
Date: 1965
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Plenty To See (open access)

Plenty To See

Schedule and planned visitors to attend the Chickasaw Festival in Tishomingo on July 3. newspaper article
Date: 1965
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Mystery Surrounds Area Ranch Home (open access)

Mystery Surrounds Area Ranch Home

Descriptive article concerning this pioneer home in Love County. History of the original owner, Wm. E. Billy Washington is included. Newspaper article
Date: 1965
Creator: Graffham, Beverly
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Charter Members To Be Honored (open access)

Charter Members To Be Honored

Report that the first 500 to join the Chickasaw Historical Society would be charter members and receive certificates. Plans for the society are covered in the article.
Date: 1965
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Jesse Chisholm Trail (open access)

The Jesse Chisholm Trail

Third in series of articles written in connection with the Chisholm Trail Museum.
Date: 1965
Creator: James, Otis D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Fort Washita (open access)

Fort Washita

"Dedication Held at Fort Washita", Daily Ardmoreite June 23, 1965, by Mac McGalliard. Report on the ceremonies held at the fort. Rain delayed the program somewhat, but events took place as planned. A cannon from Ft. Sill marked the event by firing salutes, and the 77th Army Band performed a concert. Speakers at the fort, and the banquet in the evening, are reported.
Date: 1965
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Observance of the Chisholm Trail Founding Slated (open access)

Observance of the Chisholm Trail Founding Slated

First in a series of articles in connection with the Chisholm Trail Museum in Waurika, Oklahoma. History of the founder, Jesse Chisholm, and the trail itself are in the article.
Date: 1965
Creator: James, Otis D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Daily Ardmoreite (open access)

Daily Ardmoreite

"History Group Meets Monday", May 23, 1965. Story of first general membership meeting of the CHS to be held at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum. Tape recording by the late John F. Easley was to be heard at the meeting. Notes by Mac McGalliard for the story are included.
Date: 1965
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Historical Society Organized (open access)

Historical Society Organized

Report of the completion of the first steps in the establishment of the Chickasaw Historical Society. Photograph shows F. Lovell McMillin, presenting Certificate of Incorporation, Mac McGalliard, president of the society, and Albert Riesen, Jr., representing the Daily Ardmoreite-sponsor for the formation of the organization.
Date: 1965
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chisholm Trail Fulfilled Variety of Needs in its Time (open access)

Chisholm Trail Fulfilled Variety of Needs in its Time

Fifth in series of articles written in connection with Chisholm Trail Museum
Date: 1965
Creator: James, Otis D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Society Deserves Support (open access)

Society Deserves Support

Editorial concerning the newly formed Chickasaw Historical Society and its importance.
Date: 1965
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Wells Fargo Office Traced (open access)

Wells Fargo Office Traced

Story of location of site of early Wells Fargo office at the Hall Furniture Store in Ardmore. Some information from an old ledger reveals items listed at the office and stable property. Newspaper article, original
Date: August 1, 1965
Creator: Graffham, Beverly
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Robison Opera House (open access)

Robison Opera House

"Advertisements From Past", Daily Ardmoreite, March 28, 1965, by Beverly Graffham. Article concerning pamphlet advertising comedy "Careless Cupid and the Three Doodies" to be shown in Ardmore, c1900-1905. Advertisement from local businesses are also mentioned.
Date: 1965
Creator: Graffham, Beverly
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Jesse Chisholm Trail (open access)

The Jesse Chisholm Trail

Fourth in series of articles written in connection with the Chisholm Trail Museum.
Date: 1965
Creator: James, Otis D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chickasaw Festival Slated (open access)

Chickasaw Festival Slated

Story of the upcoming festival to be held in Tishomingo in July. Events that are planned and people involved are mentioned. Newspaper article.
Date: 1965
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Jesse Chisholm Trail (open access)

The Jesse Chisholm Trail

First in series of articles in connection with the Chisholm Trail Museum
Date: 1965
Creator: James, Otis D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Factual Analysis and Report on Industrial and Commercial Location Advantages in Madill, Okla. (open access)

Factual Analysis and Report on Industrial and Commercial Location Advantages in Madill, Okla.

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Date: 1965
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
History Group Member Drive Reaches Goal (open access)

History Group Member Drive Reaches Goal

Report that the society had reached a total of 501 charter members &16 institutional members. List of projects and plans is included in the article. Society had published three newsletters, the "Oklaholisso", and set up a booth at the Carter County Free Fair.
Date: 1965
Creator: Coffey, Ivy
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Fort Washita (open access)

Fort Washita

"Fort Washita Activities", Daily Ardmoreite, June 21, 1965, "Reporter's Notebook", by Mac McGalliard. Plans for the dedication ceremonies the following day are announced. Work done to restore the fort and surroundings is reported by C. M. Milner, Ward S. Merrick, Sr., and Harold Weichbrodt is mentioned.
Date: 1965
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Fort Washita (open access)

Fort Washita

"Fort Washita Youth Camp is Planned", Oklahoma City Times, Sept. 17, 1965. Story of camp area open, by reservation, at the fort.
Date: 1965
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chickasaw Historical Society Article (open access)

Chickasaw Historical Society Article

Newspaper article about the Chickasaw Historical Society.
Date: September 7, 1965
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
National Historic Landmark at Fort Washita (open access)

National Historic Landmark at Fort Washita

Part of a newspaper article discussing the national historic landmark plaque placed at Fort Washita.
Date: October 27, 1965
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Fort Wichita Fort Towson Historical Events (open access)

Fort Wichita Fort Towson Historical Events

Article describing the historical events and context of Fort Wichita and Fort Towson in Oklahoma.
Date: 1965
Creator: Graffham, Beverly
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History