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Notes and Documents, Winter 1978-79

Description: Notes and Documents column including a document that annotates a series of correspondence between agents of Indian Territory and a Cherokee veteran called the Whale, a warrior who was promised a ceremonial rifle and silver medal and was belatedly honored for his contribution.
Date: Winter 1978
Creator: Agnew, Brad
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Notes and Documents, Fall 1978

Description: Notes and Documents column including a document including excerpts from the recollections of Frederick W. Benteen, an officer in the United States Cavalry in the late nineteenth century, his service, and his friendship with the Kiowa chief Stumbling Bear.
Date: Autumn 1978
Creator: Bentley, Charles A.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

The Tuttle Trail

Description: Article describes the history of Tuttle Trail, its use as a cattle trail, recollections of pioneers living near the trail who observed the cattle drives, and its geological landmarks.
Date: Autumn 1978
Creator: Blau, Max & Jackson, Berenice Lloyd
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

The E. W. Marland Mansion and Estate

Description: Article describes the architecture and layout of Ernest Whitworth Marland's mansion, a luxurious testament to the financial empire the oil baron had built in early twentieth century Oklahoma. Denise Browning explains his rise to power as an oil company owner and businessman.
Date: Spring 1978
Creator: Browning, Denise
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

The Opening of Oklahoma: A Businessman's Frontier

Description: Article examines the stake business leaders had in the Oklahoma land openings and the way business and industries were slowly established in frontier areas. Norman L. Crockett elaborates on the lack of materials related to business history of Oklahoma Territory.
Date: Spring 1978
Creator: Crockett, Norman L.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

The Botanical Itineraries of A. H. Van Vleet

Description: Article describes the life and career of pioneer botanist, collector, and curator Dr. Albert Heald Van Fleet and his contributions to his fields. George J. Goodman and Cheryl A. Lawson explore his legacy through the collecting trips he took as a part of the University of Oklahoma faculty.
Date: Autumn 1978
Creator: Goodman, George J. & Lawson, Cheryl A.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Black Slavery in the Creek Nation

Description: Article examines the practice of slaveholding among the Creek people, exploring details of its beginnings as well as the results of emancipation of those enslaved to become freed persons within Indian Territory.
Date: Autumn 1978
Creator: Halliburton, Janet
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Creek Nativism since 1865

Description: Article explores the history of the Creek people and the influence of Muscogee Creek orator Opothleyaholo. Mark K. Megehee discusses the political environment the Creeks became embroiled in, wars, and the successful preservation of Creek culture despite pressures to assimilate.
Date: Autumn 1978
Creator: Megehee, Mark K.
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

For the Record, Fall 1978

Description: For the Record section including the minutes of the annual and the quarterly board meetings of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society that were held on April 27, 1978. It also includes a gift list for the first quarter of 1978 and lists of new annual and new life members of the OHS.
Date: Autumn 1978
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

For the Record, Spring 1978

Description: For the Record section including the minutes of the quarterly board meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society that was held on October 27, 1977. It also includes a gift list for the third quarter of 1977 and lists of new annual and new life members of the OHS.
Date: Spring 1978
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

For the Record, Summer 1978

Description: For the Record section including the minutes of the quarterly board meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society that was held on January 26, 1978. It also includes a gift list for the fourth quarter of 1977 and lists of new annual and new life members of the OHS.
Date: Summer 1978
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

For the Record, Winter 1978-79

Description: For the Record section including the minutes of the quarterly board meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society that was held on July 27, 1978. It also includes a gift list for the second quarter of 1978 and lists of new annual and new life members of the OHS.
Date: Winter 1978
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
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Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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