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

Betty June Starr Whelan Cherokee Collection Index

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Trails of Tears ended here

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Image of the Old Baptist Mission Church with a description highlighting the significance as it was the landmark that was the end of the Trail of Tears.

Physical locator: MS188-03-13: Historic Indian Materials — Page 7.9

Flint Court House Replica is completed

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Original picture of the Flint Court House with a description on the replica that was built as a result of the sponsorship of the Adair County Cherokee Historical Society

Physical locator: MS188-03-13: Historic Indian Materials — Page 7.9

Chief to Return to Sacred Site

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"Col. James Corn of Cleveland Tennessee purchased and held in private trust 147 acres that is now a part of the Red Clay Archaeological Area." Description under the picture of the Red Claya area and Col. James Corn. Article on how the Oklahoma Cherokee nation …

Physical locator: MS188-03-13: Historic Indian Materials — Page 7.9

Cherokee Summit to Seal Long Separation

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The reunion of the council to discuss international summit for the first time after the Cherokee relocation to the West.

Physical locator: MS188-03-13: Historic Indian Materials — Page 7.10*

Letters to the Editor

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A letter to the editor in response to Wilma Wineclaw's article about Christie School. An article correcting misinformation that was previously published.

Physical locator: MS188-03-13: Historic Indian Materials — Page 7.10*

Oklahoma's Oldest House

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Historic informational article regarding the construction of Oklahoma's oldest house built in 1833.

Physical locator: MS188-03-13: Historic Indian Materials — Page 7.10*

Once a red haw thicket

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History on Stilwell; a significant town built by Arthur Stilwell. Information on the Stilwell heritage with description of the layout of the town of Stilwell.

Physical locator: MS188-03-13: Historic Indian Materials — Page 7.11

County has colorful history

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History on Adair County home of the Cherokees. Significant for the superior hunting and fishing of the Cherokees.

Physical locator: MS188-03-13: Historic Indian Materials — Page 7.11

History of Adair Family is Traced

Photograph / Image · 1978-07-13

History on the name "Adair" stemming from an old-Scottish surname. Full family tree and history described from the year 1066 to 1951.

Physical locator: MS188-03-13: Historic Indian Materials — Page 7.11

Natural Dam Attracted Indians Many Years Ago

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Information on the Natural Dam in Northwest Arkansas in the Ozark National Forest. It appears to be man made, but it is a naturally occuring phenomenon with ten-foot high black shale, flat creek bed, icy waters, and swimming allowed.

Physical locator: MS188-03-13: Historic Indian Materials — Page 7.12

Letters to the Editor

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Reference requests for sources of information on the Eastern Adair County, specifically the creation of the town of Watts instigated by the Kansas City-Southern Railroad

Physical locator: MS188-03-13: Historic Indian Materials — Page 7.12

Adair Name Has Beginnings in England

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History on the name "Adair" stemming from an old-Scottish surname. Full family tree and history described from the year 1066 to 1951.

Physical locator: MS188-03-13: Historic Indian Materials — Page 7.12

Mayes Community at Site of Old Courthouse

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The community of Mayes built within an Old Courthouse with in-depth information on the layout and the historical significances such as the payment center and the gallows that are located nearby.

Physical locator: MS188-03-13: Historic Indian Materials — Page 7.13

Forgotten Cemetary Located in Pasture

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An article regarding two forgotten cemetaries- one located by Highway 51 between Stilwell and Evansville, and the other on the road north of the old Ellis Starr home. Significance on the Old Smith farm.

Physical locator: MS188-03-13: Historic Indian Materials — Page 7.13

Cherokees in England

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A party of Englishmen to the land of the Cherokee Indians, made in canoes. The purpose was for them to stay three months alongside the Cherokees and create a friendship after the treaty made in November. Although it was tense, the Cherokee Indians were warm …

Physical locator: MS188-03-13: Historic Indian Materials — Page 7.13

Among the Cherokees

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Brief biography on William J. Weaver, Chief W. Keeler, Goingsnake, and Judge Robert Buffington Daniel

Physical locator: MS188-03-13: Historic Indian Materials — Page 7.14

Among the Cherokees

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Brief article of the biography on Judge Isaac Parker-a person extremely involved in the affairs of the Cherokee Nation

Physical locator: MS188-03-13: Historic Indian Materials — Page 7.14

Among the Cherokees

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Brief biographies on Chief Lewis Downing, Teesee and Rebecca Bowles Guess, John Porum Davis, Lucien Burr "Hooley" Bell

Physical locator: MS188-03-13: Historic Indian Materials — Page 7.15

Among the Cherokees

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Brief biographies on Chief John Ross and Reverend Jesse Bushyhead

Physical locator: MS188-03-13: Historic Indian Materials — Page 7.15

Among the Cherokees

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Brief biographies on Elias Boudinot, Stand Watie, and Elias Cornelius Boudinot

Physical locator: MS188-03-13: Historic Indian Materials — Page 7.16

Among the Cherokees

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Brief biographies of Major Ridge, John Ridge, and John Rollin Ridge

Physical locator: MS188-03-13: Historic Indian Materials — Page 7.16

History of the Cherokees

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Brief biographies on Tahchee/Captain William Dutch, Chief John (Captain Jack) Rogers, John Rogers (White Trader)

Physical locator: MS188-03-13: Historic Indian Materials — Page 7.17

Among the Cherokees

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Brief biogrpahies on Dr. Emmett Starr and D.W.C. Duncan

Physical locator: MS188-03-13: Historic Indian Materials — Page 7.17

Starr's History Useful in Research

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History on the Cherokee Indians, specifically the descendants of Nancy Ward, the volumes of "Our People and Where They Rest" written by James W. Tyner and Alice Tyner, and the printed census list of the Cherokee Indians residing in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

Physical locator: MS188-03-13: Historic Indian Materials — Page 7.18

OHS archives films Emmet Starr papers used in geneology

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The OHS archives and manuscripts of Emmet Starr were used to write some of the "History of the Cherokee Indians: Old Families and their Geneologies"

Physical locator: MS188-03-13: Historic Indian Materials — Page 7.18