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"I Can Come Into Your World But You Can't Come Into Mine": John Swanton and Southeastern Oral Narratives

Article describes the life and career of John Reed Swanton, an anthropologist in the early 20th century who researched the oral tradition of Southeastern Native American peoples.

Date: Spring 2016

Creator: DeSanti, Brady

Item Type: Article

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

An Exercise in Pride: Celebrating the Oklahoma Semi-centennial

This article takes a look back at the semi-centennial celebration of 1957 as Oklahoma prepares to celebrate the centennial of 1907 statehood in 2007.

Date: Summer 2007

Creator: Mullins, Bill

Item Type: Article

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

The Aroma of Politics: Reymond Gary and the Election of 1954

Article details Raymond Gary's successful gubernatorial campaign and some of the key political figures who opposed him. The elections in1954 were a colorful affair, and the political and personal intrigue that surrounded the candidates is documented here.

Date: Spring 1988

Creator: Milligan, James C. & Norris, L. David

Item Type: Article

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

The Keetoowahs and Their Dances

Article analyzes the history of the Keetoowah Society, a group created to preserve the Cherokee Nation and its traditions during a time of unrest created by the Civil War. T. L. Ballenger includes his personal experiences observing their tradition of stomp dances and encourages the public not to undervalue the society or its traditions.

Date: Summer 1983

Creator: Ballenger, T. L.

Item Type: Article

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Sacred Heart Academy at Vinita Established 1897

Article discusses the history and growth of the town of Vinita, as well as the history of the Sacred Heart Academy. Velma Nieberding discusses the establishment of the Catholic school for American Indian children, the mission church there, and the priests who worked in Vinita.

Date: Winter 1962

Creator: Nieberding, Velma

Item Type: Article

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Carl Sweezy, Arapaho Artist

Article discusses the life and work of Carl Sweezy, Arapaho artist. Althea Bass discusses the painter's upbringing, introduction to his craft, ability to create representations of Arapaho ways of life, and his legacy.

Date: Winter 1956

Creator: Bass, Althea

Item Type: Article

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Custer's Hunting Horse

Article explores the life of Hunting Horse, Kiowa warrior and scout who eventually joined General Custer's Seventh Cavalry. Mary Ellen Ryan discusses his life and the people he fought and made peace with.

Date: Autumn 1956

Creator: Ryan, Mary Ellen

Item Type: Article

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Grady Lewis, Choctaw Attorney

Article describes the life and career of Choctaw attorney Grady Lewis. W. F. Semple and Winnie Lewis Gravitt explore the man's education, service in the U.S. Cavalry and Army during World War I and World War II, and law practice and representation of the tribes of North America.

Date: Autumn 1955

Creator: Semple, W. F. & Gravitt, Winnie Lewis

Item Type: Article

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Oscar Clarence Newman, M. D.

Article provides a biographical tribute to the life of Oscar Clarence Newman, M. D., surgeon, humanitarian, and founder of Shattuck Memorial Hospital. O. H. Richards provides a nuanced portrait of the life of the accomplished community leader.

Date: Winter 1954

Creator: Richards, O. H.

Item Type: Article

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Tribute to Mrs. Mabel Bassett

Article provides a biographical tribute to Mabel Bourne Bassett, Commissioner of Charities and Corrections in Oklahoma. Jessie Randolph Moore and Mrs. Elsie D. Hand describe Bassett's numerous contributions to improving public welfare, which included organizing humane societies and working with the Red Cross during World War I.

Date: Winter 1954

Creator: Moore, Jessie Randolph & Hand, Elsie D.

Item Type: Article

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Dartmouth Alumni in the Indian Territory

Article discusses a program led by Dartmouth College to provide education to youths from Indian Territory, and discusses some of the Cherokee and Choctaw alumni that attended the liberal arts institution. Kathleen Garrett also provides historical background to the establishment of the school.

Date: Summer 1954

Creator: Garrett, Kathleen

Item Type: Article

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Minutes of the Fourth Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society, November 12, 1953 to January 28, 1954

This section includes the minutes of the fourth quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society that was held on January 28, 1954.

Date: Spring 1954

Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society

Item Type: Article

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0072.0596]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Tied in a knot three Aggies converge on OCU's Clyde Nath"

Date: December 31, 1953

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0244.0568]

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Pvt. Homer H. Cox ,right, Oklahoma City soldier, shakes hands with Leland Towers, San Francisco , with whom he was released from a Russian prison camp."

Date: December 31, 1953

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0267.0235]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "THIS NEW GOLD MEDAL HOME is typical of the houses in Grady Musgrave's lakeside addition."

Date: December 31, 1953

Creator: Tapscott, George

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0296B.0136]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper.

Date: December 31, 1953

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0318.0155]

Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "This is Durant's relocated industrial plant--the Excel Body Corp."

Date: December 31, 1953

Creator: Lucas, Jim

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0385.0176]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper.

Date: December 31, 1953

Creator: Tapscott, George

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0418B.0141]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Fourteen years in one place is time enough to gain more friends than Beverly Ruth Mason, 701 NE 15, realized until Thursday when she checked out as operator of the state capitol branch of Western Union."

Date: December 31, 1953

Creator: King, Cliff

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B1257.0312]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "The marvels of modern communications didn't impress Mrs. Edith Spencer much."

Date: December 31, 1953

Creator: Lucas, Jim

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B1389.0024]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "B. Wags, who joined the highway pareol in 1940 and has served in the Claremore, Lawton and Oklahoma City districts Friday was named supervisor of this area including Oklahoma, Pottawatomie, McClain, Lincoln and Cleveland counties."

Date: December 31, 1953

Creator: Lucas, Jim

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0232.0526]

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Bill Coleman, city airports manager, takes a hunter's pose over the kill that led him a fast chase."

Date: December 30, 1953

Creator: King, Cliff

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0355.0488]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "The Lawton Westminster Presbyterian Church has been dressed up with a new front of mingled brick. Dr. M. L. Parker is pastor of the 10-year-old church."

Date: December 30, 1953

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0363.0168]

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Ed Ersland, 2915 N Hudson - A poor attitude usually based in selfish and a lack if regard for the rights of others."

Date: December 30, 1953

Creator: Vaughn, Loyd

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

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"I Can Come Into Your World But You Can't Come Into Mine": John Swanton and Southeastern Oral Narratives

An Exercise in Pride: Celebrating the Oklahoma Semi-centennial

The Aroma of Politics: Reymond Gary and the Election of 1954

The Keetoowahs and Their Dances

Sacred Heart Academy at Vinita Established 1897

Carl Sweezy, Arapaho Artist

Custer's Hunting Horse

Grady Lewis, Choctaw Attorney

Oscar Clarence Newman, M. D.

Tribute to Mrs. Mabel Bassett

Dartmouth Alumni in the Indian Territory

Minutes of the Fourth Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society, November 12, 1953 to January 28, 1954

[Photograph 2012.201.B0072.0596]

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