Cherokee Indians -- History

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Materials used in the compilation of an unpublished bibliography regarding the Cherokee Indians and Cherokee Nation.

Correspondence (1945-1965); research notes on the Southern United States, the Civil War, Missouri, and Oklahoma; manuscripts (1930-1980) of historical books and articles; clippings and printed material on President John F. Kennedy, and on McReynolds, a University of Oklahoma history professor, 1943-1960. Edwin C. McReynolds Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Historian. Manuscripts by Conlan reflecting the histories and cultures of numerous Indian tribes, the Choctaw Indians in particular, from 1756 to 1932; and a textbook, published in Great Britain (1950).

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Historian. Correspondence (1921-1956) concerning Wardell's tenure as a Professor of History and as an Assistant to the President of the University of Oklahoma, concerning student affairs, curriculum, academic department administration, accreditation, military training, housing, post-war planning, and state legislation; academic and admistrative departmental reports (1929-1945); correspondence concerning Wardell's teaching and publishing activities, and his involvement with civic organizations; lecture notes; research materials; and manuscripts regarding the Cherokee and Osage Indians, historic sites in Oklahoma, and the history of the American West. Morris L. Wardell Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Merchant. Clippings (1915-1952) concerning John F. Wheeler and his descendents, the history of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, and the Cherokee Nation. Raleigh Kobel Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Professor. Court documents (1879–1887) from the U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas, regarding the Choctaw Lighthorse, a search posse, and a death warrant; a list (1949) of Cherokee subjects including numerals, units of money, capital, districts, rivers, and important names; and correspondence (1872) of James Brizzolard and Judge William Story regarding an election in Sebastian County, Arkansas.

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Indian school. Catalogs (1885-1890) of the Academy; a copy of "Pages from Cherokee Indian History" (1884) by Nevada Couch; and photocopies of documents relating to the founding and operation of the Academy. Also included is a copy of the University of Oklahoma's "Extension Review" devoted to the life and career of Joseph W. Scroggs, the founder of Worcester Academy. Worcester Academy Photograph Collection also in repository.