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The Botanical Itineraries of A. H. Van Vleet

Description: Article describes the life and career of pioneer botanist, collector, and curator Dr. Albert Heald Van Fleet and his contributions to his fields. George J. Goodman and Cheryl A. Lawson explore his legacy through the collecting trips he took as a part of the University of Oklahoma faculty.
Date: Autumn 1978
Creator: Goodman, George J. & Lawson, Cheryl A.

A Brief Excursion into Journalism

Description: Article contains translations of The Choctaw and Chickasaw Observer, a newspaper handwritten and published in the Choctaw Nation during the Civil War.
Date: Winter 1973
Creator: Blaine, Martha Royce

Captain Charles W. Whipple's Notebook: The Week of the Run into Oklahoma in 1889

Description: Article narrates the life of Captain Charles W. Whipple during his time as the Chief Ordnance Officer at a time of settlement within the Unassigned Lands of the Indian Territories. This area would later be called Oklahoma City. The journal entries are some of the few accounts of what life was like for commanders in the army and civilian leaders during Oklahoma City's creation.
Date: Summer 1970
Creator: Wright, Muriel H. (Muriel Hazel), 1889-1975

The Career of John R. Thomas

Description: Article describes the life and career of Judge John Robert Thomas, a lawyer and judge who was active in politics and knew ten of the United States presidents personally. J. Stanley Clark discusses his career, family, and pastimes.
Date: Summer 1974
Creator: Clark, J. Stanley

The Carr-Penrose Expedition: General Sheridan's Winter Campaign, 1868-1869

Description: Article narrates the story of Major General Philip H. Sheridan lead his calvary force through a harsh winter towards Fort Lyon to assist Brevet Brigadier General William H. Penrose in protecting wagon trains and the mail service from attacks by the Plains Indians.
Date: Summer 1973
Creator: Taylor, Morris F.

Cascorillo: Archaeological Fact or Romantic Fantasy?

Description: Article attempts to corroborate the account of Pedro Jaungonzales who claims to have stayed at a fort used for digging, smelting, and protecting the Mexico-Texas border during Texas' fight for independence called Cascorillo. Few archeological artifacts have been found to confirm his story.
Date: Spring 1971
Creator: Ottaway, Harold N.

Cassius McDonald Barnes, Governor of Oklahoma Territory, 1897-1901

Description: Article describes the life and career of Cassius McDonald Barnes, governor of Oklahoma Territory from 1897-1901. Highlights include his fight for the welfare of Oklahoma citizens and the political hostility he faced in the legislature.
Date: Spring 1975
Creator: Williams, Nudie E.

Character Building at Kingfisher College, 1890-1922

Description: 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.

Cherokee Acculturation and Changing Land Use Practices

Description: Article describes the history of the Cherokee Nation beginning in the eighteenth century, exploring the ways Cherokees adapted to the westward expansion of white settlers. Douglas C. Wilms examines their interactions with the federal government and the concept of "civilization."
Date: Autumn 1978
Creator: Wilms, Douglas C.

Cherokee Colonization in Oklahoma

Description: Article describes the history of Cherokee settlement, the clashes that occurred with the United States government and other tribes, and the ways the Cherokee Nation adapted after forced migration to a new land.
Date: Spring 1976
Creator: Holm, Tom

Cherokee Indian Agents, 1830-1874

Description: Article details the problems faced by Indian Affair agents who were charged with managing the Cherokee tribe, who split in two during resettlement, between the years 1830 and 1874.
Date: Winter 1972
Creator: Broemeling, Carol B.

Cherokee Post Office

Description: Article examines documents and records of the National Archives in Washington, D.C. to locate a post office named Cherokee and its place in Indian Territory.
Date: Winter 1975
Creator: Shirk, George H.

The Cherokee Script Issuance of 1862

Description: Article describes the Cherokee script issuance of 1862 by the Cherokee Council and National Committee. James F. Morgan also provides historical context about Cherokee leadership and factionalism during this time.
Date: Autumn 1976
Creator: Morgan, James F.

Cherokee Statesmen: The John Rogers Family of Chattahoochee

Description: Article chronicles the life of the Rogers family as they worked and lived within the Cherokee Nation. The family fought for land rights of the Cherokee people while being active members of the community.
Date: Spring 1972
Creator: Shadburn, Don L.

Chickasaw Colonization in Oklahoma

Description: Article describes the history of Chickasaw people, including the troubles they faced with loss of land in treaties with the United States government, liquor traffic, and removal west. Blue Clark provides context to their history as a warrior nation and the ways they established new communities despite being under duress.
Date: Spring 1976
Creator: Clark, Blue

The Chickasaw Nation on the Eve of the Civil War

Description: Article narrates how the Chickasaws lived, prospered, and operated in their native lands before being relocated to the Oklahoma Territory. The article also mentions how the tribe adapted to their changing circumstances before the Civil War.
Date: Spring 1971
Creator: Steacy, Stephen

The Chickasaw Queen: In William Faulkner's Story

Description: Article details the history of royalty within the Chickasaw Nation before their relocation to Oklahoma Territory by comparing real accounts of the times to the writings of William Faulkner. The article focuses on King Ishtehotopah, the king who gave his formal consent to relocate his people.
Date: Autumn 1971
Creator: Howell, Elmo

Chief John Ross and Cherokee Removal Finances

Description: Article details how Chief John Ross of the Cherokees fought for a better financial payout for selling land to the United States. He argued and lobbied on behalf of himself and his tribe.
Date: Autumn 1974
Creator: Moulton, Gary E.

Chisholm School, District No. 22

Description: Article narrates the social and natural environment surrounding Chisholm School, District No. 22, a small rural school located in a large red roofed building.
Date: Winter 1971
Creator: Bennett, Marj D.
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