John W. Swain Papers, 1862-1911

Collection

Identifier: MC-1954-202

Staff Only

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

Creation: 1869 - 1911

Creator

Bushyhead, Dennis Wolfe, 1826-1898 (Correspondent, Person)
Owen, Robert L. (Robert Latham), 1856-1947 (Correspondent, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Access is by appointment only.

Extent

11 items

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Description

Good condition.

Related Names

Subject

Swain, John W. (Person)

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum Repository

https://gilcrease.org/helmerich-center/

Contact:
1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd.
Tulsa Ok 74127
918-631-6441