American Indian
Subject
Subject Source: Gilcrease Dci Tags
Found in 335 Collections and/or Records:
Manuscript Collection: George W. Benge
Collection
Identifier: MC.1954.15
Collection Overview
Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: These papers concern the circuit court of which G.W. Benge was judge at the time. There are letters and "House Bills" regarding the sale of land in the Cherokee Outlet - especially some dealing with E.D. Chadwick and R.T. Wilson. One document, an amendment to House Bill No. 10,002, relates to the "Old Settlers or Western Cherokees Fund." There is one petition asking that the town of Catoosa be incorporated. Most of the items...
Dates:
1885-1919
Manuscript Collection: John Drew
Collection
Identifier: MC.1954.58
Collection Overview
Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: A miscellaneous collection reflecting a long and busy life of John Drew (c. 1800-1865), a leading Cherokee, both at the time of removal and later as a representative of the tribe in Washington. Drew served as a Confederate soldier and officer; he was also a banker, a lawyer of sorts, and a storekeeper. Much of the collection consists of business papers of all sorts, many reflecting various aspects of the traffic in slaves, and...
Dates:
1812-1916
Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers
Collection
Identifier: MC.1954.185
Collection Overview
Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: John Ross (1790-1866) chief of the First Indian Republic, was principal chief of the Cherokees during the time of the Removal , establishment of the Cherokee Nation, and until his death. During the Civil War he split with the Cherokees who favored the Southern cause and ruled in exile after 1863 from Philadelphia. The collection contains correspondence, proclamation as chief of the Cherokee Tribe, legal papers, records,...
Dates:
[no date]
Manuscript Collection: Stand Watie
Collection
Identifier: MC.1970.214
Collection Overview
Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: A photocopy of Special Order Number 15 by Maj. Gen. Hindman, Confederate Army, and Proclamation by Stand Watie promising protection to Cherokees who return to their homes, a letter from Stand Watie, at Camp McIntosh to Lt Farnsworth authorizing him to issue clothing to a company to be raised by Capt. Gorden, and Treaty stipulations signed by Lt. Col. A. C. Mathews and Wm. Hance for U.S. and Brig. Gen. Stand Watie, Principal...
Dates:
1862-1865
Multiple statements of account, 1837
Item — Folder 9: [Barcode: 61.9]
Identifier: 4026.1560.71
Description
First account statement is from Dr. Wilson to R. Ratcliffe. The second account statement, dated 1837, is from Dr. Charles Coody to R. Ratcliffe. Folder 9
Dates:
1837
Name cards of Miss Susie Thompson and Henry Eiffert, 1872
Item — Folder 369: [Barcode: 61.369]
Identifier: 5326.311.1
Description
Name cards tied together with a ribbon. Names on cards are Miss Susie Thompson and Henry Eiffert. 5326.311 in same folder and is invitation that goes with name cards. Folder 369
Dates:
1872
News release from Grand Central Art Galleries inviting recipient of release to attend exhibit of Western water colors by Leigh, early 20th century
Item — Folder 492: [Barcode: 127.492]
Identifier: 5327.276.6
Description
Folder 492 Transcript (DCI) [single page document]
[printed red letterhead text]NEWS
GRAND CENTRAL ART GALLERIES
15 VANDERBILT AVENUE, NEW YORK 17, N. Y.
Telephone: MUrray Hill 6-4737FOR INFORMATION - CALL:[remainder of text is typed] EXHIBIT OF W. R. LEIGH’S
WESTERN WATER COLORS[line of dashes separate the heading from the body of the text]A select group of...
Dates:
early 20th century
[No title provided], 1850s
Item — Folder 139: [Barcode: 61.139]
Identifier: 4026.3325.44
Description
Folder 139
Dates:
1850s
[No title provided], April 20, 1864
Item — Folder 261: [Barcode: 61.261]
Identifier: 4026.1789.16
Description
Folder 261
Dates:
April 20, 1864
[No title provided], February 2, 1869
Item — Folder 261: [Barcode: 61.261]
Identifier: 4026.1789.18
Description
Folder 261
Dates:
February 2, 1869