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 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Art & Architecture Thesaurus\STYLES AND PERIODS FACET\Styles and Periods\styles and periods by region\The Americas\

Found in 1868 Collections and/or Records:

Cherokee Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MC.1954.39
Collection Overview The Cherokee Papers consist of a collection of materials such as personal letters and legal documents ranging from before, during, and after removal, including various correspondences from Colonel Return J. Meigs, Senator James Harlan, President Ulysses S. Grant, Colonel Stand Watie, and others. There are several documents pertaining to Cherokee land rights and negotiations, including the Old Settlers’ group with the Old Settlers' Council Proceedings (1838-1865) and a list of 119 Old...
Dates: 1799-1950
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / Cherokee Papers

Cheyenne Scouts, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.7295
Description

Photograph of two Cheyenne scouts posing in a studio setting. Label at the bottom. Attached to paper board.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / ZZ.018, Charles M. Russell Research Collection (Britzman)

Chief Black Eagle, 1900

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.7657.4
Description

Page from an album with photograph pasted onto the paper. Image is of water color by Charles M. Russell of an Indian Man. Text pasted below, 'Chief Black Eagle, Water Color, Portrait of a Blackfoot Indian friend of C.M. Russell. Painted in 1900. Size of painting, 9.5" by 12" Frame size: 18.5" by 22."

Dates: 1900
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / ZZ.018, Charles M. Russell Research Collection (Britzman) / Photograph Album

Chief Crazy Bear, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.7035
Description

Studio Portrait of Chief Crazy Bear. Written at the Bottom, "Chief Crazy Bear in Gohst[sic] Dance Suit Killed in the battle at Wounded Knee Dec 28th 1890 Pine Ridge South Dakota No.15"

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / ZZ.018, Charles M. Russell Research Collection (Britzman)

Chief Hollow Horn Bear, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.7028
Description

Studio Portrait Chief Hollow Horn Bear seated. Hand written on the back, "X"

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / ZZ.018, Charles M. Russell Research Collection (Britzman)

Chief John Ross, 1863

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 2.Unknown]
Identifier: 4326.3264a
Description

Sepia-colored portrait photograph of Chief John Ross. Man standing in studio setting with left arm resting against back of chair. Wearing formal suit and holding hat in right hand which is resting on right hip.



Inscription(s)

Inscribed, "Photograph of Chief John Ross by F. Gutekunst 704 and 706 Arch Street Philadelphia (no 14846) 1863." on verso

Dates: 1863
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / PC.Native American, Native American Photographs Collection

Chief Moise and His Family, 1907

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.7086a-b
Description

Doubled photo Chief Moise and His Family. Stamped on bottom, "Chief Moise and His Family Copyright 1907 by N.A. Forsyth, Butte

Dates: 1907
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / ZZ.018, Charles M. Russell Research Collection (Britzman)

Claim by Jesse McLain against Cherokee Nation when his keelboat was sunk by steamboat Victoria, December 2, 1845

 Item — Folder 87: [Barcode: 61.87]
Identifier: 4026.1633
Description

Claim by Jesse McLain against Cherokee Nation when his keelboat was sunk by the national steamboat Victoria. Claim amount is for $1,522.12 1/2. Folder 87

Dates: December 2, 1845
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Claim by John Drew for expenses incurred while pursuing runaway Negroes, 1842

 Item — Folder 44: [Barcode: 61.44]
Identifier: 4026.1584.73
Description

Claim by John Drew for $351.80 for expenses incurred as captain of a company authorized to pursue certain runaway Negroes. Claim was approved by committee and council December 22, 1842. Folder 44

Dates: 1842
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Claims by Joseph Cookson and John Catron against Cherokee Nation for property lost when keelboat was sunk by steamboat Victoria, November 27 - 28, 1845

 Item — Folder 86: [Barcode: 61.86]
Identifier: 4026.1632
Description

Claims by Joseph Cookson and John Catron against Cherokee Nation for property lost when keelboat was sunk by the national steamboat Victoria. Property lost totals $213.75 and $167.50. Folder 86

Dates: November 27 - 28, 1845
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

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