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Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: This collection is primarily Land Deeds. Four are between Daniell Tracy and others, and 12 are between the Stone Family, primarily Benjamin Stone. Also included is a Contract between Harmon Stone and Town of Litchfield regarding $440 that will be paid after the new highway is constructed, and a letter from Leneau Church (?) to Fredrick Watson, Canaan, Connecticut, asking him to obtain subpoenas.

Collection Overview Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: The Eastern Band of Cherokees were those who, under the leadership of John Ross, did not subscribe to the treaty of New Echota (1835) and had to be removed by force to the Western lands. However, there had been emigration to the West as early as 1810 by groups who wished to leave Georgia and the term "Western Cherokees" was applied to this group as well as to later emigrants. The papers in the Gilcrease files labeled "Eastern...

Collection Overview Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: Vinson Lackey was paid by Thomas Gilcrease in 1945 to document buildings with historical significance, especially relating to pre-statehood buildings, such as forts, schools and homes, and Indian Agencies. This extensive collection is made up of maps, photographs, magazine and newspaper articles, as well as correspondence and lines of inquiry about locations of old buildings. This is the research he used to paint the...

Collection Overview Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: William Addison Phillips (1824-1893), born at Paisley, Scotland, was a soldier, congressman from Kansas, author, and, with four associates, founder of the town of Salina, Kansas. He was a colonel in the Union Army and commander of the Union Indian Brigade from January, 1863, until the end of the War. Among the papers is a typed document which has his signature as special agent and counsel for the Cherokees. Senate Bill No. 25...

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Unsigned contract between Nancy C. Russell and Doubleday, Doran and Co. for publishing "Good Medicine." Typed on the front of five pages.

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Contract between Nancy C. Russell and Doubleday, Doran and Co. for publishing "Good Medicine." Amended, signed, and witnessed on standard contract form.

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Folder 2225

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Folder 2225

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Notice written in Charles M. Russell's handwriting on his personal stationary that states he and Nancy C. Russell own and agree to rent 960 acres to Peter Wagoner for .50 per acre. Signed by all three and Con E. Price, as the witness. Letterhead printed on back.

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A typed copy of a Contract of Agreement between the Texas Cherokees, George Benge, and others, and Daniel B. Henderson of Kansas City, Missouri, to act as their legal counsel. Folder 52