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George W. Benge Manuscript Collection

 Subject
Subject Source: Gilcrease Subcollections
Scope Note: Authorities\Attributes\Sub-Collection\

Found in 67 Collections and/or Records:

Essay by Miss Ossie Wiggins, June 7, 1913

 Item — Folder 60: [Barcode: 17.60]
Identifier: 5327.384
Description

Essay by Miss Ossie Wiggins, Salutatorian, Jacksonville High School, Jacksonville, Texas, concerning Texas Cherokee Claim of land rights. This essay won an award in 1913. Folder 60

Dates: June 7, 1913

Grocery License for Hart, Vann & Co. in Fort Gibson, C.N., October 17, 1891

 Item — Folder 23: [Barcode: 17.23]
Identifier: 5126.497
Description

Grocery License for Hart, Vann & Co. in Fort Gibson, C.N. Folder 23

Dates: October 17, 1891

Letter from B. W. Alberty to his cousin, T. M. Buffington, August 8, 1900

 Item — Folder 51: [Barcode: 17.51]
Identifier: 4027.5496
Description

Letter from B. W. Alberty to his cousin, T. M. Buffington, regarding a search of the Old Settler's Roll for the names of John Riley and Susanna Riley. Folder 51

Dates: August 8, 1900

Letter from C. G. Matheny to George Benge and a copy of a land office document dated December 6, 1876, January 1913

 Item — Folder 55: [Barcode: 17.55]
Identifier: 4027.5497
Description

A typed letter from C. G. Matheny to George Benge which includes an enclosed copy of a land office document dated December 6, 1876 and also states Matheny's proposed fee for services in helping the Cherokees claim title to their Texas lands. Folder 55

Dates: January 1913

Letter from C. G. Matheny to Miss Benge expressing sorrow at the death of her father, George Benge, February 18, 1919

 Item — Folder 58: [Barcode: 17.58]
Identifier: 4027.5632
Description

Typed letter from C. G. Matheny to Miss Benge expressing sorrow at the death of her father, George Benge. Folder 58

Dates: February 18, 1919

Letter from C. J. Harris, Executive Office, Cherokee Nation, Tahlequah, Indian Territory, December 3, 1896

 Item — Folder 49: [Barcode: 17.49]
Identifier: 4026.5494
Description

Letter from C. J. Harris, Executive Office, Cherokee Nation, Tahlequah, Indian Territory, requesting additional funds be appropriated to cover expenses incurred by the Cherokee Delegation to Washington City during the previous session of Congress. Folder 49

Dates: December 3, 1896

Letter from "Catoosa" to Benge, January 10, 1891

 Item — Folder 17: [Barcode: 17.17]
Identifier: 4026.5469
Description

Letter from "Catoosa" to Benge referring to the coming election and the reaction in Claremore. The last section of the letter is written in the Cherokee syllabary. Folder 17

Dates: January 10, 1891

Letter from D. M. Lipe to Benge, November 19, 1890

 Item — Folder 11: [Barcode: 17.11]
Identifier: 4026.5463
Description

Letter from D. M. Lipe to Benge concerning the Oo-Wa-La Indian Territory being leased by noncitizens and causing duress among the full bloods. The letter also mentions the coming election for Chief. Folder 11

Dates: November 19, 1890

Letter from D. M. Lipe to Benge, January 7, 1891

 Item — Folder 16: [Barcode: 17.16]
Identifier: 4026.5468
Description

Letter from D. M. Lipe to Benge discussing the coming election for chief and a cattle law which is on the books that will have adverse effects locally with the influx of Texas cattle. Folder 16

Dates: January 7, 1891

Letter from D. W. Bushyhead to R. L. Owen, Indian Agent, Muskogee, I.T., January 5, 1888

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 17.1]
Identifier: 4026.5453
Description

Letter from D. W. Bushyhead to R. L. Owen, Indian Agent, Muscogee, and I.T. concerning some accusations of altering returns in the election of Chief and councilors. Folder 1

Dates: January 5, 1888