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- William Bennett Bizzell: Bibliophile and Builder
- Article pays tribute to William Bennet Bizzell, superintendent of schools and later president of Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas and the University of Oklahoma. Morris L. Wardell explores the importance Bizzell placed on the value of books and his contribution to the growth of academic libraries.
- Pierce Mason Butler
- Article describes the life of Pierce Mason Butler, agent for the Cherokee people after their forced removal by the United States government. Carolyn Thomas Foreman captures the colonel's detailed descriptions about the people he worked which provide lasting information about the state of the Cherokee Nation at this time.
- Potawatomi Day Schools
- Article relates the history of Pottawatomi day schools, highlighting the Clardyville and Wagoza schools. Hobart D. Ragland explains the call for education among the Pottawatomis and tracks their movements across Oklahoma in the nineteenth century.
- The Armstrongs of Indian Territory
- Article discusses three generations of men within the Armstrong family and their contributions to improving relations between the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole tribes and the U.S. government.
- The Armstrongs of Indian Territory, Part II: William Armstrong
- Article discusses the life and career of William Armstrong, who was appointed Special Agent and Superintendent for the removal of the Choctaws to Indian Territory. Carolyn Thomas Foreman explores the struggles Armstrong and the Choctaws faced on their journey west, and the reports Armstrong made about government relations with the tribes of North America.
- Dr. William Butler and George Butler, Cherokee Agents
- Article describes the lives and careers of two Cherokee agents, Dr. William Butler and the son who succeeded him, George Butler. Carolyn Thomas Foreman dwells on the career of each man individually and the history of their work with the Cherokees.
- Samuel Morton Rutherford
- Article explores the life and career of lawyer, United States Marshal of Indian Territory, Mayor of Muskogee, delegate of the Sequoyah convention Samuel Morton Rutherford. Jerry Rand discusses the man's accomplishments and includes excerpts from newspapers who paid him tribute after his death.
- Baptist Pioneers in Eastern Oklahoma
- Article discusses the work of three members of the historic Short Mountain Baptist Association and their contributions to early Oklahoma. Herbert Miner Pierce explores the ministries of Reverend L. F. Patterson, Reverend J. W. Hulsey, and Reverend J. H. Muse.
- Joseph Franklin Thompson: An Early Cherokee Leader
- Article describes the life and influence of early Cherokee leader Joseph Franklin Thompson. T. L. Ballenger describes his career as an officer in Stand Watie's army, an educator, and a leader of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
- Pioneer Days in Ellis County
- Article tells the story of one pioneer family living in Ellis County through the reminiscences of the narrator, herself being one of the children of homesteaders Lee and Ella Pollin. Violet Polin Igou recalls the difficulties the pioneer family faced as well as the growth of towns around them.
- The Life and Times of Jeff Thompson Parks: Pioneer, Educator, Jurist
- Article describes the life of Jeff Thompson Parks, who married into the Cherokee Nation and fought with Stand Watie's Confederate forces, attended the Male Seminary, and later became county judge of Cherokee County. T. L. Ballenger creates a portrait of the man through personal reminiscences and facts.
- The American Indian as Conservationist
- Article discusses the conservation aspect of American Indian ways of life and the impact of the changes wrought by white settlers. N. B. Johnson touches on conservationist agricultural practices, hunting, and spiritualism in the tribes of North America.
- A High Point in America's Thinking
- Article describes the Union Memorial Room and the Confederate Memorial Room instituting in the Oklahoma Historical Society to commemorate the history of the Civil War and leaders of both the Federal and Confederate army.
- Minutes of the Special Session of the Executive Committee of the Oklahoma Historical Society, May 28, 1952
- This section includes the minutes of the special session of the Executive Committee of the Oklahoma Historical Society that was held on May 28, 1952.
- "Worcester, The Pride of the West"
- Article explores the history of Worcester Academy and its foundations, teachers, and eventual decline. Kathleen Garrett explores how the school offered educational opportunities within the Cherokee Nation.
- William G. Bruner, Member of the House of Kings, Creek Nation
- Article remembers Creek leader and respected rancher William G. Bruner, who was also elected "Town King" in the House of Kings of the Creek Nation. Orpha B. Russell explores the man's career through the recollections of those who knew or encountered him.
- When East Met West
- Article describes the visit of a group of Cherokees and the director of public relations for the outdoor drama "Unto These Hills" to the home of writer Dr. Grant Foreman and his wife. Frances Rosser Brown discusses the history of the route they took, the "Trail of Tears," and Dr. Foreman's book Indian Removal, which served as source material for the drama.
- Foreign Travelers in Oklahoma, 1900-1950
- Article lists notes about nineteen travelers coming from outside of the United States to Oklahoma and their coverage of the state. Lawrence S. Thompson provides a bibliography of the books by these travelers what type of material they included.
- Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society, October 23, 1952
- This section includes the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society that was held on October 23, 1952.
- W. C. Austin Irrigation Project
- Article explains the process of the W. C. Austin Irrigation Project, the first irrigation project in Oklahoma to be sponsored by the Bureau of Reclamation. Monroe Billington discusses other irrigation projects in Oklahoma throughout history and the growing need for such projects, and also elaborates on how the W. C. Austin Irrigation Project pioneered efforts.
- Wichita Death Customs
- Article explores the death customs associated with the Wichita tribe as a source of recorded information to assist archeologists and ethnologists in understanding these cultural traditions and interpret the findings of burial sites. Carl Schmitt provides more specific detail using the accounts of Wichita tribe members and then draws his own conclusions about the practices.
- The Administration of William C. Rogers, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation 1903-1907
- Article provides a biographical description of the life and leadership of William C. Rogers, principal chief of the Cherokee Nation from 1903 to 1907. Elzie Ronald Caywood explores the factionalism within the Cherokee Nation during this period, and the views and legislation advocated by the Downing (progressive) and National (conservative) parties.
- First Post Offices Within the Boundaries of Oklahoma
- Article provides historical background to the included list of the first post offices in Oklahoma. Using records of the Postmaster General compiled in the National Archives, George H. Shirk lists post offices established in Oklahoma Territory leading up to statehood.
- Oklahoma History and the National Archives
- Article discusses the state of the National Archives in the 1950s and traces its growth, arrangement changes, and additions of microfilm technology over the years. Kathryn M. Murphy focuses on materials related to Oklahoma history in the Archives and their coverage.
- Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Oklahoma Historical Society, April 25, 1952
- This section includes the minutes of the annual Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society meeting that was held on April 25, 1952.
- First Oil and Gas Well in Tulsa County
- Article records the story of the first oil and gas well in Tulsa County, the Bland-Clinton oil and gas well that opened at Red Fork, Oklahoma on June 25, 1901. Fred S. Clinton discusses his own experience as a citizen of the Creek Nation who saw firsthand the conflict that occurred with gaining title to and marketing the oil well.
- Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 30, Number 1, Spring 1952
- Quarterly publication containing articles, book reviews, photographs, illustrations, and other works documenting Oklahoma history and preservation.
- Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 30, Number 4, Winter 1952-53
- Quarterly publication containing articles, book reviews, photographs, illustrations, and other works documenting Oklahoma history and preservation. Index to volume 30 starts on page 489.
- Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 30, Number 2, Summer 1952
- Quarterly publication containing articles, book reviews, photographs, illustrations, and other works documenting Oklahoma history and preservation.
- Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 30, Number 3, Autumn 1952
- Quarterly publication containing articles, book reviews, photographs, illustrations, and other works documenting Oklahoma history and preservation.
- Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 30 Index, 1952
- Quarterly publication containing articles, book reviews, photographs, illustrations, and other works documenting Oklahoma history and preservation.
- The Colored High School of the Cherokee Nation
- Article discusses the call for and establishment of a high school for freedmen in the Cherokee Nation in 1890, the rights black freed persons had in early Indian Territory, the students who attended the school, and records of the school.
- Mrs. John R. Williams: Pioneer of the Indian Territory
- Article describes the life and family of of Mary Elizabeth Prescott Delesdernier, also known as Mrs. John R. Williams. Muriel H. Wright describes the community figure's upbringing on the Oklahoma frontier and her involvement in Oklahoma businesses and societies.
- The Andrew Nave Letters: New Cherokee Source Material at Northeastern State College
- Article discusses the contents of the Andrew Nave Letters, a collection donated by the Nave family to Northeastern State University. Since Andrew Nave ran a store in Tahlequah and Park Hill and was the son-in-law of Cherokee chief John Ross, the materials can serve as a source of information for the business affairs of the Cherokee Nation.
- The National Congress of American Indians
- Article discusses instances of nation-wide organization of indigenous tribes before delving into the establishment of the National Congress of American Indians. N. B. Johnson describes how the Congress supports the rights of American Indians and advocates legislation on behalf of the tribes.
- The Great Seal of the Confederacy
- Article discusses the history of the Seal of the Confederate States of America, explaining the process behind creating the seal, the materials that comprised its makeup, the meaning behind the seal, and its movement and location at Richmond's American Civil War Museum.
- Archaeological Discoveries at the Morris Site, Cherokee County, Oklahoma
- Article explores the archeological findings of the Smithsonian Institution River Basin Survey at the Morris site in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. Robert e. Bell and Richard H. Fraser draw historical inferences about the artifacts found in the excavation of this site and the burials that occurred there.
- The Ghost Dance Religion Among the Oklahoma Cheyenne
- Article discusses the practice of the Ghost Dance among the Cheyenne and Arapaho people and the spiritual beliefs associated with it. Donald N. Brown also lists the leaders who started the dance, variations of the dance, and traditional songs that opened and closed the dance
- For the Record, Spring 1952
- For the Record section including the minutes of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society meeting that was held on January 24, 1952.
- Notes and Documents, Spring 1952
- Notes and Documents column including documents about a protest by Dr. Angie Debo, the twenty-fifth anniversary of the magazine Books Abroad, a report of the research conducted by E. H. Kelley about the opening of Citizens Bank in Oklahoma City, a history of Ingersoll, Oklahoma, and an introduction to folklore of Oklahoma.
- Necrology, Spring 1952
- Column documenting biographical information about Oklahomans who have died, including pioneer stone and brick mason Matthew Anton Swatek and railroad man and outdoorsman Griffin Putnam Carr.
- Notes and Documents, Summer 1952
- Notes and Documents column including about a new collection donated to the Oklahoma Historical Society, the history of a post office called Bluegrass, the history of Beaver County in early Oklahoma Territory, Oklahoma's History Discussion Council, Oklahoma's historical markers, and a tour of the OHS.
- Necrology, Summer 1952
- Column documenting biographical information about Oklahomans who have died, including Paul Nesbitt, Mrs. Jasper Sipes, Marion Riley Tittle, and Clinton Riley Strong.
- Notes and Documents, Fall 1952
- Notes and Documents column including documents about the first telephone line in Oklahoma, the history of Little Robe Township in Ellis County, an description of a book published by the '89ers, some notes on the organization of the intertribal Council of the Five Tribes, and documents paying tribute to members of the historical community who passed.
- Necrology, Fall 1952
- Column documenting biographical information about Oklahomans who have died; this issue discusses the life of active community member Mrs. Lee Clinton, who was part of many educational and social clubs in early Tulsa.
- Notes and Documents, Winter 1952-53
- Notes and Documents column including documents about Oklahoma's "Hall of Fame" at the Oklahoma Historical Society, photostats collected by Dr. Grant Foreman and donated to the OHS, an exhibit of Crisler paintings, banking exhibits, and the publication of a paper about Wichita kinship.
- Necrology, Winter 1952-53
- Column documenting biographical information about Oklahomans who have died; this issue discusses the life of Karl Schmitt, an archaeologist, Air Corps Weather Officer, professor at the University of Oklahoma, and who also a member and contributor to numerous professional societies.