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Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma Historical Society: An Early Account of the Cherokees [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A first-hand account describing the Cherokee Native Americans during the period of their displacement (1837) from the southern United States to Oklahoma Indian territory.
Article
Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma Historical Society: History of the Cherokees, 1830 1846 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A good scholarly article which examines the economic situation of the Cherokee both in their territory in Georgia and their new lands in Oklahoma. The article provides a good discussion on their early history after their removal to...
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Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma Historical Society: The Delaware Big House [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A good description of the annual ceremony known as the "Big House" where they gather to pay respects to a higher religious being. It also helps to revive their spiritual heritage. The article is in PDF format.
Website
Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma Historical Society: Missionary Tour in the Chickasaw Nation [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A primary source account by a Catholic priest who visited and worked with the different Native American groups in the Indian Territory in 1885. He spent some time with the Chickasaw tribe.
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Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma Historical Society: W. Pollock: Pawnee Indian and Artist [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A short account featuring the life of a Pawnee Native American who adapted to the ways of the Americans and later served in Roosevelt's Rough Riders.
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Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma Historical Society: General Douglas H. Cooper, c.s.a. [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A scholarly biography of a Confederate General who fought against the Union in the area of Texas and utilized the various Indian nations to help in his cause.