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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
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.
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
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Indian Colonization in Northeastern and Central Indian Territory

Description: Article describes the colonization of American Indian tribes in Northeastern and Central Indian Territory, providing detailed background to their forced removal and the struggles they faced.
Date: Spring 1976
Creator: Parker, Linda
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Socioeconomic Reconstruction in the Cherokee Nation, 1865-1870

Description: Article describes the process of socioeconomic reconstruction in the Cherokee Nation following the disastrous destruction of the Civil War and factionalism within the Cherokee Nation. Sue Hammond describes the treaties that were made, and the schools and industries that fostered growth.
Date: Summer 1978
Creator: Hammond, Sue
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Albert Andrew Exendine: Carlisle Coach and Teacher

Description: Article discusses the career and accomplishments of football coach Albert Andrew Exendine. John L. Johnson's interview with the man illustrates his contributions to football history and how his American Indian heritage factored into his experience.
Date: Autumn 1965
Creator: Johnson, John L.
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
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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