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George W. Fields Papers, 1920-1925

 Collection
Identifier: MC-1964-66

Scope and Contents

George W. Fields was an attorney for the Texas Cherokees. Three documents relate to the contract for Field's services, and one is the account of the Proceedings of the General Council of Texas Cherokees and Associated Bands empowering him to act in the matter of the claim against the State of Texas.

One typed, bound manuscript, dated 1920, is entitled "The Texas Cherokees, 1820-1839" and has ninety-two pages. There is also a duplicate. Another typed manuscript "Texas Cherokee Case" by William Sulzer who was former Chairman of the Committee for Indian Affairs (in the House) has twenty-two pages.

Dates

  • Creation: 1920 - 1925

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Access is by appointment only.

Extent

8 items

Language of Materials

English

Physical Description

In good condition.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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

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