Biographical Sketch
Subject
Subject Source: Gilcrease Object Names
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
Article titled "Thomas Moran, N.A." describing his life and work, early 20th century
Item — Folder 6: [Barcode: 150.6]
Identifier: 5126.242
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Folder 6
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Article describes his life and work, possibly for a newspaper, as he asks that it be returned to Thomas Moran, East Hampton, Long Island, New York.
Dates:
early 20th century
Biographical sketch of Ann Eliza Worcester Robertson, 20th century
Item — Folder 48: [Barcode: 228.48]
Identifier: 4027.8429-.5
Description
Folder 48
Dates:
20th century
Biographical sketch of Edward McCoonse or Quakechewun, February 14, 1859
Item — Folder 242: [Barcode: 61.242]
Identifier: 4026.3533.1
Description
Edward McCoonse was a second chief of the Chipeways of Kansas Territory. Edward was thirty years old in 1859. The sketch states that there is nothing extraordinary about Edward except that he and his forefathers had multiple wives. His grandfather, Mukittawquit, never had less than eight wives at a time. His father, Eshtonquit, or Francis McCoonse, always had from two to four wives at a time. Sketch states that Edward has more than one wife but will not wish to say how many wives he has....
Dates:
February 14, 1859
Biographical sketch of William Robinson Leigh, N.A., early 20th century
Item — Folder 492: [Barcode: 127.492]
Identifier: 5327.1153
Description
Folder 492
Dates:
early 20th century
"Biographical Sketch of William Robinson Leigh, N.A." It is typed in shorthand with references to his marriages, education, travels, paintings (and where they were housed), writings, and address, early 20th century
Item — Folder 514: [Barcode: 127.514]
Identifier: 4027.8445.1-.4
Description
Folder 514
Dates:
early 20th century
Biographical sketch of William Schenck Robertson, 20th century
Item — Folder 49: [Barcode: 228.49]
Identifier: 4026.8427-.4
Description
Folder 49
Dates:
20th century
Biographical sketch of William Turner or Potausha , February 14, 1859
Item — Folder 242: [Barcode: 61.242]
Identifier: 4026.3533
Description
William Turner was half Potawatomi and an interpreter. William taught himself to read and write in English and Indian language. William could also speak four languages, was a great hunter, and noted for his sobriety and honesty. Folder 242
Dates:
February 14, 1859
Reprint from "Town and Country Review" biographical sketch, mid-20th century
Item — Folder 489: [Barcode: 127.489]
Identifier: 5377.271
Description
Folder 489
Dates:
mid-20th century