Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 8, Number 2, June 1930
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Government of the Creek Indians (Article)
Article details the legislative events that transpired during the opening of the Oklahoma Territory. Included are notes regarding how the territorial government handled the Snake Revolution, a reprint of the Constitution of the Muskogee Nation, an outline of some politicians' platforms, and an explanation of treaties and agreements made with the Creek Indians.
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Jacob Fowler's Journal (Article)
Article narrates Jacob Fowler's journey through Oklahoma on an expedition to the western region of the continental United States, as told from his journal. Fowler was a prominent figure in Kentucky before he moved to Oklahoma.
Jacob Fowler's Journal - ark:/67531/metadc2191741
Fort Towson (Article)
Article chronicles the establishment and history of Fort Towson. The fort was established to protect the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes from invasion.
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Editorial: Why Not? (Article)
Article is an editorial regarding the interesting history surrounding the military forts within Oklahoma.
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Additional Notes on Perryville, Choctaw Nation (Article)
Article names and describes each original building within Perryville, Choctaw Nation that are designated by numbered plates. These buildings are no longer standing and were described by the Oklahoma Historical Society's secretary, John Y. Bryce, who was raised within the area.
Additional Notes on Perryville, Choctaw Nation - ark:/67531/metadc2191739
The Life and Work of Sequoyah (Article)
Article details the life and accomplishments of Sequoyah, the man who invented the written Choctaw alphabet, using published biographies.
The Life and Work of Sequoyah - ark:/67531/metadc2191740
John Chisholm, A Soldier of Fortune (Article)
Article details the accomplishments of John Chisolm: a court justice, a justice of the peace, a deputy surveyor, a constitutional delegate, and a soldier for the military.
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Notes and Documents, June 1930 (Article)
Notes and Documents column including the minutes for the annual meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society held on May 5, 1930.
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Necrology, June 1930 (Article)
Column documenting biographical information about Oklahomans who have died, including Chief Charles To-Hee of the Iowa tribe; Athenius M. Folsom Colbert, a devout member of the Presbyterian Church; and Priscilla Wood, a pioneer woman.
Necrology, June 1930 - ark:/67531/metadc2191746
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Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 8, Number 2, June 1930, periodical, June 1930; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc1826929/: accessed April 23, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.