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Confederate Refugees from Indian Territory

Description: Article discusses the difficulties faced by Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Chickasaw, and Seminole refugees who left Indian Territory during the Civil War and the relief their leaders attempted to secure them as delegates to the Confederate government.
Date: Winter 1979
Creator: Fischer, LeRoy H. & McMurry, William L.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

For the Record, Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 57, Number 4, Winter 1979-80

Description: For the Record section from Volume 57, Number 4, Winter 1979-80. It includes the minutes of the quarterly board meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society that was held on July 26, 1979. It also includes a gift list for the second quarter of 1979 and lists of new annual and new life members of the OHS.
Date: Winter 1979
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Notes and Documents, Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 57, Number 4, Winter 1979-80

Description: Notes and Documents section for Volume 57, Number 4, Winter 1979-80. It includes a document about the preservation ordinances enacted by Guthrie, Oklahoma City, and Hammon, an announcement about the reprint of "The Historic Preservation Movement in Oklahoma," and an introduction to Oklahoma's early military forts and posts.
Date: Winter 1979
Creator: Thurman, Melvena K. & Faulk, Odie B.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Oklahoma's Military Tradition

Description: Article explores the history of Oklahoma's military from its beginnings as the Oklahoma Territorial Militia to its evolution into the Oklahoma National Guard. Fred A. Daugherty and Pendleton Woods discuss the Guard's participation in the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
Date: Winter 1979
Creator: Daugherty, Fred A. & Woods, Pendleton
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

For the Record, Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 57, Number 3, Fall 1979

Description: For the Record section from Volume 57, Number 3, Fall 1979. It includes the minutes of the quarterly board meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society that was held on April 26, 1979. It also includes a gift list for the first quarter of 1979 and lists of new annual and new life members of the OHS.
Date: Autumn 1979
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

The Literary Will Rogers

Description: Article examines the life Will Rogers through an exploration of the literature written about Rogers and his genealogy, impact on history through writings and performances, and his views on society.
Date: Autumn 1979
Creator: Clark, Blue
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Will Rogers: An Introduction

Description: Article provides an introduction to Will Rogers in this issue dedicated to the cowboy entertainer and humorist, highlighting the work he contributed as an important public figure.
Date: Autumn 1979
Creator: Gibson, Arrell M.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Will Rogers and His Magic Mirror

Description: Article describes how Will Rogers reflected societal issues in his writings and criticism. William R. Brown focuses on the political aspects of Will Rogers' views and the political environment of Oklahoma in the early nineteenth century.
Date: Autumn 1979
Creator: Brown, William R.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Will Rogers as Social Critic

Description: Article focuses on the role of Will Rogers as social critic from Oklahoma. Joseph Stout includes excerpts of his writings to explore his views and humor in his newspaper columns, telegrams, books, and articles.
Date: Autumn 1979
Creator: Stout, Joseph A.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Will Rogers' Roots

Description: Article traces the genealogy of Will Rogers, following the Cherokee roots of his ancestors to the frontier ranching and farming life of his immediate family.
Date: Autumn 1979
Creator: Meredith, Howard L.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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