Contested Territory: Whites, Native Americans, and African Americans in Oklahoma, 1865-1907

By Murray R. Wickett

A history of the interaction between whites, Native Americans and African Americans in the Indian and Oklahoma Territories from the end of the Civil War until Oklahoma statehood in 1907. It addresses questions about the nature of American race relations, transcending the territorial boundaries.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807126470
• ISBN13: 9780807126479
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: LSU Press
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Indeed Contested Territory

As a resident of Oklahoma, I found this book to be particularly fascinating. While we are often taught about the history of America as a nation, we are many times left with somewhat of a void as far as history of individual states are concerned. This book demonstrates excellent research skills as told by the many many primary sources. Wickett quite obviously has done his RESEARCH. While many historans today choose to rely on other historians research, Wickett has decided to sift through the abundant primary sources in order to break new ground. His information was thorough, well documented and completely enjoyable to read. My only complaint of the book is that it was not longer; I wanted to read more. Wickett's book would be an asset to the education of history students in Oklahoma as well as anyone interested in our unique history.

Contested Territory: Whites, Native Americans and African Am

I feel this book has great importance and significance in the turbulent field of race relations. While reading this book I was continually struck by the extensive amount of research this historian has completed. I found Wickett's comparison and analysis of African Americans and Native Americans in white society to be fascinating. He clearly points out that while Native Americans were being invited into white society, African Americans were being segregated and pushed to the periphery of American society. The irony of course is that Native Americans did not wish to join white society, while African Americans were more than willing to do so. I feel this book has made an important contribution in the field of race relations.