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Editorial: Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 10, Number 1, March 1932

Description: Article consists of editorials written by the Chronicles' staff. Included is an announcement regarding the annual membership meeting of the Oklahoma Historical Society, a note on magazines and newspapers publishing articles about President George Washington's death and funeral, a note on the formation of the Tulsa Historical Society, and a note on the placement of a historical marker where Washington Irving started his journey.
Date: Spring 1932
Creator: Campbell, Harry
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

The Honorary Alice M. Robertson

Description: Article honors Alice M. Robertson, the second woman to sit in the United States House of Representatives. She founded Tulsa University, worked diligently with mission schools, was a postmaster, and helped with supply runs for soldiers serving in the Spanish-American War and the First World War.
Date: Spring 1932
Creator: Foreman, Grant
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

John J. Gerlach

Description: Article chronicles the patronage and accomplishments of John J. Gerlach, the owner of a general store that served ranchers and trail drivers working on the railroads.
Date: Spring 1932
Creator: Thoburn, Joseph B.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Chief Isparhecher

Description: Article chronicles the life of Chief Isparhecher of the Loyal Creeks, a faction of the Creek tribe who fought with the Union armies during the Civil War and were against the selling of their land to the United States federal government.
Date: Spring 1932
Creator: Meserve, John Bartlett, 1869-1943
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Jane Gwin Matson

Description: Article honors Jane Gwin Matson, an artist and gardener who was active within her community. She was in charge of landscaping the grounds for the new building of the Oklahoma Historical Society.
Date: Summer 1932
Creator: Miley, Cora
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Notes: Oklahoma's Silver Jubilee

Description: Article makes note of the festivals that occurred around the state of Oklahoma to celebrate the 25th anniversary of when the Oklahoma and Indian Territories were combined to form a singular state and joined the union.
Date: Winter 1932
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
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Editorial: Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 10, Number 4, December 1932

Description: Article reprint and explains the significance of letters written between President Woodrow Wilson and Senator Robert L. Owen as they worked to pass the Federal Reserve Act. This law was passed by Congress to create a central bank to oversee monetary policies of the country.
Date: Winter 1932
Creator: Owen, Robert L.; Wilson, Woodrow & McAdoo, William G.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Recollections of Peter Hudson

Description: Article details Peter Hudson's account of historical events that transpired within the Choctaw Nation as he traveled away from Ultima Thule, a now extinct town within Arkansas. He also explains what the Choctaw tribe called the geographical landmarks he encountered on his journey.
Date: Winter 1932
Creator: Hudson, Peter
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

The Grand June Council

Description: Article narrates how the American Indian tribes of North America gathered a Grand Conference to establish peaceful relations between them, held in June of 1843.
Date: Winter 1932
Creator: Sigourney, Lydia Huntly
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

General Stand Watie

Description: Article chronicles the life of General Stand Watie, at the principal chief of the Cherokee Tribe and general of the Southern Cherokee forces during the Civil War.
Date: Winter 1932
Creator: Anderson, Mabel Washbourne
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

George Shannon: Historical Sketch

Description: Article details the accomplishments of George Shannon, a carpenter in bridge building who helped create railroads within the Oklahoma and Indian Territories. This historical sketch was written by his daughter.
Date: Winter 1932
Creator: Shannon, Daisy
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Address of Hon. Charles N. Haskell

Description: Article is a speech made by the Honorable Charles N. Haskell that was delivered to the Oklahoma Historical Society during the 25th Anniversary celebration for the state. Haskell was the first governor of Oklahoma.
Date: Winter 1932
Creator: Haskell, Charles N.
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Salt Works in Early Oklahoma

Description: Article explains the significance of salt springs as modes of transportation throughout the Oklahoma Territory and as a valuable resource for those residing within the region.
Date: Winter 1932
Creator: Foreman, Grant
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Journal of a Tour in the Indian Territory

Description: Article narrates the encounters and experiences the author had while participating in a boat ride to the Great Raft, one of the biggest water highways into Indian Territory, aboard the Belle of the Red River.
Date: Summer 1932
Creator: Harris, N. Sayre & Foreman, Carolyn Thomas, 1872-1967
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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