Watie and Ridge Sign, Undated
Scope and Contents
A sign reads: "Oklahoma. Watie and Ridge. Graves about 8 mi. East. Stand Watie and his cousin, John Ridge, signed 1835 treaty for the Cherokee removal from Georgia to Ind. Ter., which caused a tribal feud. Ridge, young and talented, was assassinated, but Watie escaped their enemies. Later he was souther Cherokee leader and only INdian commissioned Brig. Gen. in the Confederated States Army. Oklahoma Historical Society and State Highway Commission 1950."
Dates
- Creation: Undated
Creator
- From the Collection: University of Tulsa. McFarlin Library (Organization)
- From the Collection: Logsdon, Guy William, 1934-2018 (Person)
Access
This material is open for research use by any registered reader.
Extent
1 photographic_print
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
Black and white photographic print.
Top right corner bent.
Dimensions
9 x 9 cm.
General
Title supplied by cataloguer.
Photographer unknown.
Stamped on verso, top left: "305."
Subject
- Ridge, John, 1802-1839 (Person)
- Watie, Stand, 1806-1871 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives Repository
McFarlin Library
University of Tulsa
2933 E. 6th St
Tulsa 74104-3123 USA
(918) 631-2496
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