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Alice Ross Howard

Description: Article chronicles the life of Alice Ross Howard, a distant relative of Chief John Ross of the Eastern Cherokee Nation. The article follows Howard and her family as they escape from the Civil War to the North and return to rebuild their lives within the Cherokee Nation.
Date: Autumn 1945
Creator: Foreman, Carolyn Thomas, 1872-1967
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

The Great Seal of the Cherokee Nation, et al.

Description: Article consists of numerous articles regarding the history of Oklahoma, The first article explains the significance behind the seal for the Cherokee Nation. The second article outlines the percentages of students who studies United States History during this time. The third article describes the third run for homesteads that took place within the Cheyenne-Arapaho reservation in 1892. The fourth article narrates one attendee's experience at the first run for settlements within Oklahoma Territor… more
Date: Spring 1943
Creator: Milam, J. Bartley; Records, Ralph H.; Best, Frank J. & Jordan, Philip D.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Notes and Documents, December 1926

Description: Notes and Documents column including a correction from a previous issue of The Chronicles regarding an additional post office within the Cherokee Nation and the meeting minutes for the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society held on October 14, 1926.
Date: Winter 1926
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

First Oklahoma Oil was Produced in 1859

Description: Article chronicles how oil was found and produced within Oklahoma, beginning in the Cherokee Nation. The article focuses on the legislation passed by the tribal court regarding oil production.
Date: Winter 1926
Creator: Wright, Muriel H. (Muriel Hazel), 1889-1975
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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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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

Courts of the Cherokee Nation

Description: 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.
Date: Spring 1924
Creator: Thompson, William P.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Financial Controversy in the Cherokee Nation, 1839-1846

Description: Article discusses the factionalism and unrest that occurred among the Cherokees during the removal era as a result of Chief John Ross's financial dealings with the United States government. Gerald A. Reed explores the issues that stemmed from the expenses he claimed and their source.
Date: Spring 1974
Creator: Reed, Gerald A.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Georgia's Land Lottery of 1832

Description: Article describes the land lotteries held in Georgia in the 1830s and the "Indian Removal Bill" that occurred shortly beforehand. Douglas C. Wilms describes the state of the Cherokee Nation during this period and relations with the United States government.
Date: Spring 1974
Creator: Wilms, Douglas C.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Clement Vann Rogers, 1839-1911

Description: Article narrates the life and career of Clement Vann Rogers, a rancher, farmers, stockman, politician, and benefactor. Rogers served on the Cherokee Senate and on the Board of Directors at Worcester Academy.
Date: Winter 1970
Creator: Love, Paula McSpadden
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

The Trial of Ezekiel Proctor and the Problem of Judicial Jurisdiction

Description: Article narrates the events surrounding the "Tragedy of Goingsnake," a shootout that resulted in nine deaths and numerous wounded. The shootout resulted from a judicial jurisdiction dispute regarding the trial of Ezekiel Proctor, a Cherokee man charged with the murder of Polly Kesterson.
Date: Autumn 1970
Creator: Littlefield, Daniel F., Jr. & Underhill, Lonnie E.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Reconstruction in the Cherokee Nation

Description: Article discusses treaties made between the Cherokee Nation and the United States government in the wake of the Civil War. Hanna R. Warren describes the losses the Cherokees experienced during the war, the period of peace negotiations in the Reconstruction period, and the aftermath of the treaties made.
Date: Summer 1967
Creator: Warren, Hanna R.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

The Cherokee Orphan Asylum

Description: Article describes the establishment and history of the Cherokee Orphan Asylum, an institution that provided care and education to orphaned children of the Cherokee Nation. Judge N. B. Johnson describes the evolution of the institution and how the nation secured funds for its creation.
Date: Autumn 1966
Creator: Johnson, N. B.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Notes and Documents, Summer 1966

Description: Notes and Documents column including documents about Oklahoma historical markers and monuments, a report about missionary Sue McBeth, notes on a historical relic, and a correction.
Date: Summer 1966
Creator: Wright, Muriel H. (Muriel Hazel), 1889-1975; Holway, Hope & Johnson, N. B.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Spring Frog

Description: Article provides a biographical sketch of the life of Spring Frog, the prominent Cherokee leader who lived from 1754 to 1859. T. L. Ballenger describes his service in battles and his activities among his people.
Date: Spring 1966
Creator: Ballenger, T. L.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Notes and Documents, Fall 1964

Description: Notes and Documents column including documents about awards, historical notes, tours, reports, correspondence, and accessions to the library of the OHS.
Date: Autumn 1964
Creator: Wright, Muriel H. (Muriel Hazel), 1889-1975; Ragland, Hobert D.; Bassler, Clarence S.; Knight, Homer K. & Williams, Dorothy
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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