John Ross Collection, 1814-1897
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, proclamations as chief of the Cherokee Tribe, legal papers, records, accounts, list of names and rations allocated during Removal from Tennessee to Indian Territory, official and other papers of the Council (Cherokee), petitions and protests to Congress, and papers relating to the East and West Cherokee controversy and the Civil War.
Includes the Muster Roll of Capt. John Benge's Detachment of Emigrating Cherokees. Another documents records the expenditures of one detachment, the costs for which the U. S. Government promised reimbursement.
Dates
- Creation: 1814 - 1897
Creator
- Ross, John, 1790-1866 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Access requires an appointment.
Biographical / Historical
John Ross (1790-1897) chief of the first Indian republic, was principal chief of the Cherokees during the time of the Removal, establishment of the Cherokee Nation, and until his death. During the Civil War he split with the CHerokees who favored the Southern Cause and ruled in exile after 1863 from Philadelphia.
Extent
11 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
Multiple languages
Arrangement
In part, transcripts and photocopies.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased by Mr. Gilcrease from Mrs. Pyburn, a descendant of John Ross.
General
NUCMC MS 67-137
Subject
- Ross, John, 1790-1866 (Person)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum Repository
1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd.
Tulsa Ok 74127
918-631-6441