The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) is to collect, preserve, and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. The OHS was founded on May 27, 1893, by members of the Territorial Press Association.
This issue is part of the following collection of related materials.
The Chronicles of Oklahoma
The Chronicles of Oklahoma is the scholarly journal published by the Oklahoma Historical Society. It is a quarterly publication and was first published in 1921.
Article shows how the variety of properties associated with different groups of people intersect to showcase the unique cultural identity of the state of Oklahoma. Historic preservation can play a large role in the creation and perpetuation of identity. As the population of Oklahoma becomes more diverse, the properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places reflect the cultures, ethnicities, and organizations represented in the state.
Article continues the story of historic preservation in Oklahoma to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. The authors discuss not only the programs administered by the Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office to fulfill the mandates set forth in the act, but also the work of American Indian tribes and preservation organizations.
Development of the Historic Preservation Movement in Oklahoma, 1966-2016 - ark:/67531/metadc2017399
Article assesses the impact of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 on the field of archaeology, noting both its successes and the dilemmas that have arisen from its passage.
The National Historic Preservation Act and its Impact on Oklahoma Archaeology After Fifty Years - ark:/67531/metadc2017401
For the Record section for Volume 94, Number 3, Fall 2016. It includes the minutes of the quarterly board meeting of the Oklahoma Historical Society that was held on April 27, 2016, the annual meeting of the membership that was held on April 28, 2016, and special board meetings held on April 28, 2016 & June 15, 2016, as well as a list of new members for April-June 2016.
For the Record, Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 94, Number 3, Fall 2016 - ark:/67531/metadc2017403
Article describes the early days of historic preservation in Oklahoma, chronicling the time before the passage of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and a few years after its passage. This article first appeared in The Chronicles of Oklahoma Volume 57, Number 1, Spring 1979.