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Cherokee Indians.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 398 Collections and/or Records:

J. Hilderbrand to C. Carter, 1919-01-27

 Item — Box 3: [Barcode: A000020957254], Folder: 3
Identifier: 1975.006.2.Creek.008
Scope and Contents

Typed and signed letter from James Hilderbrand (Chairman Eastern Emigrant and Western Cherokee, Inc.) to Chas (Charles) Carter (Principal Chief, Creek Nations). Document announcing names of the five delegates appointed by Hilderbrand to appear before the U.S. Congress to argue against the privisions of the 1866 treaty allowing the allotment of CHerokee, Creek lands, and money to freed Negro slaves.

Dates: 1919-01-27
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Indians of North America historical manuscripts and documents, 1724-1981 / Series 2. Papers and Correspondence. / Creek

J. Hilderbrand to W.H. Hays, 1920-09-01

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: A000023240315], Folder: 6
Identifier: 1975.006.2.Cherokee.033
Scope and Contents

Carbon copy typed and signed draft from James Hilderbrand (National Chairman, Eastern Emigrant Cherokees) to William H. Hays (Chairman, Republican National Committee) concerning the proper education and registration, under Oklahoma law, of the full blood Cherokees, enabling them to vote in the next election.

Dates: 1920-09-01
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Indians of North America historical manuscripts and documents, 1724-1981 / Series 2. Papers and Correspondence. / Cherokee

J. M. Taylor to M. Teehee, 1928-02-09

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: A000023240315], Folder: 6
Identifier: 1975.006.2.Cherokee.040
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed document from John M. Taylor (Attorney for Cherokee Indian Petitions) to Moses Teehee (Clerk, Vian Local No. 2). Update on current petitions and cases pending, identifies current interpreter, location of rolls and records, etc.

Dates: 1928-02-09
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Indians of North America historical manuscripts and documents, 1724-1981 / Series 2. Papers and Correspondence. / Cherokee

J. M. Taylor to the President, Secretary of the Interior, and the Attorney General, 1925-09-05

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: A000023240315], Folder: 6
Identifier: 1975.006.2.Cherokee.037
Scope and Contents

Carbon copy typed and signed letter from John M. Taylor (Attorney, Eastern Emigrant and Western Cherokees) to President, Secretary of the Interior, and the Attorney General regarding the U.S. Government's wrongfully taking possession of Cherokee lands. Bears the official seal of the Eastern Emigrant and Western Cherokees.

Dates: 1925-09-05
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Indians of North America historical manuscripts and documents, 1724-1981 / Series 2. Papers and Correspondence. / Cherokee

J.B. Mayes to Peabody and Clements, 1890-03-25

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: A000023240315], Folder: 6
Identifier: 1975.006.2.Cherokee.030
Scope and Contents

Typed transcription of a letter from J.B. Mayes (Principal Chief, Cherokee Nation) to Peabody and Clemends (Attorneys at Law) enlisting their services in defeating the Oklahoma Bill for an U.S. Territorial government.

Dates: 1890-03-25
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Indians of North America historical manuscripts and documents, 1724-1981 / Series 2. Papers and Correspondence. / Cherokee

J.B. Shoenfelt to B. Pope, 1905-05-10

 Item — Box 2: [Barcode: A000023240322], Folder: 4
Identifier: 1975.006.2.Chickasaw.009
Scope and Contents

Typed and signed letter from J. Blair Shoenfelt (U.S. Indian Agent, Department of the Interior) to Battiest Pope (Lodi, IT) in refernce to his share of money out of the Choctaw-Cherokee Townsite Fund.

Dates: 1905-05-10
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Indians of North America historical manuscripts and documents, 1724-1981 / Series 2. Papers and Correspondence. / Chickasaw

J.H. Leeman vs. U.S. and Cherokee Indians Petition, 1891-12-08

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 000023240308], Folder: 6
Identifier: 1975.006.1.Cherokee.135
Scope and Contents

Carbon copy typed Court of Claims Petition No. 6048 J.H. Leeman vs. U.S. and Cherokee Indians. Case of allegedly stoplen property.

Dates: 1891-12-08
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Indians of North America historical manuscripts and documents, 1724-1981 / Series 1. Legal Documents. / Cherokee

J.M. Bryan to N. Bryan, 1846-05-25

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: A000023240315], Folder: 5
Identifier: 1975.006.2.Cherokee.020
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter from Joel M. Bryan to his mother Nancy Bryan regarding his uncertainty of returning home as no Commissioner has yet been appointed to settle claims under the 1835 treaty; other Cherokee business and family business.

Dates: 1846-05-25
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Indians of North America historical manuscripts and documents, 1724-1981 / Series 2. Papers and Correspondence. / Cherokee

J.M. Bryan to R. Bryan, 1876-05-01

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: A000023240315], Folder: 5
Identifier: 1975.006.2.Cherokee.021
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter from Joel M. Bryan to his wife, Rebecca Bryan regarding family and spritual matters.

Dates: 1876-05-01
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Indians of North America historical manuscripts and documents, 1724-1981 / Series 2. Papers and Correspondence. / Cherokee

John Howard Payne Letters, 1832-1852

 Collection
Identifier: MC-1954-169
Scope and Contents John Howard Payne visited the Cherokee country in the 1830's, and two of these letters are introductions to John Ross, the Cherokee Chief. There is an exchange of seven letters between them, mostly personal. Some letters and photostats concern the arrest of Ross and Payne.One letter from John Ridge offers his regrets that Payne cannot visit his house and mentions sending him various Cherokee papers. Payne was planning to write a history of the Cherokees and there is...
Dates: 1832 - 1852
Found in: Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum

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