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The Osage Removal to Oklahoma
Article describes the process of Osage migration into Oklahoma, from treaties made with the United States government, conflicts with white settlers entering Indian Territory, and eventually establishment of their own community despite many hardships.
Date:
Spring 1977
Creator:
Thomas, James H.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Alice Mary Robertson--Anti-Feminist Congresswoman
Article describes the life and accomplishments of Alice Mary Robertson, the second woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and the first from Oklahoma. Louise B. James explores her activities before election, the connections she made with other political leaders, and her seemingly contrary personal beliefs.
Date:
Winter 1977
Creator:
James, Louise Boyd
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The End of the Savage: Indian Policy in the United States Senate, 1880-1900
Article examines the atrocities that occurred after the institution of the "Peace Policy" towards American Indians, legislation regarding land allotments, and political debates over the status of American Indians.
Date:
Summer 1977
Creator:
Hoxie, Frederick E.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Fairchild Winery
Article describes the history and establishment of Fairchild Winery by Edward B. Fairchild and his family. LeRoy H. Fischer describes some of the equipment used during the territorial period of Oklahoma's history, as well as the way the Fairchilds dealt with the Prohibition era.
Date:
Summer 1977
Creator:
Fischer, LeRoy H.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Boley, Oklahoma
Article describes the founding of Boley, Oklahoma, one of the largest all-black towns in Oklahoma, and the townsite speculation process that occurred beforehand.
Date:
Summer 1977
Creator:
Hamilton, Kenneth Marvin
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Character Building at Kingfisher College, 1890-1922
Article discusses the brief but impactful history of Kingfisher College in Kingfisher, Oklahoma. John W. Cresswell provides details about its founders, curriculum, extracurriculars, and the circumstances behind its closing.
Date:
Autumn 1977
Creator:
Cresswell, John W.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma City: Growth and Reconstruction, 1889-1939
Article describes the founding, history, and growth of Oklahoma City in its first few decades. Howard L. Meredith and George H. Shirk highlight its industrial and residential development, and how the town recovered from early setbacks like floods and lack of transportation.
Date:
Autumn 1977
Creator:
Meredith, Howard L. & Shirk, George H.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
George Milburn: Ozark Folklore in Oklahoma Fiction
Article describes the life and career of George Milburn, exploring the impact of his upbringing in the Ozarks in his works about Oklahoma and the way they preserved some of the oral traditions that persisted there.
Date:
Autumn 1977
Creator:
Downs, Alexis
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Wiley H. Post's Around the World Solo Flight
Article describes the life and feats of Wiley H. Post through the retelling of his around the world solo flight. Kareta G. Casey discusses the development of the aeronautics and the environment the pilot's ambitions.
Date:
Autumn 1977
Creator:
Casey, Kareta G.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Beginning of Oil and Gas Conservation in Oklahoma, 1907-1931
Article details the history of oil and gas conservation in Oklahoma from 1907 to 1931. With the growth of the oil industry and the increase of oil fields, it became necessary to develop regulatory practices due to the amount of waste being produced by these industries.
Date:
Winter 1977
Creator:
Clark, Blue
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
French Explorers in Oklahoma
Article explores the journeys of French explorers in early Oklahoma, relaying their interactions with the tribes in the area, the trading posts they established, and the national scale of their expeditions.
Date:
Winter 1977
Creator:
Schafer, Delbert F.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Old Central: A Pictorial Essay
Article discusses the history, establishment, and restoration of Oklahoma Territorial Agricultural and Mechanical College and its main building, Old Central, through historical context and a series of expository photographs.
Date:
Winter 1977
Creator:
Fischer, LeRoy H. & Brown, Kenny L.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Seminole Nation After Leaving Florida, 1855-1860
Article describes the history of the Seminoles during their journey to Indian Territory from their homeland in Florida. L. Edward Carter discusses how the Nation experienced physical division during forced relocation, as well as factionalism during the Civil War.
Date:
Winter 1977
Creator:
Carter, L. Edward
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Dog Culture of the Indians
Article describes the history of dog domestication and use by the tribes of North America. Opal Hartsell Brown traces it from prehistoric times to the late nineteenth century.
Date:
Spring 1977
Creator:
Brown, Opal Hartsell
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Indian Studies Resources at the University of Tulsa
Article describes the contents of the Worcester-Robertson Family Papers held at the University of Tulsa and their historical significance in providing primary source material related to the history of American Indian tribes.
Date:
Spring 1977
Creator:
Logsdon, Guy
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma's Confederate Veterans Home
Article describes the establishment and construction of the Oklahoma Confederate Veterans Home, as well as the association that founded it and the events that were held there after its opening.
Date:
Spring 1977
Creator:
Lashley, Tommy G.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Seymour
Article explores the establishment of another post office location in Indian Territory, Seymour Post Office, as a part of the investigation into the location of these offices.
Date:
Spring 1977
Creator:
Shirk, George H.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Recollections of an Oklahoma Pioneer
Article provides historical context to the recollections of Harry L. Finley, a "Sooner" pioneer who made the land run of 1893 to secure a section of land on the Cherokee Strip.
Date:
Spring 1977
Creator:
LaForte, Robert S. & Finley, Harry L.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 55, Number 3, 1977
Quarterly publication containing articles, book reviews, photographs, illustrations, and other works documenting Oklahoma history and preservation.
Date:
Autumn 1977
Creator:
Oklahoma Historical Society
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 55, Number 4, Winter 1977-78
Quarterly publication containing articles, book reviews, photographs, illustrations, and other works documenting Oklahoma history and preservation.
Date:
Winter 1977
Creator:
Oklahoma Historical Society
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 55, Number 1, Spring 1977
Quarterly publication containing articles, book reviews, photographs, illustrations, and other works documenting Oklahoma history and preservation.
Date:
Spring 1977
Creator:
Oklahoma Historical Society
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 55, Number 2, Summer 1977
Quarterly publication containing articles, book reviews, photographs, illustrations, and other works documenting Oklahoma history and preservation.
Date:
Summer 1977
Creator:
Oklahoma Historical Society
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma's House Delegation in the Sixty-First Congress: Progressive or Conservative?
Article examines the impact of progressive and conservative politics on the House delegation send to the United States 61st Congress to represent Oklahoma. George O. Carney explores the presidential election and legislation of the era.
Date:
Summer 1977
Creator:
Carney, George O.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
"Talkin' Dust Bowl Blues" A Study of Oklahoma's Cultural Identity during the Great Depression
Article explores the evolution of Oklahoma's cultural identity and the way it was perceived by the public. W. Richard Fossey explores the "Sooner" and "Okie" assumed identities and the struggle Oklahomans faced during the Great Depression.
Date:
Spring 1977
Creator:
Fossey, W. Richard
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History