Native American
Subject
Subject Source: Gilcrease Culture Terms
Found in 6473 Collections and/or Records:
Manuscript Collection: Sioux Indian Papers
Collection
Identifier: MC.1964.197
Collection Overview
Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: "Copies of Extracts of all the Correspondence between the Commanding Officers of the United States Troops in Minnesota and the Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company at Red River, respecting a Tribe of Sioux Indians who were Refugees within the British Territory," describes one of the documents in this collection. A printed document, it reads also: "Ordered, by the House of Commons, to be printed 17 June, 1864."...
Dates:
1864-1895
Manuscript Collection: Six Nations Papers
Collection
Identifier: MC.1954.198
Collection Overview
Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: Listed under the heading of "Six Nations," these papers all pertain to the Indians of the Iroquois Confederacy. Most of these items are listed individually in the Guide book; for further reference see: Hyde manuscript Iroquois Treaty, 1723 Mahomet Letter Onondaga-Meriam letters Joseph Martin, Indian Agent.
Dates:
1698-1859
Manuscript Collection: Solomon McCombs
Collection
Identifier: MC.1970.136
Collection Overview
Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: This large collection is divided into sections, and then broken down by date. It includes the following sub-titles; Biographical, items 1 - 19, Correspondence items 20 - 718, Creek Tribal Elections items 719 - 738, Speeches and Essays on Art items 739 - 748, Exhibits items 749 - 761, Lists of Paintings items 762 - 769, Discussion of Paintings items 770-785, Sales Receipt and Contracts items 786 - 801, Programs items 802 - 812,...
Dates:
1904-1984
Manuscript Collection: Stand Watie
Collection
Identifier: MC.1970.214
Collection Overview
Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: A photocopy of Special Order Number 15 by Maj. Gen. Hindman, Confederate Army, and Proclamation by Stand Watie promising protection to Cherokees who return to their homes, a letter from Stand Watie, at Camp McIntosh to Lt Farnsworth authorizing him to issue clothing to a company to be raised by Capt. Gorden, and Treaty stipulations signed by Lt. Col. A. C. Mathews and Wm. Hance for U.S. and Brig. Gen. Stand Watie, Principal...
Dates:
1862-1865
Manuscript Collection: Thomas Richardville
Collection
Identifier: MC.1954.182
Collection Overview
Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: Reverend Thomas F. Richardville was ordained a Baptist minister in 1865. He became a Miami Chief in 1888 after having been an interpreter and secretary for his people. This collection consists of account books; letters concerning church affairs in southeastern Kansas and vicinity ; legal documents, some concerning land grants; various papers concerning the affairs of the Miami and Ottawa tribes; the Miami National Council Book...
Dates:
[no date]
Manuscript Collection: Wichita Indian History
Collection
Identifier: MC.1964.220
Collection Overview
Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: A brief history of the Wichita Nation written by C. H. Pratt (n.d.) who is sometimes called the historian of the Wichita Nation, this document contains eleven legal size pages, typescript.
Dates:
1922
Manuscript Collection: Willard Stone
Collection
Identifier: MC.1970.199
Collection Overview
Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: Correspondence between Stone and various people, such as Foreman, Gilcrease, martin Wiesendanger, and James T. Forrest, Director of Gilcrease Museum. Most letters are concerning his art, various carvings and types of mediums used, such as clay and wood varieties. Letters also deal with proposed or ongoing projects, or arranging meetings about art projects. There is also a collection of miscellaneous brochures and cards; some...
Dates:
1942-1985
Manuscript Collection: William A. Bowles
Collection
Identifier: MC.1954.24
Collection Overview
Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: A holograph document by William A. Bowles (1763-1805), this is a proclamation dated October 31, 1799, expelling all Spaniards and Americans from the independent "State of Muskogee" issued from Wakina, Florida. Bowles was the leader of three "filibustering expeditions" against the Spaniards in Florida. He was an adventurer who lived among the Creeks and sought to establish the independent State of Muskogee.
Dates:
October 31, 1799
Manuscript Collection: William McIntosh
Collection
Identifier: MC.1970.140
Collection Overview
Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: General William McIntosh (1778?-1825) was a Creek Indian Chief who favored the removal of the Creeks out of the state of Georgia to lands in the West. In this matter there was a strong party in opposition. On April 30, 1825, a force of these Indians burned his home, then killed him and other members of his family. General McIntosh was a cousin of Governor George M. Troup of Georgia. The papers include a letter to Governor...
Dates:
1802-1906
Manuscript Collection: Wolf Robe Hunt
Collection
Identifier: MC.1980.105
Collection Overview
Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: Included in this collection are a number of sketches, illustrations, poems, awards and newspaper articles regarding Wolf Robe Hunt's art. There are approximately 40 Periodicals with articles about his art, approximately 21 Catalogues and Brochures regarding Inter - Tribal Ceremonials and Pow-wows, and a collection of Sheet Music and Songs. Also included is a large collection of Reproductions, (approximately 40) of portraits,...
Dates:
1904-1987