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Box J-9
Folder:
1. Purcell Register,
November 12, 1896: "Editorial on D.H. Johnston" and E.B.
Henshaw. Regarding their attendance at
the Chickasaw Legislature.
2. Claremore Progress,
April 2, 1898: "The Five Tribes in Congress" Regarding bills and
appropriations in Congress concerning the Five Civilized Tribes.
3. South McAlester
Capital, May 5, 1898: "News Item of D.H. Johnston" Regarding his nomination as a candidate for
governor of the Chickasaw Nation by the National Party.
4. Marietta Monitor,
August 19, 1898: "Election of D.H. Johnston" as governor of the
Chickasaw Nation; "Editorial on Election of D.H. Johnston".
5. Indian Citizen,
September 15, 1898: "Annual Message of Gov. D.H. Johnston" to a joint
session of the Chickasaw Legislature.
6. Fort Gibson Post,
October 6, 1898: "Message of Governor Johnston" (sic), an article
discussing some of the points Johnston made in his speech.
7. Cherokee Vindicator,
November 11, 1898: "The Chickasaw-Choctaw Council". Regarding a Choctaw timber mill.
8. Claremore Progress,
November 19, 1898: "Editorial on D.H. Johnston" and Dawes Commission
matters.
9. Indian Citizen,
December 22, 1898: "Message of Governor D.H. Johnston" to a joint
session of the Chickasaw Legislature.
Regarding citizenship cases and other matters of importance to the
Chickasaw Nation.
10. Purcell Register,
January 27, 1899: "Interview with D.H. Johnston" on the extra session
of the Chickasaw Legislature.
11. Purcell Register,
February 10, 1899: "Message of Governor D.H. Johnston" to a joint
session of the Chickasaw Legislature.
Regarding "arrears" of interest money owed to the Chickasaw
Nation by the United States government.
12. Purcell Register,
February 24, 1899: "Editorial on Permit Law Received by D.H.
Johnston" requiring all adult males over the age of 18, who are non-citizens
residing in the Chickasaw Nation, to pay an annual permit tax of $1 for the
privilege of living in the Nation.
13. Purcell Register,
April 7, 1899: "Editorial on Chickasaw Rolls by D.H. Johnston".
14. Indian Citizen,
April 27, 1899: "Editorial on and Notice Signed by D.H.
Johnston". Regarding Chickasaw
warrants.
15. Purcell Register,
April 28, 1899: "Editorial on D.H. Johnston" and Chickasaw
indebtedness.
16. Purcell Register,
May 5, 1899: "Editorial on Bill Approved by D.H. Johnston" and his
policy of paying off the national indebtedness during his administration.
17. Purcell Register,
May 19, 1899: "Editorial on D.H. Johnston and P.S. Mosely" and their
visit to Denison on business (copied from the Denison Herald).
18. South McAlester Capital,
February 15, 1900: "Editorial on D.H. Johnston" Regarding the visit
of B.H. Colbert, his secretary, to Denison.
19. South McAlester Capital,
April 12, 1900: "Convention called by D.H. Johnston and Green
McCurtain". This article contains
a transcript of the proceedings of the Choctaw-Chickasaw Convention, which
discussed the Atoka Agreement, which provides that "the United States
shall put each allottee in the possession of his allotment, and remove all
persons therefore objectionable to the allottee", among other provisions.
20. Oklahoma Historical Society #12692, September 4, 1900:
"Special Message of D.H. Johnston" to a joint session of the
Chickasaw Legislature.
21. South McAlester News,
September 14, 1900: "Editorial and Comment on Message of D.H.
Johnston" regarding his annual message
(contained in Folder 20).
22. South McAlester Capital,
October 4, 1900: "Editorial on Message of D.H. Johnston" (which is
contained in Folder 20).
23. Purcell Register,
October 19, 1900: "Editorial on D.H. Johnston." Regarding his visit to Purcell.
24. Oklahoma Historical Society #12967, January 3, 1901:
"Special Message of D.H. Johnston" to a joint session of the
Chickasaw Legislature. Regarding the
Dawes Commission.
25. Purcell Register,
February 1, 1901: "Editorial on Closing Tribal Rolls by D.H.
Johnston".
26. Purcell Register,
February 22, 1901: "Editorial on D.H. Johnston" and the furloughing
of the Townsite Commission.
27. Same as above.
28. Holdenville Times,
March 28, 1901: "Editorial on D.H. Johnston". Regarding his visit to Holdenville en route
to Washington, D.C. to see about school monies due to the Chickasaws.
29. Holdenville Times,
April 11, 1901: "Editorial on D.H. Johnston" in Washington, D.C..
30. South McAlester Capital,
April 11, 1901: "Editorial on D.H. Johnston" and his visit to
Washington, D.C., to induce to Secretary of the Interior to delegate the
authority to issue orders for the eviction of non-citizens in the Chickasaw
Nation who are not paying their tribal taxes.
31. Annual Report U.S. Indian inspector for the Indian Territory,
1902: "An Agreement Approved by
D.H. Johnston" and the Secretary of the Interior on school funds.
32. Holdenville Times,
April 18, 1901: "Editorial on D.H.
Johnston" about his trip to Washington, D.C. to meet with the Secretary of
the Interior.
33. Checotah Enquirer,
April 19, 1901: "Editorial on D.H.
Johnston" about his trip to Washington, D.C. to meet with the Secretary of
the Interior.
34. Purcell Register,
July 26, 1901: "Interview with D.H. Johnston" on U.S. citizenship for
Indians.
35. Holdenville Times,
August 1, 1901: "Editorial on D.H. Johnston" on a visit by him and
Senator Ralph J. Burton of Kansas to Holdenville.
36. South McAlester News,
August 2, 1901: "Editorial on D.H. Johnston" and the Dawes
Commission.
37. South McAlester Capital,
August 8, 1901: "Editorial on D.H. Johnston" and the incompetent
fund.
38. Purcell Register,
August 16, 1901: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston" and false registrants for Chickasaw citizenship.
39. Chickasaw Enterprise,
August 29, 1901: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston" and the Atoka Agreement.
40. Purcell Register,
August 30, 1901: "Interview with
D.H. Johnston" on the "townsite question".
41. Oklahoma Historical Society #12974, September 2, 1901: "Special Message of D.H. Johnston"
to a joint session of the Chickasaw Legislature.
42. Holdenville Times,
September 26, 1901: "Editorial on
Message of D.H. Johnston", which recommended that the mineral estate of
the Choctaws and Chickasaws be settled soon.
43. Holdenville Times,
November 14, 1901: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston" and the work of the Chickasaw legislature.
44. South McAlester Capital,
December 12, 1901: "Editorial on
Chickasaw Legislature" in a special session.
45. Francis Banner,
December 12, 1901: "Meeting called
by D.H. Johnston" for the purpose of considering the supplementary treaty
made between the Chickasaw and Choctaw Commissioners and the Dawes Commission.
46. Indian Territory by
D.C. Gideon (1901): "Douglas H.
Johnston", a biographical sketch and information about then current
problems.
47. Stillwell Standard,
February 21, 1902: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston, et al" in Washington, D.C..
48. Collinsville News,
March 6, 1902: "News Item of D.H.
Johnston, et al" and a cattle suit.
49. South McAlester News,
May 1, 1902: "Editorial on D.H.
Johnston" and a cattle tax question.
50. Holdenville Times,
May 3, 1902: "Editorial on D.H.
Johnston" and relief for expenses incurred and what should be done with
it.
51. South McAlester News,
June 12, 1902: "Interview with
D.H. Johnston" about relief.
52. Letter from Tams Bixby to D.H. Johnston. Regarding the Choctaw-Chickasaw Supplemental
Agreement (August 16, 1902); letter from Tams Bixby to the Secretary of the
Interior. Regarding the mineral springs
at Alikchi (the Choctaw word for "doctor") May 17, 1904--original and 1 photocopy.
53. "Proclamation of D.H. Johnston" for a special
election on the Supplemental Agreement, ratified by the U.S. Congress on July 1,
1902 (no date).
54. South McAlester Capital,
August 21, 1902: "Election News
Item of D.H. Johnston, P.S. Mosely and W.L. Byrd" about an election
dispute between Mosely and Byrd.
55. Coalgate Courier,
August 28, 1902: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston" and the possible use of troops in the settlement of the
governorship election contest.
56. Oklahoma Historical Society #12982, September 1, 1902: "Special Message of D.H. Johnston"
to a joint session of the Chickasaw legislature before his retirement from the
office of governor.
57. South McAlester Capital,
September 4, 1902: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston" and his successor, Mosely.
58. Chickasaw Enterprise,
September 4, 1902: "Special
Election called by D.H. Johnston" in Pontotoc County.
59. South McAlester Capital,
September 11, 1902: "Statement
Signed by D.H. Johnston" on intermarried Chickasaw citizens.
60. Purcell Register,
October 24, 1902: "Editorial on
Land Valuation by D.H. Johnston, P.S. Mosely and Attorney McMurray".
61. South McAlester Capital,
September 18, 1902: " Editorial on
Message of D.H. Johnston" and his visit to McAlester.
62. South McAlester Capital,
April 2, 1903: "Editorial on D.H.
Johnston" and his visit to McAlester.
63. Indian Citizen,
April 2, 1903: "Editorial on D.H.
Johnston" Regarding a proposal for
a new treaty for the sake of children born since the last ratification.
64. Holdenville Times,
April 18, 1903: "Editorial on D.H.
Johnston and P.S. Mosely" and the Dawes Commission.
Box J-10
Folder
1. Wynnewood New Era,
May 28, 1903: "A Reply by D.H.
Johnston". Regarding the filing
and drawing per capita payments by intermarried citizens.
2. Purcell Register,
May 29, 1903: "Letter to D.H.
Johnston" from Mansfield, McMurray and Cornish. Regarding intermarried
citizens.
3. Purcell Register,
May 29, 1903: "Letter of D.H.
Johnston to Messrs. Mansfield, McMurray and Cornish, Attnys." Regarding
the status of intermarried Chickasaw citizens.
4. Purcell Register,
February 20, 1904: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston, P.S. Mosely and W.L. Byrd: about the upcoming election.
5. Claremore Progress,
February 27, 1904: "The Chickasaw
Freedmen", Regarding a decision by the court of claims ordering the U.S.
to reimburse the Chickasaw Nation for allotments to freedmen.
6. Chickasaw Weekly
Express, May 13, 1904: "An
Address of D.H. Johnston" to the Chickasaw Nation upon nomination as a
candidate for governor by the National Party.
7. Wapanucka Press,
July 7, 1904: "Editorial on D.H.
Johnston" against him.
8. Wapanucka Press,
July 28, 1904: "Editorial on D.H.
Johnston and Richard McLish", another anti-Johnston editorial.
9. Wapanucka Press,
August 11, 19904: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston" indicating that he has probably won re-election as
Chickasaw governor.
10. Pauls Valley Sentinel,
August 11, 1904: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston" on his election as governor.
11. Madill News, August
12, 1904: "Election of D.H.
Johnston".
12. Mannsville News,
August 12, 1904: "Editorial on
Election of D.H. Johnston".
13. Coalgate Courier,
August 18, 1904: " Election of
D.H. Johnston".
14. Wapanucka Press,
August 18, 1904: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston" and his election as governor.
15. South McAlester Capital,
August 18, 1904: "Re-election of
D.H. Johnston".
16. Minco Minstrel,
August 19, 1904: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston as Last Governor" of the Chickasaw Nation.
17. Holdenville Tribune,
August 25, 1904: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston" and his inaugural ball to be held at Tishomingo on
September 6.
18. Byars Banner, September
8, 1904: "News Item of D.H.
Johnston" and his upcoming inauguration.
19. Pauls Valley Enterprise,
September 8, 1904: "Editorial on
Inauguration of D.H. Johnston".
20. Madill News,
September 9, 1904: "Inauguration
of D.H. Johnston".
21. Pauls Valley Sentinel,
September 15, 1904: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston" and his annual message.
22. Indian Citizen,
September 15, 1904: "Message of
Gov. Johnston", his annual message to a joint session of the Chickasaw
legislature.
23. Weekly Franciscan,
September 15, 1904: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston" and his annual message.
24. Holdenville Times,
October 7, 1904: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston" and confirmation of appointments.
25. Hustler, October 7,
1904: "Protest of D.H.
Johnston" and Green McCurtain, governor of the Choctaws, against the sale
of more coal lands not under lease.
26. Hustler, October 14,
1904: "News Item of D.H.
Johnston" and his appointments to the Washington delegation.
27. Oklahoma Historical Society #7951, November 19, 1904: "An Act Authorizing the Government of
the Chickasaw Nation to have a Brief History of the Chickasaw Nation and its
People Printed and Making an Appropriation Thereof".
28. McAlester Messenger,
October 28, 1904: "News Item of
D.H. Johnston", Green McCurtain, and land patents.
29. Tahlequah Arrow,
December 3, 1904: "The Chiefs Are
to Blame", Regarding Johnston, McCurtain and land patents.
30. Wagoner Weekly Saying,
December 15, 1904: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston and Green McCurtain" and land patents.
31. Wilburton News,
January 19, 1905: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston and Green McCurtain" and land patents.
32. Weekly Express,
February 3, 1905: "Editorial on
Chickasaw Delegation and D.H. Johnston" in Washington, D.C. to meet with
officials of the Interior Department.
33. Indian Republican,
March 10, 1905: "Editorial on Ben
H. Colbert". Regarding his service
as a guard of honor at Teddy Roosevelt's inauguration. Colbert served with Roosevelt in Cuba during
the Spanish-American War.
34. Madill News, May 12,
1905: "Delivery of Deeds by D.H.
Johnston and Green McCurtain" to allotment holders.
35. Wapanucka Press, May
18, 1905: "Editorial on Johnston
and McCurtain" and the deed controversy.
36. Madill News, June
23, 1905: "News Item of D.H.
Johnston, et al" and the calling of a grand jury after a visit of several
inspectors.
37. Pauls Valley Sentinel,
June 29, 1905: "Editorial on
Frauds in the Chickasaw Nation".
Regarding alleged frauds in Chickasaw warrants.
38. Reporter, June 30,
1905: "A Report on D.H. Johnston,
P.S. Mosely, et al" on Johnston's indictment for conspiracy to defraud the
Chickasaw Nation.
39. Marietta Monitor,
June 30, 1905: "Editorial on Fraud
in the Chickasaw Nation".
Regarding the warrant cases.
40. Weekly Examiner, July
8, 1905: "Editorial on D.H.
Johnston" about the surrender and bond posted by Johnston and others.
41. Minco Minstrel, July
14, 1905: "Editorial on Deeds by
D.H. Johnston".
42. Bartlesville Enterprise,
July 28, 1905: "Editorial on Ben
Colbert" and Senator Burton of Kansas and school warrant frauds.
43. Muskogee Phoenix,
July 30, 1905: "Interview with
D.H. Johnston". regarding the delivery of deeds to Chickasaw allottees.
44. Muskogee Phoenix,
August 1, 1905: "Editorial on D.H.
Johnston" and the selection of delegates to the state constitutional
convention.
45. Okmulgee Chieftain,
August 3, 1905: "Interview with
D.H. Johnston, et al" on separate statehood for the Indian Nations.
46. Minco Minstrel,
August 4, 1905: "Editorial on
Deeds by D.H. Johnston" regarding his refusal to sign patents to
allotments in the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations.
47. Mannsville News,
August 4, 1905: "News Item of D.H. Johnston" regarding his refusal to
sign patents to allotments.
48. Tulsa Democrat,
August 4, 1905: "Interview with
D.H. Johnston" about the constitutional convention.
49. Tulsa Democrat,
August 4, 1905: "Editorial on D.H.
Johnston and Senator Burton" and the warrant scandal.
50. Vinita Leader,
August 17, 1905: "Johnston Against
Statehood" because he feels that the Indian Territory will not be ready
for statehood for several years.
51. Wapanucka Press,
August 17, 1905: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston" and the deed controversy.
52. Lehigh Leader,
August 31, 1905: "News Items of
D.H. Johnston" and the land patents.
53. Wagoner Weekly Sayings,
August 31, 1905: "Honors for
Indians" regarding the naming of
counties after several prominent Indians.
54. Henryetta Free-Lance,
September 8, 1905: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston" and the last session of the Chickasaw Legislature.
55. Tishomingo News,
September 13, 1905: "Signing
Land Patents". regarding Johnston finally signing them.
56. Oklahoma Historical Society #13001, September 14, 1905: "Special Message of D.H. Johnston",
his annual message to the joint session of the Chickasaw legislature.
57. South McAlester Capital,
September 14, 1905: "Editorial on
Message of D.H. Johnston".
58. Madill News,
September 15, 1905: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston" and the end of the controversy between the Interior
Department and Governor Johnston over the signing of Indian allotments, when
Johnston decided that he would sign the deeds.
59. Madill News,
September 15, 1905: "Editorial on
Chickasaw Legislature" and their last session before dissolution of the
tribal government.
60. Mounds Monitor,
September 15, 1905: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston" and the constitutional convention.
61. Francis Bulletin,
September 15, 1905: "Paragraphs from Message of D.H. Johnston".
62. Blue County Democrat,
September 15, 1905: "Editorial on
Message of D.H. Johnston. (Blue County
is now called Bryan County).
63. Nowata Advertiser,
September 17, 1905: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston" and the end of the allotments controversy.
64. Tishomingo News, September
20, 1905: "Gov. Johnston and Land
Patents". regarding his signing
them.
65. Dustin Dispatch,
September 23, 1905: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston" and a plan for the disposal of the coal lands.
66. Signal, September
26, 1905: "Editorial on D.H. Johnston"
and surplus lands.
67. Minco Minstrel,
October 6, 1905: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston" and the signing of deeds.
68. Mounds Monitor,
October 13, 1905: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston and E.A. Hitchcock" and an investigation made by officials of
the Department of Justice of charges against Governor Johnston.
69. Mounds Monitor,
October 27, 1905: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston and W.T. Ward" and the refusal of President Teddy Roosevelt
to drop charges against them.
70. Chelsea Reporter,
November 10, 1905: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston" and the Chickasaw schools.
71. Holdenville Times,
November 17, 1905: "Removal of
Restrictions" on the sale of allotted land.
72. Mannsville News,
December 1, 1905: "News Item of
D.H. Johnston" and the sale of coal; and asphalt lands of the Chickasaw
Nation after the dissolution of the tribal government.
73. Chelsea Commercial,
December 8, 1905: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston and P.S. Mosely" and their innocence in the charges of
conspiracy to embezzle funds from the Chickasaw Tribe.
74. Chelsea Reporter,
December 25, 1905: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston and P.S. Mosely" and their innocence.
75. Wapanucka Press,
March 8, 1906: "Editorial on D.H.
Johnston and Green McCurtain" and the Chickasaw legislature's adjournment
and the work accomplished during the last session.
76. Oklahoma Historical Society, Mrs. Watts’ Files, February 20,
1906: An agreement between Governor
Johnston and President Roosevelt.
regarding coal lands.
77. Wapanucka Press,
February 8, 1906: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston and Green McCurtain"
regarding the friction between the two chiefs and Secretary of the
Interior Hitchcock.
78. Marlow Review, March
9, 1906: "Editorial on Dissolution
of Government in the Five Nations".
79. Seminole Capital,
March 29, 1906: "Editorial on D.H.
Johnston and Green McCurtain"
regarding the extension of the governments of the Five Civilized Tribes.
80. Letters between D.H. Johnston and J.G. Wright, U.S. Indian
Inspector for Indian Territory.
regarding tribal elections (July 1906).
81. Lehigh Leader,
August 2, 1906: "Election called
by D.H. Johnston".
82. Coalgate Record,
August 16, 1906: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston" regarding his
political ability.
83. Indian Journal,
August 17, 1906: "Letter of D.H.
Johnston to Chickasaw People" declaring himself a democrat (sic).
84. Oklahoma Historical Society #13006, September 6, 1906: "Special Message of D.H.
Johnston", his annual message to the joint session of the Chickasaw
legislature.
85. "Some Message and Papers of Hon. Douglas H. Johnston,
Gov. of the Chickasaw Nation, 1898-1902, 1904-to date". All but the following listed items are
carbons of typescript which have already been listed in one of the three boxes
comprising this collection.
- Message of D.H. Johnston, February 9, 1899
- Special Message of D.H. Johnston, November
5, 1901
-Special Message of D.H. Johnston, 1902
(?)
-Special Message of D.H. Johnston, 1905
(?)
-Special Message of D.H. Johnston, 1906
(?)
-Special Message of D.H. Johnston, January 1908
-Statement to the Chickasaw People, July 5,
1933
Box J-11
Folder
1. Wapanucka Press,
September 20, 1906: "Editorial on
Message by D.H. Johnston"
regarding outlines of his policies.
2. Wagoner Weekly Sayings,
November 29, 1906: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston, and Wm. H. Murray"
regarding Murray's marriage to a niece of Johnston.
3. Chelsea Reporter,
November 30, 1906: "About Alfalfa
Bill" Murray, who had been elected chairman of the state constitutional
committee. This article contains a
brief biographical sketch.
4. Chilocco School
Journal, November 1906:
"Biographical Sketch of Douglas H. Johnston".
5. Stillwell Standard,
December 6, 1906: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston", Milas Lasater, Bill Murray and the state constitutional
convention.
6. Claremore Messenger,
December 28, 1906: "News Item of
D.H. Johnston" and the naming of counties, including one named for
Johnston.
7. Oklahoma Historical Society #12976--no date: "Special Message of D.H. Johnston"
to a joint session of the Chickasaw legislature. regarding increasing the salary of the governor.
8. Chickasaw News,
January 4, 1907: "Editorial on
Message by D.H. Johnston" and the sale of coal lands.
9. Welch Watchman,
February 7, 1907: "Editorial on
Indian Bill" being discussed in Congress.
10. Sapulpa Light,
August 28, 1908: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston and Green McCurtain"
regarding the coming November election.
11. Johnston County Democrat,
August 28, 1908: "Proceedings of
the Chickasaw Treaty Rights Association".
12. Johnston County Democrat,
September 25, 1908: "Proceedings
of the Chickasaw Treaty Rights Association". Johnston was chairman of
the association.
13. Dewey World, October
1, 1908: "Editorial on D.H.
Johnston" and land taxation.
14. F.S. Bards clipping file, Oklahoma Historical Society (no
date): "Special Message of D.H.
Johnston" to the Chickasaw Legislature on the delegation to Washington,
D.C..
15. Johnston County Democrat,
December 18, 1908: "Special
Message of D.H. Johnston" to the Chickasaw legislature on the delegation
to Washington, D.C..
16. "Message of D.H. Johnston, 1908" to the Chickasaw
legislature, apparently his annual message for 1908. Copied from the original, which was in possession of D.H.
Johnston.
17. "Special Message of D.H. Johnston, 1908" regarding
the “winding up” of tribal affairs.
Copied from the original.
18. Oklahoma Historical Society #13011: "Special Message of D.H. Johnston" to the Chickasaw
legislature on the trip of the delegation to Washington, D.C..
19. Konawa Chief-Leader and
Konawa Times, August 13, 1909:
"Statement of D.H. Johnston" on the dismissal of Indian suits
by Judge Campbell.
20. Chickasaw Capital,
January 13, 1910: "News Item of
D.H. Johnston" regarding a trip to
Washington, D.C..
21. Guthrie Daily Leader,
January 25, 1910: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston" and a US Court of Claims decision on the Choctaw and
Chickasaw case.
22. Guthrie Daily Leader,
February 5, 1910: "News Item of
D.H. Johnston, et al" regarding a
meeting with Oklahoma Senator Thomas Gore and others meeting to discuss the
Creager bill, which would provide for the final disposition of the affairs of
the Five Civilized Tribes.
23. Chickasaw Capital,
March 17, 1910: "News Item of D.H.
Johnston" regarding his stay in
Washington, D.C..
24. Czarina C. Conlan Files, Oklahoma Historical Society: "Argument on Behalf of the Chickasaw
Nation against H.R. 19279", written by Johnston.
25. Chickasaw Capital,
April 13, 1911: "News Item of D.H.
Johnston" regarding the Johnston
family orchestra.
26. Johnston County
Capital-Democrat, January 4, 1912:
"Notice to Chickasaw and Choctaw Citizens" regarding Johnston's return from Washington,
D.C..
27. Nowata Star,
February 2, 1912: "Editorial on
D.H. Johnston" and the Brotherhood of North Americans Conference.
28. Johnston County
Capital-Democrat, October 24, 1912:
"Editorial on D.H. Johnston"
regarding an interview covering several topics.
29. "Resolution of Choctaw-Chickasaw Rights
Association", from a typed copy in the possession of D.H. Johnston.
30. "Message of D.H. Johnston to Treaty Rights Association of
the Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations, 1912" from a typed unsigned copy in
possession of D.H. Johnston.
31. Johnston County
Capital-Democrat, December 5, 1912:
"Choctaw and Chickasaw Meeting Called" regarding the meeting of the Treaty Rights Association.
32. Johnston County
Capital-Democrat, March 3, 1913: "News Item of D.H. Johnston and
'Bill' Murray" regarding a meeting
with President Woodrow Wilson.
33. Johnston County
Capital-Democrat, April 20, 1916:
"News Item of D. H. Johnston" regarding a petition by elderly
Chickasaws for payments.
34. Tishomingo Leader,
June 19, 1914: "News Item of D.H.
Johnston", an editorial defending U.S. Senator William H. Murray.
35. Czarina C. Conlan Files, July 27, 1914: "Letter of D.H. Johnston to Hon. F.K.
Lane" (Secretary of the Interior) regarding violations of treaty
obligations.
36. Capital-Democrat,
December 23, 1920: "Chickasaws $15,000 Monument" to commemorate the
histories of the Chickasaw and Choctaw tribes.
37. Johnston County
Capital-Democrat, October 26, 1922:
"Chickasaw and Choctaw Meeting" regarding the disposition of funds derived from the sale of coal
lands, among other things.
38. "Message of D.H. Johnston to the Chickasaw People"
regarding the use of tribal property and money for the continuation of tribal
schools. From an original in the
possession of D.H. Johnston.
39. Johnston County
Capital-Democrat, June 21, 1923:
"Editorial on D.H. Johnston"
regarding opposition to Chickasaw tribal schools.
40. Johnston County
Capital-Democrat, June 21, 1923:
"Opposition to Tribal Schools".
41. Johnston County
Capital-Democrat, March 20, 1924:
"Tishomingo's Daughters"
regarding dedication of trees at Murray School to Johnston, Murray and
others to celebrate Arbor Day.
42. "Statement of Douglas H. Johnston to Chickasaw
People" regarding payments. From an original in the possession of D.H.
Johnston.
43. Johnston County
Capital-Democrat, January 1, 1925:
"News Item of D.H. Johnston"
regarding the freedmen claim bill.
44. "Speech of D.H. Johnston to Chickasaw People" regarding various matters affecting the
tribe (October 14, 1925).
45. Johnston County
Capital-Democrat, August 4, 1927:
"Editorial on D.H. Johnston", a brief biographical sketch.
46. "Resolutions of Convention at Tishomingo" on various
tribal matters (November 11, 1929).
47. Czarina C. Conlan Files, November 11, 1929: "Message of Douglas H. Johnston,
Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, relating to Chickasaw Tribal Affairs."
48. Johnston County
Capital-Democrat, November 14, 1929:
"News Item of D.H. Johnston" and the convention at Tishomingo.
49. "Communication of D.H. Johnston to the Sub-committee of
the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs of the United States Senate…",
thanking the Committee for providing information about matters concerning the
Chickasaw tribe.
50. "Resolution of the Chickasaw People" endorsing
Johnston and practically giving him a free hand in tribal affairs (November 14,
1931).
51. Johnston County
Capital-Democrat, February 11, 1932:
"Editorial on Indian Court Claims".
52. "Statement of Douglas H. Johnston to Committee on Indian
Affairs" in the U.S. House of Representatives, regarding the "holder
case" (June 5, 1934).
53. "Resolutions of the Chickasaw Tribal Protective
Association…", (September 18, 1934).
54. Daily Oklahoman,
January 18, 1935: "Biographical
Sketch of D.H. Johnston".
55. Letter from Franklin Bourland to D.H. Johnston, submitting
resolutions of the Chickasaw Tribal Protective Association (February 26, 1936).
56. An unidentified resolution, perhaps one of those mentioned in
Folder 55.
57. Message of D.H. Johnston to the Chickasaw Nation. regarding the present condition of tribal
affairs (September 2, 1936).
58. Letter of D.H.
Johnston to an unidentified person.
regarding reopening the citizenship rolls, the Indian welfare bill and
other matters (no date).
59. Letter of D.H. Johnston to Elmer Thomas, et al, endorsing the
Thomas Bill on Indian Welfare (no date).
60. Statement of Douglas H. Johnston to the Chickasaw people. regarding restrictions imposed on the Five
Civilized Tribes by congressional legislation (July 1933).
61. Oklahoma Historical Society #13012, no date: "Special Message of D.H. Johnston"
to the Chickasaw legislature. regarding
schools, delegate to Washington, etc.
62. "Special Message of D.H. Johnston" to the Chickasaw
Legislature. regarding land
appraisement (no date).
63. "Message of D.H. Johnston" to the Chickasaw
legislature. regarding various tribal
matters (no date).
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