Valentine, Robert G. (Robert Grosvenor), 1872-1916

Person

Staff Only

Dates

Existence: 1872-11-29 - 1916-11-14

Biography

He was a widely known lawyer and the Commissioner of Indian Affairs in the Taft administration. He also was an assistant instructor in English at MIT. Harvard class of 1896. He died in New York City but resided in Braintree.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Hopi Agency archive, 1906-1981; bulk 1905-1910

Collection

Identifier: 2006-008

Scope and Contents

The Hopi agency archive consists of photocopies of the original correspondence between various individuals and government agencies such as the Department of the Interior, and officials such as the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, the Secretary of War, the Superindent of Moqui Schools; includes statements by Oraibi chiefs ("friendlies" and "hostiles") and correspondence by other tribal members.

Dates: 1905 - 1981; Majority of material found within 1905 - 1910

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

R.G. Valentine to Superintendents and Disbursing Officers, 1912-09-11

Item — Box 3: [Barcode: A000020957254], Folder: 6

Identifier: 1975.006.2.Miscellaneous.026b

Scope and Contents

Carbon copy typed and signed letter from Robert G. Valentine (Commissioner, Office of Indian Affairs) to Superintendents and Disbursing Officers. In reference to Indian monies. Attached to item 1975.006.2.Miscellaneous.026a.

Dates: 1912-09-11

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Indians of North America historical manuscripts and documents, 1724-1981 / Series 2. Papers and Correspondence. / Miscellaneous