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La Harpe's First Expedition in Oklahoma, 1718-1719

Description: Article chronicles Bernard de la Harpe's expedition to explore the Red River to establish a trade route with Spaniards who resided in Texas and New Mexico. He was also charge with observing and documenting the cultures of the American Indians who lived in the area.
Date: Winter 1924
Creator: Lewis, Anna
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Horace P. Jones, Scout and Interpreter

Description: Article chronicles the life of Horace Pope Jones as he grows up as a farmer on the frontier and learns the Comanche language. In his adulthood, he became famous for being an interpreter, scout, and philosopher.
Date: Winter 1924
Creator: Thoburn, Joseph B.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Semi-centennial of the Battle of Adobe Walls

Description: 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.
Date: Winter 1924
Creator: Amarillo Daily News
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

The Shawnee Friends Mission

Description: Article briefly details the establishment and progress of the Shawnee Friends Mission. The mission school was established by the Society of Friends two miles south of the City of Shawnee.
Date: Winter 1924
Creator: Thompson, S. Carrie
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

William J. Weaver and Passing Pioneers

Description: 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.
Date: Winter 1924
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Notes and Documents, September 1924

Description: Notes and Documents column including a list of book reviews, a correction on the centennial article from the previous issue, and biographies of the contributing authors for this issue.
Date: Autumn 1924
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

The Cherokee Question

Description: 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.
Date: Summer 1924
Creator: Thoburn, Joseph B.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

The Medicine Lodge Peace Council

Description: 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.
Date: Summer 1924
Creator: Foreman, Grant
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Notes and Documents, June 1924

Description: Notes and Documents column including the meeting minutes of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society held on May 7, 1924, and a biography of each contributor to The Chronicles.
Date: Summer 1924
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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