The guide to archival holdings at the J. W. Martin Library, including digitized collections.
A guide to help you find Oklahoma’s government documents, websites, and archival resources.
Our research guide dedicated to books, magazines, and other resources about the culture and history of Oklahoma.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University: A Centennial History by A history of the university from its founding as a normal school in through .
Alva, Oklahoma : The first 100 years, by [First] 265 pages are dedicated to the history of Alva and its churches, businesses, and organizations. [Second] 266 pages are family histories. Alva is located in Wood County, Oklahoma.
Early Woods County by Woods County, Oklahoma, is showcased in images dating from to statehood in . This time span covers the period of early settlement and the hardships of pioneers in a new territory.
The Culture of Oklahoma by Why do Oklahomans have such a strong sense of identity as Oklahomans, and how did they come by it? This book describes how Oklahomans perceive themselves and how others outside the state view them. In delineating the boundaries and content of what is distinctively Oklahoman, this book establishes Oklahoma as a bona fide cultural state of mind.
The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma by The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma contains detailed information on the state.
The Indians in Oklahoma by The Indians in Oklahoma, a survey of the sixty-seven tribes residing in the state, explains the colonizing process that populated Indian Territory (the future Oklahoma) with American Indians from all parts of the United States during the nineteenth century and interprets the striking cultural diversity of the Indian communities thus formed.
Oklahoma: A Bicentennial History by Oklahoma’s rich heritage, outstanding men and women, and contributions to America’s history and culture are given due notice.
Oklahoma: A History by The product of two of Oklahoma’s foremost authorities on the history of the 46th state, Oklahoma: A History is the first comprehensive narrative to bring the story of the Sooner State to the threshold of its centennial.
Oklahoma: A History of Five Centuries by The drama and excitement of the Oklahoma story unfold in this comprehensive history covering prehistory, Spanish and French exploration, the removal of Indian tribes to what the federal government called Indian Territory, and the modern period of state politics and economic development.
An Oklahoma I Had Never Seen Before: Alternative Views of Oklahoma History by Davis D. Joyce presents fourteen essays that interpret Oklahoma's unique populist past and address current political and social issues ranging from gender, race, and religion to popular music, the energy industry, and economics.
Oklahoma II by From the rugged Black Mesa area in Oklahoma’s panhandle to the southeastern corner of the state, a rich kaleidoscope of landscapes from the country’s heartland unfolds.
Women of Oklahoma, – by Settlement on the Oklahoma frontier, which began as abruptly as a pistol shot on a starting line, produced a collision of cultures. Women of Oklahoma, –, uses primary sources, particularly diaries and letters, to tell the stories of white, black, and Native American women who crossed racial and cultural barriers to work together, first in domestic concerns and later in community and national affairs.
The Gateway is an online repository of Oklahoma history, brought to you by the Oklahoma Historical Society. Visitors can search and view thousands of historic newspapers, photographs, maps, and documents.
The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve, and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people.
ODL has gathered these resources to present information on tribal government and other sites related to the rich history of the Oklahoma Native American tribes for those interested in the geographic origins of the tribes who were removed to Oklahoma.
Westerners International is committed to fun and scholarship in and about the American West. Add great company, exciting programs and publications, fellowship opportunities for young people, and the still wide-open Western landscape, and you’ll know what we’re about.
Collects, preserves, maintains, and displays historically significant articles and artifacts which relate to the geographic region of Northwest Oklahoma known as the Cherokee Outlet.
The Heritage Center celebrates the spirit of the Cherokee Strip pioneers through engaging exhibits and living history events.
The mission of the Plains Indians and Pioneers Museum is to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of Northwest Oklahoma for 50 miles surrounding Woodward, Oklahoma, and to educate the public about the past and its importance to the present and the future.
The Sod House Museum seeks to preserve Oklahoma’s only remaining sod house and interprets the early-day lifestyles of a pioneer, from the establishment of the Cherokee Outlet in to .
The Standing Bear Museum and Education Center features tribal displays, traveling exhibits, artwork, and other educational material.
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