Quarterly publication containing articles, book reviews, photographs, illustrations, and other works documenting Oklahoma history and preservation. Index to volume 35 starts on page 505.
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.
Quarterly publication containing articles, book reviews, photographs, illustrations, and other works documenting Oklahoma history and preservation. Index to volume 35 starts on page 505.
Official Minutes of Quarterly Meeting, the Board of Directors, the Oklahoma Historical Society, Quarter Ending October 24, 1957 - ark:/67531/metadc2123684
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 describes the military career of Lieutenant General Theophilus Hunter Holmes, founder of Fort Holmes. Carolyn Thomas Foreman discusses his participation in the Seminole Wars, the Mexican-American War, and focuses particularly on his service in the Confederate Army during the Civil War.
Lieutenant-General Theophilus Hunter Holmes, C. S. A., Founder of Fort Holmes - ark:/67531/metadc2123681
Article discusses the history of government relations with the tribes of the south in the United States following the Revolution. Kenneth Coleman explores the British and Spanish interest in the area occupied by the American Indians, and the treaties Congress made with these people groups.
This section includes the minutes of quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society that was held on October 24, 1957.
Official Minutes of Quarterly Meeting, the Board of Directors, the Oklahoma Historical Society, Quarter Ending October 24, 1957 - ark:/67531/metadc2123684
Article describes the land claims of "legal sooners," those who entered an area of land called Oklahoma District under legal means, such as by means of permit, authorized occupation, or employment by the government. Berlin B. Chapman discusses the early law enforcement and legal process for land claims and disputes in the region.
Article discusses the history of the Kaw people, their leaders, and the creation of their agency in Indian Territory. Frank F. Finney discusses their initial move to Indian Territory, ways of life, and the other tribes they were friendly with.
Article describes the history and creation process of the "Y" Chapel of Song at Central State College, now the University of Central Oklahoma. Jessie Newby Ray describes the architecture of the chapel, its purpose, the fundraising process behind building it, and the contributors to its construction.
Notes and Documents column including documents about the two new departments of the Oklahoma Historical Society, the centennial of the Butterfield Overland Mail Route celebration, the dedication of the Sherman House at Fort Sill, dedication of bronze portraits in the Indian Hall of Fame, and notes about Charles Burkham of Old Miller County.