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 Subject
Subject Source: Gilcrease Object Names

Found in 67 Collections and/or Records:

Authorized copy of B. V. Cummins’ manuscript on the Kiowa-Comanche-Apache Reservation in Oklahoma Territory, 1900

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 118.1]
Identifier: 4027.5900
Description

Cummins, an Old Soldiers Declaratory Statement Filing Agent, offers a description of Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache lands to be opened for settlement (these lands in southwestern Oklahoma were opened by lottery June 9 to August 6, 1901). He discusses the soil, water, timber, climate, and territorial laws. He then offers to file a soldier's declaratory statement for a fee. Folder 1

Dates: 1900

Broadcast of birthday greetings

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.4784
Description

Broadcast of birthday greetings from W. H. Korn on station K.O.R.N. to Charles M. Russell. Typed with a handwritten note at the bottom.

Dates: [no date]

Copy of Recommendation by Committee on Indian Affairs, May 29, 1838

 Item — Folder 353: [Barcode: 187.353]
Identifier: 4026.578
Description

Copy of recommendation by Committee on Indian Affairs, accepted by Secretary of War, to pay Seminole deputation $5 per day for trip to Washington. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on one page. Folder 353



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy"

Dates: May 29, 1838

Danny Boy, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.3964.1-13
Description

Thirteen page manuscript short story titled 'Danny Boy' which was written by Helen Tyler

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Duce Bowman', late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.7991.1-15
Description

Thirteen-page story plus two pages of notes, presumably written by Charles M. Russell. 'Duce Bowman', featuring Bill Rogers.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

From H.E. Maule to Nancy C. Russell, November 28, 1928

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.3205
Description

Typed letter from H.E. Maule to Nancy C. Russell dated November 28, 1928 states that he is sending her a book that she requested with the price adjustment but will not be able to work with her until Monday.

Dates: November 28, 1928

Handwritten document addressed to the United States Congress regarding Western Cherokees after Treaty of 1833, mid-19th century

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 63
Identifier: 4026.5290
Description

Handwritten complaint from the Western Cherokee tribe to the United States Senate and House of Representatives discussing the legislative treatment of the Eastern and Western Cherokee tribes in relation to Treaty of 1833 alongside the matter of forced removal and land costs. Discusses the Western Cherokee's land stolen by the Eastern Cherokee that was then sold to the U.S. government. Eighteen pages long. Folder 63

Dates: mid-19th century