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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:

Possibly Misu Bannuk, Chief, 1850 - 1900

 Item — Folder Sioux.49: [Barcode: 3.Sioux.49]
Identifier: 4326.4723
Description

Folder 49



Inscription(s)

Inscribed, "Misu Bannuk, Chief" on verso

Dates: 1850 - 1900

Possibly Old Nanna, 1850 - 1900

 Item — Cabinet 16: Series 1; Series 2, Drawer: 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: 4326.3578
Description

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

Dates: 1850 - 1900

Power of Attorney from Elizabeth Lowrey, January 22, 1841

 Item — Folder 757: [Barcode: 187.757]
Identifier: 4026.928-.1
Description

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

Dates: January 22, 1841

Power of Attorney from Elizabeth Lowrey to Chief john Ross, September 22, 1837

 Item — Folder 245: [Barcode: 187.245]
Identifier: 4026.468
Description

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

Dates: September 22, 1837

Power of Attorney from Looney Price to William Potter Ross, January 9, 1850

 Item — Folder 986: [Barcode: 187.986]
Identifier: 4026.1143-.1
Description

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

Dates: January 9, 1850

Power of Attorney from Richard Brown to Chief John Ross, May 5, 1852

 Item — Folder 1007: [Barcode: 187.1007]
Identifier: 4026.1184-.1
Description

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

Dates: May 5, 1852

Power of Attorney from See Kawee to Chief John Ross, March 19, 1845

 Item — Folder 958: [Barcode: 187.958]
Identifier: 4026.1121-.1
Description

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

Dates: March 19, 1845

Power of Attorney from William and Margaret Lassley to Chief John Ross, January 24, 1842

 Item — Folder 793: [Barcode: 187.793]
Identifier: 4026.960-.1
Description

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

Dates: January 24, 1842

Principal Chief, Alex Noon, of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, December 1940

 Item — Folder Muscogee (Creek).13: [Barcode: 3.Muscogee (Creek).13]
Identifier: 4327.3918
Description

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

Dates: December 1940

Principal Chief, George Washington, 1850 - 1900

 Item — Cabinet 16: Series 1; Series 2, Drawer: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: 4326.3662
Description

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

Dates: 1850 - 1900