Article describes the practice of the '89ers, a historical organization, in naming streets and placing historical markers to commemorate the growth of the frontier of Oklahoma. Golda B. Slief discusses the work of the organization and lists the inscriptions of the markers in Oklahoma City.
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.
Article describes the practice of the '89ers, a historical organization, in naming streets and placing historical markers to commemorate the growth of the frontier of Oklahoma. Golda B. Slief discusses the work of the organization and lists the inscriptions of the markers in Oklahoma City.
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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.