chief (tribal leader)
Found in 883 Collections and/or Records:
Possibly Misu Bannuk, Chief, 1850 - 1900
Folder 49
Inscription(s)
Inscribed, "Misu Bannuk, Chief" on verso
Possibly Old Nanna, 1850 - 1900
Sepia-colored photograph of Old Nanna, Apache Chief. Man is seated in studio setting among desert plants wearing hat, Anglo jacket, vest, and shirt, loincloth and leggings, moccasins, and holding stick in right hand. Logo below photo on cardstock, "E.B." Folder 4
Power of Attorney from Elizabeth Lowrey, January 22, 1841
Power of Attorney from Elizabeth Lowrey, sole heir of Peggy Shorey to Chief John Ross. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 757
Power of Attorney from Elizabeth Lowrey to Chief john Ross, September 22, 1837
Power of Attorney from Elizabeth Lowrey to Chief John Ross to pursue claims for land taken by United States citizens. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 245
Power of Attorney from Looney Price to William Potter Ross, January 9, 1850
Power of attorney from Looney Price to William Potter Ross [nephew of Ross] who is to pursue certain claims; approved by Ross as Principal Chief. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 986
Power of Attorney from Richard Brown to Chief John Ross, May 5, 1852
Power of attorney from Richard Brown to Chief John Ross. To pursue pension rights of William Brown, deceased, under Act of 1842. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1007
Power of Attorney from See Kawee to Chief John Ross, March 19, 1845
Power of attorney from See Kawee to Ross. To pursue claim for improvements wrongfully valued in the name of a white woman, Rachel Bright. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 958
Power of Attorney from William and Margaret Lassley to Chief John Ross, January 24, 1842
Power of Attorney from William and Margaret Lassley, Administrators of Estate of Auley Lassley, to Chief John Ross. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 793
Principal Chief, Alex Noon, of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, December 1940
Alex Noon was Principal Chief of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation from 1939 - 1943. Folder 13
Inscription(s)
Inscribed, "Creek Chief Ales, Moon Photographc by Eric A, Gift of Harriet Johnson - Distbrook, CHristmas, 1940" on verso
Principal Chief, George Washington, 1850 - 1900
Black and white portrait photograph of George Washington, principal chief of the Caddos. Man standing in studio setting leaning right arm against buffalo robe-covered prop. Wearing hat, long calico shirt, Anglo-style jacket, leggings, and moccasins. Folder 6