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Der Tonwille (open access)

Der Tonwille

Envelope containing Heinrich Schenker's analysis of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 in Der Tonwille, October 1924.
Date: 1924
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Some Aspects of the Santa Fe Trail, 1848-1880 (open access)

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.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Military Reminiscences of Captain Richard T. Jacob (open access)

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.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Three Forks of the Arkansas (open access)

The Three Forks of the Arkansas

Article explains how President Thomas Jefferson established the Three Forks Area of the Arkansas, a region that hosted a large trade network between American Indian and European goods.
Date: Spring 1924
Creator: Foreman, Grant
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
A Pioneer Railroad Agent (open access)

A Pioneer Railroad Agent

Article narrates the life of a railroad agent as a tool for telling the history of the Oklahoma Territory during the late 19th Century.
Date: Spring 1924
Creator: Dunham, Arthur W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Courts of the Cherokee Nation (open access)

Courts of the Cherokee Nation

Article narrates the experiences of one lawyer who was licensed by the Old Cherokee Bar. He recounts how the Cherokee nation dealt with legal matters within the 19th Century.
Date: Spring 1924
Creator: Thompson, William P.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Origin of County Names in Oklahoma (open access)

Origin of County Names in Oklahoma

Article describes how each of the counties within Oklahoma received their names.
Date: Spring 1924
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Notes and Documents, March 1924 (open access)

Notes and Documents, March 1924

Notes and Documents column including the meeting minutes of the annual meeting of the Oklahoma Historical Society that met on February 5, 1924, a list of book reviews, a note on an amendment to the society's constitution, a memorial to Major James McLaughlin, a memorial to Joshua Ross, a memorials to Justice Matthew J. Kane, an announcement of the 40th anniversary of the Masonic Lodge at Anadarko, and an announcement of an essay contest conducted by the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs.
Date: Spring 1924
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
William Parker Campbell, An Appreciation (open access)

William Parker Campbell, An Appreciation

Article chronicles the life and impact of William Parker Campbell, the founder of the Oklahoma Historical Society.
Date: Summer 1924
Creator: Doyle, Thomas H.; Moore, Jessie R. & Thoburn, Joseph B.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Medicine Lodge Peace Council (open access)

The Medicine Lodge Peace Council

Article narrates one teenage boy's experiences while attending the Medicine Lodge Peace Council. This committee was charged with settling peace negotiations between the United States and the Cheyenne's after a three year long war.
Date: Summer 1924
Creator: Foreman, Grant
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Centennial of Fort Gibson (open access)

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
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Warren's Trading Post (open access)

Warren's Trading Post

Article chronicles the life of the architect Abel Warren, the man who created the Warren's Trading Post that was used as a residence hall, storeroom, and fort. The article further details the history surrounding the building.
Date: Summer 1924
Creator: Clift, William H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Cherokee Question (open access)

The Cherokee Question

Article details the mindsets and actions of politicians as they negotiate treaties with the Cherokee Nation after the Civil War through letters and documents written during this time. Included is an introduction by the managing editor, Joseph B. Thoburn.
Date: Summer 1924
Creator: Thoburn, Joseph B.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Notes and Documents, June 1924 (open access)

Notes and Documents, June 1924

Notes and Documents column including the meeting minutes of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society held on May 7, 1924, and a biography of each contributor to The Chronicles.
Date: Summer 1924
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
French Interests and Activities in Oklahoma (open access)

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
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Folklore of the Southwest: What is Being Done to Preserve It (open access)

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
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Protestant Missions Among the Osages, 1820-1838 (open access)

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.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Red River and the Spanish Boundary in the United States Supreme Court (open access)

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
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Struggle for the Removal of the Territorial Capital (open access)

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.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Notes and Documents, September 1924 (open access)

Notes and Documents, September 1924

Notes and Documents column including a list of book reviews, a correction on the centennial article from the previous issue, and biographies of the contributing authors for this issue.
Date: Autumn 1924
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
La Harpe's First Expedition in Oklahoma, 1718-1719 (open access)

La Harpe's First Expedition in Oklahoma, 1718-1719

Article chronicles Bernard de la Harpe's expedition to explore the Red River to establish a trade route with Spaniards who resided in Texas and New Mexico. He was also charge with observing and documenting the cultures of the American Indians who lived in the area.
Date: Winter 1924
Creator: Lewis, Anna
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Nineteenth Kansas Cavalry in the Washita Campaign (open access)

The Nineteenth Kansas Cavalry in the Washita Campaign

Article is a speech by Colonel Horace L. Moore detailing the aftermath of an attack on the settlements on the Saline River. Colonel Moore gave this address at the 21th Annual Meeting of the Kansas State Historical Society on January 19, 1897.
Date: Winter 1924
Creator: Moore, Horace L.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Bloomfield Academy and its Founder (open access)

Bloomfield Academy and its Founder

Article chronicles the life of John Harpole Carr, the founder and superintendent of Bloomfield Academy, a mission school located in the Choctaw Nation.
Date: Winter 1924
Creator: Carr, Susan J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Horace P. Jones, Scout and Interpreter (open access)

Horace P. Jones, Scout and Interpreter

Article chronicles the life of Horace Pope Jones as he grows up as a farmer on the frontier and learns the Comanche language. In his adulthood, he became famous for being an interpreter, scout, and philosopher.
Date: Winter 1924
Creator: Thoburn, Joseph B.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History