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Green McCurtain Collection

 Collection — Drawer: 8613
Identifier: WHC-M-391

Scope and Contents

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Indian Chief. Correspondence (1890-1916) to and from McCurtain and his personal secretary, George W. Scott, regarding the Choctaws' claims against the United States, and separate statehood for Indian Territory, including letters from Chiefs of other major Indian tribes in the Territory; maps of railroad rights-of-way and towns in the Choctaw Nation (1876-1908), published by its general council; publications (1896-1913) by various political parties and citizens groups in the Choctaw Nation; publications (1892-1916) of the U.S. government regarding mineral rights of the Choctaw Nation and Indian Territory; and personal journals of McCurtain. Green McCurtain Photograph Collection also in repository.

Dates

  • Creation: 1890-1916

Restrictions on Access

Available for public access.

Extent

14.5 Cubic Feet (14.5 ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Ownership and Custodial History

Gift of Scott McCurtain.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Papers: Source of acquisition--McCurtain, Scott. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1984.

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Repository Details

Part of the Western History Collections Repository

Contact:
Monnet Hall, 3rd Floor
630 Parrington Oval
Norman Oklahoma 73019
405-325-2904