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Black, White, and Read: The Muskogee Daily Phoenix's Coverage of the Sequoyah Statehood Convention of 1905

Description: Article provides a portrayal of the Sequoyah Statehood Convention, a gathering of the leaders of the "Five Civilized Tribes" in Oklahoma to propose the creation of a state separate from Oklahoma Territory, Sequoyah. Richard Mize's account relies on the newspaper coverage by the Muskogee Daily Phoenix, and highlights the voice and opinions of the paper's editor, Clarence B. Douglas.
Date: Summer 2004
Creator: Mize, Richard
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Printing Ink and Flyingwires: Oklahoma Journalism and the Promotion of Aviation

Description: Article describes the promotional activities of Oklahoma journalists in the early twentieth century in support of the fledgling aviation industry. Keith Tolman explores early attitudes towards aviation and the impact the journalists made when they took to the skies with their papers.
Date: Spring 1994
Creator: Tolman, Keith
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Thomas J. Palmer, Frontier Publicist

Description: Article provides a portrait of Thomas J. Palmer, editor and publisher of frontier newspapers, through biographical data compiled by the author as well as excerpts of his autobiography. Palmer's work, personality, and political views are explored.
Date: Winter 1950
Creator: Cross, Jack L.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Robert Lee Williams as I Knew Him

Description: Article provides a transcript of the address given by Baxtor Taylor at the dedication of the monument to Robert L. Williams. Taylor provides his personal perspective on the life of the judge and discusses his own experience as a newspaper editor in Atoka reporting on the Constitutional Convention Williams attended.
Date: Winter 1953
Creator: Taylor, Baxter
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

The Cherokee Tobacco Case

Description: Article describes the growth and development of the tobacco industry among the Cherokees, the history of the tobacco trade in Indian Territory, and the conflict that occurred when the government tried to levy tobacco taxes over the Cherokee Nation.
Date: Autumn 1963
Creator: Heimann, Robert K.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

"Time Could Not Hold Them"

Description: Article provides a tribute to Oklahomans who have passed away but whose impact is still felt. Joe W. Curtis lists civic leaders, veterans, newspaper editors, educators, and politicians who left their mark on Oklahoma history.
Date: Winter 1964
Creator: Curtis, Joe W.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

"No Wild Venture": The State Capital Publishing Building

Description: Article delineates the construction of the Oklahoma State Capital Building, led by the Oklahoma State Capital newspaper editor Frank Hilton Greer, and the history behind it. Lloyd C. Lentz, II, also explores the legacy Greer left through the conversion of the building to the State Capital Publishing Museum.
Date: Autumn 1983
Creator: Lentz, Lloyd C., III
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

TAFT: Town on the Black Frontier

Description: Article illustrates the history of Taft, which began as an all-black town formed by freedmen from the Creek Nation and grew into a thriving community. Along with the prosperity the town experienced, Linda C. Gray also addresses the setbacks citizens faced.
Date: Winter 1988
Creator: Gray, Linda C.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

"One Who Was Trusted": E. L. Mitchell of Western Oklahoma, Part Two

Description: Article describes the life and career of E. L. Mitchell, well-known newspaper editor, publisher, politician, and public speaker. In the second part of a two-part article, Paul F. Lambert provides details about the man's own views, particularly his Democratic political campaigns, and his impact on the community.
Date: Winter 2014
Creator: Lambert, Paul F.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Territorial Magazines

Description: Article provides a comprehensive review of magazines that existed in the territorial period of Oklahoma's history. Esther Witcher lists magazines that were published either in Oklahoma or Indian Territory during the years of 1830 to 1907, providing details about their content and editors.
Date: Winter 1951
Creator: Witcher, Esther
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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