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Chiefs

 Subject
Subject Source: Gilcrease Subjects
Scope Note: Authorities\Attributes\Objects\Subjects\

Found in 45 Collections and/or Records:

First Delegation, Osage Indians, Lawrence, Kansas, 1873

 Item — Folder Osage.12: [Barcode: 3.Osage.12]
Identifier: 4326.4218a-c
Description 3 copies of this photograph exist in the Gilcrease Photography Collection Folder 12 Inscription(s) Inscribed, "First Delegation Osage Indians 1873 To Lawrence, Kans. First Row--Sam Bevenue, White Hair, Saucy Chief, No-pa-wal-la, Supt. Hoag, Che-to-pa, Big Elk, I.T. Gibson, U.S. Indian Agent. Second Row--Ta-wan-ge-be, Ke-neu-in-ka, Kun-se-ah-le, Ne-kah-ke-pah-ne, George Beaver. Third Row--Ogese Capton, Strike Ax, Mo-shon-ko-she, Lame Doctor."...
Dates: 1873
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / PC.OklahomaNativeAmerican, Oklahoma Native American Photographs Collection

Fragment of a list of certificates held by John Drew listing their names and remarks, May 30, 1831

 Item — Folder 17: [Barcode: 61.17]
Identifier: 4026.1563
Description

Fragment of a list of certificates in the hands of John Drew which were issued by the Chiefs in the apportionment of $50,000 of funds, showing their names, number in family and any remarks. Folder 17

Dates: May 30, 1831
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

From Joe DeYong to W.W., late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.2010.1-2
Description

Handwritten, from Joe DeYong, to W.W., or Nancy C. Russell; Monday, discussed an article on the chief, his wish is to revise the copy.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / ZZ.018, Charles M. Russell Research Collection (Britzman)

Group of Creek Chiefs, 1850 - 1900

 Item — Folder Muscogee (Creek).12: [Barcode: 3.Muscogee (Creek).12]
Identifier: 4326.3906
Description

Folder 12



Inscription(s)

Inscribed, "Seated, left - John McGilroy, rt. - Jefar (illegible), Standing - rt. - Silas Jefferson, left - (?)" on verso

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

Group of Fox chiefs, delegation to Washington D.C., February 1869

 Item — Folder Sac and Fox.6: [Barcode: 3.Sac and Fox.6]
Identifier: 4326.4548
Description

Black and white photograph of a group of Fox chiefs delegation to Washington D.C. 7 chiefs pictured. All wearing traditional Sac and Fox clothing. Most have a blanket wrapped around them. One standing in back is holding a large stick. Folder 6



Inscription(s)

Inscribed, "Group of Fox chiefs, Delegation to Washington, D.C. Feb. 1869." on verso

Dates: February 1869
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / PC.OklahomaNativeAmerican, Oklahoma Native American Photographs Collection

Group of six chiefs: Chewas-a-kan, Tab-i-nan, Kei-ki-ne, Te-be-gey-sey, Ad-de-bey, Po-hae-i-cey, 1850 - 1900

 Item — Folder Kiowa.9: [Barcode: 3.Kiowa.9]
Identifier: 4326.4045
Description

Folder 9



Inscription(s)

Inscribed, "1 - Chewas-a-kan, 2 - Tab-i-nan, 3 - Kei-ki-ne, 4 - Te-be-gey-sey, 5 - Ad-de-bey, 6 - Po-hae-i-cey" on verso

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

Indian Refugees in Kansas, 1862

 Item — Folder 1397: [Barcode: 187.1397]
Identifier: 4126.85.2
Description

Indian refugees in Kansas. Folder 1397

Dates: 1862
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Jim Bowman, Dog Chief, Old man Osage, Hammond, St. Elmo Jim, Walking Sun, Matlock, Riding In, and Jr. Caesar, 1850 - 1900

 Item — Folder Pawnee.6: [Barcode: 3.Pawnee.6]
Identifier: 4327.5146
Description

Folder 6

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

Letter from Cherokee Delegation to George Graham, March 4, 1816

 Item — Folder 8: [Barcode: 187.8]
Identifier: 4026.23-.1
Description

Letter from Cherokee Delegation to George Graham, War Department. Regarding Cherokee-Creek boundary. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 8

Dates: March 4, 1816
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Letter from Creek Chiefs Motey Kanard and Echo Harjo to Chief John Ross, October 18, 1861

 Item — Folder 1133: [Barcode: 187.1133]
Identifier: 4026.1327
Description

Letter from Creek Chiefs Motey Kanard and Echo Harjo at Camp Losely to Chief John Ross stating that Hopoothyahola (Opothleyahola) opposition must be 'put down at any cost.' (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1133

Dates: October 18, 1861
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

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