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1982.278. J. S. Works Collection, 1886-1931
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Language: English
Collection Summary
Administrative Information
Mix of some originals and some copies.
Courtesy of the Oklahoma Historical Society
J. S. Works Collection, Oklahoma Historical Society Research Division
Released on 2010-12-18.
format M1982.278. Manuscripts, 1886-1931
Administrative Information
Mix of some originals and some copies.
The J.S. Works Collection includes correspondence to and from J. S. Works, also known as "Buckskin Joe". The documents are to government officials and newspapers concerning land openings and The Boomer Movement in southwestern Oklahoma. Also, a partial of manuscript by Works, "The Oklahoma Boomer."
Released on 2010-12-18.
Index Terms
box 1. Correspondence and writings, 1886-1931
Administrative Information
Container List
Folder 1. Typescript copies of correspondence to and from Works and family members, 1863-1910.
Folder 2. Typescript copies of correspondence to and from Works and family members, 1911-1931.
Folder 3. Typescript copies of contracts and legal documents, 1888-1907.
Folder 4. Typescript copies of "Buckskin Joe's Emigrant Guide" vol.1 no.3 September 1887; vol.11 no.4 November 1888; excerpts from other issues. Includes list of subscribers.
Folder 5. Typescript copies of publications and circulars written by and about J. S. Works 1887-1916.
Folder 6. Typescript copies of the Report of the Texas-Oklahoma Colony, 1886 & 1887.
Folder 7. Typescript copies of writings of J.S. Works while in Ryan jail, 1896-1899.
Folder 8. Letters and writings of J.S. Works, 1886-1890.
Folder 9. Letters and writings of J.S. Works, 1891-1898.
Folder 10. Writings and statements regarding Works' time in jail, 1896.
Folder 11. Letter from Works to W.P. Campbell, custodian of the OHS 1910 February 14.
Folder 12. Letters written to Works, 1887 June - 1888 August.
Folder 13. Letters written to Works, 1889 May - September 1891.
Folder 14. Letters written to Works, 1892 March - 1893 October.
Folder 15. Letters written to Works, 1894 January - 1896 July.
Folder 16. Letters written to Works, 1897 January - 1899 October.
Folder 17. Letters written to Works, 1901 January - 1908 July.
Folder 18. Statement of citizens in Vernen, Texas employing Works to aid their efforts to settle the surrounding lands. Signed 1887 December 12.
Folder 19. Contract between John W. Dale and Works for printing of circulars and publications. Signed 1891 October 30.
Folder 20. Handwritten speech delivered by Works to the annual meeting of the 89ers Society, 1916. Includes letter from Fred Sutton to W.P. Campbell which accompanied the speech when it was sent to the OHS.
Folder 21. "Why the Fort Sill Country" article regarding J.S. Works' involvement with the opening of lands for settlement. Includes stories of his personal life including a violent altercation near the end of his life. Author unknown, undated.
Folder 22. The Texas-Oklahoma Homestead Colony, Articles 2-5 and incomplete pages of testimony heard by members. undated.
Folder 23. Typescript manuscript, "The Oklahoma Boomer" written by J.S. Works regarding the path to Oklahoma statehood and the opening of lands for settlement, 45 pp dated 1908 January 1.
Folder 24. Notebook containing the handwritten manuscript, "The Oklahoma Boomer" undated.
Folder 25. Postcard sent to Works as a result of the drawing for land, from the Lawton Land Office. dated 19014 August 17.
Folder 26. "On to Fort Sill" invitation to meeting to discuss the opening of the Comanche, Kiowa & Wichita reservations. Meeting held in Chickasha, I.T. 1893 November 7.
Folder 27. Photocopies of muster roll entries and discharge certificate from the Iowa Volunteer Infantry for Joseph S. Works, 1862-1866.
Folder 28. Certificate detailing the enlistment of Joseph S. Works in the Iowa Volunteer Infantry, 1861-1866.
Folder 29. News clipping featuring image of Works, drawing of jail birds; undated.
Folder 30. Poem about evergreen trees, author unknown. 1843 November 17.
Released on 2010-12-18.
box 2. Ledger and publications, 1886-1931
Administrative Information
Mix of some originals and some copies.
Container List
Folder 1. Reports of the Texas-Oklahoma Homestead Colony, 1886 September - 1887 March.
Folder 2. Brochure advertising "Free Home Excursion" a trip by rail from Kansas City, Missouri to Greer County to join the Texas-Oklahoma colony, 1888 April - June.
Folder 3. Newspaper clippings about Buckskin Joe and the colony. No paper titles, undated.
Folder 4. Ledger book containing membership list of the Texas-Oklahoma Colony, showing dues paid c.1896.
Released on 2011-04-21.
oversize box 3. Newspapers, 1886-1931
Container List
Oversize folder 1. Issues of "The Emigrant Guide" published out of Queen City, Texas by Bucksin Joe as the organ of the Texas-Oklahoma Homestead Colony. 1887 September - 1888 March.