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Indian Territory

 Subject
Subject Source: Gilcrease Places
Scope Note: Authorities\Attributes\Geography\

Found in 1219 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from National Surety Company confirming a notarial bond for J. L. McCorkle, Esquire and sent a notary sign under a separate cover, April 22, 1913

 Item — Folder 587: [Barcode: 61.587]
Identifier: 4027.3096
Description

Letter was written on National Surety Company letterhead in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The notarial bond was in favor of the state of Oklahoma and was for $1,000.00. Letter signed by General Agent H. S. Shelor. Folder 587

Dates: April 22, 1913
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Letter from P. E. Jones in Natchez to Wm. G. Robinson concerning poor crop, yellow fever, buying a stable, and Fair Authority Jockey Club, September 20, 1873

 Item — Folder 391: [Barcode: 61.391]
Identifier: 4026.1957
Description

The crop was said to product less than half of what it did the year before because worms had swept the country, swamp and highlands. He stated that yellow fever was above them in Vicksburg and the city authorities had established a quarantine that put a stop to business. Folder 391

Dates: September 20, 1873
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Letter from P. J. Hudson, U. S. Indian Agency, to Miss Jane E. Wright, regarding the Choctaw Nation's Wheelock Academy and co-founder, Alfred Wright, February 14, 1932

 Item — Folder 2: [Barcode: 76.2]
Identifier: 4027.4552
Description

Folder 2

Dates: February 14, 1932
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.73, Manuscript Collection: Edmond J. Gardner

Letter from P. M. Butler to John Drew concerning three mules, December 24, 1845

 Item — Folder 88: [Barcode: 61.88]
Identifier: 4026.1634
Description

Letter from P. M. Butler to John Drew asking that three mules to be shod and returned to Camp Coddy. Folder 88

Dates: December 24, 1845
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Letter from Principal Chief D. W. Bushyhead to Principal Chief of the Seminole Nation requesting arrest of Dick Glass, August 31, 1883

 Item — Folder 507: [Barcode: 61.507]
Identifier: 4026.2089-.1
Description

Letter requested arrest of Dick Glass, a Creek, who had fled from justice. Folder 507

Dates: August 31, 1883
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Letter from Principal Chief D. W. Bushyhead to Principal Chief of the Seminole Nation requisitioning arrest of Lewis and Ezekiel Moore , August 31, 1883

 Item — Folder 508: [Barcode: 61.508]
Identifier: 4026.2090
Description

Lewis and Ezekiel Moore were to be arrested and delivered to Sheriff Wm. Robinson. Letter stated that a certified copy of the warrant was attached, 4026.2090.1. Folder 508

Dates: August 31, 1883
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Letter from Principal Chief D. W. Bushyhead to R. M. Swain and K. S. Blythe, July 21, 1885

 Item — Folder 4: [Barcode: 204.4]
Identifier: 3826.6566-.2
Description

Letter from Principal Chief D. W. Bushyhead to R. M. Swain, K.S. Blythe, and other regarding date for removal of structures from public thoroughfares in Vinita. With envelope to R. M. Swain. Signed by Bushyhead. Folder 4

Dates: July 21, 1885
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.202, Manuscript Collection: John W. Swain

Letter from Principal Chief John Ross to John Drew appointing his to Cherokee Delegation, January 28, 1860

 Item — Folder 262: [Barcode: 61.262]
Identifier: 4026.1790
Description

John Ross, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, appoint John Drew as a delegate to fill a vacancy. The delegation was headed to Washington City. Folder 262

Dates: January 28, 1860
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Letter from R. C. Bollinger to Mrs. Emma McCorkle concerning payment on musical instrument, February 17, 1893

 Item — Folder 560: [Barcode: 61.560]
Identifier: 4026.3076
Description

R. C. Bollinger was a music dealer in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Bollinger informed Emma McCorkle that his traveling salesman and collector would be around to see her about the 30th. Bollinger's place of business was destroyed by fire and he sustained a heavy loss. He asked for Mrs. McCorkle to assist him by paying all that was due on her instrument. Body of letter was typed. Folder 560

Dates: February 17, 1893
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Letter from R. E. Sumner to John T. Drew concerning horse, bridle, and saddle used to get Drew out of jail, October 4, 1870

 Item — Folder 363: [Barcode: 61.363]
Identifier: 4026.1931
Description R. E. Sumner, an attorney in Fort Smith, Arkansas, wrote to John T. Drew in Webbers Falls. Sumner explained to Drew that he was told if he got Jim out of jail he could have the horse, bridle, and saddle. Sumner thought the matter was settled and only later found out that the horse, bridle, and saddle were not Drew's property. However, it was too late because Sumner had already sold the pony to a gentleman who took it to Tennessee. Sumner asks if there was anything he could do to further...
Dates: October 4, 1870
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

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