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Ellis Family Book

Description: History of the Ellis family. Includes stories of family members, Chandler, Oklahoma, and African American history in relation to the Ellis family and Lincoln County, Oklahoma
Date: 2020
Creator: Chatman, Melvin R.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

America's Exiles: Indian Colonization in Oklahoma

Description: Book detailing the history of various Indian tribes that were forced to move from their lands in the East by the expanding United States, and their colonization in Oklahoma during a large portion of the 19th Century. Index starts on page 149.
Date: 2017
Creator: Gibson, Arrell Morgan
Partner: UNT Libraries

Between Two Worlds: The Survival of Twentieth Century Indians

Description: Book containing historical information about Native American-U. S. Government relations during the 20th Century, including different pieces of legislation passed against and in support of the American Indians. Index begins on page 236.
Date: 2017
Creator: Gibson, Arrell Morgan
Partner: UNT Libraries

Boundaries of Oklahoma

Description: Book discussing the history of Oklahoma's borders and boundaries, including the borders of the Indian nations within the territory and those of the individual counties. Index starts on page 137.
Date: 2017
Creator: Morris, John W.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Cities of Oklahoma

Description: Book discussing the history of Oklahoma's cities and metropolitan areas, including pictures and maps of the areas; some chapters deal with oil towns and others deal with multi-purpose cities. Index begins on page 161.
Date: 2017
Creator: Morris, John W., 1907-1982
Partner: UNT Libraries

Early Military Forts and Posts in Oklahoma

Description: Book discussing the history behind the early forts and military camps in Oklahoma, including Fort Towson, Fort Gibson, and Fort Washita. Index begins on page 129.
Date: 2017
Creator: Faulk, Odie B.; Franks, Kenny Arthur, 1945- & Lambert, Paul F.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Frontier Adventurers: American Exploration in Oklahoma

Description: Historical book concerning American explorers in Oklahoma; each chapter discusses a different individual, three or more in some chapters, and their adventures through the state. Selected index starts on page 151.
Date: 2017
Creator: Stout, Joseph A., Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Geography of Oklahoma

Description: Historical book discussing the geography of Oklahoma, including the climate, physical environment, minerals composition, and the evolving cities and transportation system; the book also contain maps to illustrate the temperature ranges, population, etc. Index starts on page 175.
Date: 2017
Creator: Morris, John W.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Indian Leaders: Oklahoma’s First Statesmen

Description: Book discussing the history of Native Americans, including Quanah Parker and Black Kettle, and their involvement in political, military, and social confrontations in Oklahoma. Index starts on page 177.
Date: 2017
Creator: Jordan, H. Glenn & Holm, Thomas M.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Mark of Heritage

Description: Book discussing the history of Oklahoma's heritage, including descriptions about the state's historic sites and museums; also included is a folded map of over 270 historical markers in the state. Index begins on page 207.
Date: 2017
Creator: Wright, Muriel H. (Muriel Hazel), 1889-1975; Shirk, George H. & Franks, Kenny Arthur, 1945-
Partner: UNT Libraries

Of the Earth: Oklahoma Architectural History

Description: Book discussing the history of architecture in Oklahoma, including the prehistoric architecture and territorial architecture; contains a section of photographs of various buildings across the state. Index starts on page 131.
Date: 2017
Creator: Meredith, Howard L. & Meredith, Mary Ellen
Partner: UNT Libraries

Oklahoma's Forgotten Indians

Description: Book containing historical information about Native American tribes in North America from the 17th Century until the late 19th Century and discussing their move to Indian Territory. Index begins on page 119.
Date: 2017
Creator: Smith, Robert E., 1937-1994
Partner: UNT Libraries

Oklahoma's Governors, 1890-1907: Territorial Years

Description: Book discussing the history of individual governors of Oklahoma from 1890 to 1907; each chapter is a biographical sketch of a different governor and their actions in office. Index begins on page 145.
Date: 2017
Creator: Fischer, LeRoy Henry, 1917-
Partner: UNT Libraries

Oklahoma's Governors, 1907-1929: Turbulent Politics

Description: Book discussing the history of individual governors of Oklahoma from 1907 to 1929; each chapter is a biographical sketch of a different governor and their actions in office. Index begins on page 195.
Date: 2017
Creator: Fischer, LeRoy Henry, 1917-
Partner: UNT Libraries

Oklahoma's Governors, 1929-1955: Depression to Prosperity

Description: Book discussing the history of individual governors of Oklahoma from 1929 to 1955; each chapter is a biographical sketch of a different governor and their actions in office. Index begins on page 198.
Date: 2017
Creator: Fischer, LeRoy Henry, 1917-
Partner: UNT Libraries

Oklahoma's Governors, 1955-1979: Growth and Reform

Description: Book discussing the history of individual governors of Oklahoma from 1955 to 1979; each chapter is a biographical sketch of a different governor and their actions in office. Index begins on page 271.
Date: 2017
Creator: Fischer, LeRoy Henry, 1917-
Partner: UNT Libraries

Railroads in Oklahoma

Description: Book discussing the history of the railroads in Oklahoma, including stories of individual railroads and their effects on the Indian population in the state. Index begins on page 164.
Date: 2017
Creator: Hofsommer, Donovan L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Ranch and Range in Oklahoma

Description: Reprint of a book containing historical information about ranching in Oklahoma during the cattle drive era, as well as maps showing the different cattle drive trails that ran from Texas through Oklahoma. Index begins on page 122.
Date: 2017
Creator: Skaggs, Jimmy M.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Rural Oklahoma

Description: Reprint of a book pertaining to the agricultural history of Oklahoma, including rural landscapes, cultures, and the advent of "King Cotton" in the state. Index begins on page 149.
Date: 2017
Creator: Green, Donald Edward
Partner: UNT Libraries

The West Wind Blows: The Autobiography of Edward Everett Dale

Description: Autobiography of Edward Everett Dale covering his life from his birth in 1879 until his death in 1972; the book includes stories dealing with Indian affairs, schooling, and his becoming a professor at the University of Oklahoma. Index begins on page 411.
Date: 2017
Creator: Dale, Edward Everett, 1879-1972
Partner: UNT Libraries

Will Rogers: A Centennial Tribute

Description: Compilation of biographical stories about Will Rogers in Oklahoma, discussing his career, roots, and actions during his lifetime. Index starts on page 144.
Date: 2017
Creator: Gibson, Arrell Morgan
Partner: UNT Libraries

Women in Oklahoma: A Century of Change

Description: Book discussing the history of women in Oklahoma, including women in western literature, Indian women, and pioneer women throughout the state. Index begins on page 211.
Date: 2017
Creator: Thurman, Melvena K.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Of the Earth: Oklahoma Architectural History

Description: Book discussing the history of architecture in Oklahoma, including the prehistoric architecture and territorial architecture; contains a section of photographs of various buildings across the state. Index starts on page 131.
Date: 1996
Creator: Meredith, Howard L. & Meredith, Mary Ellen
Partner: UNT Libraries
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