Article discusses the stake major railroad companies had in the Oklahoma Panhandle as the need for transportation of cattle and goods increased, leading to legal and political conflict over ownership and use of the land.
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.
Article discusses the stake major railroad companies had in the Oklahoma Panhandle as the need for transportation of cattle and goods increased, leading to legal and political conflict over ownership and use of the land.
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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.