Pottawatomie Papers, 1828 and 1882
Collection
Identifier: 134
Scope and Contents
Isaac McCoy kept a small journal (4 pp.) of a tour with the Pottawatomie and the Ottawas in 1828 from Missouri to Indian Territory. He gives a good description of the area through which they passed.
The second item consists of photostats from the National Archives, Office of Indian Affairs, of a code of laws drafted by the Pottawatomies in 1882 which they desired to adopt.
Dates
- Creation: 1828 and 1882
Creator
- McCoy, Isaac, 1784-1846 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is by appointment only.
Extent
2 items
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
The journal is in fair condition and there is a typescript for ease in handling and reading.
- 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