Collection Overview From the Collection: Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: The Gilcrease Cartographic Collection was initially created as a storage designation for maps found in the manuscript collections and for the few original maps purchased during the life of Thomas Gilcrease. From the collections initial humble beginnings, it has continued to grow into am official map collection through additional gifts and purchases. The collection includes atlases, hand drawn maps from the manuscript...

Collection Overview From the Collection: Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: The Gilcrease Cartographic Collection was initially created as a storage designation for maps found in the manuscript collections and for the few original maps purchased during the life of Thomas Gilcrease. From the collections initial humble beginnings, it has continued to grow into am official map collection through additional gifts and purchases. The collection includes atlases, hand drawn maps from the manuscript...

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Man pictured in studio setting standing on hay wearing hair down with long beaded leather extension from top of head, wrapped in possibly wolf hide and plaid blanket, and moccasins. Photographic reproduction of original. Folder 5

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Inscribed, "Little Old Boy" under image on recto

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Map of the Indian Territory Showing the Railways Built and Projected within Its Bounderies.

Collection Overview From the Collection: Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: The Gilcrease Cartographic Collection was initially created as a storage designation for maps found in the manuscript collections and for the few original maps purchased during the life of Thomas Gilcrease. From the collections initial humble beginnings, it has continued to grow into am official map collection through additional gifts and purchases. The collection includes atlases, hand drawn maps from the manuscript...

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Black and white photograph of a Mescalera Apache Medicine Man. Man is standing in studio setting with bearskin over left shoulder, holding head of bear. Also wearing cotton shirt, vest, cloth around waist, leggings, and moccasins. Photographic reproduction of original. Folder 6

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Black and white portrait photograph of Mescalero Belle. Standing in studio setting with right foot propped on blanket-covered studio prop. Holding traditional blanket around back and over head, wearing earrings, beaded necklaces, and a cotton shirt. Folder 7

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Inscribed, "Mescalero Belle" under the image on recto

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Black and white portrait photograph of Mescalero Belle, standing in studio setting. Facing right so profile is viewed. Wearing traditional buckskin dress, holding basket in front (left) hand. Photographic reproduction of original. Folder 7

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Black and white photograph of Mescalero camp. Four white tepees with hills in background. Saddled horse to left of tepees. Photographic reproduction of original; "Mescalero camp" written on cardstock of original below photo. Folder 7

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Black and white photograph of Mescalero chiefs. Two rows of men outdoors, almost all holding rifles. One row standing, the row below crouched in same position as if firing rifle. Almost all in mixture of traditional wear and Anglo attire. Folder 7

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Inscribed, "Mescalero Chiefs" under the image on recto