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.

Article describes the founding of Epworth University through the joint cooperation of two branches of the Methodist Episcopal Church and various city organizations. Ray Asplin explores the committees that met in the planning process, how they secured funding, and the success of the university after it was created.

Article describes the work of James Mooney, a researcher for the Bureau of American Ethnology. Althea Bass describes his travels among various tribes in Oklahoma and includes excerpts of Mooney's own records of his experiences.

Article discusses the early efforts of the Oklahoma Historical Society to gain authorization for the placing of historical markers through a legislative bill, the process of gaining funding for these markers, and the list of sites selected for markers.

Article provides an autobiography of the life of pioneer teacher Anna R. Fait in her work teaching a school for white children in what is now Caddo County. Fait also includes stories of her experience with the Comanches, and of her husband who was a Presbyterian missionary.

Article describes the trip taken by a group of Osages billed as the "Warrior Troupe" who traveled to fairs and performed and put on competitions with the locals at the towns they stopped at. Frank F. Finney includes excerpts from the diary of T. M. Finney, one of the men who traveled with them.

Article traces the history of a family of pioneers through three members of the Bean family. Carolyn Thomas Foreman explores the lives of Mark Bean, Colonel Robert Bean, Captain Jesse Bean, and their families through historical correspondence and records.

Article describes the life and military career of General Douglas H. Cooper, who led several regiments of Dragoons throughout his lifetime. Carolyn Thomas Foreman examines accounts written by Cooke and correspondence from the time to paint a portrait of the man and his work.

Article discusses the history of Marshalltown, a town in the Creek Nation that was established in the early nineteenth century. Carolyn Thomas Foreman explores the crime that cropped up in the town, and the disputes that occurred between black Creeks and Cherokees.

Article provides historical background for the work of Miss Sophia Sawyer, who began a female seminary for both Cherokee and white students in the Cherokee Nation and also worked at several different missions. Carolyn Thomas Foreman examines her life and accomplishments through correspondence and newspaper reports.

Article discusses a program led by Dartmouth College to provide education to youths from Indian Territory, and discusses some of the Cherokee and Choctaw alumni that attended the liberal arts institution. Kathleen Garrett also provides historical background to the establishment of the school.

Column documenting biographical information about Oklahomans who have died, including leading surgeon Virgil Berry and pastor John Henry Byers.

Article describes the establishment of mission schools among the smaller tribes of Indian Territory. Joe C. Jackson discusses the curricula of these schools and the tribes they served.

Article traces the history of art in Oklahoma through its artists. O. B. Jacobson and Jeanne d'Ucel provide background for the works of artists such as Frederic Remington, Narcissa Chisholm Owen, Samuel Holmberg I, Lawrence Pickett Williams, Nellie Shepherd, John Noble, Henriette Clopath, Patricio Gimeno, Anna H. Miller, Martha Avey, Father Gregory Gerber, and Elbridge Ayer Burbank.

Article discusses the resignation of Dr. Charles Evans from his post as secretary of the Oklahoma Historical Society and pays tribute to the editor by describing his life and duties. President William S. Key also includes remarks about Evans by members of the Board of Directors of the OHS.

Notes and Documents column including a document about Martha Mulholland, Chief Clerk of the Oklahoma Historical Society from 124 to 1954, reports about archaeological excavations and discoveries, a document about the Vann house, and a story about a Choctaw "squirrel stick" told by Coleman J. Ward.

Article discusses the history of the Cherokees and eventually the division they experienced during the period of removal by the United States government. Oliver Knight discusses white influence on Cherokee society, diet, family life, traditions, education, and the injustices they suffered during this time.

Article provides a biographical tribute to physician, author, journal editor, and member of the Oklahoma Historical Society, Lewis Jefferson Moorman, M. D. Gaston Litton describes the lasting impact Moorman left on Oklahoma medical history through his contributions.

Notes and Documents column including documents about Oklahoma Historical Society tours, corrections for "General Douglas H. Cooper, C. S. A.," answers for questions about Bloomfield Seminary, and a list of recent accessions in the Oklahoma Historical Society.

Article provides a biographical tribute to Mabel Bourne Bassett, Commissioner of Charities and Corrections in Oklahoma. Jessie Randolph Moore and Mrs. Elsie D. Hand describe Bassett's numerous contributions to improving public welfare, which included organizing humane societies and working with the Red Cross during World War I.

Article discusses the problems faced by the Choctaw Nation between 1865 and 1907 in their agricultural progress, which included Dawes Commission stipulations, abuse of pasture land by white settlers, and lack of transportation for crops.

Article discusses the life and career of Confederate veteran and pioneer of Indian Territory, Captain James E. Reynolds. Rosa Ayleene Nance discusses, his upbringing, eventual marriage, participation in the Civil War, and business pursuits on the frontier.

Article discusses the history of the Catholic Church within the Osage Nation. Velma Nieberding lists the missionaries who ministered to the Osage people and describes the establishment of missions to provide education and places to worship.

Article discusses the creation of the Cayuga Mission-Church, also known as "The Splitlog Church" and the journey of the Wyandots and their leader, Matthias Splitlog, to Indian Territory. Velma Nieberding discusses the achievements of Matthias Splitlog and the buildings he established.