Latest content added for The Gateway to Oklahoma History Collection: Broadening Access to Books on Texas and Oklahoma

Women in Oklahoma: A Century of Change

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Book discussing the history of women in Oklahoma, including women in western literature, Indian women, and pioneer women throughout the state. Index begins on page 211.

Geography of Oklahoma

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Historical book discussing the geography of Oklahoma, including the climate, physical environment, minerals composition, and the evolving cities and transportation system; the book also contain maps to illustrate the temperature ranges, population, etc. Index starts on page 175.

Between Two Worlds: The Survival of Twentieth Century Indians

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Book containing historical information about Native American-U. S. Government relations during the 20th Century, including different pieces of legislation passed against and in support of the American Indians. Index begins on page 236.

Oklahoma's Governors, 1907-1929: Turbulent Politics

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Book discussing the history of individual governors of Oklahoma from 1907 to 1929; each chapter is a biographical sketch of a different governor and their actions in office. Index begins on page 195.

Oklahoma's Governors, 1929-1955: Depression to Prosperity

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Book discussing the history of individual governors of Oklahoma from 1929 to 1955; each chapter is a biographical sketch of a different governor and their actions in office. Index begins on page 198.

Will Rogers: A Centennial Tribute

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Compilation of biographical stories about Will Rogers in Oklahoma, discussing his career, roots, and actions during his lifetime. Index starts on page 144.

America's Exiles: Indian Colonization in Oklahoma

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Book detailing the history of various Indian tribes that were forced to move from their lands in the East by the expanding United States, and their colonization in Oklahoma during a large portion of the 19th Century. Index starts on page 149.

Frontier Adventurers: American Exploration in Oklahoma

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Historical book concerning American explorers in Oklahoma; each chapter discusses a different individual, three or more in some chapters, and their adventures through the state. Selected index starts on page 151.

Oklahoma's Governors, 1890-1907: Territorial Years

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Book discussing the history of individual governors of Oklahoma from 1890 to 1907; each chapter is a biographical sketch of a different governor and their actions in office. Index begins on page 145.

Indian Leaders: Oklahoma’s First Statesmen

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Book discussing the history of Native Americans, including Quanah Parker and Black Kettle, and their involvement in political, military, and social confrontations in Oklahoma. Index starts on page 177.

The West Wind Blows: The Autobiography of Edward Everett Dale

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Autobiography of Edward Everett Dale covering his life from his birth in 1879 until his death in 1972; the book includes stories dealing with Indian affairs, schooling, and his becoming a professor at the University of Oklahoma. Index begins on page 411.

Ranch and Range in Oklahoma

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Reprint of a book containing historical information about ranching in Oklahoma during the cattle drive era, as well as maps showing the different cattle drive trails that ran from Texas through Oklahoma. Index begins on page 122.

Boundaries of Oklahoma

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Book discussing the history of Oklahoma's borders and boundaries, including the borders of the Indian nations within the territory and those of the individual counties. Index starts on page 137.

Rural Oklahoma

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Reprint of a book pertaining to the agricultural history of Oklahoma, including rural landscapes, cultures, and the advent of "King Cotton" in the state. Index begins on page 149.

Drill Bits, Picks, and Shovels: A History of Mineral Resources in Oklahoma

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Historical book analyzing Oklahoma's mineral resources such as oil, gas, and coal and the impact these had on the state's individuals, as well as the potential for future development in these areas. Index starts on page 186.

Oklahoma's Forgotten Indians

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Book containing historical information about Native American tribes in North America from the 17th Century until the late 19th Century and discussing their move to Indian Territory. Index begins on page 119.

Oklahoma's Governors, 1955-1979: Growth and Reform

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Book discussing the history of individual governors of Oklahoma from 1955 to 1979; each chapter is a biographical sketch of a different governor and their actions in office. Index begins on page 271.

Mark of Heritage

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Book discussing the history of Oklahoma's heritage, including descriptions about the state's historic sites and museums; also included is a folded map of over 270 historical markers in the state. Index begins on page 207.

Of the Earth: Oklahoma Architectural History

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Book discussing the history of architecture in Oklahoma, including the prehistoric architecture and territorial architecture; contains a section of photographs of various buildings across the state. Index starts on page 131.

Early Military Forts and Posts in Oklahoma

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Book discussing the history behind the early forts and military camps in Oklahoma, including Fort Towson, Fort Gibson, and Fort Washita. Index begins on page 129.

Railroads in Oklahoma

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Book discussing the history of the railroads in Oklahoma, including stories of individual railroads and their effects on the Indian population in the state. Index begins on page 164.

Cities of Oklahoma

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Book discussing the history of Oklahoma's cities and metropolitan areas, including pictures and maps of the areas; some chapters deal with oil towns and others deal with multi-purpose cities. Index begins on page 161.