"In the Beginning" by Fred Olds. From postcard from the Oklahoma Territorial Museum.

Betty June Starr Whelan Cherokee Collection Index

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Comanche War Party

Photograph / Image

Painting of the Comanche war party meeting the Dragoons under Col. Henry Dodge in 1834. Painted by George Catlin

Physical locator: MS188-03-03: Indians III: — Page 9.9

International Indian Council

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Photograph of The International Indian Council in session at Tahlequah in 1843.

Physical locator: MS188-03-03: Indians III: — Page 9.9

School House

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Photograph of a school house at Dwight Mission

Physical locator: MS188-03-03: Indians III: — Page 9.10*

Ancient Fire-place

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Photograph of an ancient fire-place in one of the buildings located at Fort Towson

Physical locator: MS188-03-03: Indians III: — Page 9.10*

Part of old barracks buildings

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Photograph of some parts of an old barrack building located at Fort Gibson. The Barracks were constructed in 1843.

Physical locator: MS188-03-03: Indians III: — Page 9.10*

Boy held captive

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Painting of Tunk aht oh ye, the Thunderer. He was a Kiowa boy held captive by the Osage Indians, purchased by General Henry Leavenworth to return him to his tribe. Ended up being killed by a ram in the bank of the Verdigris River.

Physical locator: MS188-03-03: Indians III: — Page 9.10*

Parts of the Ruins of Fort Washita

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Photograph of some of the ruins at Fort Washita.

Physical locator: MS188-03-03: Indians III: — Page 9.11

Relic of Fort Arbuckle

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Photograph of a relic located in Fort Arbuckle.

Physical locator: MS188-03-03: Indians III: — Page 9.11

Prairie Indians hunting

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Drawing of Prairie Indians hunting buffalo

Physical locator: MS188-03-03: Indians III: — Page 9.12

Wee ta ra sha ro

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Painting of Wee ta ra sha by George Catlin. Wee ta ra sha was a Wichita chief who participated in the council at Fort Gibson in September, 1843.

Physical locator: MS188-03-03: Indians III: — Page 9.12

Wichita Village

Other

Wichita village on Rush Creek. From the "Exploration of Red River" by Captain R.B. Marcy

Physical locator: MS188-03-03: Indians III: — Page 9.12

Peyote Ritual a Weird Affair

Newspaper / Clipping · circa 1968

A Navajo Indian ritual, involving the flesh of the desert cactus Peyote being placed in a glass jar to be eaten, takes place.

Physical locator: MS188-03-04: Indians IV — Page 1.1

Tapestry of the Twelve Tribes

Newspaper / Clipping

Tapestry of the Twelve Tribes of Israel to be displayed.

Physical locator: MS188-03-04: Indians IV — Page 1.2

Cherokee Tear Dress

Document

Material describing the process of making a Cherokee Tear Dress and leather shoes.

Physical locator: MS188-03-04: Indians IV — Page 1.3

Cherokee Courtship and Weddings

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Article by Mary HorseChief-Henderson using excerpts from the book " The Southern Indians" to bring a better understanding on the process of Cherokee Courtships and Weddings.

Physical locator: MS188-03-04: Indians IV — Page 1.4

George M. Murrell Home Site

Program / Brochure

A brochure for the George M. Murrell home site describing the site itself on the front with the location and listing hours and events on the back.

Physical locator: MS188-03-04: Indians IV — Page 1.5

"Spirt of the Smokies"

Photograph / Image · 1983

Artwork by Robert H. Annesley titled "Spirt of the Smokies" depicting the feeling of a dispersed Cherokee man.

Physical locator: MS188-03-04: Indians IV — Page 1.5

Cheyenne Traditions

Newspaper / Clipping · 1999

A Magazine Article describing the Cheynne traditional garments worn.

Physical locator: MS188-03-04: Indians IV — Page 1.6

Wohehiv, The Morning Star Shines Brightly on The Cheyenne Reservation

Newspaper / Clipping · 1999

Newpaper article about the Cheyenne Tribe along with their history and the origins of their morning star emblem. The piece also talks about their Trible headquarters ( Lame Deer ), their langue ( Wohehiv), their Pow-wows, campgrounds, Two Moons Monument, and Bighorn Rosebud Creek Battlefield.

Physical locator: MS188-03-04: Indians IV — Page 1.6

Ashland

Other

A clipping advertising the attractions of Ashland.

Physical locator: MS188-03-04: Indians IV — Page 1.7

Special Edition; Pow Wow Time

Newspaper / Clipping · 1999-05-27

A Ranger special edition newspaper dedicated to the event and history of Pow Wow.

Physical locator: MS188-03-04: Indians IV — Page 1.7

The Wind River Indian Reservation

Newspaper / Clipping

Clipping on the Wind River Indian reservation and its people.

Physical locator: MS188-03-04: Indians IV — Page 1.8