Alex Posey
Starts with a quote from Alex Posey which talks about his people being poets. He was a Creek Indian, a poet, journalist, and English- Indian dialect writer. The article then talks about his education.
Photo of an Indian in Traditional dress
Picture of an Indian man wearing traditional clothes. The Indian has hoops on his arms and one on his right leg. He is standing in a field with other Indians in the background.
Photo of an Inidan playing a flute
Keith Williams a Coushatta plays a flute during a tribal dance at a festival.
Two pictures from a magazine
The top picture on the page shows a woman dressed as an Indian demonstrating something to the kids around her. The second photo is a girl standing next to a taxidermy longhorn display.
Speaking of Texas
Talk of Sandy Horton and his friendship with Sam Houston. After Sam Horton's death, it talks about his wife Margaret struggling to provide for her 8 children. One of her kids Temple Lea Houston ended up orphaned at age 7 and became a famous lawyer …
Sam Houston, Texas Hero
Elias Rector traded his pony named Jack with Sam Houston. Sam Houston traded horses because Jack did not have a tale; which was needed since Sam was going to Texas.
Sam Houston, Texas Hero Contd.
Sam Houston had many achievements in government, while also having various careers outside of the government. He was a soldier, teacher, Indian agent, lawyer, etc. Friends described his physical appearance and his personality.
Sam Houston, Texas Hero Contd.
Sam Houston talks about his passion for teaching kids. After resigning from the army he studied law, befriended Andrew Jackson, ended up in a duel, became governor, married twice, and became a citizen of the Cherokee nation
Sam Houston, Texas Hero Contd.
Sam Houston travels to Central Texas, purchases a home, and wants to continue their education and practice law.
Sam Houston, Texas Hero Contd.
Sam Houston's involvement in creating a Declaration of Independence from Mexico. Tensions from trying to gain independence led to battles and deaths. Houston gathered troops and was a well organized leader.
Sam Houston, Texas Hero Contd.
Sam Houston led his men into battle. Deciding to attack after the councils of war did not give a definite answer. Conquered Texas from Mexico in the end. Suffered from an injury to his foot.
Houston's Legacy
Celebration of Houston's bicentennial. Multiple events to take place at Sam Houston's State University.
Houston's Legacy
Lists Locations where Houston's bicentennial celebration is being held.
Sam Houston, Texas Hero Contd.
Sam Houston serving his second term as president faced a budget crisis; Mexico mistook this for weakness and tried to invade. Mexico failed and retreated. Houston was faced with the question of whether Texas should remain a republic or join statehood in the United States. …
Sam Houston, Texas Hero Contd.
Sam Houston and his marriage to Margaret. Talks about their strong relationship, having eight kids, and suffering from breast cancer, but survived after surgery. They ended up retiring and Sam died of pneumonia.
Have your Camera Ready
Various nature pictures of places in Texas.
Chinqua-Penn Plantation House
Map of the Chinqua-Penn House. Located in Greensboro, N.C. The house is operated by the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Indian Prayer
Indian Prayer. Talks about not criticizing your neighbors until you have walked a mile in their shoes. Has a drawing of an Indian on a horse at the top of the page. Tribal symbols going down on the sides of the paper and a drawing …
Native American Handcrafted Art Qualla
A 24 page book/catalogue that has pictures of handmade objects with a brief description below each item and its price. The handmade crafts and art ranges from pottery, masks, woodwork, basket weaving, rugs, dolls, bookmarks, etc. There is an order form in the book that …
Indian Ownership of the Arkansas River
A book-like brochure. Created to inform members of the tribe as well as the general public. The brochure answers a variety of questions that range from " What part of the river?", "Who owns it?" etc
Indians of America
A full-color illustration souvenir book of the Indians of America. The book has many pictures and descriptions of Indian homes, people, Indians working on art pieces, a map of all the Indian tribes around the United States, ceremonial dances, symbols, Indian Sign Language, and Indian …
John Wesley Powell and the Anthropology of the Canyon Country Paper 670
The book includes John Wesley Powell's fieldwork research, archeological discoveries in the Canyon Country, and Powell's notes that range from describing his travels to Indian beliefs and practices. There are images and maps throughout the book.
Untitled binder item
Picture of a person riding a horse in a field with mountains in the background.
The Far Side
Comic-style illustration of Indians hitting a man with pillows. Underneath the illustration, it says "Braving the Indian 'pillow' gantlet".
Comic Illustration
A photograph published in the newspaper. In the photo, there is a woman wearing glasses holding a boy who is wearing what appears to be tribal clothing holding up a blue ribbon. The photo was taken at an Indian market which is located at an …
