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Found in 150 Collections and/or Records:

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
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / Manuscript Collection: John Drew

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]
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

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
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / Manuscript Collection: Stand Watie

Muster Roll of Captain Goliath Herrod's Company for the 1st Creek Battalion of Mounted Volunteers commanded by Lt. Colonel Chilly McIntosh, June 21, 1863

 Item — Folder 323: [Barcode: 61.323]
Identifier: 4026.1851
Description

Mounted Volunteers were called into service of the Confederate States by Major General Albert Pike from the 2nd day of November 1861 to the 2nd day of November 1862. Folder 323

Dates: June 21, 1863
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Newspaper clipping concerning 1859 oil strike in Mayes County, May 1906

 Item — Folder 46: [Barcode: 188.46]
Identifier: 4127.7
Description

Article cites Muriel H. Wright writing in December issue of 'The Chronicles of Oklahoma'. Folder 46

Dates: May 1906
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1975.186, Manuscript Collection: Mary Jane Ross

Newspaper Clipping Titled "John Ross the Cherokee Chief, and His People", 1797 - 1897

 Item — Folder 1345: [Barcode: 187.1345]
Identifier: 3026.207
Description

Story from the Congregationalist about John Ross. Folder 1345

Dates: 1797 - 1897
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Note from Col. Stand Watie to Col. Drew concerning communications from headquarters, October 21, 1861

 Item — Folder 290: [Barcode: 61.290]
Identifier: 4026.1818
Description

Colonel Stand Watie wrote from Camp Suley to pass on communication from headquarters as he was directed. Watie asks for Drew to share any important information and he would do the same. Folder 290

Dates: October 21, 1861
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Note from I. P. Evans to Col. Drew accepting appointment as regimental surgeon, October 7, 1861

 Item — Folder 285: [Barcode: 61.285]
Identifier: 4026.1813
Description

I. P. Evens wrote to Colonel Drew who was in Tahlequah. John Drew, commanding 1st Regiment Cherokee Mounted Volunteers. Appointment was temporary. Folder 285

Dates: October 7, 1861
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Note from Lt. Col. Samuel Chekote to Col. Regarding Hopoeth Yarholar and his party, October 21, 1861

 Item — Folder 289: [Barcode: 61.289]
Identifier: 4026.1817
Description

Lt. Col. Samuel Chekote, by J. M. Perryman Sgt Major, wrote Colonel Drew letting him know that the delegation from Hopoeth Yarholars Party was in the neighborhood. The Party would be there directly and Chekote wanted Drew to come down and sit with them in Council. Folder 289

Dates: October 21, 1861
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Note from Lt. Col. Will P. Ross to Col. John Drew recommending Mr. Kerr as Quarter Master, September 7, 1862

 Item — Folder 277: [Barcode: 61.277]
Identifier: 4026.1805.1
Description

Lt. Col. William P. Ross of the Cherokee Regiment in Fort Gibson to John Drew in Webbers Falls. Folder 277

Dates: September 7, 1862
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

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