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By Donna Clark A very interesting article about the History of the Goingsnake District Heritage Association at Westville, OK, appears in the Goingsnake Messenger Publication, Vol. XXXVI, # 1, 2019, written by Luke Williams. The group was formed in June 1979 in Westville, Oklahoma. Monthly meetings were usually held at the John Henderson Public Library, in Westville, except for occasional special meetings held elsewhere. Virgil Talbot, Colcord, Oklahoma, had joined the G.D.H.A. around 1980. He had started his own local history collection and had a museum at his home on Flint Creek. . In 1983, G.D.H.A. members had discussed the possibility of publishing a regular periodical. Member, Virgil Talbot, agreed to serve as Editor of the publication. He stated “I believe such a publication would encourage more people to join and create more interest in the organization, telling the public what we are doing and trying to do”. The first issue was published February 1984. He served as Editor until his death in June, 1998. Jack Baker stated at the time “It was Virgil’s idea to start a publication to preserve many of the stories and documents relating to the history of the area. He alone did almost all of the work in putting out the Goingsnake Messenger. His quarterly--and truly it was his quarterly--increased the Association’s membership to around 400. His contribution to the history of the Goingsnake District is immeasurable. Not only will his work be missed but he will be missed as a very dear friend.” Glenita Guthrie, Siloam Springs Printing Co., and Gerald Hurt, both Talbot Library & Museum Board members served as co-editors during Virgil’s final illness. Glenita became Editor in 1999, retiring in 2017. Luke Williams served as Editor 2017-2022. Jack Baker was Editor in 2023 and Michael Wren 2024. Harry Styron is current Editor. All past issues of the Goingsnake Messenger, from 1984 to 2026 are available for sale at the Talbot Library and Museum, Colcord OK. (Glenita moved Siloam Springs Printing to Westvillle Ok a few years ago and now is Guthrie Printing. They are still printing our publications.) Virgil Talbot’s dream was to move his private collection to a permanent location for public access. This became a reality when he opened the Talbot Library and Museum in Colcord OK in June 1990. This became possible with lots of help from the Colcord Chamber of Commerce, fundraisers, donations and many volunteers. Virgil belonged to many historical societies, including the Cherokee National Historical Society, serving on the Board. He wrote several books, “The Talbot’s, Centuries of Service, From Yadkin River to West Brand (West family History), “A Bit of History”, “Goingsnake Marriages”, “A 10 Year Index of Goingsnake Messenger” and “In the Shadow of the Hills” poetry. He started the publication “T. L & M. Genealogy Magazine” Summer of 1996. He served as Editor of both publications:” Goingsnake Messenger” and “T.L. & M. Genealogy” until his death. ”T. L & M. Genealogy Magazine” continues to be published twice yearly, all back issues are available for sale. Talbot Library & Museum has continued to carry on Virgil’s legacy, due to an active Board of Trustees, valued employees and volunteers. The facility offers the Walkingstick Research Library on site, containing research material covering the Cherokee Nation, N.E. Oklahoma and N.W. Arkansas, many items are not found elsewhere. It is the premier genealogy collection in N. E. Oklahoma. The onsite Bookstore contains new books on all of these subjects. Our website, talbotlibrary.org, contains announcements, Bookstore listings, and listing of publications for sale. The Museum area has recently been refurbished with many new displays. Several outbuildings were added to the two acre property in Colcord after Virgil’s death, including the Adair Building, Post Office building and the historic Springtown (AR.) Schoolhouse. Virgil and the Talbot Library Museum began hosting the July Goingsnake Meetings in late 1990’s, often including a potluck lunch. Many meetings also hosted guest speakers, book signings, the Cherokee Bike Riders, as well as in 2009 Becky Hobbs’s informal musical presentation of her play “Nanyehi-The Story of Nancy Ward”! (T.L. & M. Genealogy,Vol. XVII-#2, 2009).These meetings were held most years between 1998 and 2024. No Meeting was held at Talbot’s in 2025. We are looking forward to hosting the Goingsnake District Heritage Association membership meeting this year on Saturday, June 20, 2026, 10 a.m. Do come visit Talbot Library and Museum as well during our usual hours. We are open Tues. Weds, Thur. 8-4, Friday 8-2. And Like us on Facebook!

Recently, we had a need to get two of our large display cases moved into our main building. Our director, Leigh Brill, contacted Levi at Siloam Springs Moving and received a quote. The day that the movers arrived, they worked hard for two hours moving our cases plus some other cases we have in the museum. Much to our surprise, they informed us there would be no charge. They told us they were happy to do it and are doing in memory of Mr. Don Warden, who passed away on May 9. Mr. Warden was the Director of Collections and Research at the Siloam Springs Museum and was an avid historian. He had been with the Museum since 1991, and was a valuable resource and wealth of knowledge for the last 35 years. Levi and his team were truly a blessing to us and we are so grateful for them. We are thankful for their generosity to us and their kindness in remembering Don Warden. Our condolences go out to Mr. Warden's family and friends. (Special thanks to Glenita Guthrie, Donna Clark, and Leigh Brill for helping make this happen!) Link to Obituary and Service information for Mr. Don Warden

Join us Saturday, June 6 at the Talbot Library and Museum during Colcord's Old Settlers Day celebration! Stop by and visit and enjoy looking around the Talbot Library and Museum exhibits and grounds. We have newly refurbished exhibits! Stop by and see them! We will have our book collection on sale as always, too! Stop by, chat, walk around and enjoy Old Settlers Day at the Talbot Library and Museum! We hope to see you Saturday, June 6 at 9AM! For more information, contact us.

The Talbot Library & Museum specializes in historical & genealogical research of Native American history, NE Oklahoma, NW Arkansas, & Cherokee Territory.  Welcome to the Talbot Library and Museum! Welcome to the Talbot Library & Museum Preserving A Bit of History! The Talbot Library and Museum in Colcord, Delaware County, Oklahoma was established by Virgil and Avis Talbot in 1987. We are a free museum and library available for historical and genealogical research of Native American history and the areas of Northeast Oklahoma, Northwest Arkansas, and Cherokee Territory. Our facilities include a multi-building museum and we are organized to own, possess, and operate the Talbot Library and Museum for the use and benefit of the community, its citizens, and all others who are interested for educational, genealogical, and historical purposes. The Library and Museum operates solely on donations, fundraising,and sales of our book store & gift shop items. 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< Back VOLUME XVII, ISSUE #2, 2009 Table of Contents Cover photo, Young Ladies of the Chamberlain Community; Nanyehi, Beloved Woman of the Cherokees by Becky Hobbs Young Ladies of Chamberlain Community, by Donna Clark; Obituaries=Alva Linam, Ramona “Tabby” Kustanborter, Clara Owens, Mattie “Nadine” Jones, Major James E. Gibson; Christopher Jordan by Teresa Allcorn; Grace Puffinbarger honored by Kansas OK schools; Remembering Cecil Feemster by Austin Feemster; Close Encounters with the Wildlife by Jean Hurt Stories told by the old folks, by James Gibson