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chief (tribal leader)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Art & Architecture Thesaurus\AGENTS FACET\People\people\people by occupation\people in government and administration\rulers (people)\

Found in 883 Collections and/or Records:

A Sauk Chief, 1858

 Item — Folder Sac and Fox.12: [Barcode: 3.Sac and Fox.12]
Identifier: 4326.4561
Description

Black and white photograph of A Sauk Chief. Standing in a studio setting. Wearing traditional clothing. Holding a large spear in his left hand. Folder 12

Dates: 1858

Acee Blue Eagle in traditional native clothing, 1850 - 1900

 Item — Folder Muscogee (Creek).1: [Barcode: 3.Muscogee (Creek).1]
Identifier: 4317.1361

Act Appointing a Delegation of Eight, October 4, 1839

 Item — Folder 661: [Barcode: 187.661]
Identifier: 4026.850
Description

Act appointing a delegation of 8 not named (See 4026.859, October 13, 1839) - plus Chief John Ross to represent Cherokees before the U. S. Government. (Same signers as in September 19, 1839, 4026.824) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 661

Dates: October 4, 1839

Act Authorizing Principal Chief to Select Persons to Translate Constitution and Laws of Nation into Cherokee, October 5, 1839

 Item — Folder 664: [Barcode: 187.664]
Identifier: 4026.853
Description

Act authorizing Principal Chief to select persons to translate constitution and laws of Nation into Cherokee (Same signers as in September 19, 1839, 4026.824) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 664

Dates: October 5, 1839

Act for Punishment of Thefts and Other Crimes Adopted by National Council, September 19, 1839

 Item — Folder 634: [Barcode: 187.634]
Identifier: 4026.824-.1
Description

Act for punishment of thefts and other crimes adopted by National Council signed by William Shorey Coodey; Pres. Nat. Committee, Young Wolf and David Carter, Speaker and Clerk, of National Council; also Chief John Ross. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 634

Dates: September 19, 1839

Act of National Council Authorizing Chief John Ross to Give a Full Statement of Failure of United States Civil Agents to Provide Relief to Cherokee and Authorizing Agents to Spend $20,000 for Relief, May 14, 1863

 Item — Folder 1183: [Barcode: 187.1183]
Identifier: 4026.1382
Description Copy of Act of National Council signed by Smith Christie and J. B. Jones, Spring Frog, William Scraper, and Acting Principle Chief Thomas Pegg authorizing Chief John Ross to appoint Agent of Agents to furnish delegation with full statement of failure of civil agents of United State to provide relief to Cherokee and authorizing agents to spend $20,000 for such relief if funds can be obtained from the Government. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder...
Dates: May 14, 1863

Act of National Council Instructing Chief John Ross to Cooperate with Delegation in Washington, November 7, 1865

 Item — Folder 1291: [Barcode: 187.1291]
Identifier: 4027.1527
Description

Act of National Council signed by James Vann, H. D. Reese, john Young, Silas Ross, and Acting Principal Chief Lewis Downing instructing Chief John Ross to cooperate with delegation in Washington on negotiations with United States. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1291

Dates: November 7, 1865

Act of National Council to Ameliorate the Condition of Orphans, October 30, 1863

 Item — Folder 1193: [Barcode: 187.1193]
Identifier: 4026.1392-.1
Description

Act of National Council to ameliorate the condition of orphans; signed by James Vann and J. B. Jones, Tan-lah-lah and Allen Ross, and Acting Principle Chief Smith Christie. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1193

Dates: October 30, 1863

Act Respecting Minors Enacted by National Council, October 15, 1841

 Item — Folder 783: [Barcode: 187.783]
Identifier: 4026.949
Description

Act respecting minors enacted by National Council. Signed by J. Vann and Chs. F. Taylor for National Committee, by A. Fields and J. Bushyhead for National Council, and approved by Andrew M. Vann, Acting Chief. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 783

Dates: October 15, 1841

Act to Amend the September 23, 1839 Judiciary Act, October 19, 1841

 Item — Folder 783A: [Barcode: 187.783A]
Identifier: 4026.860
Description

Act to amend the September 23, 1839 Judiciary Act. Signed by J. Vann, President and Tho. F. Taylor, Secretary, National Committee; by A. Fields, Speaker; and Jesse Bushyhead, Clerk, National Council; approved by Andrew M. Vann, Acting Chief. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 783A

Dates: October 19, 1841