Indians of North America
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 73 Collections and/or Records:
William M. Sholty collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2351
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photocopies of correspondence and documents related to Lower and Upper Canada ranging from 1808 to 1812 and compiled by Dr. William M. Sholty. Topics covered include requisitions and provisions for Native Americans, the military's position in the North American provinces, and other topics regarding the state of affairs in Canada leading up to the War of 1812. Correspondents include George Prevost, J. H. (James Henry) Craig, Francis Gore, Isaac Brock and George Harrison.
Dates:
1809-1812
William Polke collection
Collection
Identifier: L333
Scope and Contents
The bulk of the collection is photostat copies of William Polke’s correspondence regarding the Potawatomi people and his role in their removal from northern Indiana as well as other political matters. There are also letters from his daughter, Mary Polke Niles, and between he and his son-in-law, John B. Niles. Among his other correspondents are Samuel Merrill, Samuel Milroy, and Waller Taylor. In addition to the correspondence, the collection includes a transcript of Polke’s account of...
Dates:
1808-1853, bulk 1832-1841
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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William Polke collection
William Prince papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S1084
Scope and Contents
The collection consists largely of correspondence and documents recording payments during William Prince’s time as Indian agent at Vincennes, Indiana.
There is also a land grant belonging to Prince dated February 27, 1813 (OB174).
There is also a land grant belonging to Prince dated February 27, 1813 (OB174).
Dates:
1813-1834
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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William Prince papers
