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Alice Mary Robertson--Anti-Feminist Congresswoman

Description: Article describes the life and accomplishments of Alice Mary Robertson, the second woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and the first from Oklahoma. Louise B. James explores her activities before election, the connections she made with other political leaders, and her seemingly contrary personal beliefs.
Date: Winter 1977
Creator: James, Louise Boyd
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

For the Record, Winter 1977-78

Description: 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 28, 1977. It also includes a gift list for the second quarter of 1977 and lists of new annual and new life members of the OHS.
Date: Winter 1977
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

French Explorers in Oklahoma

Description: Article explores the journeys of French explorers in early Oklahoma, relaying their interactions with the tribes in the area, the trading posts they established, and the national scale of their expeditions.
Date: Winter 1977
Creator: Schafer, Delbert F.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Note and Documents, Winter 1977-78

Description: Notes and Documents column including an announcement about the award of merit for "The Oklahoma Series" and an account of Lincoln's second inauguration written by Chief John Ross through correspondence with his wife, Mary Stapler Ross.
Date: Winter 1977
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Old Central: A Pictorial Essay

Description: Article discusses the history, establishment, and restoration of Oklahoma Territorial Agricultural and Mechanical College and its main building, Old Central, through historical context and a series of expository photographs.
Date: Winter 1977
Creator: Fischer, LeRoy H. & Brown, Kenny L.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

The Seminole Nation After Leaving Florida, 1855-1860

Description: Article describes the history of the Seminoles during their journey to Indian Territory from their homeland in Florida. L. Edward Carter discusses how the Nation experienced physical division during forced relocation, as well as factionalism during the Civil War.
Date: Winter 1977
Creator: Carter, L. Edward
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

For the Record, Fall 1977

Description: For the Record section including the minutes of the annual and the quarterly board meetings of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society that were both held on April 28, 1977. It also includes a gift list for the fourth quarter of 1976 and lists of new annual and new life members of the OHS.
Date: Autumn 1977
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Necrology, Fall 1977

Description: Column documenting biographical information about Oklahomans who have died, including Fisher Muldrow, former member of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society, and George H. Shirk, prolific writer and historian.
Date: Autumn 1977
Creator: Garrison, Denzil D. & Whitten, Dolphus, Jr.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Notes and Documents, Fall 1977

Description: Notes and Documents column including documents containing announcements of new members elected to the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society, a historical report from 1924, and an announcement about an autographing party for the Oklahoma Heritage Association Horizons series.
Date: Autumn 1977
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Oklahoma City: Growth and Reconstruction, 1889-1939

Description: Article describes the founding, history, and growth of Oklahoma City in its first few decades. Howard L. Meredith and George H. Shirk highlight its industrial and residential development, and how the town recovered from early setbacks like floods and lack of transportation.
Date: Autumn 1977
Creator: Meredith, Howard L. & Shirk, George H.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

The U.S.S. Tulsa, 1919-1945

Description: Article traces the 1919-1945 journey of the U.S.S. Tulsa and its crew from handling civic strife, conducting training exercises, to eventually participating in major naval battles in World War II.
Date: Autumn 1977
Creator: Department of Naval History
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

The Wyandot Exploring Expedition of 1839

Description: Article relates the events surrounding the Wyandot exploring expedition of 1839 and provides historical context to their journey into Indian Territory. Robert E. Smith investigates the pressures that led the Wyandots to leave their homeland, and the struggles they faced.
Date: Autumn 1977
Creator: Smith, Robert E.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Boley, Oklahoma

Description: Article describes the founding of Boley, Oklahoma, one of the largest all-black towns in Oklahoma, and the townsite speculation process that occurred beforehand.
Date: Summer 1977
Creator: Hamilton, Kenneth Marvin
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

The Fairchild Winery

Description: Article describes the history and establishment of Fairchild Winery by Edward B. Fairchild and his family. LeRoy H. Fischer describes some of the equipment used during the territorial period of Oklahoma's history, as well as the way the Fairchilds dealt with the Prohibition era.
Date: Summer 1977
Creator: Fischer, LeRoy H.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

For the Record, Summer 1977

Description: 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 January 27, 1977. It also includes a gift list for the fourth quarter of 1976 and lists of new annual and new life members of the OHS.
Date: Summer 1977
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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