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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:

Letter from I. W. Bertholf to Wm. R. West concerning mistake in stray stock list, December 18, 1882

 Item — Folder 488: [Barcode: 61.488]
Identifier: 4026.2070
Description Letter was written to Honorable William R. West, Sheriff of the Canadian District of the Cherokee Nation, by I. W. Bertolf. Bertolf informed West that a head of cattle that was listed as running on his property was incorrect. The head of cattle in question was actually a cow Bertolf had milked for two summer that he drove from the Creek Nation. The cow belonged to an old lady in the Creek nation who knew of the cows whereabouts and was satisfied. The cow had been returned to the Creek...
Dates: December 18, 1882
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Letter from J. A. Dibnell to Capt. Drew concerning $57.75, September 23, 1859

 Item — Folder 141: [Barcode: 61.141]
Identifier: 4026.1676.81
Description

J. A. Dibnell writes to Drew calling his attention to past due balance of $57.75 that is owed to him from when Emma stayed in Van Buren. He states that he would not bring it up except that he was greatly in need of money. Folder 141

Dates: September 23, 1859
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Letter from J. A. Scales in Tahlequah to Mr. Wm. G. Robinson in Webbers falls concerning permits from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, January 12, 1879

 Item — Folder 444: [Barcode: 61.444]
Identifier: 4026.2030
Description

J. A. Scales informed W. G. Robinson that he had sent a letter seven days ago concerning permits to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and had signed J. A. Scales name. Letter signed J. A . Scales. Folder 444

Dates: January 12, 1879
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Letter from J. C. Dickinson to Friend Tatum, October 16, 1860

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 36
Identifier: 3826.1285
Description

A letter from J. C. Dickinson in Tahlequah, Cherokee Nation, to Friend Tatum discussing a Cherokee Council session in which the selling of neutral lands were protested in Washington. Folder 36

Dates: October 16, 1860
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.39, Cherokee Papers

Letter from J. D. Mitchell to W. G. Robinson concerning horses, August 1, 1886

 Item — Folder 534: [Barcode: 61.534]
Identifier: 4026.3014
Description

J. D. Mitchell wrote from Fort Worth, Texas to W. G. Robinson in Webbers Falls, Indian Territory. He could not make arrangements for the horses. Folder 534

Dates: August 1, 1886
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Letter from J. L. McCorkle to his son, David W. McCorkle, regarding family matters, January 4, 1887

 Item — Folder 536: [Barcode: 61.536]
Identifier: 4026.3543
Description

J. L. McCorkle wrote from Webbers Falls, Indian Territory to his son in Leavenworth, Texas. Letter urges his son to write as he was annoyed beyond measure and was afraid something was wrong. He updated him on family news and included a copy of the Indian Journal. Folder 536

Dates: January 4, 1887
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Letter from J. L. McCorkle to his son, David W. McCorkle, with news of the burning of the Cherokee Female Seminary, April 13, 1887

 Item — Folder 538: [Barcode: 61.538]
Identifier: 4026.3544
Description

J. L. McCorkle wrote from Webbers Falls, Indian Territory to his son in Leavenworth, Kansas. McCorkle reported that the crops were not growing well and they have been without rain. Reported fires which destroyed 200 bales of cotton, business houses in Muskogee, and the Cherokee Female Seminary. The Cherokee Female Seminary burned Sunday last, which was April 10, 1887. Folder 538

Dates: April 13, 1887
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Letter from J. L. McCorkle to his son with news , December 9, 1886

 Item — Folder 535: [Barcode: 61.535]
Identifier: 4026.3015
Description

Letter from J. L. McCorkle to his son who was away at school. He told his son that he would be sending come money for him to buy warm clothes. Postscript states that Bill Robinson died the night before last. It was said that he died of diphtheria and was only sick for two or three days. Letter signed J. L. McCorkle. Folder 535

Dates: December 9, 1886
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Letter from J. R. Mayfield to W. G. Robinson, May 28, 1884

 Item — Folder 518: [Barcode: 61.518]
Identifier: 4026.3000
Description

Letter from J. R. Mayfield Webbers Falls, to W. G. Robinson. News about Herman and Dick Vann, Steve and John V. Stand Gray, John Drew, P. A. Milligan and Judge Parker. Folder 518

Dates: May 28, 1884
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Letter from J Ross concerning the $60.00 owed to him, August 15, 1882

 Item — Folder 480: [Barcode: 61.480]
Identifier: 4026.2064.1
Description

Letter addressed to Mr. Wm. Roberson [sic] asking him to pay the $60.00 owed to him to Wm. West. Folder 480

Dates: August 15, 1882
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

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