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Notes and Documents, Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 33, Number 1, Spring 1955

Description: Notes and Documents section for Volume 33, Number 1, Spring 1955. It includes a letter about an overland journey from Jefferson City to Fort Gibson in 1858, a document about the memory for Mary Greenleaf, a poem by John Walter Sams about "The Ghost of Wapanucka," and a resolution in memory of Oklahoma poet Lynn Riggs.
Date: Spring 1955
Creator: Aligator; Shirk, George H. & Sams, John Walter
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

The Delaware Big House

Description: Article explores the spiritual ceremonies and practice of the "Big House" meetings of the Delawares. H. L. McCracken discusses the history of the Delawares, the construction of the Big House building, the legend of "Misi'ng" which inspired its ceremonies, and the leaders of this annual meeting.
Date: Summer 1956
Creator: McCracken, H. L.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Sylvester Witt Marsten

Description: Article describes the life and work of Baptist minister Sylvester Witt Marston, who spent time preaching in frontier towns of Indian Territory, leading missions, working as an agent at the Union Agency, and establishing schools for freedmen.
Date: Spring 1967
Creator: Chilcott, Winona Hunter
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Black Beaver

Description: Article chronicles the accomplishments and legacy of Black Beaver, member of the Delaware tribe who worked with the United States army as a guide during surveys.
Date: Autumn 1946
Creator: Foreman, Carolyn Thomas, 1872-1967
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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