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Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: Sir William Johnson (1715-1774), Superintendent of Indian Affairs and owner of a landed estate in the colony of New York, writes to Charles Read commending him for the speedy execution of the man who had murdered an Oneida Indian. Sir William assures Mr. Read that such a laudable example will have its good consequences and he "shall make proper use of it at my first Genl. Congress with the whole Six Nations."

Collection Overview

Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: Listed under the heading of "Six Nations," these papers all pertain to the Indians of the Iroquois Confederacy. Most of these items are listed individually in the Guide book; for further reference see: Hyde manuscript Iroquois Treaty, 1723 Mahomet Letter Onondaga-Meriam letters Joseph Martin, Indian Agent.

Collection Overview Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: This large collection is divided into sections, and then broken down by date. It includes the following sub-titles; Biographical, items 1 - 19, Correspondence items 20 - 718, Creek Tribal Elections items 719 - 738, Speeches and Essays on Art items 739 - 748, Exhibits items 749 - 761, Lists of Paintings items 762 - 769, Discussion of Paintings items 770-785, Sales Receipt and Contracts items 786 - 801, Programs items 802 - 812,...

Collection Overview Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: A photocopy of Special Order Number 15 by Maj. Gen. Hindman, Confederate Army, and Proclamation by Stand Watie promising protection to Cherokees who return to their homes, a letter from Stand Watie, at Camp McIntosh to Lt Farnsworth authorizing him to issue clothing to a company to be raised by Capt. Gorden, and Treaty stipulations signed by Lt. Col. A. C. Mathews and Wm. Hance for U.S. and Brig. Gen. Stand Watie, Principal...

Collection Overview Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: 4 folders cover the T.F. Healy papers, which consist of mostly receipts for purchases, rental agreements, or debts owed. Impressively included are 23 boxes of "clippings". In general, these seem to be newspaper or magazine articles about topics that interested Mr. Healy. Included are Business Interests like lumber, iron and steel, mining and railroads, Political Subjects, including political cartoons by Robert Nast, Tammany...

Scope and Contents The Moran Papers comprise handwritten and typewritten primary sources as well as typed transcriptions of these sources. The collection includes correspondence, account books, published and unpublished manuscripts, autobiographical and biographical sketches, miscellaneous notes, published and unpublished articles, drafts of articles and manuscripts, diaries, newspaper and periodical clippings, photographs, pamphlets, and inventories of paintings and etchings, all related to the life and...

Collection Overview Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: Reverend Thomas F. Richardville was ordained a Baptist minister in 1865. He became a Miami Chief in 1888 after having been an interpreter and secretary for his people. This collection consists of account books; letters concerning church affairs in southeastern Kansas and vicinity ; legal documents, some concerning land grants; various papers concerning the affairs of the Miami and Ottawa tribes; the Miami National Council Book...

Collection Overview Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: These letters deal with various matters concerning the Creeks in Georgia, Alabama, and Florida. In August, 1836, Henry Stanton, Adjutant-General from Headquarters Army of the South, Tuskegee, signs an order of Major General Thomas S. Jesup (1788-1860) appointing Colonel John A. Campbell as Commissioner to treat with the chiefs of the Creeks and help them with their land claims. In another letter, Jesup requests more troops for...

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Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: May 8, 1905 Postcard with photos of Robinson Hotel, Public School, First Methodist Church, Cattle Scene, and the First National Bank. Also includes "Souvenir Aerial Edition of Tulsa World" and a 1957 booklet "Tulsa 1907-1957".