Wigwam Neosho, Undated
Scope and Contents
A sign reads: "Oklahoma. Wigwam Neosho. Near Grand R., about 7 mi., N.E. Was trading post in 1829-33, named and conducted by Ex-Gov. Sam Houston of Tenn., who was called Colonaf (The Raven) by his Cherokee friends. As a celebrity in the Indian Ter., Houston was visited by the American author, Washington Irving who came to this country in 1832, and made notes for his book, "A Tour on the Praries," now an Oklahoma classic. Oklahoma Historical Society and State Highway Commission 1949."
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.
Dimensions
8.5 x 8.5 cm.
General
Title supplied by cataloguer.
Photographer unknown.
Geographic
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives Repository
McFarlin Library
University of Tulsa
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Tulsa 74104-3123 USA
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