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Letters and letter-writing

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Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Art & Architecture Thesaurus\OBJECTS FACET\Information Forms\information forms\document genres\document genres by function\correspondence\correspondence by internal form\

Found in 384 Collections and/or Records:

Partial letter from Doctor Samuel F. Moore regarding his status in the Cherokee Nation, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder 606: [Barcode: 61.606]
Identifier: 4026.3126
Description

Page 6 of the letter. Folder 606

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Partial letter from J. L. McCorkle to family regarding expenses, November 24, 1893

 Item — Folder 599: [Barcode: 61.599]
Identifier: 4026.3122
Description

Page 3 of the letter. Letter signed J. L. McCorkle. Folder 599

Dates: November 24, 1893
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Personal letter form John addressed to Sister, March 26, 1876

 Item — Folder 416: [Barcode: 61.416]
Identifier: 4026.2006
Description Letter was written in the Sequoyah District, Cherokee Nation. Letter starts off with John telling his sister he lost her memorandum. John told her that Jim or John would be down in a few days and to send a letter by which ever came. He told her sister that he is doing well and hoped that everyone was getting along. Post script says, "Give my respect to Uncle Joe and family. Tell Aunt Mandy I would like to have a copy of the C Advocate". C Advocate refers to the Cherokee Advocate. Letter and...
Dates: March 26, 1876
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Personal letter from D. H. Burk to J. L. McCorkle concerning moving back to Indian Territory from California , September 8, 1891

 Item — Folder 555: [Barcode: 61.555]
Identifier: 4026.3074
Description

D. H. Burk wrote from Forestville, California to J. L. McCorkle in Webbers Falls, Indian Territory. Burk contemplated returning to Indian Territory from California. Inquired about doctors in Webbers Falls. Folder 555

Dates: September 8, 1891
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Personal letter from Eliza Robinson to her sister Emma, December 19, 1904

 Item — Folder 580: [Barcode: 61.580]
Identifier: 4027.3090
Description

Eliza Robinson wrote to her sister from Morris, Indian Territory. Eliza informed her sister of her plans to visit. Letter signed Eliza Robinson. Folder 580

Dates: December 19, 1904
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Personal letter from Eliza to her brother concerning visiting and coming home at Christmas, September 24, 1883

 Item — Folder 510: [Barcode: 61.510]
Identifier: 4026.2092
Description

Eliza asked her brother to come visit and bring Mary. She planned on coming home at Christmas but hoped to see him before then. The letter was written in Lightning Creek, Indian Territory. Letter signed Eliza. Folder 510

Dates: September 24, 1883
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Personal letter from Elizabeth Robinson to her daughter-in-law Emma concerning her letter, crops, faith, and Katie's schooling, June 21, 1880

 Item — Folder 452: [Barcode: 61.452]
Identifier: 4026.2038-.1
Description

Elizabeth wrote her daughter-in-law Emma but refers to her as daughter and signed the letter your devoted mother till death. The letter stated how precious Emma's recent letter was. Elizabeth updated Emma on the crops and livestock. Elizabeth encouraged Emma to be a good Christian and to encourage her husband William to do the same. Elizabeth told Emma that she would love to have Katie stay with them and go to school at Cedar Bluff. Letter signed Elizabeth Robinson. Folder 452

Dates: June 21, 1880
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Personal letter from Elizabeth Robinson to her dear little Daughter Mary, March 21, 1881

 Item — Folder 464: [Barcode: 61.464]
Identifier: 4026.2049
Description

Letter said that she was so happy to receive her last letter. She updated Mary on farming and livestock. Folder 464

Dates: March 21, 1881
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Personal letter from Elizabeth Robinson to her son W. G. Robinson concerning a trade, Kate's schooling, and the crops, May 30, 1880

 Item — Folder 451: [Barcode: 61.451]
Identifier: 4026.2036-.1
Description

Elizabeth wrote her son informing him that she waits to hear from him. In her last letter she informed him of a trade she wanted to make concerning her home and asked for his opinion. She hoped that by the fall her son could send Kate to school. She sent her love to her son and his family. Letter signed Elizabeth Robinson. Folder 451

Dates: May 30, 1880
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Personal letter from Elizabeth Robinson to her son, W. G. Robinson, concerning family and local news, November 8, 1876

 Item — Folder 429: [Barcode: 61.429]
Identifier: 4026.2018
Description

Elizabeth Robinson updated her son on family and local news. William's father had a bad toothache and Belle Whiteside passed away. Elizabeth mentioned that she missed her brother Thomas and that it was important to be prepared for death. She concluded the letter giving her love to William and Emma. Folder 429

Dates: November 8, 1876
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

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