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 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 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 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 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 discusses the work of three members of the historic Short Mountain Baptist Association and their contributions to early Oklahoma. Herbert Miner Pierce explores the ministries of Reverend L. F. Patterson, Reverend J. W. Hulsey, and Reverend J. H. Muse.

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 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 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.

Article provides historical background to the included list of the first post offices in Oklahoma. Using records of the Postmaster General compiled in the National Archives, George H. Shirk lists post offices established in Oklahoma Territory leading up to statehood.

For the Record section including the minutes of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society meeting that was held on January 24, 1952.

Article lists notes about nineteen travelers coming from outside of the United States to Oklahoma and their coverage of the state. Lawrence S. Thompson provides a bibliography of the books by these travelers what type of material they included.

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 discusses the history of the Seal of the Confederate States of America, explaining the process behind creating the seal, the materials that comprised its makeup, the meaning behind the seal, and its movement and location at Richmond's American Civil War Museum.

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 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.

This section includes the minutes of the annual Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society meeting that was held on April 25, 1952.

This section includes the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society that was held on October 23, 1952.

This section includes the minutes of the special session of the Executive Committee of the Oklahoma Historical Society that was held on May 28, 1952.

Article describes the life and family of of Mary Elizabeth Prescott Delesdernier, also known as Mrs. John R. Williams. Muriel H. Wright describes the community figure's upbringing on the Oklahoma frontier and her involvement in Oklahoma businesses and societies.

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.

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.