Daily Ardmoreite, May 23, 1965. Advertisement by Colvert Dairy featuring picture of early air men of Ardmore. newspaper article

Report that the first 500 to join the Chickasaw Historical Society would be charter members and receive certificates. Plans for the society are covered in the article.

Story of the upcoming festival to be held in Tishomingo in July. Events that are planned and people involved are mentioned. Newspaper article.

Second in series of stories in connection with the Chisholm Trail Museum in Waurika, Oklahoma. History of Jesse Chisholm and the trail are in this article.

Story of establishment of a museum and incorporation of the Chisholm Trail Historical Museum Assoc.

Fifth in series of articles written in connection with Chisholm Trail Museum

President of the Chisholm Trail Historical Museum Association discussed membership plans.

Daily Ardmoreite, July 4, 1965, by Mac McGalliard. Story of dedication of the Chickasaw Council House in Tishomingo, July 3, 1965, including program from the ceremonies. Notes written for Shrine Rodeo program article concerning this celebration is also included.

Story of the dedication of the original Chickasaw Capitol building in Tishomingo on July 3, 1965. Program of events that took place is included. Newspaper article and program - 2 pieces. 16 pages, notes, handwritten by Mac McGalliard

"History Group Meets Monday", May 23, 1965. Story of first general membership meeting of the CHS to be held at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum. Tape recording by the late John F. Easley was to be heard at the meeting. Notes by Mac McGalliard for the story are included.

"Tax Exemption Given Society", Aug. 30, 1965. Story of approval of tax exempt status for the Chickasaw Historical Society.

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Article concerning the scheduled events set for July 3 in Tishomingo. The dedication of the old Chickasaw Capitol house is included. Newspaper article

"Dedication Held at Fort Washita", Daily Ardmoreite June 23, 1965, by Mac McGalliard. Report on the ceremonies held at the fort. Rain delayed the program somewhat, but events took place as planned. A cannon from Ft. Sill marked the event by firing salutes, and the 77th Army Band performed a concert. Speakers at the fort, and the banquet in the evening, are reported.

"Fort Washita Activities", Daily Ardmoreite, June 21, 1965, "Reporter's Notebook", by Mac McGalliard. Plans for the dedication ceremonies the following day are announced. Work done to restore the fort and surroundings is reported by C. M. Milner, Ward S. Merrick, Sr., and Harold Weichbrodt is mentioned.

"Fort Washita Youth Camp is Planned", Oklahoma City Times, Sept. 17, 1965. Story of camp area open, by reservation, at the fort.

Article describing the historical events and context of Fort Wichita and Fort Towson in Oklahoma.

"Ardmore Was Exciting in 1903", Daily Ardmoreite, March 21, 1965. Story of arriving by train in early Ardmore and what would greet you. newspaper article

Report of first general meeting of the CHS and outline of goals and purpose by president "Mac" McGalliard. Newspaper article, original

Report that the total of charter members was over 250 and list of those who had joined during the past week. newspaper article - membership form included

Report of the completion of the first steps in the establishment of the Chickasaw Historical Society. Photograph shows F. Lovell McMillin, presenting Certificate of Incorporation, Mac McGalliard, president of the society, and Albert Riesen, Jr., representing the Daily Ardmoreite-sponsor for the formation of the organization.

Report that the society had reached a total of 501 charter members &16 institutional members. List of projects and plans is included in the article. Society had published three newsletters, the "Oklaholisso", and set up a booth at the Carter County Free Fair.

Third in series of articles written in connection with the Chisholm Trail Museum.

Fourth in series of articles written in connection with the Chisholm Trail Museum.