Part of a newspaper article discussing the national historic landmark plaque placed at Fort Washita.

Newspaper article about the Chickasaw Historical Society.

Story of location of site of early Wells Fargo office at the Hall Furniture Store in Ardmore. Some information from an old ledger reveals items listed at the office and stable property. Newspaper article, original

Report of the Chickasaw Historical Society and scope of its plans for preservation of history. Newspaper article, original

Reporter's Notebook article over Fort Washita Sidelights.

Tentative program for the dedication of Fort Washita and surrender of Brig Gen Stand Watie at Fort Towson.

A newspaper column reporting that the list of charter members of the Chickasaw Historical Society of Southern Oklahoma totaled 250 at the time of the article. Planned total was expected to be 500.

Column reports on dedication of the Downtown Ardmore Airport on Lake Murray Drive. Officials attending and outline of the new facilities is reported in the article. Newspaper article, original

Column includes: Report of visit by Lt. Gov. Leo Winters to meeting of local civic clubs in Ardmore. Club officers of Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary and Ryonis are named along with visiting members. Report of appearance on the Dorothy Cox show on KXII to promote National Library Week. McGalliard appeared with Ida Williams and Billiee Day. newspaper article, original

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.