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Tribute to the Old Settlers of Oklahoma
Article pay tribute to the early pioneers of the American West by reminiscing on their accomplishments.
Date:
Spring 1929
Creator:
Orner, Frank C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Alexander McGillivray, Emperor of the Creeks
Article documents the life of Alexander McGillivray, a leader of the Creek tribe who was well respected among the United States' governmental leaders.
Date:
Spring 1929
Creator:
Foreman, Carolyn Thomas, 1872-1967
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
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Resolution from State Capitol, Mississippi
Article is the official resolution declaring Jackson, Mississippi the state's capitol. The resolution thanks Pushmataha, a chief of the Choctaw tribe, for his assistance in fighting the Creek tribe.
Date:
Winter 1928
Creator:
Long, John G. & Rowland, Dunbar
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.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Tradition of the Cheyenne Indians
Article chronicles the history of the Cheyenne tribe as told to the author by a member of the tribe. This history was allegedly passed down through generations through oral storytelling and describes how the tribe adapted their lifestyle before colonization.
Date:
Autumn 1928
Creator:
Seger, John H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Intermarried-Whites in the Cherokee Nation Between the Years 1865 and 1887
Article outlines the interracial marriage laws present within the Cherokee Nation during the Reconstruction Era. Included is a list interracial marriages that were reported within the territory.
Date:
Autumn 1928
Creator:
Murchison, A. H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Fly Leaf
Article explains how John B. Beall and some of his fellow service men created the Fly Leaf, a newspaper distributed at Fort Washita.
Date:
Autumn 1928
Creator:
Methvin, J. J.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Early Post Offices of Oklahoma: Continued from September Issue
Article is a list of post offices established in Indian Territory during the Reconstruction Era and their post masters.
Date:
Winter 1928
Creator:
Oklahoma Historical Society
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.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Pioneer School Teaching at the Comanche-Kiowa Agency School, 1870-73
Article chronicles Josiah Butler's experiences as an educator at the Comanche-Kiowa agency School. Butler was a member of the Society of Friends and worked peacefully with the tribes. His story is told through his journal entries.
Date:
Winter 1928
Creator:
Butler, Josiah
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Naming of the Mississippi River
Article explains how the Mississippi River was named by French explorers and early Choctaw tribesmen.
Date:
Winter 1928
Creator:
Wright, Muriel H. (Muriel Hazel), 1889-1975
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Risks of Army Desertion on the Frontier
Article details two stories regarding the punishments given to deserters of the army in the late 19th century.
Date:
Winter 1928
Creator:
Thoburn, Joseph B.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Prehistoric Cultures of Oklahoma
Article explains the archeological discoveries made in Oklahoma. These artifacts help explain how ancient civilizations worked and operated with their environments.
Date:
Autumn 1929
Creator:
Thoburn, Joseph B.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Foreign Mission School at Cornwall, Connecticut
Article details the establishment of the building of the Foreign Mission School in Cornwall, Connecticut.
Date:
Autumn 1929
Creator:
Foreman, Carolyn Thomas, 1872-1967
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
A Reminiscence of a Methodist Minister's Daughter
Article chronicles the influence of Francis Marion Paine, a minister's daughter, as she worked alongside her husband and immediate family members within the Methodist Church.
Date:
Autumn 1929
Creator:
Eichenberger, Flora Paine
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Introduction: The First Two Years
Article details the events and laws made by the federal government to open Oklahoma Territory to settlement for American citizens. Included is a chronicle of what living conditions were like during the first two years of the region's settlement history.
Date:
Autumn 1929
Creator:
Peery, Dan W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Legend of the Tie-Snakes
Article narrates an evening where the author witnesses a church revival within a Creek camp. Many of the tribal members converted into the Methodist church during this event. Included is a folktale of the tie-snakes that was told at the camp.
Date:
Winter 1927
Creator:
Methvin, J. J.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
An Important Archaeological and Historical Discovery
Article is a letter detailing the author's experiences at an archaeological dig site within Rice County, Kansas. This dig site held artifacts from the Caddo tribe.
Date:
Winter 1927
Creator:
J. Y. B. & Thoburn, Joseph B.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Fort Towson Road: A Historic Trail
Article narrates the author's experiences traveling down the Fort Towson Road that runs from Fort Smith to Paris, Texas. This military road was built to connect people across the Choctaw Nation to valuable resources and to allow easy transport of the military's resources.
Date:
Winter 1927
Creator:
Culberson, James
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Peace Council Celebration at Medicine Lodge
Article chronicles the preparations made to commemorate the anniversary of the great Indian peace council of 1867.
Date:
Winter 1927
Creator:
Thoburn, Joseph B.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
A Journal Kept by Douglas Cooper
Article contains journal entries from the Indian agent Douglas Cooper regarding discussing on how best to protect the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes under his protect from invading Comanches.
Date:
Winter 1927
Creator:
Foreman, Grant & Cooper, Douglas
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chickasaw Courts
Article details the history the Panola County Court House, a court building that has undergone many name changes and relocations.
Date:
Winter 1927
Creator:
Mashburn, John H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Editorial: Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 6, Number 1, March 1928
Article consists of editorials regarding collection materials within the Oklahoma Historical Society. Included is an announcement of the acquisition of a manuscript from the Sequoyah convention, a call for biographical sketches of members of the Constitutional Convention, an appreciation of the hard work put into making the Chronicles, and an announcement on the relocation of the historical society.
Date:
Spring 1928
Creator:
J. Y. B.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History