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Main Street Lawton, OK

A photograph print of Main street of Lawton, OK.
Date: June 1931
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Rock at Wichita National Forest

A photograph print of a huge split rock at Craterville Park in the Wichita National Forest.
Date: 1931
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Exit Gate at Wichita National Forest

A photograph print of the exit gate at Wichita National Forest and Game Reserve.
Date: May 1931
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Fort Sill

A photograph print of a building at Fort Sill.
Date: 193X
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Fort Sill

A photograph print of a building at Fort Sill.
Date: 193X
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Fort Sill

A photograph print of a building at Fort Sill.
Date: 193X
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1626

A photograph print showing the St. Louis-San Francisco (SLSF) 1626, 2-10-0, derailed on the wye, Ft. Sill, OK, winter of 1931-32
Date: 1931-32
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1245

A photograph print showing the St. Louis and San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1245, 2-8-0, Lawton, OK.
Date: November 9, 1941
Creator: Schick, Joseph
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1620 (neg)

A photograph negative showing the St. Louis and San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1620, 2-10-0, westbound freight approaching Post Oak Creek, east of Indiahoma, OK, 24 cars, 35 mph.
Date: May 4, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Louis and San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1619

A photograph postcard (& negative) showing the St. Louis and San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1619, 2-10-0, running up grade with westbound freight, Post Oak Creek bridge, east of Indiahoma, OK, 40 cars, 35 mph.
Date: May 11, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1620

A photograph postcard showing the St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1620, 2-10-0, westbound with 24 cars, approaching Post Oak Creek east of Indiahoma, OK, 35 mph. These 2-10-0's were built to a 5-foot gauge for Russia during World War I, undelivered because of Bolshevik Revolution, they were changed to 4'-8-1/2" gaugeand sold to US railroads.
Date: May 4, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1017

A photograph postcard showing the St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1017, 4-6-2,on No. 410, running along Post Oak Creek bottom east of Indiahoma, OK, 4 cars, 60 mph
Date: May 11, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1619

A photograph postcard showing the St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1619, 2-10-0, on westbound freight near Indiahoma, in southwest OK, 40 cars, 35 mph. This engine is one of those built for Russia in World War I. Delivery could not be made because of the revolution in that country, so the gauge was narrowed on the engines and they were sold to several railroads in U.S.A.
Date: May 11, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1023

A photograph postcard showing the St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1023, 4-6-2,on No. 409, leaving Post Oak Creek bottom east of Indiahoma, OK, 4 cars, 50 mph
Date: May 11, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
An Indian Raid into Texas (open access)

An Indian Raid into Texas

Article details how for Kiowa men raided a Texas compound.
Date: Spring 1937
Creator: Nye, W. S., Captain
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Reminiscences of an Indian Trader (open access)

The Reminiscences of an Indian Trader

Article chronicles the experiences of General Richard A. Sneed as he worked as a trader for the Comanche, Kiowa, and Prairie Apache tribes within Fort Sill. \
Date: Summer 1936
Creator: Sneed, Richard A.
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Gen. Hugh L. Scott (open access)

Gen. Hugh L. Scott

Article is a biographical sketch of General Hugh L. Scott who was among few Indian Agents stationed at Fort Sill who were fluent in Indian sign language.
Date: Autumn 1935
Creator: Peery, Dan W.
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Pioneer School Teaching at the Comanche-Kiowa Agency School, 1870-73 (open access)

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
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Among the Plains Tribes in Oklahoma with Frederic Remington (open access)

Among the Plains Tribes in Oklahoma with Frederic Remington

Article narrates Frederic Remington's adventures as he traveled throughout the west, sketching and painting what he saw while recording his journey in a journal. The article contains a narrative of his time visiting the Plains Indians.
Date: Winter 1974
Creator: Remingtron, Frederic & Franks, Kenny A. (Kenny Arthur), 1945-
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
General Sherman's Letter to His Son: A Visit to Fort Sill (open access)

General Sherman's Letter to His Son: A Visit to Fort Sill

Article recounts a letter sent from General William Sherman to his son detailing the events that occurred at Fort Sill and his attitudes towards the American Indian population. General Sherman and his troops were sent to the fort as additional protection for frontiersmen against hostiles that lived in the area.
Date: Summer 1969
Creator: Merrill, James M.
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Death's First Visit to Old Faxon (open access)

Death's First Visit to Old Faxon

Article describes the tragedy of the first deaths that struck Faxon, Oklahoma, a frontier town initially called "Slogan" when it was established. Albert S. Gilles, Sr. provides personal recollections and recounts the tale of the burial.
Date: Autumn 1966
Creator: Gilles, Albert S., Sr.
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Early Days in Meers (open access)

Early Days in Meers

Article provides a person narrative by Iva Williams Allen about living in the town of Meers when it was first established. Allen describes the growth of the town, including the establishment of a local newspaper, churches, and community clubs and societies.
Date: Autumn 1954
Creator: Allen, Iva Williams
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Lawton News-Review (Lawton, Okla.), Vol. 47, No. 38, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 31, 1959 (open access)

Lawton News-Review (Lawton, Okla.), Vol. 47, No. 38, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 31, 1959

Weekly newspaper from Lawton, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 31, 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Lawton News-Review (Lawton, Okla.), Vol. 47, No. 37, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 24, 1959 (open access)

Lawton News-Review (Lawton, Okla.), Vol. 47, No. 37, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 24, 1959

Weekly newspaper from Lawton, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 24, 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History