6,101 Matching Results

Results open in a new window/tab.

Miller, Captain John (open access)

Miller, Captain John

Information transcribed from an article in The St. Louis Daily Globe, May 24, 1888. Stories of some of his many gunfights in the area of Leon and Jimtown, brief biography and war record are included with a letter from Harrell McCullough, Oklahoma City. Originally sent to Willis Choate, Marietta, July 11, 1974. 10 pages, photocopied
Date: 1888
Creator: McCullough, Harrell
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Ardmore Daily Chieftain, Feb. 29, 1892 (open access)

Ardmore Daily Chieftain, Feb. 29, 1892

Information taken from this edition, vol. 1, no. 1, giving information about Ardmore at the time. Listing of numbers of businesses, schools, churches and other facilities can be found in this information. Population was stated at 3,000 with the population of the Chickasaw Nation at 50,000.
Date: 1892
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Evening Ardmoreite, Nov. 1, 1893 (open access)

Evening Ardmoreite, Nov. 1, 1893

Reproduction of this edition of the newspaper run by Charles Kesseler and D. P. Cloyd. Some articles include: Story of sale of the Chieftan newspaper to the Evening Ardmoreite, court proceedings, general interest stories.
Date: 1893
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Evening Ardmoreite, Nov. 3, 1893 (open access)

Evening Ardmoreite, Nov. 3, 1893

Reproduction of front page of this edition of the newspaper. Report of the sale of the Chieftan newspaper and other stories of local interest can be seen in this newspaper.
Date: 1893
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Bill Dalton (open access)

Bill Dalton

Transcription of articles from Daily Ardmoreite, June 9, 1894. Story of the posse that surrounded Dalton's hideout and killed him. Report also includes account by Mrs. Dalton (Jennie Beleven), viewing of the body by townspeople and names of men involved in the posse. 3 pages, typed, photocopied-2 copies. gift-Harrell McCullough 10/22/70
Date: 1894
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Ardmore Wind Bag (open access)

Ardmore Wind Bag

Photocopy of this edition, April 21, 1895. Stories and accounts of the fire that had almost destroyed the downtown section of Ardmore on April 19, 1895. Report on Daily Ardmoreite included.
Date: 1895
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Battle of Lee Ran Recalled (open access)

Battle of Lee Ran Recalled

Story of death of Jim and Andy Roff and Billy Kirksley during attempt to arrest Jim Lee, Pink Lee and Frank Peirce for cattle rustling. Posse was led by Jim Guy, U.S. Marshal with Bob Scivally, J.W. "Windy" Johnson and Emerson Folsom. Letter included is from Mrs. Wayne Hill, daughter of J.W. Johnson. 1 page, newspaper article, 1 page, handwritten. (Photocopy) from: Mrs. Wayne Hill July 21, 1970
Date: 1895
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
State Herald (open access)

State Herald

Photocopies of edition, April 19, 1895, headed "Fire Extra". This was released after the fire in downtown Ardmore containing lists of losses and description of events. Report of planned recovery of the Daily Ardmoreite is in small article in the paper.
Date: 1895
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chickasaw Indian Nation (open access)

Chickasaw Indian Nation

Book published in 1899 by the Ardmoreite. Pictures & reports on people and businesses in Ardmore and the surrounding area. Schools and organizations are also included in the book.
Date: 1899
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Daily Ardmoreite, July 11, 1900 (open access)

Daily Ardmoreite, July 11, 1900

Photograph of front page of this edition as seen in the Dai1y Ardmoreite, Sept. 22, 1971. This was one of the antiques on display at the Carter County Free Fair at the time.
Date: 1900
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Daily Ardmoreite, Jan. 19, 1902 (open access)

Daily Ardmoreite, Jan. 19, 1902

Original edition, eight pages. Lead story is "Territorial Government". Many other stories and advertisements are included.
Date: 1902
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Daily Ardmoreite, Feb. 16, 1903 (open access)

Daily Ardmoreite, Feb. 16, 1903

Information from article in this edition of the newspaper, reprinted in True West magazine, July-August 1971, by Louise Riotte. Story of handkerchief belonging to Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt being auctioned at a political reception in Dallas, Texas.
Date: 1903
Creator: Riotte, Louise
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Daily Ardmoreite, May 30, 1904 (open access)

Daily Ardmoreite, May 30, 1904

Front page of this edition of the newspaper. Headlines are "Durant Wins", "Passed Away" story on death of Matthew S. Quay, senator, "At The Gates" article on war events between Japan and Russia.
Date: 1904
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Washington, W. E. "Billy" (open access)

Washington, W. E. "Billy"

Letter to Rick Feiler concerning search for information on Washington Ranch. Researcher reports the only documented data he had located was in the Gazateer of Indian Territory by Henry Gannett, published by the U. S. Geological Survey, 1904, mentioning a village called "Washinton Ranch" in the Chickasaw Nation near Gainsville.
Date: 1904
Creator: Gannett, Henry
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Berwyn Light (open access)

Berwyn Light

Oct. 2, 1905, vol. 1, no. 1. Published in Berwyn, Indian Territory. Newspaper from town of Berwyn that sold for 50? a year by subscription. Short history of the town, begun in 1887, is given on the front page. Many advertisements are seen along with local news on the pages. 8 pages, photocopied; gift-Mrs. Allene Haney, July 28, 1966
Date: 1905
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Indian Territory (open access)

Indian Territory

Travelers' Protective Assoc. Magazine, vol. 2, no. 1, May 1906. Information on the resources and development of the Chickasaw Nation and the city of Ardmore as of 1906. Some advertisement of local businesses can be seen with the story. 21 pages, photocopied, published material
Date: 1906
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Indian Territory (open access)

Indian Territory

None
Date: 1906
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Collins Institute (open access)

Collins Institute

History, copied by Gladys M. Channell, from 1907 issue of the quarterly, "Collinian". History of the school, begun in 1887, with the support of Rev. H. Colbert, Judson Coll ins and W. L. Byrd. T. W. Kennedy is listed as superintendent. Courses of study, teachers, departments and a list of students enrolled for the 1906-7 term are given. Advertisements from local merchants are also transcribed.
Date: 1907
Creator: Channell, Gladys M.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cruce, Lee (open access)

Cruce, Lee

"A Business Man for Governor" article in the Sturm's Oklahoma Magazine, vol. A, no. 1 & 2, April 1907. O. P. Sturm, editor. Photograph of Mr. Cruce is seen. Photocopied at Oklahoma Historical Society. 2 pages, photocopied , 2 copies
Date: 1907
Creator: Sturm, O. P.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Sturm's Oklahoma Magazine (open access)

Sturm's Oklahoma Magazine

vol. 4, no 4 & 5, June-July 1907. Story on the town of Sulphur, some of its buildings and advantages. Photocopied at the Oklahoma Historical Society. 3 pages, photocopied
Date: 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Sturm's Oklahoma Magazine (open access)

Sturm's Oklahoma Magazine

O. P. Sturm, Ed., vol. 4, no. 3, May 1907. Published monthly by the Sturm Pub. Co., Oklahoma City, Ok. Article on Ardmore included in "Oklahoma's Live Young Cities" on page 12 of this volume. Improving conditions in this young town and outlook for future growth is described. Photocopied at Oklahoma Historical Society. 3 pages, photocopied
Date: 1907
Creator: Sturm, O. P.
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Noa, Prof. Frederic M. (open access)

Noa, Prof. Frederic M.

"Personal Remimiscences of Ardmore, The Home of Governor Lee Cruce". Article from the Daily Ardmoreite newspaper, Feb. 12, 1911. newspaper article
Date: 1911
Creator: Prof. Frederic M. Noa
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Ordinances and Franchises of the Town of Madill (open access)

Ordinances and Franchises of the Town of Madill

None
Date: 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Daily Ardmoreite, July 7, 1913 (open access)

Daily Ardmoreite, July 7, 1913

Reproduction of front page of this edition of the newspaper. Picture of V.C. Suggs, son of Sidney Suggs, is seen with story of his new position of business manager of the Weekly and Daily Ardmoreite. Reports of local baseball games and other stories can be seen.
Date: 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History