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The Pursuit of Dull Knife from Fort Reno in 1878-1879

Description: Article chronicles the pursuit of Northern Cheyenne people who fled Fort Reno for their homelands in the Dakotas. The people were relocated to Fort Reno after the Red River War, but soon fell ill with disease and homesickness. The pursuit resulted in the creation of additional military forts inside of Oklahoma Territory.
Date: Summer 1968
Creator: Wright, Peter M.
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Minutes of the Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society, April 25, 1968

Description: This section includes the minutes for the quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society that was held on April 25, 1968. Included within the minutes is a resolution inducting people into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, a list of gifts received by the organization, and a list of new annual members.
Date: Summer 1968
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
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Quantrill's Civil War Operations in Indian Territory

Description: Article chronicles the exploits of William Clarke Quantrill, a guerrilla fighter hired by the Confederacy during the American Civil War. His activity from Kansas Territory through Indian Territory caused fear to spread throughout Union forces because of his ruthlessness.
Date: Summer 1968
Creator: Fischer, LeRoy H. & Rampp, Lary C.
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Quanah Parker's Narrow Escape

Description: Article chronicles how Comanche chief, Quanah Parker, narrowly escaped being killed by carbon monoxide during a stay at a hotel. The accident resulted in Parker's companion, Yellow Bear, dying and roused suspicion throughout the Comanche population. In the end, the people chose to support Parker due to the respect he held on the reservations.
Date: Summer 1968
Creator: Tyler, Ronnie
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Minutes of the Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society, July 25, 1968

Description: This section includes the minutes of the quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society held on July 25, 1968. Included within the minutes is a list of gifts received by the organization and a list of the new annual members.
Date: Autumn 1968
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
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A Study of the Use of Madstones in Oklahoma

Description: Article narrates various stories surrounding madstones, stones found in the pouch of a deer that is said to cure rabies. The stones have not been scientifically proven to work, but historical accounts paint a different picture.
Date: Winter 1968
Creator: Ketner, Kenneth L.
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Minutes of the Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society, October 24, 1968

Description: This section includes the minutes of the quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society held on October 24, 1968. Included within the minutes is a list of gifts received by the organization and a list of new annual members.
Date: Winter 1968
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
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In Memoriam: Brevet Major Louis McLane Hamilton, Captain 7th U.S. Cavalry

Description: Article memorializes Brevet Major Louis McLane Hamilton, who died leading troops of the 7th Cavalry troops against the Cheyenne during the Battle of the Washita River. He was the grandson of founding father Alexander Hamilton. The article includes a letter to Hamilton's mother from George A. Custer regarding how courageous and valiant her son was during while serving in the armed forces.
Date: Winter 1968
Creator: Wright, Muriel H. (Muriel Hazel), 1889-1975; Custer, George A.; Hamilton, Louis McLane & Williams, W. N.
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The Cheyenne Transporter

Description: Article chronicles the history of The Cheyenne Transporter, a newspaper active in Indian Territory. The newspaper supplied safe travel routes and recommendations for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians living in the area along with religious news articles and notices regarding livestock.
Date: Summer 1968
Creator: Bass, Althea
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Portrait of Governor Leon C. Phillips

Description: Article chronicles the accomplishments of Leon C. Phillips, the eleventh governor of the state of Oklahoma and the first governor chosen directly from the Legislature. The article is a speech given at his memorial service.
Date: Summer 1968
Creator: Branan, Herbert L.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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