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1885/07/30
Bushyhead, Dennis W., 1826-1898
To the Cherokees and other Indians [tribute to the memory of Ulysses S. Grant]
References: Gilcrease-Hargrett p. 69. Hargrett, OK Imprints 554
GLC03165
20 October1842
Benton, Thomas Hart, 1782-1858
to John C. Rivis
Written by Missouri Senator Benton. References Rivis's letter of 8 October. Benton tries to calm fears about state's debt. Says he immedately applied to the most reliable businessmen to find an answer for him. The businessmen say that the laws of...
GLC02542.21
18 August 1714
Livingston, Robert, 1708-1790
[Map of Livingston estate along the Susquehanna River][in Dutch]
One map depicting the Livingston estate along the Susquehanna River. Depicts borders with Iroquois land. Most likely a section of Livingston's Manor, as Roeloff Jansen's Kill runs through the middle of it. Docket reads: Jurian Deckers Folly.
GLC03107.01088
20 March 1860
Todd, Gabriel, fl. 1860
[Petition of a freeman Edward D. Martin to be enslaved]
Petition to the Texas Court. Writes that "petition further represents to your Honor that he desires to avail himself of the law permitting him to select a master and become a slave; and believing Edward D. Martin, a citizen... to be a proper person...
GLC03840
1909/06/03
Cody, William F., 1846-1917
to Joseph K. Dixon re: his suggestions for an Indian monument
Written on stationery of Buffalo Bill's Wild West. Also thanks Dixon for films.
GLC03911.04
1814/09/22
Fulton, Robert, 1765-1815
to John Livingston
The letter touches on various points of business relating to the men's steamboats. Assigns captains to their respective boats. Advises Livingston to try to get protection from the government against Indians.
GLC04353.04
1838
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
Speech... upon the right of people ... relating to the annexation of Texas
Full title: "Speech... upon the right of the people ... to petition; on the freedom of speech and of debate in the House of Representatives of the United States... relating to the annexation of Texas." Printed by Gales and Seaton.
GLC05934
1850/09/30
Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
Colonization society membership certificate for Millard Fillmore [slavery]
Certificate countersigned by William McLain. Certificate made out to Fillmore as President of the US. Damaged, with slight loss of paper at top center.
GLC06216
9 March 1879
Miles, Nelson A., 1839-1925
to William T. Sherman
Colonel Miles of the 5th Infantry sends a report to an unnamed "Dear General" [William T. Sherman]. Concerns Indians in Montana, recounting how "the followers of Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse and Lame Deer had been forced to surrender." Discussing the...
GLC06629
1886
Bourke, John G., 1846-1896
An Apache campaign in the Sierra Madre: An account of the expedition in pursuit of the hostile Chiricahua Apaches in the spring of 1883
Published by Charled Scribner's Sons. Dedication included on the first blank page to C. M. Lanitis Jr. from Mrs. Lieutenant Seyburn, May 1886. Describes a campaign led by General George Crook against the Chiricahua Apache Tribe in 1883. In the...
GLC07380.02
1850/04/27
to Thomas Hazard re: suppression of the slave trade & colonization efforts
Accompanied by FF envelope. Clay writes that that the subjects Hazard wrote about will receive little attention until the slave trade question is settled. Clay argues that the best way to stop the slave trade is by creating strong colonies on the...
GLC05495.01
4 June 1907
McCurtain, Green, fl. 1903-1908
[Official Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations patent to freedman Morris Clark]
Serves as an official document issued 3 December 1904 providing for the allotment of land to freedmen within the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. This particular document allots 40 acres of land to Morris Clark. Partially printed; information...
GLC05340
1873
Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916
Two photographs
Photograph of a painting of a steam ship. Group portrait of four unidentified whites and three Indians
GLC03030.01
16 April 1788
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Governor Samuel Huntington
Informs him of Lt. Pratt's orders. See GLC09055.01.
GLC09055.02
25 May 1871
Hemans, Daniel Wright, fl. 1872-1881
to Frances B. Shiras
Discusses a visit by Bishop Clarkson during which he was ordained a deacon and many Indians were baptized. Notes his plans to stay at the Yankton mission through the summer because he is needed to translate for Rev. James Cook. This is the first...
GLC02429.08
1863
Usher, John Palmer, 1816-1889
Survey and Sale of Indian Reservations in California
37th Congress 3rd Session Ex. Doc No 51 House of representatives
GLC03776.02
37th Congress 3rd Session Ex. Doc No 51 House of representatives (2nd Copy)
GLC03776.03
23 May 1870
Downing, Lewis, fl. 1870
Memorial of the Delegates of the Cherokee, Crrek, and Choctaw Nations of Indians
41th Congress 2nd Session Mis. Doc. No. 143 Senate
GLC03776.42
16 March 1894
Hemans, Joseph A., fl. 1892
to Mrs. Murray
Answers her letter noting the hardship they have had this year and his hopes for God's guidance. Comments that it is spring, they are planting and the birds are singing.
GLC02429.55
1861-1865
Hemans, Nancy A., 1843-?
Asks Mrs. Shiras to purchase and send the listed silverware, if she has not yet send him the money from Mr. Brown.
GLC02429.59
1 March 1860
[Photograph of John Browned signed commission for Harper's Ferry]
A photograph of the commission, signed by John Brown as Commander in Chief, appointing Owen Brown a captain in John Brown's army. Document is dated 13 October 1859. Photograph is mounted on heavy piece of cardboard. The photograph is 14.5 x 20 cm...
GLC03007.55
30 May 1831
Slavery contract
Contract between James Reed and "Providence, a negro man aged about twenty-eight years," binding Providence to Reed for ninety years. Reed planned on emigrating to Texas, then a provice of Mexico, where slavery was not legal.
GLC08397
1943
[Casket of LeRoi Williams]
A photograph of LeRoi Williams' casket surrounded by flowers at his funeral service. On the wall behind the casket, there is a portrait of LeRoi.
GLC09587.415
1919-1945
[People sitting on stoop]
Group of men and one woman sitting on a stoop. They are all wearing shirts with wings and an "H" on them. LeRoi Williams may be in the photograph.
GLC09587.118
5 July 1943
Local Board No. 1
[Eugene Williams' physical examination]
Letter to Eugene Williams refers him to the local board for a preliminary physical examination. It is signed by a member of the local board.
GLC09587.136
25 February 1944
Walton, Sublatte M., fl. 1944
to Eugene Williams
Letter to Eugene Williams certifies him as a marksman, stating that he earned a score of 143. He is authorized to purchase and wear the marksman medal.
GLC09587.139
13 March 1945
Tuskegee Institute (Tuskegee, Alabama)
Tuskegee Institute Diploma
Diploma from the Tuskegee Institute certifying that Eugene Williams completed his course in elementary flying as an aviation cadet. It is signed by the President, General Manager, commanding officer, and one other man.
GLC09587.142
1942-1949
[Eugene Williams]
A photograph of Eugene Williams in his Air Force uniform, looking off to the side.
GLC09587.198
[Military planes on a tarmac]
A photograph of six military airplanes on a tarmac in the middle of a flat field.
GLC09587.199
[Eugene Williams and other pilots]
A photograph of five Air Force pilots. To the far left is Eugene Williams, the only one not looking at the camera. He and three of the other pilots wear leather jackets and military hats. One man wears sunglasses and a light-colored trench coat, and...
GLC09587.200
[Eugene Williams and other soldiers]
A photograph of Eugene Williams and five other military personnel. Two in the front sit while the other four stand behind them. They are all wearing military caps and uniforms.
GLC09587.201
[Unidentified soldier]
A scallop-edged portrait of an unidentified soldier who, most likely, was in Eugene Williams' unit.
GLC09587.202
GLC09587.203
A scallop-edged portrait of an unidentified soldier who was most likely in Eugene Williams' unit.
GLC09587.205
GLC09587.206
A portrait of an unidentified soldier who was most likely in Eugene Williams' unit.
GLC09587.207
A photograph of an unidentified soldier standing on a path. He was most likely in Eugene Williams' unit. Someone has written "15" in pencil on the back.
GLC09587.208
A portrait of Eugene Williams in his Air Force uniform. It has a patterned edge. It has been printed on postcard paper, but there is nothing written on it.
GLC09587.209
1939-1945
Military Escort From Woodrum Field
This document is a list of the men who were a part of a military escort and a firing party.
GLC09587.047
21 May 1934
Shaw, Spencer G., fl. 1934
Olympic Social Club
Certificate for LeRoi Williams from the Olympic Social Club declaring him a fellow of the club and acknowledging his service to it. It is signed by President Spencer G. Shaw and Secretary Donald James Sampson.
GLC09587.065
1875
[Portrait of Samuel Houston]
Portrait of Samuel Houston. Included with GLC01119.01. Date drawn from handwritten note in pencil.
GLC01119.02
1941-1945
unknown, fl. 1941-1945
[Group of men posed by malaria control vehicle]
One undated photograph of a group of men posed by a malaria control vehicle at the Tuskegee Army Airfield.
GLC09645.007
[Officer posed by the Tower of Pisa]
One undated photograph of an officer posed by the Tower of Pisa.
GLC09645.008
[Photograph of military officer and woman]
One undated black-and-white photograph of an unidentified military officer and woman.
GLC09645.082
[Photograph of construction near Tuskegee Army Air Field]
One undated black-and-white photograph of construction near Tuskegee Army Air Field.
GLC09645.084
[Photograph of men playing table tennis]
One undated black-and-white photograph of two men playing table tennis at Tuskegee Airbase.
GLC09645.105
[Photograph of community homes]
One undated black-and-white photograph of community homes and cars.
GLC09645.035
[Portrait of a sergeant]
One undated black-and-white photograph a sergeant standing in a yard.
GLC09645.052
[Portrait of a man in overralls]
One undated black-and-white portrait of a man in mechanic overralls.
GLC09645.072
[Buildings located near Tuskegee Army Air Field]
One undated black-and-white photograph of buildings near Tuskegee Army Air Field.
GLC09645.074
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