Article discusses the contents of the Andrew Nave Letters, a collection donated by the Nave family to Northeastern State University. Since Andrew Nave ran a store in Tahlequah and Park Hill and was the son-in-law of Cherokee chief John Ross, the materials can serve as a source of information for the business affairs of the Cherokee Nation.

Article discusses the call for and establishment of a high school for freedmen in the Cherokee Nation in 1890, the rights black freed persons had in early Indian Territory, the students who attended the school, and records of the school.

Article describes the life and influence of early Cherokee leader Joseph Franklin Thompson. T. L. Ballenger describes his career as an officer in Stand Watie's army, an educator, and a leader of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Article describes the life of Jeff Thompson Parks, who married into the Cherokee Nation and fought with Stand Watie's Confederate forces, attended the Male Seminary, and later became county judge of Cherokee County. T. L. Ballenger creates a portrait of the man through personal reminiscences and facts.

Column documenting biographical information about Oklahomans who have died; this issue discusses the life of Karl Schmitt, an archaeologist, Air Corps Weather Officer, professor at the University of Oklahoma, and who also a member and contributor to numerous professional societies.

Article explores the archeological findings of the Smithsonian Institution River Basin Survey at the Morris site in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. Robert e. Bell and Richard H. Fraser draw historical inferences about the artifacts found in the excavation of this site and the burials that occurred there.

Article explains the process of the W. C. Austin Irrigation Project, the first irrigation project in Oklahoma to be sponsored by the Bureau of Reclamation. Monroe Billington discusses other irrigation projects in Oklahoma throughout history and the growing need for such projects, and also elaborates on how the W. C. Austin Irrigation Project pioneered efforts.

Column documenting biographical information about Oklahomans who have died, including pioneer stone and brick mason Matthew Anton Swatek and railroad man and outdoorsman Griffin Putnam Carr.

Article discusses the practice of the Ghost Dance among the Cheyenne and Arapaho people and the spiritual beliefs associated with it. Donald N. Brown also lists the leaders who started the dance, variations of the dance, and traditional songs that opened and closed the dance

Article describes the visit of a group of Cherokees and the director of public relations for the outdoor drama "Unto These Hills" to the home of writer Dr. Grant Foreman and his wife. Frances Rosser Brown discusses the history of the route they took, the "Trail of Tears," and Dr. Foreman's book Indian Removal, which served as source material for the drama.

Article provides a biographical description of the life and leadership of William C. Rogers, principal chief of the Cherokee Nation from 1903 to 1907. Elzie Ronald Caywood explores the factionalism within the Cherokee Nation during this period, and the views and legislation advocated by the Downing (progressive) and National (conservative) parties.

Article records the story of the first oil and gas well in Tulsa County, the Bland-Clinton oil and gas well that opened at Red Fork, Oklahoma on June 25, 1901. Fred S. Clinton discusses his own experience as a citizen of the Creek Nation who saw firsthand the conflict that occurred with gaining title to and marketing the oil well.

Column documenting biographical information about Oklahomans who have died; this issue discusses the life of active community member Mrs. Lee Clinton, who was part of many educational and social clubs in early Tulsa.

Notes and Documents column including documents about a protest by Dr. Angie Debo, the twenty-fifth anniversary of the magazine Books Abroad, a report of the research conducted by E. H. Kelley about the opening of Citizens Bank in Oklahoma City, a history of Ingersoll, Oklahoma, and an introduction to folklore of Oklahoma.

Article describes the Union Memorial Room and the Confederate Memorial Room instituting in the Oklahoma Historical Society to commemorate the history of the Civil War and leaders of both the Federal and Confederate army.

Article discusses three generations of men within the Armstrong family and their contributions to improving relations between the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole tribes and the U.S. government.

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 describes the lives and careers of two Cherokee agents, Dr. William Butler and the son who succeeded him, George Butler. Carolyn Thomas Foreman dwells on the career of each man individually and the history of their work with the Cherokees.

Article describes the life of Pierce Mason Butler, agent for the Cherokee people after their forced removal by the United States government. Carolyn Thomas Foreman captures the colonel's detailed descriptions about the people he worked which provide lasting information about the state of the Cherokee Nation at this time.

Article explores the history of Worcester Academy and its foundations, teachers, and eventual decline. Kathleen Garrett explores how the school offered educational opportunities within the Cherokee Nation.

Article tells the story of one pioneer family living in Ellis County through the reminiscences of the narrator, herself being one of the children of homesteaders Lee and Ella Pollin. Violet Polin Igou recalls the difficulties the pioneer family faced as well as the growth of towns around them.

Article discusses the conservation aspect of American Indian ways of life and the impact of the changes wrought by white settlers. N. B. Johnson touches on conservationist agricultural practices, hunting, and spiritualism in the tribes of North America.

Article discusses instances of nation-wide organization of indigenous tribes before delving into the establishment of the National Congress of American Indians. N. B. Johnson describes how the Congress supports the rights of American Indians and advocates legislation on behalf of the tribes.

Article discusses the state of the National Archives in the 1950s and traces its growth, arrangement changes, and additions of microfilm technology over the years. Kathryn M. Murphy focuses on materials related to Oklahoma history in the Archives and their coverage.