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Seminole

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Subject Source: gilcrease_culture_terms

Found in 27 Collections and/or Records:

Manuscript Collection: John F. Brown

 Collection
Identifier: MC.1954.25
Collection Overview

Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: These papers contain Brown's appointment by H. C. Linn, a Director of the St. Louis, Oklahoma, and Southern Railroad, to act on behalf of Linn in matters connected with the Railroad. John F. Brown (1843-1919) was Chief of the Seminole Nation from 1877 to 1907, except for the term of 1902-04. A certificate of election and oath of office (1905) are also included.

Dates: 1897-1905
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research

Mrs. John Tiger, 1932

 Item — Folder Seminole.9: [Barcode: 3.Seminole.9]
Identifier: 4327.4588
Description

Folder 9



Inscription(s)

Inscribed, "Mrs. John Tiger, Cypress Indian. Her husband was one of the "old men" like Billie (illegible), but died in 1932" on verso

Dates: 1932
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / Oklahoma Native American Photographs Collection

Oh-lachta-mico or Billy Bowlegs (Bo lek), 1858

 Item — Folder Seminole.1: [Barcode: 3.Seminole.1]
Identifier: 4326.4564
Description

Black and white photograph of Billy Bowlegs or Oh-lachta-mico. Seated in studio setting. Wearing traditional clothing with feathered cap. Medal around neck. Folder 1



Inscription(s)

Inscribed, "Oh-lachta-mico or Billy Bowlegs (corrupted from Bo lek), a chief" on verso

Dates: 1858
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / Oklahoma Native American Photographs Collection

Power of Attorney to D. N. McIntosh, Tim Barnard, J. M. C. Smith, and I. G. Vore, May 15, 1869

 Item — Folder 352: [Barcode: 61.352]
Identifier: 4026.1922
Description D. N. McIntosh, Tim Barnard, J. M. C. Smith were of the Muskogee Creek Nation and I. G. Vore was of the Cherokee Nation. Attorneys were to prosecute claims of Blackdirts Bands of Seminole Indians for loses from forced abandonment of lands east of the Mississippi and services in the Seminole War. The document was signed by 5 Headmen in council at Wewoka in the presence of Poney Burgess. Names of Headmen: Tustamucoche, Fusharche Cochookany, Cher Emarthla, Cho ful war, and Okfuske. Folder...
Dates: May 15, 1869
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Report by the Seminole Deputation to Chief John Ross, February 17, 1838

 Item — Folder 303: [Barcode: 187.303]
Identifier: 3826.7550
Description Report by the Seminole Deputation (Richard Fields, Hair Conrad, Jesse Bushyhead, and Thomas Woodward) in Washington City to Chief John Ross. Folded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on twenty three pages. Folder 303 Transcript 16 Washington City Feby [sic] 17, 1838. 1 John Ross Esqr. The Cherokee deputation who were appointed by you to visit the Seminoles of Florida in the character of mediators between the...
Dates: February 17, 1838
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Residence of Secretary of Seminole Indians, Indian Territory, 1850 - 1900

 Item — Folder Seminole.10: [Barcode: 3.Seminole.10]
Identifier: 4326.4590
Description

Sepia tone photograph of the Residence of Secretary of Seminole Indians in Indian Territory. Photo is of the exterior of the home. An Indian family wearing Anglo-style clothing is seated on the porch. Folder 10



Inscription(s)

Inscribed, "Residence of Secretary of Seminole Indians, Indian Territory" on verso

Dates: 1850 - 1900
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / Oklahoma Native American Photographs Collection

Seminole Cabins in Florida, circa 1894

 Item — Folder Seminole.3: [Barcode: 3.Seminole.3]
Identifier: 4326.4569
Description

Sepia tone photograph of a Seminole cabin in Florida. Two cabins pictured. One on right is in an advanced state of deterioration. One on right appears less worn. Folder 3



Inscription(s)

Inscribed, "Seminole, 1894" on verso

Dates: circa 1894
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / Oklahoma Native American Photographs Collection

Seminole Cabins in Florida, circa 1894

 Item — Folder Seminole.3: [Barcode: 3.Seminole.3]
Identifier: 4326.4570
Description

Sepia tone photograph of a wooden building in Florida. Appears to be an abandoned business of some sort. There are some advertisements written on the building. Folder 3



Inscription(s)

Inscribed, "Seminole, 1894, Abandoned Cabin" on verso

Dates: circa 1894
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / Oklahoma Native American Photographs Collection

Seminole council house and Governor's residence, near Wewoka, 1850 - 1900

 Item — Folder Seminole.4: [Barcode: 3.Seminole.4]
Identifier: 4326.4571
Description

Black and white photograph of the Seminole council house near Wewoka. A man, woman, and child are seated on the building's porch. Folder 4

Dates: 1850 - 1900
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / Oklahoma Native American Photographs Collection

Seminole Indian Camp, Valley of Seminoles on Tamiami Trail, North, 1850 - 1900

 Item — Folder Seminole.6: [Barcode: 3.Seminole.6]
Identifier: 4326.4575
Description

Split photograph of two black and white images of a Seminole Indian Camp at the Valley of Seminoles on Tamiami Trail, North. Upper picture is a close-up of a open air hut of some sort. Lower picture is of a group of huts both enclosed and open air. Folder 6



Inscription(s)

Inscribed, "Bottom: Valley of Seminoles on Tamiami Trail, North" on verso

Dates: 1850 - 1900
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / Oklahoma Native American Photographs Collection

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