Native Americans
Found in 1868 Collections and/or Records:
The Removal of the Cherokee, circa 1927
Typescript of an essay titled "The Removal of the Cherokee" by John Madden. Describes how the comissioner J.F. Schermerhorn arranged the Treaty of 1835 in absence of Cherokee officers. By this treaty, the Cherokee Nation ceded to the U.S. all territory east of the Mississippi River. Includes history of the removal from June 1838 to March 1839. Folder 65
The Scalp, late 19th century - early 20th century
A bronze, Indian man on horseback holding up a scalp. Handwriting on back.
The Scalp Dancer, 1914
Leather album page with a photograph of a bronze Indian known as the scalp dancer. Remarks about the photograph include, "This Crow, one of a party just returned from a raid against the enemy, is celebrating their victory with feasting, dancing and counting their coup."
The Signal Glass, late 19th century - early 20th century
Negative of a photograph of a framed painting of Indian men on horseback, possibly entitled 'The Signal Glass.'
The Spirit of the Buffalo, late 19th century - early 20th century
Photograph of bronze titled, "The Spirit of the Buffalo." Bronze depicts scene of man holding pipe and a buffalo skulls.
The Tahlequah Arrow Clipping titled 'Fire Destroys Old Cherokee Seminary, March 24, 1910
Folder 50
The Trappers' Last Stand', late 19th century - early 20th century
Photograph of a painting, trappers with horses being attacked by Indians on the plains.
The Trappers' Last Stand', late 19th century - early 20th century
Same as TU2009.39.259.90a. Typed on the back, "'The Trappers' Last Stand', oil painting by C.M. Russell, canvas size 60 x 40 inches (or maybe larger), in the R.W. Norton collection, Shreveport, La., also sometimes referred to as 'Attack on the Plains'". Stamped in red below the description, "GEORGE DORRILL, PHOTOGRAPHER, 322 Pine St., St. Louis, MO."
The Trappers' Last Stand', late 19th century - early 20th century
Negative for TU2009.39.259.90a. Trappers and horses being attacked by Indians on the plains.
Three Cowboys Roping a Wolf and Three Native Americans with Horses, late 19th century - early 20th century
Two paintings. The first features three cowboys at night roping a Wolf has sticker in corner with '46 hand written on it. Second features three Native Americans waiting with Horses near a rock. Has sticker in the corner '93' hand written on it.