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.
Notes and Documents, Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 30, Number 1, Spring 1952 - ark:/67531/metadc2123452
The Andrew Nave Letters: New Cherokee Source Material at Northeastern State College - ark:/67531/metadc2123446
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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 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.
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.
The Administration of William C. Rogers, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation 1903-1907 - ark:/67531/metadc2123448
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.
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.
For the Record section for Volume 30, Number 1, Spring 1952. It includes the minutes of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society meeting that was held on January 24, 1952.
For the Record, Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 30, Number 1, Spring 1952 - ark:/67531/metadc2123451