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Cherokee

 Subject
Subject Source: Gilcrease Culture Terms

Found in 3726 Collections and/or Records:

Card with handwritten notations describing flowers, 1870s

 Item — Folder 398: [Barcode: 61.398]
Identifier: 4026.1989.7
Description

Emma Drew's name was also written on the card. Folder 398

Dates: 1870s

Cecil Dick, Cherokee Artist, 1942

 Item — Folder Cherokee.13: [Barcode: 3.Cherokee.13]
Identifier: 4327.6021
Description

Black and white photograph of Cecil Dick, Cherokee artist. Man seated at easel painting a picture of a Native American man seated wearing traditional clothing. Watercolor set and water on stand. Folder 13



Inscription(s)

Inscribed, "Cecil Dick 1942" below image on recto

Dates: 1942

Census returns for districts in the Cherokee Nation, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder 601: [Barcode: 61.601]
Identifier: 4026.3414
Description

Census returns list districts and members of each district. Also give list of number of voters, senators, and councilors. Bottom of page states the judges and sheriffs for the four circuits in the Cherokee Nation. Folder 601

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Certificate by Judge John S. Vann of marriage of G. W. Williams and Nancy Rattlingourd and a request for a marriage license to be granted, November 29, 1869

 Item — Folder 355: [Barcode: 61.355]
Identifier: 4026.1925
Description

John S. Vann was a white man and Nancy Ratlingourd was a Native American woman. The request to grant a marriage license affirmed William's character and was signed by seven men. Folder 355

Dates: November 29, 1869

Certificate by S.C. Stambaugh that Thomas Wilson has acted as interpreter in investigation of Cherokee claims and was hired by John Drew, February 25, 1842

 Item — Folder 43: [Barcode: 61.43]
Identifier: 4026.1588.79
Description

Note certifying that Thomas Wilson served as interpreter in the investigation of Cherokee claims signed my S.C. Stambaugh and note signed my John drew authorizing payment of twenty-seven and a half dollars. Folder 43

Dates: February 25, 1842

Certificate of Allotment to Anna P. Ross, July 1, 1904

 Item — Folder 1355: [Barcode: 187.1355]
Identifier: 5127.922
Description

Certificate of Allotment to Anna P. Ross; 65.01 acres, appraised value $200. Folder 1355

Dates: July 1, 1904

Certificate of appointment and installation of J. L. McCorkle as Clerk of Circuit Court for the Canadian District, November 30, 1867

 Item — Folder 343: [Barcode: 61.343]
Identifier: 4026.1867
Description

Certificate was signed by I. N. Daniel. Folder 343

Dates: November 30, 1867

Certificate of confirmation for Emma Robinson, May 9, 1897

 Item — Folder 572: [Barcode: 61.572]
Identifier: 5176.203b
Description

There are two certificates in the folder. 5176.203b was for Emma's confirmation. This certificate states that Emma T. Robinson listed as name and confirmation date of May 9, 1897. Foreman is written in pencil on verso. Emma Robinson is probably Emma McCorkle's daughter from her first marriage to W. G. Robinson. Emma would be about 11 years old. Folder 572

Dates: May 9, 1897

Certificate of first holy communion for Emma Robinson, May 9, 1897

 Item — Folder 572: [Barcode: 61.572]
Identifier: 5176.203a-b
Description

There are two certificates in the folder. 5176.203a was for Emma's first holy communion. This certificate states that Emma L. Robinson received the first holy communion in the Church of The Immaculate Conception on May 9, 1897. Foreman is written in pencil on verso. Emma Robinson is probably Emma McCorkle's daughter from her first marriage to W. G. Robinson. Emma would be about 11 years old. Folder 572

Dates: May 9, 1897

Certificate of Homestead Allotment, January 17, 1905

 Item — Folder 1357: [Barcode: 187.1357]
Identifier: 5127.923
Description

Certificate of Homestead Allotment to Anne Meigs; 20 acres, value $130. Folder 1357

Dates: January 17, 1905