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Report of an Archaeological Site

Description: Article reports on an archaeological excavation that occurred on a private citizen's farm within Oklahoma. The site revealed a grass lodge that was home to several American Indian families in the past.
Date: Summer 1935
Creator: Antle, H. R.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

The Old Council House

Description: Article explains the significance of the Old Council House of the Creek Nation as a historical landmark within the history of the Indian Territory. This building is where the annual meeting of the Oklahoma Historical Society was held in 1935. Included is a poem paying tribute to the old building.
Date: Summer 1935
Creator: Hall, George Riley
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

A Choctaw Landmark

Description: Article details the creation and significance of the Tobucksy County Courthouse that stood within the Choctaw Nation for fifty years.
Date: Winter 1934
Creator: Hefley, A. D.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Necrology, June 1929

Description: Column documenting biographical information about Oklahomans who have died, including George L. Miller, a service man, oil farmer, and rancher; Harry D. Henry, a prominent judge; Ollie S. Wilson, vice president of a printing company; and George B. Keeler, a businessman.
Date: Summer 1929
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
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
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Notes and Documents, Winter 1971

Description: Notes and Documents column including a tribute to Senator Robert L. Owen, a report on a fire that destroyed the Historic Colony School, and a note on new additions to the organization's museum and library.
Date: Winter 1971
Creator: Shirk, George H.; Pierce, Julius & Fraker, Elmer L.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Notes and Documents, Autumn 1971

Description: Notes and Documents column including a recognition of two awards given to the editor of The Chronicles, an announcement of historic sites opening up within the state, a note on how the organization will incorporate students into its activities, and an announcement of the organization acquiring correspondences from Hezekiah Spencer, a fur trader active during the 19th century.
Date: Autumn 1971
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Notes and Documents, Winter 1967-68

Description: Notes and Documents column including a document about a historical marker dedicated to Chief Stumbling Bear, a note on the Great Seal of Oklahoma, historical notes about Lone Dove Hill, Berlin B. Chapman's resignation, a report from Oklahoma State University, a story about singing Dixie, and recent accessions.
Date: Winter 1967
Creator: Giswold, Gillett; Gaylord, E. K.; Phillips, H. Milt; Chapman, Berlin B.; Gilles, Albert S., Sr. & Simpson, Alene
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

A Tour on the Prairies Along the Washington Irving Trail in Oklahoma

Description: Article provides a revised version of the Oklahoma Historical Society's 1956 guide to traversing the Washington Irving Trail in Oklahoma. George H. Shirk describes the changes in the original route with the introduction of the 1967 highways and provides instructions and historical details for visitors touring this trail.
Date: Autumn 1967
Creator: Shirk, George H.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Notes and Documents, Fall 1967

Description: Notes and Documents column including documents about new publications, correspondence from Alexander Posey to Miss Anna Lewis, and a memorial report for the Oklahoma Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association.
Date: Autumn 1967
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society; L., E. B. & McBride, Joe W.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Civil War Sites in Oklahoma

Description: Article provides a detailed description of 86 historic sites in Oklahoma related to the Civil War in honor of its centennial, supported by extensive field research and consultation of sources. The list is arranged alphabetically by county.
Date: Summer 1966
Creator: Wright, Muriel H. (Muriel Hazel), 1889-1975 & Fischer, LeRoy H.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Notes and Documents, Summer 1966

Description: Notes and Documents column including documents about Oklahoma historical markers and monuments, a report about missionary Sue McBeth, notes on a historical relic, and a correction.
Date: Summer 1966
Creator: Wright, Muriel H. (Muriel Hazel), 1889-1975; Holway, Hope & Johnson, N. B.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

101 Ranch Wild West Show, 1904-1932

Description: Article describes the history of the wild west show at the Miller brothers' 101 Ranch and the performances that were a part of it. Barbara Williams Roth explains how their shows reflected the era, and some of the difficulties the Miller brothers faced in their business.
Date: Winter 1965
Creator: Roth, Barbara Williams
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Notes and Documents, Winter 1964-65

Description: Notes and Documents column including documents about and including the winning essay for the Oklahoma City Public Schools annual contest, the OHS playing host to the AALSH, Oklahoma historic sites, and a book of songs about Indian Territory.
Date: Winter 1964
Creator: Davis, Howard Caldwell; Fraker, Elmer L. & Wright, Muriel H. (Muriel Hazel), 1889-1975
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Old Central of Oklahoma State University

Description: Article discusses the history of Old Central in the wake of the repairs being conducted in 1964. Dr. B. B. Chapman discusses the establishment and development of the original building of Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, now known as Oklahoma State University.
Date: Autumn 1964
Creator: Chapman, Berlin B.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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