Sequoyah's Cabin
This brochure describes Sequoyah's life, the Cherokee alphabet, his log cabin, and has the hours of operation for his cabin as well as membership information for the Oklahoma Historical Society.
Diversification vital, official says
We have two copies of this clipping. It talks about the diversification of economies within tribal governments.
Return to family, Means says
Russell Means speaks about returning to Native roots and following traditions.
Alumni Jack Kilpatrick's Name Still Used For Annual Faculty Honor Here
Dr. Jack Kilpatrick was compared to Sequoyah and celebrated for the work he created.
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Pictured is Mrs. and Mr. Sixkiller on his 89th birthday wearing headresses and practicing their "Mean Indian Stomp Dance."
Kemp is bright light for GOP
We have two copies of this clipping: the original and a copy. Injustices against the Native Americans are described. Republican Jack Kemp proposes a program to get Native Americans into housing.
The Yup'ik Way of Making Prayer
There are two pages of a magazine that go 12-14. Customs of the Yup'ik tribe in Alaska are described, Artificial Life (Alife), and an article begins about whales.
Far North
Pictured is a girl laying in the grass with a white dog.
Wagon train re-enacts 'Trail of Tears' sorrow
The event commemorated was the 150th anniversary of the forced removal of the Indians at gunpoint (Trail of Tears). Details about the forced removal are notated in the article.
Buck Teeter
Pictured is a graphic of a sunset, horses, a wagon, and four men sitting around a fire with the words "Buck Teeter" underneath the fire.
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The table of contents for this issue of National Geographic is described on the front of this page. It also has a tidbit about the city - now known as Rio Azul - on the front and then proceeds on the back and into our …
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Continued article from previous entry. Describes the tombs and their history in Rio Azul.
The Cherokee Clans
This is a postcard from the Seven Clans of the Cherokee. It is blank and not addressed to anyone. There is no stamp. On the front of the postcard the seven Cherokee are listed and placed in a diagram with a small bit of information …
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Pictured is a graphic of a Native American wearing a headress made of feathers as well as a medal with a red circle in the background.
The Trail of Tears Association
This brochure explains the story and the mission of the Trail of Tears. It explains the Trail of Tears and how it happened. The mission describes that since this event, the Association has made an agreement with the National Park Service to promote and protect …
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This appears to be a scrapbook-like entry. It contains three photographs noting what is in the picture, the photographer, and we date(s) of something?
Chief Byrd sworn in
Pictured is a picture of Joe Byrd (Cherokee chief) giving a speech to promote hope in his people after his swearing in.
Ceremonies overshadow controversy & Tribal council immediately votews itself pay raises
This article outlines the controversy overcome by Chief Joe Byrd and his inauguration. The second article talks about filling empty committee seats as well as the pay for these positions.
Ceremonies overshadow controversy & Tribal council immediately votews itself pay raises
There are two black and white printed copies of the previous entry.
Cherokees talk of hope for better life with incoming administration
We have one original newspaper clipping and one printed copy in the same sheet protector. This article outlines Byrd's talk of hope and his priorities while in office.
Indian Militants Split in Effort to Reclaim Heritage
This article outlines the ways in which Native Americans are being integrated into quickly evolving urban areas of the U.S. They are creating resources to make the transition easier. Pictured is Henry Hook who drives for the Seattle Indian Health Board.
City Life a Fatal Attraction for Too Many Indians
We do have the original copy of this as well as a printed copy on white paper. The attraction of Natives to large cities are described as is their failure in achieving what they were hoping for once they got there, like jobs, education, housing, …
Prizes Fall at His Feet When Whitecloud Dances
We have two copies of this article. One of which is copied and printed on white paper. This article describes the dance journey of Mr. Johnny Whitecloud. A picture of Mr. Whitecloud and a description of his plans to teach at an Indian school are …
Talk With The Chief
Pictured is Bob Blue wearing a very old war bonnet while holding a powwow with Peter Hyde.
Indian Militants Split in Effort to Reclaim Heritage
This is a copy of an article from section 2.7.
