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David J. Wallace (Oklahoma Politician)
David J. Wallace (ca. 1850– September 13, 1928) was an African American politician, attorney, and community leader in Oklahoma. Born in South Carolina, Wallace was among a number of African Americans in Oklahoma, African Americans who moved to pre-statehood Oklahoma in search of opportunity. In 1893, he was elected to represent the 22nd district in the List of members of the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature#Second legislature, second session of the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature, becoming the second African American who served in the body. Early life and education Wallace was born into slavery circa 1850 in South Carolina. Following the American Civil War, Civil War, he and his family moved to Nacogdoches, Texas. He graduated from Wiley University in Marshall, Texas. Career in Langston In 1891, Wallace and his family migrated to the Oklahoma Territory, settling in Langston, Oklahoma, Langston, one of Oklahoma's African Americans in Oklahoma#All-black towns, all-black tow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oklahoma Territorial Legislature
The Oklahoma Territorial Legislature was the legislative branch of the government of the Oklahoma Territory. It was organized as a bicameral legislature with a territorial council and a territorial house of representatives.Brown, Kenny L.Oklahoma Territory," ''Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture''. (accessed September 30, 2013) They met for 120-day sessions in Guthrie, Oklahoma.Everett, Dianna,Organic Act, 1890," ''Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture'' (accessed September 30, 2013). George W. Steele of Indiana, the first Oklahoma territorial governor, scheduled the election of the first legislature for August 5, 1890. The elected lawmakers met for the first time later that year. The Oklahoma Territorial Legislature met for the last time in 1905.Darcy, R.The Oklahoma Territorial Legislature: 1890-1905" (accessed September 30, 2013) The territorial legislature was responsible for establishing higher education institutions in the region. Politics The People's Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |