Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 7, Number 2, June 1929
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Some Geographic Names of French Origin in Oklahoma (Article)
Article explains the history behind the French names of Oklahoma's landmarks and counties. These names date back to the French occupation of the Oklahoma Territory in the 1700s.
Some Geographic Names of French Origin in Oklahoma - ark:/67531/metadc2191709
Banking in Indian Territory During the 80's (Article)
Article recounts the story of how John Lloyd met the famous outlaws Jesse James and Frank James when he was a young boy.
Banking in Indian Territory During the 80's - ark:/67531/metadc2191708
First Exploration of the Head-Waters of Red River (Article)
Article is a short narrative about the author's experiences as a child growing up within Greer County when the states of Texas and Oklahoma were fighting over its ownership.
First Exploration of the Head-Waters of Red River - ark:/67531/metadc2191706
The Indian's New Resurrection Myth (Article)
Article recounts the Iroquois story recounting how the world and humans were created showing the significance of life.
The Indian's New Resurrection Myth - ark:/67531/metadc2191707
Editorials: Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 7, Number 2, June 1929 (Article)
Article consists of editorials written by The Chronicles' staff. Included is an explanation for the magazine's cover photo, an acknowledgement of the people who helped create the new building for the historical society, and a report of the livestock present within Indigenous communities.
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Notes of Interest Concerning Peter P. Pitchlynn (Article)
Article narrates the meeting between Charles Dickens and Peter P. Pitchlynn, a chief of the Choctaw tribe, as told from a small journal found by the author.
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Nathaniel Pryor (Article)
Article details the life of Nathaniel Pryor after he accompanied Lewis and Clark on their expedition to map the Louisiana Purchase.
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Alvin Woods' Retreat from Prairie Grove (Article)
Article narrates Alvin Woods' actions as he retreated from the Battle of Prairie Grove during the Civil War. He was an interpreter for the 9th Kansas Calvary who served under the Union Army.
Alvin Woods' Retreat from Prairie Grove - ark:/67531/metadc2191703
Cimarron Territory (Article)
Article details the establishment of the Cimarron Territory, a governmental body that oversaw legal and legislative disputes within the area known as No-Man's Land within Oklahoma for two years.
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A Visit to Old Fort Washita (Article)
Article details how Fort Washita served as a safe place for migrants going west and as a military outpost for the United States.
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A Record of Clifton Pioneer Society of Quapaw Valley (Article)
Article describes the lives of the founding members of the Clifton Pioneer Society of Quapaw Valley, an organization dedicated to preserving the frontier lifestyle through storytelling and reenactments.
A Record of Clifton Pioneer Society of Quapaw Valley - ark:/67531/metadc2191698
Bits of Interesting History (Article)
Article details the interesting facets of the Choctaw Nation present during Oklahoma's founding such as the voting laws, light horsemen, and punishments for outlaws.
Bits of Interesting History - ark:/67531/metadc2191699
Indian Against Indian (Article)
Article details the skirmishes fought between various Indigenous tribes over resources during Oklahoma's pioneer days.
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Notes and Documents, June 1929 (Article)
Notes and Documents column including a list of new members for the society, the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society held on April 25, 1929, and the minutes of the meeting of the Building Committee and Stare Board of Affairs for historical society held on the same day.
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Necrology, June 1929 (Article)
Column documenting biographical information about Oklahomans who have died, including George L. Miller, a service man, oil farmer, and rancher; Harry D. Henry, a prominent judge; Ollie S. Wilson, vice president of a printing company; and George B. Keeler, a businessman.
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Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 7, Number 2, June 1929, periodical, June 1929; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc1826920/: accessed June 8, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.