George Catlin Collection, 1840-1858
Collection
Identifier: MC-1954-35
Scope and Contents
Painter of Indian life. Correspondence between Catlin and Sir Thomas Phillips, Catlin’s sponsor, relating to the financial difficulties of each, and to London Exhibitions. Includes sketchbook of the Dragoon Expedition from Fort Gibson to the Ouachita Mountains and Comanche Country of southwestern Oklahoma.
Dates
- Creation: 1840 - 1858
Creator
- Catlin, George, 1796-1872 (Person)
Access
Access requires an appointment.
Extent
113 items
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
In part, gift of William S. Bailey, Jr. of Tulsa, Okla. ca. 1960.
Materials Specific Details
In part, photocopies.
General
NUMSC MS 67-122
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum Repository
Contact:
1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd.
Tulsa Ok 74127
918-631-6441
1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd.
Tulsa Ok 74127
918-631-6441