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The Russian Jew in Oklahoma: The May Brothers

Description: Article describes the history of the Jewish community in Oklahoma, with a particular interest in the the Madansky family. Due to the xenophobia that swept the nation in the 1910s and 20s, the family of entrepreneurs "Americanized" their name and became the May brothers.
Date: Winter 1975
Creator: Watters, Gary

Will Rogers and His Magic Mirror

Description: Article describes how Will Rogers reflected societal issues in his writings and criticism. William R. Brown focuses on the political aspects of Will Rogers' views and the political environment of Oklahoma in the early nineteenth century.
Date: Autumn 1979
Creator: Brown, William R.

Georgia's Land Lottery of 1832

Description: Article describes the land lotteries held in Georgia in the 1830s and the "Indian Removal Bill" that occurred shortly beforehand. Douglas C. Wilms describes the state of the Cherokee Nation during this period and relations with the United States government.
Date: Spring 1974
Creator: Wilms, Douglas C.

James Mooney and the Peyote Controversy

Description: Article describes the controversy ethnologist James Mooney became embroiled in after his documentation and defense of the Peyote religion and traditions within the American Indian tribes he studied.
Date: Summer 1978
Creator: Moses, L. G.

Will Rogers as Social Critic

Description: Article focuses on the role of Will Rogers as social critic from Oklahoma. Joseph Stout includes excerpts of his writings to explore his views and humor in his newspaper columns, telegrams, books, and articles.
Date: Autumn 1979
Creator: Stout, Joseph A.

The Osage Removal to Oklahoma

Description: 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.

America's Exiles

Description: Article discusses the history of voluntary as well as involuntary migration of American Indian tribes westward with the encroachment of white settlers, and the impact of treaties created with the United States government.
Date: Spring 1976
Creator: Gibson, Arrell M.

Indian Pioneer Legacy: A Guide to Oklahoma Literature

Description: Article provides a review of Oklahoma literature, including and describing major sources that relate the history of pioneer and frontier life, tribes of early Oklahoma, and politics in the region.
Date: Spring 1978
Creator: Gibson, Arrell M.

Will Rogers: An Introduction

Description: Article provides an introduction to Will Rogers in this issue dedicated to the cowboy entertainer and humorist, highlighting the work he contributed as an important public figure.
Date: Autumn 1979
Creator: Gibson, Arrell M.

Stress and Death in the Settlement of Indian Territory

Description: Article discusses the tragedy and distress that occurred during the relocation process and settlement of Indian Territory by American Indian tribes.
Date: Autumn 1976
Creator: Howard, Robert Palmer & Allen, Virginia E.

Oklahoma Historical Society Sites Holdings

Description: Article lists the historic sites acquired by the Oklahoma Historical Society by county and provides details about their construction and historical significance.
Date: Winter 1979
Creator: Metcalf, C. Earle

Alice Mary Robertson--Anti-Feminist Congresswoman

Description: 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

Governor Lee Cruce, White Supremacy and Capital Punishment, 1911-1915

Description: Article details the white supremacist policies and rhetoric surrounding governor Lee Cruce, Oklahoma's second governor. Despite his beliefs, Governor Cruce took a hard stance against excessive capital punishment for African-Americans and commuted many death sentences for them.
Date: Winter 1974
Creator: Casey, Orben J.

The Seminole Treaty of 1866

Description: Article chronicles the events that lead to the vast amount of land allotted to the Seminole people during the signing of the Seminole Treaty of 1866.
Date: Autumn 1970
Creator: Henslick, Harry E.

Gerald A. Hale: Parking Meter Reminiscences

Description: Article narrates the history of how two men, Carl C. Magee and Gerald A. Hale, created the parking meter to help Oklahoma City solve the problem with overcrowded parking lots. The article also details the impact their creation had on the world.
Date: Autumn 1970
Creator: Fischer, LeRoy H.

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.

Lieutenant George N. Bascom at Apache Pass, 1861

Description: Article attempts to paint an accurate picture of Second Lieutenant George Nicholas Bascom, who is mocked by historians for causing a long war between the United States and the Apache. Bascom was charged with capturing a young boy and stolen cattle from the Apache which turned into a bloody altercation after a misunderstanding between him and Chief Cochise.
Date: Spring 1973
Creator: Schoenberger, Dale T.

The Final Move of the Choctaws, 1825-1830

Description: Article details how the federal government forced the Choctaws from their ancestral lands to west of the Mississippi River through bribes, negotiations, and violence.
Date: Summer 1974
Creator: Syndergaard, Rex

U.S.S. Oklahoma, "Minister of Peace"

Description: Article chronicles the building of the U.S.S. Oklahoma, a war ship that was bombed during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.
Date: Autumn 1974
Creator: Stout, Joseph A., Jr.
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