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 provides and introduction to and includes an excerpt of the autobiography of Otto Koeltzow, a migrant from Germany who homesteaded Greer County, Oklahoma Territory and weathered many difficulties to establish a community there.
From the Brazos to the North Fork: The Autobiography of Otto Koeltzow, Part One - ark:/67531/metadc2123818
Article provides a biographical tribute to the life and contributions of Thomas Gilcrease, an oil company owner of Muscogee (Creek) descent who collected objects related to American Indian culture. Martin Wenger discusses the establishment of the Thomas Gilcrease Foundation and the Thomas Gilcrease Institute of American History and Art of Tulsa.
Article provides an archival study on the opening of the Cherokee Outlet to settlement. Berlin B. Chapman includes documentation from the time to summarize the agreement made with the Cherokees about the sale of the lands, guidelines for the "land race" portion of the opening, and legislation related to land claims.
Article discusses the life and homesteading efforts of Jefferson Lemanosky Hefley, a traveler to the Oklahoma frontier at the time of the land openings. Maurice Hefley explores the difficulties his grandfather faced as a pioneer until he eventually received a claim through lottery.
Notes and Documents column including documents about the Civil War centennial, OHS awards, the history of the Grand River Dam Authority, a tribute to public librarian Mrs. Lester O'Riley, a letter from President Herbert Hoover, a bronze portrait of Sequoyah, dedication of the restoration of the old Cherokee capital of New Echota, and the contents of the Thomas J. Harrison pamphlet collection.