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.
Notes and Documents section for Volume 43, Number 4, Winter 1965-66. It includes a tribute to Chronicles writer and reader Kitty M. Harvey, and lists recent accessions to the library of the Oklahoma Historical Society.
Notes and Documents, Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 43, Number 4, Winter 1965-66 - ark:/67531/metadc2123936
This section includes the minutes of the quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society that was held on October 28, 1965.
Minutes of the Quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors, Oklahoma Historical Society, October 28, 1965 - ark:/67531/metadc2123935
Article describes the history of government relations with the Sac and Foxes, the establishment of the Sac and Fox Agency, and the history of the "Only Way" church attended by the author.
Article describes the growth and development of Ardmore, Oklahoma. Julia K. Sparger discusses the tribes the originally occupied the area, ranching in Ardmore, the introduction of railroads, and the oil industry there.
Article describes the life and political career of Frank Frantz, governor of Oklahoma Territory. Stephen Jones discusses his appointment to this position by President Theodore Roosevelt, who he served with in the Rough Riders, the legislation he supported, and the creation of the Oklahoma Constitution.