Porter, Pleasant, 1840-1907
Person
Biography
Pleasant Porter was a respected American Indian statesman and the Principal Chief of the Creek Nation from 1899 until his death.
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
P. Porter to W.E. Connelley, 1905-07-19
Item — Box 3: [Barcode: A000020957254], Folder: 3
Identifier: 1975.006.2.Creek.017a
Scope and Contents
Typed and signed letter from Pleasant Porter to William Elsey Connelley. Note thanking him for the books sent to Porter.
Dates:
1905-07-19
Pleasant and Ellen Porter, Undated
Item — Box 2: [Barcode: A000023243217], Folder: 2
Identifier: 1975.006.3.Creek.034
Scope and Contents
Studio portrait of a standing man on the left identified as Pleasant Porter, 1840-1907, and a woman identified as his wife, Mary Ellen Keys, 1854-1886, standing on the right with her right hand resting on the left arm of Porter.
Dates:
Undated
Pleasant Porter, Undated
Item — Box 1: [Barcode: A000023243200], Folder: 12
Identifier: 1975.006.3.Creek.016
Scope and Contents
Studio portrait of a man identified as Pleasant Porter, 1840-1907, principal chief of the Creek Nation, 1899-1907.
Dates:
Undated
Porter, Pleasant
File
Identifier: 2006.012.13
Scope and Contents
Historical marker noting the location of the home and grave of the noted Creek Indian leader, Pleasant Porter.
Dates:
1864 - 1991
William McIntosh Papers, 1802-1906
Collection
Identifier: MC-1964-140
Scope and Contents
Gen. William McIntosh 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 Gov. George M. Troup of Georgia.The papers include a letter to Governor Troup written and signed by Gen. William McIntosh; letters and copies of...
Dates:
1802 - 1906
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- Creek Indians. 1
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