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Lynch's Mill was Spavinaw's Name in Early Day History
Article narrates the experiences of John L. Springston, an 83-year-old Cherokee man, as he lived in within Spavinaw, a town in Oklahoma, throughout his lifetime. His story details the history of the town and its hidden secrets.
Date:
Autumn 1927
Creator:
Tulsa Daily World
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
"Initial Point" in Oklahoma
Article details the history of the "initial point" within Oklahoma. This point was used as a measuring tool for land use within the region.
Date:
Autumn 1927
Creator:
Rucker, Alvin
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Single Versus Double Statehood: Concluded
Article is the conclusion of a speech made by Judge Thomas H. Doyle to the House Committee on Territories within Congress regarding his opinions on admitting Oklahoma as a single state under the Robinson Bill. During this time, there was much debate over whether to admit the state into the Union as a single state or to separate Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory.
Date:
Autumn 1927
Creator:
Doyle, Thomas H.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Southwest's History Written in Oklahoma's Boundary Story
Article chronicles the history of land disputes between France, Spain, England, and the United States over the ownership of the Mississippi Valley.
Date:
Autumn 1927
Creator:
Wardell, Morris L.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Words of Appreciation
Article consists of a letter of appreciation to the Oklahoma Historical Society regarding the representation of American Indians within the anniversary celebration of the Indian Peace Treaty and a poem about the Choctaws.
Date:
Winter 1927
Creator:
J. Y. B.; Best, John C. & Muldrow, O. F.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Early Post Offices of Oklahoma
Article is a list of post offices located within Oklahoma and Indian Territory during the 19th century.
Date:
Spring 1928
Creator:
Foreman, Grant
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Ranching on the Cheyenne-Arapaho Reservation 1880-1885
Article details how the Cheyenne-Arapaho reservation became a major player in the cattle industry during the late 19th century.
Date:
Spring 1928
Creator:
Dale, Edward Everett
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
An Appreciation: Col. Joe C. Miller
Article chronicles the life of Colonel Joe C. Miller. He cofounded the 101 Ranch with his brothers while being an adopted chief of the Ponca tribe and helping to mediate disputes between farmers.
Date:
Autumn 1928
Creator:
Sarchet, Corb
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Early Post Offices of Oklahoma
Article is a list of post offices that were established within the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek and Seminole Nations and their first postmasters.
Date:
Autumn 1928
Creator:
Foreman, Grant
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Letters of the Two Boudinots
Article chronicles the life of Elias Boudinot through letters written between him and his family members. Boudinot was the editor of the Cherokee Phoenix newspaper and the subject of an interracial marriage scandal within a mission school.
Date:
Autumn 1928
Creator:
Dale, Edward Everett
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 4, Number 2, June 1926
Quarterly publication containing articles, book reviews, photographs, illustrations, and other works documenting Oklahoma history and preservation.
Date:
June 1926
Creator:
Oklahoma Historical Society
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 2, Number 3, September 1924
Quarterly publication containing articles, book reviews, photographs, illustrations, and other works documenting Oklahoma history and preservation.
Date:
Autumn 1924
Creator:
Oklahoma Historical Society
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 2, Number 4, December 1924
Quarterly publication containing articles, book reviews, photographs, illustrations, and other works documenting Oklahoma history and preservation.
Date:
Winter 1924
Creator:
Oklahoma Historical Society
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Paternity of Sequoya the Inventor of the Cherokee Alphabet
Article attempts to pinpoint who was Sequoya's father through historical accounts of his life. Sequoya was the controversial figure who created the Sequoya Alphabet, a written Choctaw language.
Date:
Summer 1921
Creator:
Goodpasture, Albert V.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 2, Number 2, June 1924
Quarterly publication containing articles, book reviews, photographs, illustrations, and other works documenting Oklahoma history and preservation.
Date:
Summer 1924
Creator:
Oklahoma Historical Society
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Military Reminiscences of Captain Richard T. Jacob
Article is a first person narrative by Captain Richard T. Jacob as he details his time working in the military during the Reconstruction Era.
Date:
Spring 1924
Creator:
Jacob, Richard T.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Flight of the Kickapoos
Article narrates the Kickapoo tribe's journey from Indian Territory into Mexico as they attempt to avoid the fighting associated with the Civil War.
Date:
Summer 1921
Creator:
Oklahoma Historical Society
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
French Interests and Activities in Oklahoma
Article chronicles the exploits of French explorers within Indian Territory from the late 16th Century through the late 18th Century.
Date:
Autumn 1924
Creator:
Lewis, Anna
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Protestant Missions Among the Osages, 1820-1838
Article chronicles the history of the Osage tribe as told through the establishment of Protest mission schools within Indian Territory.
Date:
Autumn 1924
Creator:
Wardell, Morris L.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Struggle for the Removal of the Territorial Capital
Article explains the context of a speech given by Dan W. Perry, a member of the House of Representatives, regarding his thoughts on using Oklahoma City as the state capitol. Included in the article is the full speech.
Date:
Autumn 1924
Creator:
Peery, Dan W.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Centennial of Fort Gibson
Article details the historical conflicts surrounding Fort Gibson including its establishment and centennial celebration.
Date:
Summer 1924
Creator:
Foreman, Grant
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Folklore of the Southwest: What is Being Done to Preserve It
Article details efforts to preserve the cultural practices and beliefs of American Indian tribes throughout the Southwest by scholars.
Date:
Autumn 1924
Creator:
Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Red River and the Spanish Boundary in the United States Supreme Court
Article chronicles the government-sponsored expeditions carried out to explore and map the continental United States through the boundary between the country and Mexico. The chronicles are told through supreme court cases that dealt with territory disputes within the region.
Date:
Autumn 1924
Creator:
Foreman, Grant
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History