Book 33: Oklahoma: Land of the Fair God
Scope and Contents
The Cherokee Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections includes a large selection of periodicals from publications like the Cherokee Observer, The Cherokee Phoenix, The Cherokee Advocate, and The Journal of Cherokee Studies. It includes an extensive collection of books on Cherokee and Native American history and many binders of historical and genealogical materials as well as a selection of artifacts.
Dates
- circa 1850-2023
Extent
From the Collection: 10 Linear Feet (5 small boxes of books. 3 large boxes of periodicals and newspapers. 19 large binders of misc. materials, 2 large folders of genealogical material, and artifacts and artwork. Note: approximates. )
Language
English
Table of Contents
Preface 6 Chapter I: Land of Contrast 8 Chapter II: European Entanglements 22 Chapter III: Oklahoma Becomes American 32 Chapter IV: The Indian Territory 42 Chapter V: The Trail of Tears 54 Chapter VI: Indian Republics in a New Land 72 Chapter VII: Broken Promises, Broken Dreams 82 Chapter VIII: Reconstruction and Pacification 94 Chapter IX: Iron Horses and Longhorn Cattle 110 Chapter X: The Run for Land 120 Chapter XI: Politics, White and Red 136 Chapter XII: The Forty-Sixth Star 148 Chapter XIII: I Promise if Elected 158 Chapter XIV: Riches from the Land 176 Chapter XV: A High Quality of Life 208 Chapter XVI: Turning Toward Tomorrow 226 Chapter XVII: Partners in Progress 240 Patrons 330 Suggested Readings 331 Index 336
Repository Details
Part of the Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Valdosta State University Archives, Odum Library
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta GA 30601 United States
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archives@valdosta.edu