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- Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 9, Number 4, December 1931
- Quarterly publication containing articles, book reviews, photographs, illustrations, and other works documenting Oklahoma history and preservation.
- Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 3, Number 1, April 1925
- Quarterly publication containing articles, book reviews, photographs, illustrations, and other works documenting Oklahoma history and preservation.
- Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 3, Number 2, June 1925
- Quarterly publication containing articles, book reviews, photographs, illustrations, and other works documenting Oklahoma history and preservation.
- Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 3, Number 4, December 1925
- Quarterly publication containing articles, book reviews, photographs, illustrations, and other works documenting Oklahoma history and preservation. Index to volume 3 starts after page 323.
- Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 8, Number 4, December 1930
- Quarterly publication containing articles, book reviews, photographs, illustrations, and other works documenting Oklahoma history and preservation. Index to volume 8 starts after page 463.
- Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 5, Number 2, June 1927
- Quarterly publication containing articles, book reviews, photographs, illustrations, and other works documenting Oklahoma history and preservation.
- Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 5, Number 4, December 1927
- Quarterly publication containing articles, book reviews, photographs, illustrations, and other works documenting Oklahoma history and preservation. Index to volume 5 starts after page 431.
- Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 6, Number 2, June 1928
- Quarterly publication containing articles, book reviews, photographs, illustrations, and other works documenting Oklahoma history and preservation.
- A Reading Room of Their Own: Library Services for African Americans in Oklahoma, 1907-1946
- Article discussing the struggles African American Oklahomans faced for access to public library services. The first forty years of statehood brought a few successes, and by mid-century only eleven communities provided a public library facility for the state's black citizens.
- A Meeting of Conquerors: Art Goebel and Charles Lindbergh in Tulsa, 1927
- Article recounts the meeting of Art Gobel and Charles A. Lindbergh in Tulsa in September 1927. Both aviators, Goebel was known as "The Conqueror of the Pacific," while Lindbergh was "The Conqueror of the Atlantic." Their meeting and behavior toward Oklahomans revealed much about each man's character and personality and about the American practice of hero making.
- Dark Spot on the Sunbelt: Economic Stagnation and Political Corruption in 1950s Oklahoma
- Article examines the roles of negative self-image and political corruption on the stagnation of Oklahoma's economic health in the 1950s.
- Thrice Purchased: Acquisition and Allotment of the Citizen Potawatomi Reservation
- Article explores the arrival of the Potawatomi in central Oklahoma after being pushed out of their communally held Kansas reserve and into the Indian Territory, the acquisition of a new reservation, and the means used to force them to own land as individuals.
- Some Geographic Names of French Origin in Oklahoma
- Article explains the history behind the French names of Oklahoma's landmarks and counties. These names date back to the French occupation of the Oklahoma Territory in the 1700s.
- Banking in Indian Territory During the 80's
- Article recounts the story of how John Lloyd met the famous outlaws Jesse James and Frank James when he was a young boy.
- First Exploration of the Head-Waters of Red River
- Article is a short narrative about the author's experiences as a child growing up within Greer County when the states of Texas and Oklahoma were fighting over its ownership.
- The Indian's New Resurrection Myth
- Article recounts the Iroquois story recounting how the world and humans were created showing the significance of life.
- Editorials: Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 7, Number 2, June 1929
- Article consists of editorials written by The Chronicles' staff. Included is an explanation for the magazine's cover photo, an acknowledgement of the people who helped create the new building for the historical society, and a report of the livestock present within Indigenous communities.
- Notes of Interest Concerning Peter P. Pitchlynn
- Article narrates the meeting between Charles Dickens and Peter P. Pitchlynn, a chief of the Choctaw tribe, as told from a small journal found by the author.
- Nathaniel Pryor
- Article details the life of Nathaniel Pryor after he accompanied Lewis and Clark on their expedition to map the Louisiana Purchase.
- Alvin Woods' Retreat from Prairie Grove
- Article narrates Alvin Woods' actions as he retreated from the Battle of Prairie Grove during the Civil War. He was an interpreter for the 9th Kansas Calvary who served under the Union Army.
- Colonel Forbis LeFlore, Pioneer and Statesman
- Article is a biographical sketch of Forbis LeFlore, a French pioneer, fur trader, and service man who was active within the Choctaw community.
- Malmaison, Palace in a Wilderness, Home of General Leflore
- Article narratives the author's trip to explore Malmaison, a palace in Mississippi that was home to a Choctaw chief.
- Cimarron Territory
- Article details the establishment of the Cimarron Territory, a governmental body that oversaw legal and legislative disputes within the area known as No-Man's Land within Oklahoma for two years.
- A Visit to Old Fort Washita
- Article details how Fort Washita served as a safe place for migrants going west and as a military outpost for the United States.
- A Record of Clifton Pioneer Society of Quapaw Valley
- Article describes the lives of the founding members of the Clifton Pioneer Society of Quapaw Valley, an organization dedicated to preserving the frontier lifestyle through storytelling and reenactments.
- Bits of Interesting History
- Article details the interesting facets of the Choctaw Nation present during Oklahoma's founding such as the voting laws, light horsemen, and punishments for outlaws.
- Indian Against Indian
- Article details the skirmishes fought between various Indigenous tribes over resources during Oklahoma's pioneer days.
- Editorial: Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 7, Number 1, March 1929
- Article consists of editorials written by The Chronicles' staff. Included is an announcement regarding delinquent payments made by members, an explanation for why some school will not receive copies of the magazine, and a resolution for the creation of a new building for the Historical Society.
- Letter to Society
- Article is a letter from a furniture maker to the Oklahoma Historical Society reminiscing on the impact his creations made to school children when Oklahoma was divided into territories.
- A Short Historical Sketch
- Article details the events that transpired which resulted in the killing of Ed Chambers, a cowboy and cattleman who lived during Oklahoma's pioneering days, as told by a witness.
- Early Post Offices of Oklahoma: Continued from December Issue
- Article is a list of post offices established in the Oklahoma Territory during the early 20th century and their first postmasters.
- Captain Nathan Boone's Journal
- Article consists of journal entries written by Captain Nathan Boone as he marched with his Dragoon regiment throughout the Oklahoma and Indian Territories.
- Tribute to the Old Settlers of Oklahoma
- Article pay tribute to the early pioneers of the American West by reminiscing on their accomplishments.
- Alexander McGillivray, Emperor of the Creeks
- Article documents the life of Alexander McGillivray, a leader of the Creek tribe who was well respected among the United States' governmental leaders.
- Elizabeth Fulton Hester
- Article chronicles the life of Elizabeth Fulton Hester, the oldest resident of Muskogee, Oklahoma when this article was created. Mrs. Hester was a teacher within Indian Territory and a nurse during the Civil War.
- Resolution from State Capitol, Mississippi
- Article is the official resolution declaring Jackson, Mississippi the state's capitol. The resolution thanks Pushmataha, a chief of the Choctaw tribe, for his assistance in fighting the Creek tribe.
- About Some of Our First Schools in Choctaw Nation
- Article chronicles the federal government's attempts to restore and manage mission school buildings within the Choctaw Nation through correspondences between Indian agents and Representatives.
- Tradition of the Cheyenne Indians
- Article chronicles the history of the Cheyenne tribe as told to the author by a member of the tribe. This history was allegedly passed down through generations through oral storytelling and describes how the tribe adapted their lifestyle before colonization.
- Intermarried-Whites in the Cherokee Nation Between the Years 1865 and 1887
- Article outlines the interracial marriage laws present within the Cherokee Nation during the Reconstruction Era. Included is a list interracial marriages that were reported within the territory.
- The Fly Leaf
- Article explains how John B. Beall and some of his fellow service men created the Fly Leaf, a newspaper distributed at Fort Washita.
- Early Post Offices of Oklahoma: Continued from September Issue
- Article is a list of post offices established in Indian Territory during the Reconstruction Era and their post masters.
- Editorial: Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 6, Number 4, December 1928
- Article consists of editorials written by staff members at The Chronicles. Included is a note of appreciation for the historic landmarks within Oklahoma, an announcement of an archaeological dig conducted by the Oklahoma Historical Society, and a philosophical thought regarding how future generations will think about history.
- Pioneer School Teaching at the Comanche-Kiowa Agency School, 1870-73
- Article chronicles Josiah Butler's experiences as an educator at the Comanche-Kiowa agency School. Butler was a member of the Society of Friends and worked peacefully with the tribes. His story is told through his journal entries.
- The Naming of the Mississippi River
- Article explains how the Mississippi River was named by French explorers and early Choctaw tribesmen.
- The Risks of Army Desertion on the Frontier
- Article details two stories regarding the punishments given to deserters of the army in the late 19th century.
- The Prehistoric Cultures of Oklahoma
- Article explains the archeological discoveries made in Oklahoma. These artifacts help explain how ancient civilizations worked and operated with their environments.
- The Foreign Mission School at Cornwall, Connecticut
- Article details the establishment of the building of the Foreign Mission School in Cornwall, Connecticut.
- A Reminiscence of a Methodist Minister's Daughter
- Article chronicles the influence of Francis Marion Paine, a minister's daughter, as she worked alongside her husband and immediate family members within the Methodist Church.
- Introduction: The First Two Years
- Article details the events and laws made by the federal government to open Oklahoma Territory to settlement for American citizens. Included is a chronicle of what living conditions were like during the first two years of the region's settlement history.
- Legend of the Tie-Snakes
- Article narrates an evening where the author witnesses a church revival within a Creek camp. Many of the tribal members converted into the Methodist church during this event. Included is a folktale of the tie-snakes that was told at the camp.