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The Indian Territory in 1878
Article is a speech made by Colonel William Penn Adair at the fifth annual Indian International Fair regarding the history and impact of the Five Civilized Tribes. Adair was a prominent figure within the Cherokee Nation.
Date:
Autumn 1926
Creator:
Adair, William Penn
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Historic Spots and Actions in the Washita Valley up to 1870
Article details the military expeditions undertaken around the Washita River by the United States in the hopes of swaying the American Indian tribes that lived there to cooperate with the government's decrees.
Date:
Summer 1927
Creator:
Allgood, Samuel Y.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
History of the Construction of the Frisco Railway Lines in Oklahoma
Article details the history of construction of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroads, later renamed to the Frisco Railroads, that crossed through Oklahoma. Included are the construction histories of other railroads that intersected within the state.
Date:
Autumn 1925
Creator:
Allhands, James L.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Semi-centennial of the Battle of Adobe Walls
Article details the semi-centennial anniversary of the Battle of Adobe Walls. During the battle, a combination of warriors from the Comanche, Kiowa, and Cheyenne tribes attacked the trading post. The anniversary celebration was a reenactment of the battle. Included is a biography of Susan Jane Johnson, a contributor to the magazine, and an announcement of the relocation of the Oklahoma Historical Society's library and museum collection.
Date:
Winter 1924
Creator:
Amarillo Daily News
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma's Only Daughter of the American Revolution
Article details the family history of Sarah Starns Ellis, the only Daughter of the American Revolution that lived in Oklahoma in the 1920s. Her father served in George Washington's army during the Revolutionary War.
Date:
Autumn 1926
Creator:
Arnote, A. J.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Editorial: Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 4, Number 1, March 1926
Article consists of editorials regarding changes within the Oklahoma Historical Society. Included is an announcement regarding J.B. Thoburn being appointed Director of Research Work, a statement from the newly appointed secretary and editor of the Chronicles, an announcement of the acquisition of an elephant's tooth, an announcement of the creation of the memorials section for the magazine, instructions for becoming a member of the society, a note on the importance of preservation, the mission of the historical society, the announcement of the retirement of Jasper Sipes, a brief history of Platt National Park, and a biography of Reverend John Young Bryce.
Date:
Spring 1926
Creator:
Barrett, Charles F.; Bryce, J. Y.; Conlan, Czarina C. & Dale, Edward Everett
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cimarron Territory
Article details the establishment of the Cimarron Territory, a governmental body that oversaw legal and legislative disputes within the area known as No-Man's Land within Oklahoma for two years.
Date:
Summer 1929
Creator:
Beck, T. E.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
A Short Historical Sketch
Article details the events that transpired which resulted in the killing of Ed Chambers, a cowboy and cattleman who lived during Oklahoma's pioneering days, as told by a witness.
Date:
Spring 1929
Creator:
Beck, T. E.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Life Among the Choctaw Indians
Article details the life and activities of those living around mission schools within the Choctaw Nation. The article details how those working within the schools collected provisions for the schools.
Date:
Summer 1926
Creator:
Benson, Henry C.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Some Aspects of the Santa Fe Trail, 1848-1880
Article details the history of the Santa Fe Trail between the Mexican-American War and the creation of railroads.
Date:
Spring 1924
Creator:
Bieber, Ralph P.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Elizabeth Fulton Hester
Article chronicles the life of Elizabeth Fulton Hester, the oldest resident of Muskogee, Oklahoma when this article was created. Mrs. Hester was a teacher within Indian Territory and a nurse during the Civil War.
Date:
Winter 1928
Creator:
Bostic, E. McCurdy
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Malmaison, Palace in a Wilderness, Home of General Leflore
Article narratives the author's trip to explore Malmaison, a palace in Mississippi that was home to a Choctaw chief.
Date:
Winter 1927
Creator:
Brain, Carrie & Langley, Lee J.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Rev. Willis F. Folsom: A Biographical Sketch with Excerpts from His Diary
Article narrates how the author met Reverend Willis F. Folsom and describes his thoughts about the man. Reverend Folsom received his education from Bloomfield Academy. Later, he served as a reverend within the Choctaw Nation.
Date:
Spring 1926
Creator:
Brewer, Phil D.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
A Day with Colonel W. F. Cloud
Article details the accomplishments of Colonel W. F. Cloud, as told from the perspective of his close friend, the author. Colonel Cloud members of the Cherokee tribe to safety at the start of the Civil War and wrote a book on his experiences interacting with politicians in Mexico.
Date:
Autumn 1927
Creator:
Britton, Wiley
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Some Reminiscences of the Cherokee People
Article details the actions of several Union Indian Brigade regiments and their attempts to claim their pensions after the end of the Civil War.
Date:
Summer 1927
Creator:
Britton, Wiley
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Some Reminiscences of the Cherokee People: Returning to their Homes the Exiles of a Nation
Article details the political turmoil that took place within the Cherokee Nation at the start of the Civil War and the consequences felt after the war for their actions. The main cause of this turmoil was with regards to which side of the conflict the tribes should align themselves with.
Date:
Summer 1928
Creator:
Britton, Wiley
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
No Man's Land
Article details the author's experiences living within No Man's Land, an area of Beaver county without a governing body or law enforcement.
Date:
Summer 1926
Creator:
Brown, Elmer E.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
About Some of Our First Schools in Choctaw Nation
Article chronicles the federal government's attempts to restore and manage mission school buildings within the Choctaw Nation through correspondences between Indian agents and Representatives.
Date:
Autumn 1928
Creator:
Bryce, J. Y.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Death of Oak-Chi-Ah, A Missionary; An Ancient Sioux Legend
Article chronicles the religious life of Oakchiah, a Choctaw deacon who worked with several missions within the Choctaw Nation. Included within the article is a retelling of the Sioux creation folktale.
Date:
Summer 1926
Creator:
Bryce, J. Y.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Editorial: Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 5, Number 1, March 1927
Article consists of editorials regarding changes to The Chronicles. Included is a list of new subjects that will be discussed within future issues and a note on the availability of The Chronicles within school libraries.
Date:
Spring 1927
Creator:
Bryce, J. Y.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Editorial: Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 6, Number 4, December 1928
Article consists of editorials written by staff members at The Chronicles. Included is a note of appreciation for the historic landmarks within Oklahoma, an announcement of an archaeological dig conducted by the Oklahoma Historical Society, and a philosophical thought regarding how future generations will think about history.
Date:
Winter 1928
Creator:
Bryce, J. Y.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Editorials: Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 7, Number 2, June 1929
Article consists of editorials written by The Chronicles' staff. Included is an explanation for the magazine's cover photo, an acknowledgement of the people who helped create the new building for the historical society, and a report of the livestock present within Indigenous communities.
Date:
Summer 1929
Creator:
Bryce, J. Y.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
First Post Offices in What is Now State of Oklahoma
Article lists the first fourteen post offices that were allegedly built within Indian Territory. This list was complied with research conducted by the Oklahoma Historical Society.
Date:
Summer 1926
Creator:
Bryce, J. Y.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma Civilization
Article is a speech regarding the significance of Oklahoma's history of civilization.
Date:
Summer 1926
Creator:
Bryce, J. Y.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History