Article chronicles the establishment and history of the First Regiment of United States Dragoons, an elite regiment of mounted soldiers who patrolled the frontier.

Article narrates the many court cases tried inside of the Tobucksy County Courthouse, a building that was once the home to pioneer physician Dr. Daniel Morris Hailey. The building is now called the old Choctaw Indian Courthouse.

Article narrates the history and construction surrounding Hildebrand's Mill which was operational during the 19th century as a lumber mill.

This section includes the minutes for the meeting of the Board of Director's of the Oklahoma Historical Society. Included within the minutes is a resolution honoring William J. Holloway, a list of gifts received by the organization and a list of new annual members.

Article chronicles how Henry Overholser created Heritage Hills, an area in Oklahoma steeped in history and community.

Notes and Documents column including a correction for the placement of two illustrations in the previous issue, an announcement for the distribution of the Annual Index, a report of changes in staff and activities within the history department at Oklahoma State University, a note on the opening of the Museum of the Great Lakes, and a list of recent accessions to the library.

Article narrates the events surrounding the Civil War Battle of Barren Creek, a small Union victory that took place in the central part of the Cherokee Nation.

Article illustrates how the Choctaw people combined traditional medical practices with those created by Europeans during a time where diseases spread rapidly and killed indiscriminately.