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Pioneers and Pioneering in Woods County

Description: Article narrates how one lawyer bought and cared for his plot of land within Oklahoma Territory, when the region was first being settled by Americans. The article paints a picture of daily life within the first days of the territory.
Date: Summer 1925
Creator: Dunn, Jesse J.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Diary of Rev. Cyrus Kingsbury

Description: Article recounts the life of Reverend Cyrus Kingsbury, a doctor and missionary who worked with the Choctaws. Included are entries from his diary that document his life and mindset.
Date: Summer 1925
Creator: Morrison, W. B.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Okmulgee Constitution

Description: Article chronicles the events that took place at the first session of the General Council of the Indian Territory that was held in Okmulgee. This session discussed the terms set forth by the United States' House of Representatives that specified the federal government as the highest authority within Indian Territory.
Date: Autumn 1925
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
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Reminiscences of a Range Rider

Description: Article details the experiences of James C. Henderson as a range rider during the establishment of Kay County and the Cherokee strip within Oklahoma. He wrote his manuscript documenting his life for his two young sons. Included in the article are experts from the manuscript.
Date: Winter 1925
Creator: Henderson, James C. & Thoburn, Joseph B.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Some Corrections of "Life on the Plains"

Description: Article attempts to correct statements made by Brevet Major General George A. Custer in his memoir "My Life on the Plains". The corrected statements regard the actions of allotting agents and Indian peace policies that were put in place within Indian Territory during the late 19th century.
Date: Winter 1925
Creator: Hazen, W. B.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Jones Academy

Description: Article documents the history and accomplishments of the Jones Male Academy, a boarding school that was operated by the Choctaw tribe.
Date: Winter 1926
Creator: Kagey, J. N.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

David Folsom

Description: Article details the life and lineage of David Folsom, one of the first to advocate for schools to be built within Choctaw Nation. Folsom was also a decorated colonel, missionary, business man, and violinist.
Date: Winter 1926
Creator: Conlan, Czarina C.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Statement of Thomas H. Doyle Resumed

Description: Article is a continuation of the speech made by Judge H. Doyle to the House Committee on Territories within Congress regarding his opinions on admitting Oklahoma as a single state under the Robinson Bill. During this time, there was much debate over whether to admit the state into the Union as a single state or to separate Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory.
Date: Summer 1927
Creator: Doyle, Thomas H.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Sacred Heart Mission and Abbey

Description: Article chronicles how Bishop Isidore Robot established the Sacred Hear Mission, a Catholic mission located within Louisiana Territory, and its impact on the Pottawatomie and Shawnee tribes.
Date: Summer 1927
Creator: Laracy, John
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Fort Washita

Description: Article chronicles the establishment and history of Fort Washita, a military fort established by the United States government to protect members of the Chickasaw tribes from other invading tribes.
Date: Summer 1927
Creator: Morrison, W. B.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Some Legends of Oklahoma

Description: Article is a speech that Walter Smith presented to the Oklahoma Education Association regarding the urban legends surrounding Oklahoma's city and county names.
Date: Spring 1926
Creator: Smith, Walter R.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

A Choctaw Indian's Diary

Description: Article recounts the life of Reverend Willis F. Folsom through his diary entries that were created during his time preaching within the Choctaw Nation.
Date: Spring 1926
Creator: Dunkle, W. F.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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