Emil William Lenders Papers, Undated
Scope and Contents
The papers consist of three books containing color sketches of American Indians and their artifacts, including cattle brands, with notes; a catalog of Lender's collection of books; a col lection of stories and anecdotes (4 pp.), some by Buffalo Bill; a copy of a talk on radio station WKY about Oklahoma (4 pp.); and a collection of notes on Indians and cowboys.
Dates
- Creation: 1890's and early 1900's
Creator
- Lenders, Emil William, 1865-1934 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is by appointment only.
Biographical / Historical
Emil William Lenders, cowboy and artist, was born in London and educated in Germany, having studied art at the Academy of Munich. He painted buffalo at the 101 Ranch in the 1890's, and was later associated with Buffalo Bill (William Cody).
Extent
5 items
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
Most of these items are in good shape, and the sketch books are valuable from an anthropological point of view.
- 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