End of the Trail
Continuation of 4.19 of End of the Trail.
End of the Trail
Continuation of 4.19 of End of the Trail.
End of the Trail
Continuation of 4.19 of End of the Trail.
End of the Trail
Continuation of 4.19 of End of the Trail.
National Geographic
41st Annual Strawberry Festival
This booklet lays out details for the 1988 Strawberry Festival of Stilwell Oklahoma, hosted by the Stilwell Kiwanis Club. There is an itinerary listing the events of the festival and advertisements for an inaugural five kilometer run. There is a section for the Strawberry Festival …
43rd Annual Strawberry Festival
This booklet lays out details for the 1990 Stilwell Strawberry Festival. There is a section about that years Strawberry Festival Queen, Angela Ross, and her attendants, first runner-up Anesa Adair and second runner-up Shannon Grover, and third runner-up Samantha Bearpaw. There is a section with …
Sequoyah's Spinning Wheel Returns to Home Site
This article details the return of Sequoyah's spinning wheel. The spinning wheel was part of a transaction to buy the home from Sequoyah's Widow in 1855 and had since been in the hands of the buyers for generations. After the wheel was returned to Sequoyah's …
Cherokee Capitol Building To be Rededicated Saturday
This article details the events of the rededication ceremony of the Cherokee capitol building on Oct. 12th. There was a reenactment of the signing of the act that named Tahlequah the Capitol of the Cherokee Nation on Oct. 19, 1841.
Pawnee Bill's Wild West Alive and Well
This brief article shares that the shows once put on by legendary showman "Pawnee Bill" are still active and include traditional Pawnee performers.
"A Cherokee Christmas"
A short poem describing the trauma of the Trail of Tears and the oral tradition of sharing the story each Christmas.
Holiday 91'
Artwork chosen to represent the Cherokee Advocate Holiday 91'. Contains an inspirational caption attesting to the individual strength of Cherokees.
Parade Floats
photos of two parade floats, Warriors Then and Now, and Year Of The Indian.
Indian Babtist Missions
Clipping of a card advertising the Indian Babtist Missions.
...Chief John Ross Unveiling Oct. 27
Article detailing the unvieling of a monument to Principal Chief John Ross (1828-1866) on the old Cherokee Capitol grounds.
Printed Photo of a Cherokee
A printed photo of a Cherokee man in ceremonial dance attire.
Death Lives in the West
A short history of Chief Dragging-canoe's escapades during the American Revolution.
Charges Dropped Against Two Cherokee Men
This article details the dropping of charges against William Lee Smith and Sam Pigeon. Both men were accused of harboring Gene Leroy Smith, the man accused of raping and murdering three Girl Scouts in June of 1977.
Photo of Iron Eyes Cody
Printed photo of actor Iron Eyes Cody, who famously played Native Americans in film, despite being of Italian descent.
Oklahoma: Native America/ Vacation Guide 93'
Vacation magazine that focuses on the Native American culture and lifestyle of Oklahoma. Half of the magazine focuses on aspects of Indigenous life and culture, while the other half lists city listings for different accommodations, events, and attractions.
American History Illustrated
Magazine that contains various articles. The most relevant article is about Custer and his battle against the Northern Cheyenne and Sioux.
Nevada Magazine
A magazine about the state that contains a set of photographs of Paiute Natives on the Fort McDermitt reservation.
Nancy Ward: Cherokee Patriot or Traitor?
A Newpaper profile on the historical figure, Nancy Ward. The article dives into the controversy on whether her actions were patriotic of treacherous.
Cherokee Nation Newspaper Cover Page
Title page photo of the Cherokee Nation newspaper.
Ned Christie: Cherokee Senator and Patriot
A newspaper profile of the historic figure, Ned Christie. the article delves into the history of Christie and how he was wrongfully accused of murder and hid from authorities until his eventual gunning down.
