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James Mooney and the Peyote Controversy: Article describes the controversy ethnologist James Mooney became embroiled in after his documentation and defense of the Peyote religion and traditions within the American Indian tribes he studied.
Okie Folkies: The Singer, the Song, and the Coffeehouse: Article describes the continuation of the folk music tradition of Oklahoma during the coffeehouse movement of the 1950s and 1960s.
"We Surely Gave Them an Uplift": Taylor F. Ealy and the Mission School for Freedmen: Article describes the efforts of Taylor F. Ealy and his wife Mary Ealy to begin a school for African-American residents freed by the Chickasaws at the abandoned site of Fort Arbuckle. Norman J. Bender includes documentation from the Ealy family and correspondence from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Edward P. Smith, to create a more wholistic picture of the process.
The Right to be Served: Oklahoma City's Lunch Counter Sit-Ins, 1958-1964: Article describes the history of the campaign for equal treatment of African-Americans in Oklahoma City, beginning with the lunch counter sit-ins organized by the NAACP's Youth Council. Carl R. Graves catalogs the efforts of the NAACP and other organizations to end opposition to the desegregation laws passed years earlier.
Our Debt to the Iroquois: Article describes the history of the federation of the Six Iroquois Nations: the Mohawks, Onondagos, Senecas, Oneidas, Cayugas, and Tuscaroras. J. F. Page describes how this group formed a basis of organization that white settlers would imitate, and whose agricultural practices also enlightened early Americans.
An Appreciation: Col. Joe C. Miller: Article chronicles the life of Colonel Joe C. Miller. He cofounded the 101 Ranch with his brothers while being an adopted chief of the Ponca tribe and helping to mediate disputes between farmers.
Early Post Offices of Oklahoma: Article is a list of post offices that were established within the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek and Seminole Nations and their first postmasters.
Letters of the Two Boudinots: Article chronicles the life of Elias Boudinot through letters written between him and his family members. Boudinot was the editor of the Cherokee Phoenix newspaper and the subject of an interracial marriage scandal within a mission school.
Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 2, Number 3, September 1924: Quarterly publication containing articles, book reviews, photographs, illustrations, and other works documenting Oklahoma history and preservation.
Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 2, Number 4, December 1924: Quarterly publication containing articles, book reviews, photographs, illustrations, and other works documenting Oklahoma history and preservation.
Military Reminiscences of Captain Richard T. Jacob: Article is a first person narrative by Captain Richard T. Jacob as he details his time working in the military during the Reconstruction Era.
The Flight of the Kickapoos: Article narrates the Kickapoo tribe's journey from Indian Territory into Mexico as they attempt to avoid the fighting associated with the Civil War.
Some Aspects of the Santa Fe Trail, 1848-1880: Article details the history of the Santa Fe Trail between the Mexican-American War and the creation of railroads.
French Interests and Activities in Oklahoma: Article chronicles the exploits of French explorers within Indian Territory from the late 16th Century through the late 18th Century.
Protestant Missions Among the Osages, 1820-1838: Article chronicles the history of the Osage tribe as told through the establishment of Protest mission schools within Indian Territory.
The Struggle for the Removal of the Territorial Capital: Article explains the context of a speech given by Dan W. Perry, a member of the House of Representatives, regarding his thoughts on using Oklahoma City as the state capitol. Included in the article is the full speech.
The Centennial of Fort Gibson: Article details the historical conflicts surrounding Fort Gibson including its establishment and centennial celebration.
Folklore of the Southwest: What is Being Done to Preserve It: Article details efforts to preserve the cultural practices and beliefs of American Indian tribes throughout the Southwest by scholars.
Red River and the Spanish Boundary in the United States Supreme Court: Article chronicles the government-sponsored expeditions carried out to explore and map the continental United States through the boundary between the country and Mexico. The chronicles are told through supreme court cases that dealt with territory disputes within the region.
Oklahoma City's Indian Scare: Article narrates the night Oklahoma City anticipated an attack by the Cheyenne's that never came.
William J. Weaver and Passing Pioneers: Article chronicles the life of William J. Weaver, a man who worked as a quarryman for steamboat companies and an educator at several mission schools. The article also has a memorial to William Tilghman, a peach officer in Oklahoma City, and Henry Clay Meigs, a prominent citizen of the Old Cherokee Nation.
Semi-centennial of the Battle of Adobe Walls: Article details the semi-centennial anniversary of the Battle of Adobe Walls. During the battle, a combination of warriors from the Comanche, Kiowa, and Cheyenne tribes attacked the trading post. The anniversary celebration was a reenactment of the battle. Included is a biography of Susan Jane Johnson, a contributor to the magazine, and an announcement of the relocation of the Oklahoma Historical Society's library and museum collection.
The Nineteenth Kansas Cavalry in the Washita Campaign: Article is a speech by Colonel Horace L. Moore detailing the aftermath of an attack on the settlements on the Saline River. Colonel Moore gave this address at the 21th Annual Meeting of the Kansas State Historical Society on January 19, 1897.
Early Days in Payne County: Article narrates his experiences living in Payne County during its establishment in Oklahoma. Included are also his experiences working in community service and with the newspaper companies within the county.
Battle of the Washita: Article attempts to show sympathy for those affected by the Battle of the Washita, a massacre of Black Kettle's Southern Cheyenne camp that was stationed on the Washita River, by outlining their motivations for rebelling against the government.
A Pioneer Railroad Agent: Article narrates the life of a railroad agent as a tool for telling the history of the Oklahoma Territory during the late 19th Century.
The Three Forks of the Arkansas: Article explains how President Thomas Jefferson established the Three Forks Area of the Arkansas, a region that hosted a large trade network between American Indian and European goods.
Origin of County Names in Oklahoma: Article describes how each of the counties within Oklahoma received their names.
Courts of the Cherokee Nation: Article narrates the experiences of one lawyer who was licensed by the Old Cherokee Bar. He recounts how the Cherokee nation dealt with legal matters within the 19th Century.
The Medicine Lodge Peace Council: Article narrates one teenage boy's experiences while attending the Medicine Lodge Peace Council. This committee was charged with settling peace negotiations between the United States and the Cheyenne's after a three year long war.
Warren's Trading Post: Article chronicles the life of the architect Abel Warren, the man who created the Warren's Trading Post that was used as a residence hall, storeroom, and fort. The article further details the history surrounding the building.
The Cherokee Question: Article details the mindsets and actions of politicians as they negotiate treaties with the Cherokee Nation after the Civil War through letters and documents written during this time. Included is an introduction by the managing editor, Joseph B. Thoburn.
Address of Judge C. Ross Hume: Article is an address given by Judge C. Ross Hume to dedicate the landmark where the Five Civilized Tribes agreed to form an Indian Confederacy of the Plains.
Chief Pleasant Porter: Article details the life of the Principal Chief of the Creek Nation, Pleasant Porter, and his father, John Snodgrass Porter, as the family was adopted into the tribe and worked for the community.
Ahpeahtone, Kiowa - A Bit of History: Article details a trip undertaken by the last chief of the Kiowa tribe, Ahpeahtone, to locate a self-proclaimed prophet during the "Messiah Craze." This prophet spoke of the return to the old times of buffalo and peace.
Editorial: Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 9, Number 4, December 1931: Article consists of editorials written by staff members at the Chronicles. It includes an announcement regarding a previous issue of the magazine, a note on the installation of new bookstacks at the historical society, and a note on the society's work with historical newspapers.
Camp Napoleon: Article chronicles the events that surrounded Camp Napoleon, a meeting of the Five Civilized Tribes with other Indigenous tribes to form a confederation of protection at the end of the Civil War against aggressions from the Union and the Confederacy.
Editorial: Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 9, Number 2, June 1931: Article consists of editorials written by the Chronicles staff. It includes a note of appreciation for the pageant at Tahlequah, a brief explanation of how territorial records are collected in various states, a retelling of the anniversary celebration of the opening of Oklahoma for settling held in various counties around the state, and a telegram sent to the society regarding the opening of the state.
The Cowboy, The Statue: Article describes the lifestyle of a cowboy to show the significance of the cowboy statue placed on the state capitol's lawn.
Reconstruction in the Creek Nation: Article chronicles the devastation caused to the Creek tribes during the Civil War and the measures the federal government took to alleviate their suffering while assimilating the citizens into the newly formed Union.
Early History of Spavinaw: Article chronicles how John Rogers established a successful distillery within Cherokee Nation before the region was open to settlement.
The First Santa Fe Expedition: Article describes the attempts made by Spanish conquistadors to reach Santa Fe from Texas before the United States acquired the western part of North America. Included on excerpts from their journals.
Tryphena: Article chronicles the author's search for the identity of the person residing in a grave inscribed with "Tryphena's Grave."
The Constitutional Convention: Article narrates the author's experience as a delegate at the Eufaula Constitutional Convention. This convention was a meeting of leaders from the Five Civilized Tribes to determine how to secure statehood for the Indian Territory as a separate region from Oklahoma.
Some New Light on Houston's Life Among the Cherokee Indians: Article chronicles the interactions between Sam Houston and the Cherokee tribes. This information was gathered from the author's collection of manuscripts written by the famous general.
Editorials: Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 9, Number 3, September 1931: Article consists of editorials written by editors at The Chronicles. It includes an announcement regarding the distribution of the magazine to public schools, an announcement regarding relocating the annual meeting of the society to Tulsa, Oklahoma, and a note regarding the publication of a map of the Cherokee Strip.
Why Educate the Indians?: Article is a speech from the Secretary of War regarding why Indigenous Americans should receive an education. This speech was given at the Commencement Exercises of Bacone College.
Editorial: Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 9, Number 1, March 1931: Article consists of editorials written by staff members of the Chronicles. It includes a look ahead at an article within this issue, a note on the impact of the Great Depression, a note on the articles written by Alvin Rucker, a note on how famous historians have taken creative liberties with retelling history, a biographical sketch of Victor Murdock, and a note of appreciation for the historical society's new building.
Lost History: Article is a poem admiring the structure of a pioneer's home while wondering who built the dwelling.
Some Remnants of Frontier Journalism: Continued from Last Issue: Article explains how pioneer newspapers published within Oklahoma Territory provided glimpses into the customs and culture of early pioneers.

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