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Illustrated Card depicting Native American Rights, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.7619d

Description

Photo of Illustrated Card depicting Native American Rights. Uncle Sam and Miss Montana discussing treatment of Native Americans by Landholders. Hand Written at bottom, "Miss Montana, "Father I have thrown my lands open to this world these are Americans, have I nothing for them?" Uncle Sam, "No my child not as long as the land hog has control he is the only animal known that lives without a heart."

Dates

  • late 19th century - early 20th century

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials in English

Access Restrictions

Available by appointment only at the Helmerich Center for American Research (HCAR) with the exception of materials with donor restrictions. Contact Library staff in advance to inquire if materials exist pertaining to your research interests.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 extent_missing

Credit Line

Gilcrease Museum/The University of Tulsa

Provenance

Britzman Collection

Medium

gelatin silver process

Dimensions

Overall: 6 x 8 11/16 in. (15.3 x 22 cm)

Notes

The Homer and Helen Britzman collection consists of over 10,000 objects belonging to Charles M. Russell including letters, drawings, personal belongings, photos, and other memorabilia. Homer Britzman worked extensively with Charles Russell’s wife, Nancy, to write Russell’s biography. Chain of custody: Nancy Russell, Homer and Helen Britzman, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Amon Carter (inventoried collection in 1997), Gilcrease Management Trust (will become property of TU Special Collections if management agreement between TU and the City of Tulsa is severed).

Previous Number

D.5.662 (Colorado Springs number)

Duplicate

D.9.923

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository

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