Angie Debo
Black and White photograph of Angie Debo.
Cherokee eyechart to help tribe's elderly
John Sixkiller an optometrist from Cherokee lineage developed an eye chart using symbols of the Cherokee syllabary. This was created for the elderly Cherokees who might not know the English language well enough. Talks about how Sequoyah developed the Cherokee Syllabus.
Photograph of Ron Anquoe
Photo of a Kiowa-Comanche Ron Anque. Anque placed fourth in the men's Fancy Dance at the Bell Pow-Wow. Beside him is Heston Long, an Osage, Sac and Fox, Pawnee and Sioux.
Photograoh of James Roy Jr
Photo of James Roy Jr. who is a member of the Poca Tribe from Moore. He was a contestant at the Bell Pow-Wow.
Photograph of John Whiteshirt
Photo of John Whiteshirt an Arapaho from Pawnee. He won fourth place in the men's traditional dance at the Bell Pow-Wow
Photograph of Bell's Pow-Wow
Photo of Henry McClellan won first place in the men's fancy dance category at Bell Pow-Wow. On his left is an Iowa Sac and Fox from Shawnee.
Photograph of Robert Soontay
Photo of Robert Soontay who is the Head straight dancer.
Photographof Dennis Zotigh
Photo of Dennis Zotigh Head fancy dancer.
Artwork of an Indian child and an eagle
Plate design by Perillo shows a young Indian boy wearing a traditional costume. There is a brown eagle standing beside the boy.
Photo of Ron Anquoe
Additional photo of Ron Anque placing fourth in the men's fancy dance compettion.
Photo of a Baptizing on Peavine Creek
A baptizing took place at Peavine Creek. The baptizing was done by Richard Coon of the Antioch Baptist Church and was recorded by an unidentified photographer between the years 1916-1917. The man who was being baptized was identified as Sam Spade.
A Bite That Kills
Iron Eye Cody was an actor and even though he has many stories he could tell about his acting career he chooses to focus on an old legend that has to do with choices. It's a story about a young Indian boy who went away …
Atchinson, Kansas where the 'Santa Fe' was born
Santa Fe was created after Cyrus K. Holliday talked to the Kansas Transportation Legislature about creating a railroad.
Atchinson, Kansas where the 'Santa Fe' was born contd,
The Santa Fe rails were the first to reach the end of the line in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The diesel passenger trains were a form of luxury in their days. The railway became popular due to Harvey House's fine cuisine and Harvey's girls. Now …
Pow-wow Opens At Bell Friday
Two drums and two groups of singers will perform at the third annual Bell Pow-Wow. Hundreds of spectators are planning to attend, there will be cash prizes for the dance competitions. Arts and crafts exhibits, food, music,and dance will take place at the Pow-Wow.
Indians from 26 Tribes in Pow-Wow
Twenty-six Indian tribes were represented during the dance competitions at the Bell Pow-Wow. Other events that took place during the Bell Pow-Wow was the crowing of the senior princess which was Kristi Patton and the junior princess Sabrina Duncan. The Pow-Wow received a 1,000-dollar grant …
Picture of the Grandy Entry of Bell's Pow-Wow
Photograph of the Grand Entry of the Bell Pow-Wow. The entry was led by Warren Hawk, a Sioux head traditional dancer from Standing Rock. This was the fith annual Pow-Wow.
Newspaper Cover of a boy
Boy wearing a cowboy hat on the cover of the Kansas City Star Newspaper.
Newspaper cover of a boy.
Folks claim that Billy the Kid washed dishes at the historic." inn at the end of the Santa Fe Trail". Billy the Kid's original name is William Booney. He is a legend who was known for bargaining surrender with the territorial governor seeking pardon. He …
Billy
Legends about Billy the Kid, telling of his daring jailbreaks, and how he died. He is buried at Fort Sumner. Lists of some of the places Billy visited if you wanted to retrace his steps.
In persuit of Jesse James
Clay County historian Milton Perry tracks legendary outlaw Jesse James. Perry has spent the past twelve years retracing the steps of Jesse James. This has led to him finding the descendants of James, his boots that he was wearing when he was murdered, and excavating …
Clay County historian hot on Jesse James' trail
Milton Perry has helped generate more interest in Jesse James's story. He helped develop " The life and times of Jesse James.", helped find a long-lost print of a 1921 film called "Jesse James under the black flag.".
Visiting Jesse James' birthplace
Clay County acquired the birthplace of Jesse Jamea and has turned it into a historic site. A museum is being constructed nearby that tells the story of the famous outlaw Jesse James. The descendants of James have operated the James's farm as a tour site …
Photo of James Corn of Clevland
Photo of Col. James Corn who is from Cleveland, Tennesse. There is an additional photo of the 147 acres of land he purchased with a private trust.
Jim Thorpe Hunted Coons With His Cousins Near Evansville
James Thorpe an Indian apart of the Sac and Fox tribe was a gold medal winner in the 1912 Olympic, hunted coons with his cousins near Evansville.
