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

Betty June Starr Whelan Cherokee Collection Index

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Christmas Carols

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This page address specific Christmas traditions that include Christmas carols, Teh Christmas Tree, Traditional Christmas food, greenery, and the Creche. The text provides information about each traditions origin and how they may still be used today.

Physical locator: MS188-03-14: Twin Territories — Page 1.4

The History of Santa Clause

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The article describes the history of Santa based on the different names he was given, St. Nicholas, Kriss Kringle, Santa Claus. This reviews over all the myths.

Physical locator: MS188-03-14: Twin Territories — Page 1.4

The History of Christmas Traditions

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This article describes the Christmas traditions and origins Christmas cards, mistletoe "Oklahoma's State Flower," Yule Candle, Yule Log, and the Poinsettia.

Physical locator: MS188-03-14: Twin Territories — Page 1.5

the Cherokees first Christmas

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This article describe the first Cherokee Christmas in the early 1800s, when schools did not promote Christmas custom like a tree of Santa Claus. In this article it is describe how Cherokee individuals wish to learn more about English custom but have to look outside …

Physical locator: MS188-03-14: Twin Territories — Page 1.5

The History of Christmas

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This article detailed origin of Christmas based on religion. It discusses the early festival of Christmas in Europe and the introduction of Mardi Gras.

Physical locator: MS188-03-14: Twin Territories — Page 1.6

Herbs... Food and Medicine

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This article describes the use of herbs as both food and medicine in order to make infusions, bathes, decoctions, compresses and fomentations. These recipes are typically passed down from generation to generation using plants in their most natural from.

Physical locator: MS188-03-14: Twin Territories — Page 1.7

The Origin of Disease

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This article reads like a folk tale describing the link of human or men and nature. This specific story follows the events of a bear who believes that harming the human race will help defeat his enemies. This tale provides the reasoning behind disease.

Physical locator: MS188-03-14: Twin Territories — Page 1.7

The Origin of Disease

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Continuation of 1.7 Origin of Disease.

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And They Survived

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This multiple page article describe the efforts of Dr. John Edward Herndon, a physician in the Indian terrorities. Using his medical training from training intuitions in Philadelphia and being a Civil War Medic, this article describes the herbs Dr. Herndon's would use with medical methods. …

Physical locator: MS188-03-14: Twin Territories — Page 1.8

And They Survived

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Continuation of 1.8 And They Survived.

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Sacajawea

Newspaper / Clipping · April 1967

This multiple page articles discuss the expedition of Lewis and Clark in correlation to Sacajawea. The article addresses specific content like Native American healing, Native American culture, and other medical practices. Additionally it describes the use of catnip, cattail, cliquefoil, and chamolie.

Physical locator: MS188-03-14: Twin Territories — Page 1.9

Sacajawea

Newspaper / Clipping · April 1967

Continuation of 1.9 Sacajawea.

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Sacajawea

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Continuation of 1.9 Sacajawea.

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Buster Ned Had Special Powers

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This article describes the medical abilities of Dr. Billy Washington, a Choctaw Medicine man and Mrs. Buster Ned a fullblood Choctaw. These special powers would include psychic powers. Ned was connected to his culture and heritage by directing chanting and singing at tribal gatherings.

Physical locator: MS188-03-14: Twin Territories — Page 1.11

Memoirs of Narcissa Chisholm

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This articles describes the origins of Memoirs of Narcissa Chisholm from kinship to geography location. All the herb and plant draws are based on Narcissa's plantings. They describe the use of nature resources to help with ailments.

Physical locator: MS188-03-14: Twin Territories — Page 1.11

Variety of Herb classified

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The following pages list herbs and lants and their uses these plants include: Dogbane, Day lily, Dogwood, Honeysuckle, Elderberry, Downy hawthorn, Fennel, Goldenrod, Goldenseal, Ground Ivy, Gum Plant, Holly, Horseweed, Horehound, Horseradish, Horsetail Common, Lamb's Quarters, Indian Tobacco, Indigo Wild, Knotweed, Mayapple, Motherwort, Red Raspberry, …

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Variety of Herb classified

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Continuation of 1.12 Variety of Herb Classified.

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Variety of Herb classified

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Continuation of 1.12 Variety of Herb Classified.

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Variety of Herb classified

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Continuation of 1.12 Variety of Herb Classified.

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Variety of Herb classified

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Continuation of 1.12 Variety of Herb Classified.

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Variety of Herb classified

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Continuation of 1.12 Variety of Herb Classified.

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Variety of Herb classified

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Continuation of 1.12 Variety of Herb Classified.

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Variety of Herb classified

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Continuation of 1.12 Variety of Herb Classified.

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This document includes images of Wyley joe, Lavina Faye (Snell) Ryan, Susie, Loretta, Phyllis Snell, Curley Snell, Johnnie Quinton Snell, Douglas Snell, Dennis Snell, Sandra Wickliffe, Valerie Dozhier, Ruby Snell, Randall Dozhier, Gregory Wickliffe, Darin Snell, and Janet Wickliffe.

Physical locator: MS188-03-14: Twin Territories — Page 1.16

The Mystery of Millie

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