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

Recalling the Trail of Tears

Betty June Starr Whelan Cherokee Collection, MS-188
MS188-03-03: Indians III: · Page 4.8
Physical location
Betty June Starr Whelan Cherokee Collection, MS-188
MS188-03-03: Indians III:
Page 4.8
Material type
Newspaper Clippings (Newspaper / Clipping)
Date
1988-10-28
Description
Recalling the story of the Trail of Tears. How the Indians were unwilling to give up their land, and forced to relocate to Oklahoma. There will be commemorations for the 150th anniversary in conjunction with Indian Summer Day (ISD). Exhibits, live demonstrations, and tours will take place. Along the newspaper article, there are multiple photos ranging from an Indian man performing a ceremonial dance, a picture of a play re-enactment, Native American crafts, and demonstrations.
Author or creator
Jan Galleta
Publication or source
Chattanooga News-Free Press (East Zone Edition)
Subjects and names
Trail of Tears, 150th anniversary, Oklahoma, Indian Nation, Cherokee, Immigration, Commemorations, tours, exhibits, plays, renactment, crafts, plantiing, weapons

For collection-level context and related materials, view the complete MS-188 finding aid in ArchivesSpace.