Bushyhead, Dennis Wolfe, 1826-1898

Person

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Biography

Dennis Wolf Bushyhead was a leader in the Cherokee Nation after they had removed to Indian Territory. Born into the Wolf Clan, he was elected as Principal Chief, serving two terms, from 1879 to 1887.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

John W. Swain Papers, 1862-1911

Collection

Identifier: MC-1954-202

Scope and Contents

This collection of papers contains a declaration of citizenship to John W. Swain in the Cherokee Nation (1822), a letter signed by D. W. Bushyhead, Principal Chief of the Cherokees, a letter to Rebecca Swain from Senator Robert Owen, letters regarding family matters, a divorce decree, bills of sale, etc.

Dates: 1869 - 1911

Found in: Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum

Thanktgvinh proclamation Executive department, Cherokee Nation, I.T. : to the Cherokee people, 1886-11-13

Item

Identifier: E99.C5-C427 1886z

Content Description

A proclamation from the principal chief of the Cherokees naming November 25, 1886 as 'a day of thanksgiving and general praise.'

Dates: 1886-11-13

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

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