Brinton Darlington Letterbook, 1871-1872
Item
Identifier: MC-1964-56
Scope and Contents
This is the letterbook of Brinton Darlington (1804-1872), agent for the Cheyenne-Arapaho tribes, and contains copies of letters sent out from the agency. They are all on official business, mostly signed by Darlington, but some of the later ones were signed by Jonathan D. Miles, acting agent.
Dates
- Creation: 1871 - 1872
Creator
- Darlington, Brinton, 1804-1872 (Person)
- Miles, John D., 1832-1925 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is by appointment only.
Biographical / Historical
Brinton Darlington 1804-1872; b. Dec. 3, 1804, Fayette County, Pa.; d. May 1, 1872, Indian Territory; Quaker and Indian agent for the Cheyennes and Arapahoes of Oklahoma.
Extent
1 item : 119 pages.
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
Contact:
1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd.
Tulsa Ok 74127
918-631-6441
1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd.
Tulsa Ok 74127
918-631-6441