Samuel Bell Maxey Papers, 1861-1882
Scope and Contents
There are 200 letters, more of which are personal than official, and documents and maps (1861-65). There are only two letters after 1865 and they are dated 1881-82, one to the Secretary of the Interior and one to Jackson McCurtain, Choctaw Chief; both pertain to railroad charters in the Choctaw Nation.
Important item: Probably the most important item in this collection is his "Confidential Correspondence" (1863-64). The typescript contains approximately 100 pages.
Dates
- Creation: 1861 - 1882
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
Access is by appointment only.
Biographical / Historical
Samuel Bell Maxey was a Confederate general in charge of troops in Indian Territory and later became a senator from Texas.
Extent
200 items
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
These papers vary from poor to good condition. Some of them have typescripts.
- 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