chief (tribal leader)
Found in 883 Collections and/or Records:
A Sauk Chief, 1858
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
Acee Blue Eagle in traditional native clothing, 1850 - 1900
Folder 1
Act Appointing a Delegation of Eight, October 4, 1839
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
Act Authorizing Principal Chief to Select Persons to Translate Constitution and Laws of Nation into Cherokee, October 5, 1839
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
Act for Punishment of Thefts and Other Crimes Adopted by National Council, September 19, 1839
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
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
Act of National Council Instructing Chief John Ross to Cooperate with Delegation in Washington, November 7, 1865
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
Act of National Council to Ameliorate the Condition of Orphans, October 30, 1863
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
Act Respecting Minors Enacted by National Council, October 15, 1841
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
Act to Amend the September 23, 1839 Judiciary Act, October 19, 1841
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