Indians of North America
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 78 Collections and/or Records:
Fulton County, Indiana collection
Collection — Folder S1665
Identifier: S1665
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a copy of "Indian Mills in Fulton County, Indiana," a one-page typewritten transcription of information regarding John Lindsey, his wife Elizabeth, and his son, Tipton, taken from correspondence of William H. Matthew, a former attorney in Gary, Indiana and dated April 23, 1931.
Dates:
1931
George Croghan collection
Collection — Folder S0321
Identifier: S0321
Scope and Contents
On July 13, 1765, Indians gathered in a conference at Quiatenon, in New France (later Indiana territory), where they made speeches to George Croghan, who wrote them in very legible cursive. The five long pages are photostats containing eight speeches by “the Chiefs, and Principal Warriors of the Quiatenon, Kecopoes (Kickapoos), Mascoutens and Ottawas.” They expressed their sorrow for their evil actions and their desire for peace. The first Indian to speak was The Wolf, a Kickapoo...
Dates:
1926
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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George Croghan collection
George H. Proffit collection
Collection — Folder S1087
Identifier: S1087
Scope and Contents
This collection contains photostats and photocopies of handwritten, daily journal entries written by George H. Proffit, from August 20 until October 27, 1837. These entries document the removal of the Potawatomi Indians from a camp on Crooked Creek on August 20th until the last entry made in Harmony, Missouri on October 27th. Proffit titled the entries "Journal of Emigration" and provies the number of miles traveled, rations issued, and facts about the trip.
Dates:
1837
George S. Cottman papers
Collection
Identifier: L039
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence, research, newspaper articles and drafts of speeches, and articles from George S. Cottman in Indianapolis, Indiana ranging from 1872 to 1937 regarding Indiana history, business and family business, and articles by other writers concerning history.
Dates:
1857-1937, undated
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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George S. Cottman papers
George Winter artwork photograph collection
Collection — Folder SP042
Identifier: SP042
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photographic slides and prints of paintings and sketches from artist George Winter in Indiana, created during 1837-1840s, ranging from circa 1940 to 1982 regarding landscapes, portraits, and Native Americans and their way of life.
Dates:
circa 1940-1982
George Winter, "Pelican Island, on the Wabash" engraving
Collection — Folder S3496
Identifier: S3496
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a color engraving of a painting created by George Winter circa 1837-1852, depicting three Native Americans on the banks of the Wabash River in Indiana near Pelican Island. The engraving was printed by Jewett and Co. from the original painting, likely in the late 1800s, and produced expressly for "the ladies repository."
Dates:
circa 1837-1850, undated
Hamilton family papers
Collection
Identifier: L062
Scope and Contents
This collection contains business papers, correspondence, receipts and deeds from the firm of Hamilton and Taber, including Cyrus Taber's correspondence with Allen Hamilton. Much of the correspondence regards business, various Indian treaties, railroads, politics, and the settlement of Hamilton's estate following his death in 1864. Materials date from 1788 through 1963, with the bulk of the collection dating from Allen Hamilton's career. Materials are arranged chronologically, with business...
Dates:
1788-1963
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Hamilton family papers
Henry Hamilton journal
Collection — Folder S2862
Identifier: S2862
Scope and Contents
This collection comprises photostats of the 175-page journal of British colonial Governor Henry Hamilton, ranging from 1778 to 1779. The original item is located at Harvard University Library. The journal provides detailed descriptions of the divisions and arrangement of forces in the British military for the Western Campaign (p. 54), including Native Americans, volunteers, militia, and regulars; of British movement along the rivers and lakes, including the employment of gun boats;...
Dates:
1778-1779
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Henry Hamilton journal
"History of Historical Mounds of Indiana" manuscript
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: L277
Scope and Contents
This collection includes one manuscript created by Edward P. Lacey in Indiana from an unknown date, circa 1930. The manuscript, entitled "History of Historical Mounds of Indiana" discusses the history of historical mounds found in Indiana by county.
Dates:
circa 1930
Huntington County, Indiana collection
Collection — Folder S2331
Identifier: S2331
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a print of a pen and ink drawing of Chief Francis LaFontaine's house located in Huntington County, Indiana. The undated sketch was drawn from a photograph and includes a circa 1915 typewritten paragraph attached to the back of the print that gives a brief description of the home and information about LaFontaine's daughter, Archangel Engelmann. The collection also includes an envelope sent to the Indiana State Library from Mary Rankin at the Methodist Memorial Home...
Dates:
circa 1915, 1965
