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Georgia's Land Lottery of 1832

Description: Article describes the land lotteries held in Georgia in the 1830s and the "Indian Removal Bill" that occurred shortly beforehand. Douglas C. Wilms describes the state of the Cherokee Nation during this period and relations with the United States government.
Date: Spring 1974
Creator: Wilms, Douglas C.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Minutes of the Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society, February 28, 1974

Description: This section includes the minutes for the quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society held on February 28, 1974. Included is a resolution for acquiring a gift from Carolyn Burford, a lifts of gifts received by the organization, and a list of new annual and life members.
Date: Summer 1974
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Minutes of the Annual and Quarterly Meetings of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society, April 26, 1974

Description: This section includes the minutes of the annual meeting of the Oklahoma Historical Society and the quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society held on April 26, 1974. Included are tributes to Dr. V.R. Easterling and Rella Looney, an announcement of retirement by Roger B. Charlesworth, a list of gifts received by the organization, and a list of new annual and life members.
Date: Autumn 1974
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
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Minutes of the Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society, July 25, 1974

Description: This section includes the minutes of the quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society held on July 25, 1974. Included is a list of gifts received by the organization and a list of new annual and life members.
Date: Winter 1974
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Muriel H. Wright, Historian of Oklahoma

Description: Article provides a biographical tribute to Muriel H. Wright, editor of The Chronicles of Oklahoma, writer, and educator. LeRoy H. Fischer discusses her career and the awards she received for her contributions to the record of Oklahoma's history.
Date: Spring 1974
Creator: Fischer, LeRoy H.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Financial Controversy in the Cherokee Nation, 1839-1846

Description: Article discusses the factionalism and unrest that occurred among the Cherokees during the removal era as a result of Chief John Ross's financial dealings with the United States government. Gerald A. Reed explores the issues that stemmed from the expenses he claimed and their source.
Date: Spring 1974
Creator: Reed, Gerald A.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

The Career of John R. Thomas

Description: Article describes the life and career of Judge John Robert Thomas, a lawyer and judge who was active in politics and knew ten of the United States presidents personally. J. Stanley Clark discusses his career, family, and pastimes.
Date: Summer 1974
Creator: Clark, J. Stanley
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

The Afrika Korps in Oklahoma: Fort Reno's Prison of War Compound

Description: Article details the creation of prisoner of war camps at Fort Reno and how the United States worked to treat the prisoners brought there with enough respect to honor the Geneva Convention. The prisoners were used as workers in the farming and manufacturing industry to help with the war efforts.
Date: Autumn 1974
Creator: Wilson, Terry Paul
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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