Article describes the history of the Chamal Colony, located in the southwest corner of Tamaulipas, Mexico. John J. Winberry highlights the initial optimism of the settlers from Oklahoma who journeyed to begin the colony, and the hardships they eventually faced.
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 describes the history of the Chamal Colony, located in the southwest corner of Tamaulipas, Mexico. John J. Winberry highlights the initial optimism of the settlers from Oklahoma who journeyed to begin the colony, and the hardships they eventually faced.
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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.