The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) is to collect, preserve, and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. The OHS was founded on May 27, 1893, by members of the Territorial Press Association.
This issue is part of the following collection of related materials.
The Chronicles of Oklahoma
The Chronicles of Oklahoma is the scholarly journal published by the Oklahoma Historical Society. It is a quarterly publication and was first published in 1921.
Article is a speech made by Judge Thomas H. Doyle to the House Committee on Territories within Congress regarding his opinions on admitting Oklahoma as a single state under the Robinson Bill. During this time, there was much debate over whether to admit the state into the Union as a single state or to separate Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory.
Article consists of editorials regarding changes to The Chronicles. Included is a list of new subjects that will be discussed within future issues and a note on the availability of The Chronicles within school libraries.
Article details the books, articles, and other written resources that feature Oklahoma's history from the time France and Spain occupied the territory until its admittance into the Union.
Article details the history surrounding Old Boggy Depot, a depot that has operated since the Antebellum period. Through this depot passed millions in gold worth of trade.
Article documents the creation and history of the Cherokee Strip, a slice of land within Indian Territory that was allotted for the Cherokee Nation to live and thrive. The article further describes how the creation of a live stock association within this region.
Notes and Documents column including an appendix composed of an 1870 report on the quality of natural resources, people, and properties found within Indian Territory; an announcement of the creation of the National Board of Geographic Names; the minutes of the annual meeting of the Oklahoma Historical Society held on February 1, 1927; and, the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society held on the same day.
Column documenting biographical information about Oklahomans who have died, including state Senator D. A. Shaw; H. L. Gooding, an early pioneer and former Confederate soldier; Fannie Starr, a charter member of the Methodist Church with the Cherokee Nation; Gustavus A. Ramsey, a cattle farmer; Ephraim H. Foster, a pioneer lawyer; H. W. Gibson, an engineer and railroad contractor; Sarah Moncrief Harlan, a housewife and business owner; and Mary A. McAlester, wife to the namesake of McAlester County.