Article honors Raymond S. McLain, an Oklahoma general who had both a successful civilian career and an illustrious military one. Roy P. Stewart describes McLain's accomplishments during World War II that merited the many awards he received.

Article explores the extent of historical archaeology in Oklahoma through the materials recovered from the excavation of key historic sites. Many of these Euro-American sites were trading posts and military forts.

Article explores the discourse about the existence of black universities in Oklahoma after desegregation, and examines the history of one of the most prominent institutions in Oklahoma, Langston University.

Article depicts the design and construction of St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Ardmore, Oklahoma in the late nineteenth century. Sally M. Gray focuses on the vision Reverend Joseph Carden had for this church and the plans that led to its construction.

For the Record section including the minutes of the quarterly board meeting of the Board of Directors of the OHS that was held on October 23, 1980. It also includes a list honoring the donors who gave gifts to the OHS in the third quarter of 1980 and lists of new annual and new life members of the OHS from July 25 to October 23 of 1980.

For the Record section including the minutes of the quarterly board meeting of the Board of Directors of the OHS that was held on January 29, 1981. It also includes a list honoring the donors who gave gifts to the OHS in the fourth quarter of 1980 and lists of new annual and new life members of the OHS from October 24 of 1980 to January 29 of 1981.

For the Record section includingthe minutes of the annual meeting of the Oklahoma Historical Society and the quarterly board meeting of the Board of Directors of the OHS that was held on October 23, 1980. It also includes the new committee assignments on the OHS Board of Directors. It also includes a list honoring the donors who gave gifts to the OHS in the first quarter of 1981 and lists of new annual and new life members of the OHS from January 30 to April 29 of 1981.

For the Record section including the minutes of the quarterly board meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society that was held on July 29, 1981. It also includes a list honoring the donors who gave gifts to the OHS in the second quarter of 1981 and lists of new annual and new life members of the OHS from April 30 to July 29 of 1981.

Notes and Documents column including a personal narrative written by Nettie DeMoss about her experiences growing up in Indian Territory. Norman Crowe, editor of the document, provides an introduction to the piece.

Notes and Documents column including a biographical sketch about Ethel Mae Brindley, a woman who grew up in Oklahoma Territory and recalls memories of her life and the communities she became involved with.

Notes and Documents column including an amended version of Oklahoma Historical Society constitution that was adopted on March 13, 1981.

Notes and Documents column including a document listing the awards and prizes given to the best articles published by the journals of Southwest historical societies, including the Oklahoma Historical Society, the Texas State Historical Association, and the Kansas State Historical Society.