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John Ross Papers

 Subject
Subject Source: Gilcrease Subcollections
Scope Note: Authorities\Attributes\Sub-Collection\

Found in 1428 Collections and/or Records:

Nev-Too-We-Gi's Warning, 1797 - 1897

 Item — Folder 1402: [Barcode: 187.1402]
Identifier: 4026.8444-.4
Description

Four sheets of paper with handwritten text in pencil titled "Nev-Too- we-gi's Warning". Folder 1402

Dates: 1797 - 1897
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Newspaper Clipping Discussing Education in Indian Territory, May 24, 1902

 Item — Folder 1353: [Barcode: 187.1353]
Identifier: 4127.242-.1
Description

A newspaper clipping discussing schoolhouses in Indian Territory. Folder 1353

Dates: May 24, 1902
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Newspaper Clipping Regarding Field Glass, April 25, 1898

 Item — Folder 1345: [Barcode: 187.1345]
Identifier: 3026.207.1
Description

Newspaper clipping regarding field glass given to Col. W. F. Cloud by Ross in 1862 Document. Folder 1345

Dates: April 25, 1898
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Newspaper Clipping Regarding Ross' Home in Rossville, GA., 1797 - 1897

 Item — Folder 1384: [Barcode: 187.1384]
Identifier: 4126.86-.1
Description

Newspaper clipping regarding Ross' home at Rossville, Ga. In this file there is also an unnumbered portion of a piece of paper from the Executive Department of the Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah, IT. One newspaper clipping with typed text, in ink, on both sides; one sheet with an image and typed text, in ink, on one side. Folder 1384

Dates: 1797 - 1897
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Newspaper Clipping Titled "John Ross the Cherokee Chief, and His People", 1797 - 1897

 Item — Folder 1345: [Barcode: 187.1345]
Identifier: 3026.207
Description

Story from the Congregationalist about John Ross. Folder 1345

Dates: 1797 - 1897
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

[No title provided]

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 187.Unknown]
Identifier: 4026.308
Collection Overview From the Collection: Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: John Ross (1790-1866) chief of the First Indian Republic, was principal chief of the Cherokees during the time of the Removal , establishment of the Cherokee Nation, and until his death. During the Civil War he split with the Cherokees who favored the Southern cause and ruled in exile after 1863 from Philadelphia. The collection contains correspondence, proclamation as chief of the Cherokee Tribe, legal papers, records,...
Dates: [no date]
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Nomination by Chief John Ross of John T. Adair and Robert D. Ross to Fill Vacancies of George Hicks and William Potter Ross on Board of Directors of High Schools, November 28, 1851

 Item — Folder 1003: [Barcode: 187.1003]
Identifier: 4026.1171
Description

Nomination by Ross of John. T. Adair and Robt. D. Ross to fill vacancies of George Hicks and Wm. P. Ross on Board of Directors of High Schools. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1003

Dates: November 28, 1851
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Note from C. M. Hammond to Matthew Arbuckle, April 25, 1839

 Item — Folder 534: [Barcode: 187.534]
Identifier: 4026.730-.1
Description

Note from Lt. C. M. Hammond, Camp Illinois, to Arbuckle. Requesting reinforcements to repel anticipated attack by "Mountain Indians" under Situagi. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 534

Dates: April 25, 1839
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Note from Chief John Ross, February 17, 1840

 Item — Folder 704: [Barcode: 187.704]
Identifier: 4026.895
Description

Note from Chief John Ross, Washington City, and addressed "Gentlemen." Subscribing to a daily paper. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 704

Dates: February 17, 1840
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Note from Chief John Ross to John Tipton, May 9, 1836

 Item — Folder 185: [Barcode: 187.185]
Identifier: 4026.247-.3
Description

Note from Chief John Ross to General John Tipton, Senator, handed to Colonel Standifer by Lewis Ross and delivered to Tipton, protesting Schermerhorn Treaty and indicating readiness to meet with new commissioners, if appointed by the President. (Moulton) Two folded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink. Folder 185

Dates: May 9, 1836
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

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