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Elizabeth Fulton Hester

Description: Article chronicles the life of Elizabeth Fulton Hester, the oldest resident of Muskogee, Oklahoma when this article was created. Mrs. Hester was a teacher within Indian Territory and a nurse during the Civil War.
Date: Winter 1928
Creator: Bostic, E. McCurdy
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Editorial: Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 6, Number 1, March 1928

Description: Article consists of editorials regarding collection materials within the Oklahoma Historical Society. Included is an announcement of the acquisition of a manuscript from the Sequoyah convention, a call for biographical sketches of members of the Constitutional Convention, an appreciation of the hard work put into making the Chronicles, and an announcement on the relocation of the historical society.
Date: Spring 1928
Creator: J. Y. B.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

An Appreciation: Col. Joe C. Miller

Description: Article chronicles the life of Colonel Joe C. Miller. He cofounded the 101 Ranch with his brothers while being an adopted chief of the Ponca tribe and helping to mediate disputes between farmers.
Date: Autumn 1928
Creator: Sarchet, Corb
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Ahpeahtone, Kiowa - A Bit of History

Description: Article details a trip undertaken by the last chief of the Kiowa tribe, Ahpeahtone, to locate a self-proclaimed prophet during the "Messiah Craze." This prophet spoke of the return to the old times of buffalo and peace.
Date: Autumn 1931
Creator: Methvin, J. J.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Tryphena

Description: Article chronicles the author's search for the identity of the person residing in a grave inscribed with "Tryphena's Grave."
Date: Summer 1931
Creator: Wright, Muriel H. (Muriel Hazel), 1889-1975
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Editorial: Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 9, Number 1, March 1931

Description: Article consists of editorials written by staff members of the Chronicles. It includes a look ahead at an article within this issue, a note on the impact of the Great Depression, a note on the articles written by Alvin Rucker, a note on how famous historians have taken creative liberties with retelling history, a biographical sketch of Victor Murdock, and a note of appreciation for the historical society's new building.
Date: Spring 1931
Creator: Peery, Dan W.
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Aunt Eliza of Tahlequah

Description: Article chronicles the life of Eliza Missouri Bushyhead, a prominent teacher at the Cherokee Female Seminary at Tahlequah. The article compares her life to her father's, Jesse Bushyhead, who was a missionary based in the Cherokee Nation.
Date: Spring 1931
Creator: Foreman, Carolyn Thomas, 1872-1967
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

The Honorary Alice M. Robertson

Description: Article honors Alice M. Robertson, the second woman to sit in the United States House of Representatives. She founded Tulsa University, worked diligently with mission schools, was a postmaster, and helped with supply runs for soldiers serving in the Spanish-American War and the First World War.
Date: Spring 1932
Creator: Foreman, Grant
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John J. Gerlach

Description: Article chronicles the patronage and accomplishments of John J. Gerlach, the owner of a general store that served ranchers and trail drivers working on the railroads.
Date: Spring 1932
Creator: Thoburn, Joseph B.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Jane Gwin Matson

Description: Article honors Jane Gwin Matson, an artist and gardener who was active within her community. She was in charge of landscaping the grounds for the new building of the Oklahoma Historical Society.
Date: Summer 1932
Creator: Miley, Cora
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General Stand Watie

Description: Article chronicles the life of General Stand Watie, at the principal chief of the Cherokee Tribe and general of the Southern Cherokee forces during the Civil War.
Date: Winter 1932
Creator: Anderson, Mabel Washbourne
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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