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- Oklahoma and the Medal of Honor
- Article provides a detailed history of the nineteen Medal of Honor recipients from Oklahoma, including their accomplishments in combat. John C. Powell also provides historical context about the award itself.
- Oklahoma's Exiles: William H. Murray and Friends in the Bolivian Chaco, 1924-1929
- Article explores the journey and the difficulties faced by an expedition of Oklahomans hoping to start a colony in Bolivia in the wake of the second industrial revolution. Aaron Bachhofer II examines the motivations of the expedition's leader, William H. Murray, who would later become governor of Oklahoma.
- Organizing Wide-Awake Farmers: John A. Simpson and the Farmers' Union
- Article explores the career and contributions of John Andrew Simpson, a politician who revitalized the Oklahoma Farmer's Union when he became president on the verge of its collapse in 1916.
- Oklahoma's First Comprehensive University: Langston University, The Early Years
- Article discusses the history of Oklahoma's first comprehensive university, Langston University. Originally known as the Colored Agricultural and Normal University at Langston, the university flourished and provided an education to black citizens of Oklahoma amidst early obstacles of segregation and poor funding.
- "Let's Make It Happen": W. W. Keeler and Cherokee Renewal
- Article discusses the impact of William Wayne Keeler's leadership on the Cherokee Nation from 1949 to 1975. Keeler was an elected chief of the Cherokees as well as chief executive officer of Phillips Petroleum Company, and worked towards revitalizing the Cherokee Nation.
- A Lettered Portrait of William McIntosh: Leader of the Creek Nation
- Article provides a portrait of the life of Creek leader and businessman William McIntosh, who gained a controversial reputation even among his own people. Warrick Lane Jones explores the personality and reputation of the man, and the reasons behind his decisions and ambition to attain wealth and status.
- Woodward's William E. "Billy" Bolton: Good Citizen, Hard Worker, Deep Thinker
- Article describes the life and career of newspaper editor William E. "Billy" Bolton, who established several newspapers in Woodward, Oklahoma, and precipitated the city's growth and development.
- "Not an Upright Stick Remained" Oklahoma: Home of the Real Twisters
- Article describes the disastrous impact of the 1897 Chandler tornado and the 1905 Synder storm, which devastated Oklahoma towns. Despite some humorous recollections of survivors, the many true tragedies as a result of the storms left an indelible mark on the community.
- Hoxie and Acord: "Reel" Oklahoma Cowboys
- Article describes the lives and careers of two Oklahoma-born cowboys, Jack Hoxie and Art Acord. Leo Kelley traces their work from Wild West shows and rodeos to starring roles on the silver screen, providing context about the history of the motion picture industry.
- Heyday in the Texas League: Oklahoma City-Tulsa Baseball, 1933-1957
- Article explores the history of baseball in Oklahoma City and Tulsa through the victories and training regime of two major teams: the Oklahoma City Indians and the Tulsa Oilers. Max J. Nichols traces their plays and connection with the Texas League in a golden era of baseball.
- Gaudy, Swift, and Reckless: The Victory Flying Circus Comes to Oklahoma
- Article describes the Army Air Service's Victory Flying Circus participation in raising revenues to repay World War I debts for the Victory Loan Drive in Oklahoma. Lawrence Carroll Allin explores some of the tragedies as well as successes of the spectacular performances.
- Milton W. Reynolds (Kicking Bird): The Man Who Named Oklahoma "Land of the Fair God"
- Article illustrates the life and career of Milton W. Reynolds, a politician and newspaper editor who advocated early allotment of land to Indian Territory tribe members and the remaining land being made available to settlers. D. Earl Newsom describes some of the impact he had in mass media as well as his connections with American Indian tribes.
- Toll Roads and Railroads: A Case of Economic Conflict in the Choctaw Nation, 1870-1876
- Article chronicles the dispute between the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railroad and businessman Robert L. Ream when their land claims for a railroad and a toll road conflicted. David Bowden provides commentary on how the construction in the area impacted the Choctaw, Creek, and Cherokee Nation citizens in the area.
- "Until the Mothers are Reached": Field Matrons on the Cheyenne and Arapaho Reservation
- Article describes the process of attempted cultural assimilation by field matrons sent to the Cheyenne-Arapaho Reservation in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Joel J. Schmidt explores the reasons for their failure, which included discrimination against the Indian women they were meant to teach.
- From Ponies to Planes: Marc Andrew "Oklahoma Pete" Mitscher
- Article describes the life and career of U.S. Navy tactician and pilot Marc Mitscher, who was respected for his contributions during World War II. Paolo E. Coletta traces his timeline, from the trouble he caused in the naval academy to his eventually success as a aerial strategist.
- "Now Let Him Enforce It": Exploring the Myth of Andrew Jackson's Response to Worcester v. Georgia (1832)
- Article explores Andrew Jackson's reaction to John Marshall's ruling in the case of Worcester v. Georgia, a ruling that seemingly validated Cherokee claims to their territory in Georgia. Mark R. Scherer describes the proceedings of the case, as well as the contradictory result of the Cherokees being forced from their land, and the impact of the president's apathy.
- A Reexamination of WPA Excavations at Novotny Site: Adaptations by Early Removal Chickasaws
- Article examines the archeological findings of the Works Progress Administration excavations of postremoval Chickasaw sites to construct a portrait about the lives of the tribe and adaption to their new home.
- Chinese Exclusion in Oklahoma: A Case of Overt Discrimination
- Article describes the impact of the Chinese Exclusion Act in Oklahoma. Many Chinese citizens were business owners and escaped much of the violence, but they still faced discrimination. Jay R. Dew explores Oklahoma's role as a stopover for prisoner transportation from the east to San Francisco for deportation.
- The Search for Fountain Camp: Locating Washington Irving's October 20, 1832, Encampment in Oklahoma
- Article investigates the location of Fountain Camp, a location writer Washington Irving and an expedition led by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs stopped at in their journey to scope out land in Oklahoma before relocation of Eastern tribes to Indian Territory.
- A Saloon on Every Corner: Whiskey Towns of Oklahoma Territory, 1889-1907
- Article explores the history of whiskey towns in Oklahoma Territory, focuses on specific areas such as Lexington, Pottawatomie County, and the Cherokee Outlet. Blake Gumprecht provides a colorful portrait of the lawlessness of these towns, and follows the history of the towns in the wake of the temperance movement.
- For the Record, Spring 1996
- For the Record section including the minutes of the minutes of the quarterly board meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society that was held on October 25, 1995.
- Notes and Documents, Spring 1996
- Notes and Documents column including a document honoring LeRoy H. Fischer, who was inducted into the annual Oklahoma Historians Hall of Fame in 1996.
- For the Record, Summer 1996
- For the Record section including the minutes of the minutes of the quarterly board meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society that was held on January 24, 1996.
- Notes and Documents, Summer 1996
- Notes and Documents column including a document honoring John Hope Franklin, who was inducted into the annual Oklahoma Historians Hall of Fame in 1996.
- Notes and Documents, Fall 1996
- Notes and Documents column including a document honoring John Joseph Mathews, who was inducted into the annual Oklahoma Historians Hall of Fame in 1996.
- For the Record, Winter 1996-97
- For the Record section including the minutes of the quarterly board meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society that was held on July 24, 1996.
- Notes and Documents, Winter 1996-97
- Notes and Documents column including a document honoring Emma Estill-Harbour, who was inducted into the annual Oklahoma Historians Hall of Fame in 1996.
- For the Record, Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 74, Number 3, Fall 1996
- For the Record section for Volume 74, Number 3, Fall 1996. It includes the minutes of the annual board meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society and the quarterly board meeting of the OHS that were both held on April 19, 1996.