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Jesse Bartley (J.B.) Milam papers

Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: F-L

Collection 1989-002

Inventory
4:3	Faulkner, David J. and Mrs., old-time Cherokee citizens of Claremore, Oklahoma Christmas card; related press cutting. Federal Land Bank of Wichita, The to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947. In reference to Oklahoma Ordnance Works disposal. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Grand River Dam Authority; Oklahoma, State of: Chouteau; Reconstruction Finance Corporation; Rizley, Ross (U.S. House of Representatives); Slaughter, E.M.; U.S. Government: War Assets Administration) Feezell, George and Mrs. to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. Field, Clark to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943. Handwritten draft in reference to his paper, “The Question of Fine Root Runner Basketry Among the Eastern Indians.” Filson Club, The to Jesse Bartley Milam. 1946. In reference to Sequoyah and Sequoyah’s grave. First Christian Church, Chelsea to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. First National Bank, Ardmore to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948. From Lloyd Judd, in reference to a Cherokee memorial at the Female Seminary site near Tahlequah, now the Cherokee Heritage Center. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Judd, Lloyd.) First National Bank, Vinita to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Letter of condolence. First National Bank, Wichita to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1941. Thanks expressed for a Cherokee Strip map and booklet. Finley, Amanda, Window Rock, New Mexico to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948. In reference to Levi Gritts and his accusations against Jesse Bartley Milam. Fite, R.L., Mrs. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Cherokee Nation: Cherokee Seminaries)

4:4	Five Civilized Tribes (group name for the Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw, and the Seminole) “Progress and Problems.” Mimeograph of a typed report, 1 Mar 1948, 78p. “Eligibility for Medical Care.” Carbon copy typescript, 1p. Tribes Museum brochure. Typed notes, 7p. Related press cuttings. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Denver Art Museum; Merrick, Mamie; U.S. Government: Interior, Department of: Five Civilized Tribes)

4:5	Fixico, Katie, Creek Indian. Related press cuttings. Foreman, Carolyn Thomas (author) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947-1951. Includes carbon copy typed transcription of “The Cherokees,” by Grant Foreman, written for special edition of Claremore Progress 28 Oct 1938 before dedication of Will Rogers Memorial; publication announcement for The Last Trek of the Indians related press cuttings and information on weaving booklet. Foreman, Grant (author). (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Foreman, Carolyn Thomas; Oklahoma Historical Society)

4:6	Fort Gibson. Typed tour guide, 8p, part of a radio tour series sponsored by Tulsa department store Vandevers’ Dorothy Day Bureau. Includes related press cuttings. Fort Gibson Stockade Commission to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1941. Regarding funding of repairs. Letter from Q.B. Boydstun discusses grave site of Judge John Martin, Jesse Bartley Milam ancestor. Foster, Clara to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card.
	Foster, George E. “The Cherokee Nation. Evidence of Its Progress.” Typed transcription of an interview with the “Telegraph”, 2p, 2 copies. “A Legal Episode in the Cherokee Nation.” Typed transcription of an article, 5p, 2 copies. “George E. Foster. A Well-Known Journalist and Contributor to Current Periodicals.” Typed draft, 2p, 2 copies. Typed list of names copied from an autograph album belonging to George Foster. Names include senators and representatives of the Cherokee Nation, dated Dec 1886. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Boudinot, Ms.)

	Foster, Jesse Webster to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1937-1948. Discusses his father, George E. Foster, author of “Sequoyah” and father’s autograph album that Jesse Bartley Milam bought for $5. Foster, Lloyd H. from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1942. Request for information concerning thesis on the Cherokees. Fox, Betty and Roy to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. Fraley, A.J., Mrs. to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. Freemasons. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Ancient Free and Accepted Masons) Friend, Billy (Vinita, Oklahoma). Related press cuttings. Frisco Lines to Jesse Bartley Milam. 1942-1943. Concerning railroad train “The Will Rogers”. Fronterhouse family (Miami, Oklahoma) to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. Fry, Harriette to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. Fulton, J.F. from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1942.
4:7	Gahagan, Mary (supervising nurse, U.S. Indian Hospitals) from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948. Letter of gratitude. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers:Finley, Amanda.) Gallagher, Stuart and Alice, Ontario, Canada to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Letter of condolence. Gann, Maree to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. Garner, Marguerite B. to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948. Regarding the naming of the lake on the Grand River “Lake O’ The Cherokees.” Garner, Marguerite B. (See also Series 1: Correspondence: Federal Land Bank of Wichita, The; Grand River Dam Authority) Garrett, Kathleen. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Whitmore, Ellen) Garrison, Loren (Lampe, Missouri) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947. Request for information regarding fence posts. Georgia Historical and Archaeological Society (Butts County) to Jesse Bartley Milam. 1937. Response to a request for a transcript of an interview with the oldest Confederate veteran of the area. Georgia, State of. Related press cuttings. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Maloof, Louis Joseph) Geronimo. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Apache Indians) Gibson, Marian and Joe to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Letter of condolence. Gilcrease Foundation from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943. Gilcrease Gazette. Museum news. Jan, May, 1966. Printed on the Cherokee Advocate Press. Gilcrease Institute of American History and Art to Philip Viles (1910-1981). Certificate of merit, 1954. Gilmer, Dixie (U.S. House of Representatives) From Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948. From James E. Curry, attorney for National Congress of American Indians. 1949. Gilmore, Charles G. to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947. Request for information pertaining to Indian Claims Commission.

4:8	Glamora Volunteers, 2nd or Eastern Regiment of. Handwritten record of regimental orders of Lt. Col. Price at Swansea and Cardiff, South Wales, c1804-1808, in a small ledger book. Glass, Charles D. to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943. In reference to the Camp Gruber-Cookson Hills land purchase. Glenn, Fannie (Hugo, Oklahoma teacher). Related press cuttings. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Collier, Carrie Balew; Glass, Charles D.; McBride, R.J.; Moore, E.H. (U.S. Senate)) Golden Gate International Exposition, United States Commissioner to from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1939. Goodspeed’s Book Shop, Boston, Massachusetts to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1941. In reference to a letter from Abraham Lincoln to John Ross. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Barton, William E.; Brown University; Illinois State Historical Society; Parke-Bernet Galleries) Goss, Mrs. John D. (Lois E.) to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Letter of condolence. Gourd, David R. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Kenwood Indian Cooperative Livestock Association) Gourd, Lewis from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948. Request he attend 30 July 1948 meeting as an interpreter.

4:9	Graham, Gideon W. Collinsville, Oklahoma, former state senator and “Friend of the Hunted” to Jesse Bartley Milam. 1939-1949. Includes mimeograph of typed copies of social/economical/environmental commentaries by Gideon W. Graham; related press cuttings.

4:10	Graham, W.A. (Pryor, Oklahoma). 100th birthday anniversary invitation, napkin and program. 18 May 1951. Graham-Home Plow Co., Inc. to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947. Grand River Dam Authority from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1946. Includes brochures, related press cuttings, and the pen with which Oklahoma Governor Phillips used for the signing of the Lake O’ The Cherokees Bill. Includes other Oklahoma lakes and dams. (See Oklahoma Ordnance Works Authority.) (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Bowling, T.C.; Federal Land Bank of Wichita, The; Garner, Marguerite B.; Grand River Dam Authority; U.S. Government: Interior, Department of (c1946)) Green, Barbara and John to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. Greencorn Festival. Related press cuttings. Greenlee, Herbert. Related press cuttings. Grimm, Marion S. (woodcarver). Related press cuttings. Gritts, Levi B. (interpreter and Secretary, Cherokee Nation) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1945-1948, especially meeting of 30 July 1948. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Cherokee Nation: Carolina, North and South: Convention of Duly Enrolled Cherokees by blood; Keetoowah Society; Times-Democrat) Groundhog, Joe from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1945. In reference to formation of an advisory committee on Cherokee affairs. Groundhog, George to Paula McSpadden Love. 1969. Regarding disputes and differences of philosophy within the Cherokee Nation. Grounds, Charles E. (attorney) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1946. Regarding Seminole Indians. Gulager, John (Muskogee, Oklahoma judge) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1942-1948. Concerning Cherokee Heritage Center site and 30 July 1948 meeting. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Indian Centennial) Gulager, W.M. (Muskogee, Oklahoma attorney) from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943 Concerning Camp Gruber and meeting of 30 July 1948. Graves, Clarence to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947. In reference to Cherokee Indian claims.

4:11	Hale, Allie to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948. Regarding Cherokee Indian claims and showing Jesse Bartley Milam unhappiness with lawyers Teehee, Norvell and Pierce. Hammons, Fern to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947. Concerning her poem and drawings of Indians. Harbison, A.L. (attorney) From Jesse Bartley Milam. 1942. Regarding a lawsuit seeking confirmation of title to an island in Grand River. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Watts, Charles) From Earl Boyd Pierce. 1942. Regarding a lawsuit seeking confirmation of title to an island in Grand River. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Watts, Charles) Harder, Bertha to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. Hargrove, Ray and Cornelia to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. Harkins, Lee (Tulsa Tribune) from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943. Harnage, Charles D. from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1949. Letter of resignation from the Cherokee Executive Committee. Harper, William R. (Salina, Oklahoma) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943-1949. “Sounds From Salina.” Press cuttings of a daily newspaper column. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Kenwood Indian Cooperative Livestock Association) Harris, C.J. (Principal Chief, Cherokee Nation) to National Council. 1893. “When the whites came to America...” Typed transcription of an essay written by Harris and his son, Johnson Harris, 2p, 2 copies. Harris, Curtis P. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: U.S. Government: Justice, Department of) Harris, Red Bird. “In Memoriam..” Typed transcription of a tribute by D.M. Wisdom [?], 5p. Harrison, Thomas J. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Evans, Charles) Hart, J. Eben, Mrs. (Cherokee). Related press cuttings. Hart-Mun Furnace Company. (F.P. Munsinger). Business card. Hartman, Mary to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Letter of condolence. Haskell Alumni Association from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1946. In reference to “The Pageant of the Peace Pipe.” Haskell Institute from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1946. Request for information regarding school application and requirements; related press cuttings. Havasupai Indians. Related press cuttings. Hauck, Jean to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Letter of condolence. Hay, Mabel and Ted to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. Hays, Mrs. W.F. (Geraldine) to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Letter of condolence.

5:1	Heard, Nell D. from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948. In praise of her sons and their activities, after Albuquerque trip. Hedges, Ethel L. to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Letter of condolence. Hendrick, J.C. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Carnegie Library) Henshaw, Lillie Duvall from Jesse Bartley Milam. In reference to her thesis on the Cherokees. Henthorne, N.G., (Tulsa newspaper publisher) from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1940. In reference to his editorial on Cherokee Domain and book “Red Carolinians”; press cutting attached. Henton, Mary to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. Herring, A.J. and Mrs., (Chelsea newspaper publishers) to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. Herrold, Juanita (Chelsea, Oklahoma) to Jesse Bartley Milam. 1945. Request for Delphian Club speech about outstanding Cherokees and Jesse Bartley Milam’s apparent speech notes. Hevenor, C. Malcolm from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943. Requesting confirmation of the existence of a Cherokee Nation plaque inside the Washington Monument. (See also Series 2: Photographs: Washington, DC) Hicks family. Typed notes about a prominent Cherokee family, 2p. Hicks, E.D. (Tahlequah, Oklahoma pioneer and Cherokee in telephone business). Related press cuttings. Hider, Sam from W.O. Roberts, Superintendent. 1948. Request for his services as interpreter at the Cherokee Convention, 30 July 1948. From Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948. Hildebrand, Peggy. Photostat of a letter to unknown recipient, in Cherokee; typed translation into English on verso. Hill, Mrs. Davis (Vinita, Oklahoma) to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. Hill, E.A. (Detroit, Michigan) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948. Regarding eligibility of his children to receive payments. Hill, Joan (artist). Related press cuttings. Hilliard, W.L. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Cherokee Nation: Carolina, North and South)

5:2	Historical sites. Press cuttings relating to sites in Oklahoma.

5:3	Hitchcock, Charles D. Related press cuttings. Hitcher, John to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1941. In reference to his work with the Cherokees and his proposed trip to Washington, DC in connection with the Indian Claims Court Bill. Hodges, Dewey from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1942. Regarding his thesis on the Cherokees. Hoge, William. Press cuttings of a daily newspaper column, “Oologah Oozings”. Hogg, James A. from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1942. Regarding his thesis on the Cherokees. Hogner, Nils (artist). Related press cuttings. Hogue family, Chelsea, Oklahoma. Related press cuttings. Holway, Hope Kerr. Related press cuttings. Holloway, Sadie West to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947. In reference to Cherokee claims. Home Mission Board, The (Roe R. Beard, Missionary) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943. Regarding missionary work and building a mission house near Tahlequah. Hood, Mrs. to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. Horn, Mrs. Thomas E. to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943. In reference to Cherokee claims. Horseshoe Bend (Alabama), Battle of. Related press cuttings. Hotel Jefferson (St. Louis, Missouri). Courtesy credit card. Hotel Sequoyah (Claremore, Oklahoma). Photostat transcription of a newspaper article about the grand opening, 1902. Hotel Severs (Muskogee, Oklahoma). Room reservations. Hotel Texas (Fort Worth, Texas). Souvenir postcard. Hotel Will Rogers (Claremore, Oklahoma). Courtesy credit card. Houser, Allan (sculptor and painter). Related press cuttings. Houston, Sam (political figure). Related press cuttings. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Maxey, John W.)

5:4	Huckins Hotels (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma). Identification card. Huddleston, Alvin Green. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Bell, Edward J.) Hudson, Waddie (Muskogee, Oklahoma) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1941-1942, probably source of Jesse Bartley Milam’s Cherokee Senate desk given to Cherokee Heritage Center by Mildred Milam Viles.
	Huffman, A.M. From William Hendrick. 1947. Regarding his 370 acre farm in Rogers County, Oklahoma. From Jesse Bartley Milam. No date. Inquiries into possible purchase of land adjoining his Claremore farm. From Mell Lewis, Tulsa. 1947. Response to proposed land purchase. From Mrs. G.D. Quinn. 1947. Response to proposed land purchase. From Jennie E. Martin [?]. Response to proposed land purchase. From Glenn C. Purdy. Response to proposed land purchase.
	Hunt, John Clinton. Related press cuttings, especially a review of his book “Generations of Man”. Hunt, George to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1938. Regarding Hunt’s desire to meet Jesse Bartley Milam. Hurley, J. Patrick “Pat” (U.S. Congressman) from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948. In reference to the Treaty of Peace at the National Congress of American Indians. Related press cutting attached.

5:5	Illinois State Historical Society to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1941. Inquiry pertaining to a letter from Abraham Lincoln to John Ross, written 25 Sep 1862, and photostat of the letter. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Barton, William E.; Brown University; Goodspeed’s Book Shop; Parke-Bernet Galleries) Independent Petroleum Association of America to Jesse Bartley Milam. 1934. Informing him of his appointment to the Reception Committee for Interior Secretary Harold Ickes; admittance ticket; 1936 program; related press cuttings. Jesse Bartley Milam was a director of the group in 1932. India-Okla Club (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma). Related press cutting

5:6	Indian Claims Commission to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947. “Summary of the Indian Claims Commission Act [Aug 1946].” Mimeograph of a typed, 5p. Related information excised from Congressional Record. “Memorandum in support of Plaintiff’s Motion for Rehearing.” Carbon copy typed transcript of a court case of the Cherokee Nation vs. U.S. “Motion for Summary Judgment.” Typed transcript of a court case of the Western and Eastern Cherokees vs. U.S. “Index of Plaintiff’s Reply Brief to Defendant’s brief on Rehearing on Defendant’s Demurrer to the Original Petition.” “Index of Additional Brief in the Matter of Rehearing on Defendant’s Demurrer.” Related press cuttings, especially meeting of 30 July 1948. Handwritten and typed notes by Jesse Bartley Milam, 9p.

5:7	Indian Centennial (C.N.A. Debajligethy, Chairman) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947-1948. Includes application forms, crafts entry forms, list of suggested ideas for floats, schedule of activities, brochures, programs. (In conjunction with issuance of three-cent commemorative stamp.)

5:8	Indian Claims Commission. Related press cuttings. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Bushyhead, Dennis Wolfe; Oklahoma Philatelic Society)

6:1	Indian Council Fire (Chicago, Illinois) signed by Marion Gridley, author to Jesse Bartley Milam. 1937-1938. Indian Consistory, Scottish Rite. Membership cards, 1941, 1944. Indian Hot Springs (Eden, Arizona). Brochure. Indian Mission of Oklahoma. Brochure. Indian Reorganization Act. Mimeograph of a typed explanation and interpretation of the Wheeler-Howard Bill as modified, amended and passed by U.S. Congress, 16p. “The Purpose and Operation of the Wheeler-Howard Indian Rights Bill.” Mimeograph of a typed draft, 26p. Includes related press cuttings. Indian Rights Association. Open letter. 1945. “The Record of Thirty Years. A Brief Statement of the Indian Rights Association, Its Objects, Methods and Achievements.” Pamphlet. “Indians Today, 1940.” Brochure. Indian School of Practical Nursing. Blurb regarding Indian graduates. Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club (Claremore, Oklahoma). Activities schedule for 1949-1950; related press cuttings. International Petroleum Exposition (Tulsa, Oklahoma). 1938 Old Timers button. Inter-State National Bank (Kansas City) to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Letter of condolence. Inter-tribal Indian Council of Oklahoma to Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947. In reference to Indian boarding schools in Oklahoma. Iowa Indians. Related press cuttings. Iroquois Indians. Related press cuttings.

6:2	Jackson, Isaac, Hulbert, Oklahoma from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1945. In reference to formation of an advisory committee on Cherokee affairs. Jacobs, Mrs. to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. Jacobs, Newman F. Related press cuttings, about the whipping post as a crime deterrent. James, William M. Related press cuttings, concerning “Cherokee Bill”. Jenkins, Ray H. (Knoxville, Tennessee attorney) to Jesse Bartley Milam. 1944. In reference to the restoration of Fort Loudoun in Tennessee. Johnson, Alex (Tahlequah, Oklahoma) from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1945. In reference to formation of an advisory committee on Cherokee affairs. Johnson, N.B. (Oklahoma Supreme Court justice and President of National Congress of American Indians) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1946-1948. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Indian Centennial) Johnson, Otis (Pueblo, Colorado) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947. In reference to Cherokee payments. Johnson, Waddie from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943. In reference to an article about Johnson and his work. Johnston, Eli. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Dwight Indian Training School) Jones, Derek (Colchester, Essex, England) from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943-1947. Letter of thanks for Jones’ interest, making him honorary Cherokee, and assigning Cherokee name. (See Lowe, John.) Jones, John L. (Chelsea, Oklahoma) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948. In reference to formation of an advisory committee on Cherokee affairs, and to Jones’s Keetowah papers, of interest to Grant Foreman. Jones, Lenora and V.L. to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. Jones, Nell Wilson from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1944. Regarding the disposition of the papers of Colonel Alfred M. Wilson, “who served on the old Cherokee Commission”. Jones, Tom (alias Arkansas Tom, cowboy and outlaw). Related press cuttings. Jordan, Hettie Ward to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. Judd, Lloyd from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948. In reference to his work on the Oklahoma Planning and Resources Board. Mentions Murrell Home and old Cherokee Female Seminary grounds. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: First National Bank, Ardmore, Oklahoma.) KTUL (Tulsa radio station) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1942. Letter of thanks in reference to a program on the Cherokee Indians. KVOO Radio (Tulsa radio station) to Jesse Bartley Milam. n.d. Dinner invitation for station’s inaugural. Includes advertisement for the station. Kaho, Dorothy to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. Kaho, Noel (Claremore dentist and author). Related press cuttings.

6:3	Keeler, William W., Chief of the Cherokees (1949-1975) To/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948-1949. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Oklahoma Philatelic Society.) To to Paula McSpadden Love. 1969. Regarding disputes and differences of philosophy within the Cherokee Nation. Related press cuttings.

6:4	Keetoowah Society Typed draft list of members of the United Keetoowah Band, 1p; related typed note, 1p. Typed transcription of notes by Jesse Bartley Milam from Ethnology Report, 2p. “The Keetoowah Society of the Oklahoma Cherokee. Origin of Keetoowah Society...” Mimeograph of a typed draft, 21p. Constitution and By-Laws in English and Cherokee, ratified 9 Jun 1939. Mimeograph of a typed draft, 20p. Another version adopted following the approval of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 26 Jun 1936; carbon copy typed draft, 9p. Includes another copy of 9 Jun 1939 constitution. “Notice of Rules for United Kee-too-wah Cherokee Band Special Election on August 5, 1940.” Mimeograph of a typed draft, 10p. Application form for re-enrollment for membership, in English and Cherokee, 2 forms, 1p each. Related press cuttings. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Boudinot, Frank J.; Gritts, Levi B.; Tarepen, Gabriel; Times-Democrat)
	Keith, Harold from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1942. Regarding Keith’s thesis on the Cherokees. Kelly, S.R. (Cleveland, Oklahoma Indian fighter). Related press cuttings. Kennedy, Victoria Foreman (Rogers County pioneer). Related press cuttings and obituary.

6:5	Kenwood Indian Cooperative Livestock Association (David R. Gourd, President) To/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1944-1946. To/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943-1944. “Proposed Plan for Cooperative Cattle Association..submitted by A.M. Landman, Superintendent.” Carbon copy typed draft, 20p, 2 copies. Photostat map of grazing areas in Delaware County, Oklahoma. Loan application, Jul 1943, mimeograph of a typed draft, 48p. Includes articles of association, certificate of incorporation, by-laws, and list of members. “Program of Conservation Operations for the Delaware Project Area Utilized by the Kenwood Indian Cooperative Livestock Association.” Typed draft, 32p. Notice of a horse and mule sale: a community sale of Claremore Barn, operated by E.L. “Pete” Peterson and son. 9 Oct 1947. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Harper, William R.; Monroe, Grover; U.S. Government: Five Civilized Tribes: Indian Affairs)

6:6	Kerr, Robert S. (Oklahoma governor, later U.S. Senator) From Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948. In reference to a telegram sent to President Truman. “Franklin Delano Roosevelt - A Memorial Address.” Congressional Record, 79th Congress, 1st Session. Kidd, Mrs. G.C. (Laurie) to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. Kilpatrick, Jack F. (Cherokee composer and arranger). Related press cuttings. Kiowa Indians. Related press cuttings, including Charles Banks Wilson. Kneeland, Lewis G. to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947. In reference to early Cherokees. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Morgan, Bettie) Knoxville Journal, The from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947. In reference to the annual Cherokee Indian Fair. Kouri, Charles M. to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. Kouri, Minnie to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. Kowop, The to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1941-1942. In reference to Cherokee and historical items for sale. Probably source for Jesse Bartley Milam’s Buffington item, Cherokee Senate Bill No. 3, and T. Roosevelt item. L.K. Restaurant to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. LaFarge, Oliver (author). Related press cuttings. Lake O’ the Cherokees. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Grand River Dam Authority) Landman, A.M. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: U.S. Government: Interior, Department of: Five Civilized Tribes) Lane, Vera to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1942. In reference to her thesis on the Cherokees. Langer, Mrs. Lawrence. Related press cuttings. Assisted in the production of Broadway play “Oklahoma”. Law, Richard R. to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1941. In praise of the Cherokees. Lawrence, Alice J. (Milam's long-time secretary) to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. n.d. Personal business. Lawrence, Franklin and Mrs. to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. Sympathy card. Lawrence, Mrs. J.A. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Carnegie Library) Lawrey, Silvia Roberts to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Letter of condolence. Leach, J.M. to unknown recipient. No date. Handwritten and signed fragment. Leach, John R. (Leach, Oklahoma) from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1946. In reference to the Indian Claims Bill and Cherokee affairs. Lee, Mrs. Arthur S. Obituary. Jesse Bartley Milam’s sister Allie. Lee, Josh (U.S. Senate) To Harold Ickes, Secretary of the Interior. 1941. Recommendation of appointment of Jesse Bartley Milam as Chief of the Cherokees. To Franklin Delano Roosevelt, U.S. President. 1941. To Mrs. J. Atwood Maulding. 1941. From Jesse Bartley Milam. 1941. Letters of appreciation. LeFlore, Greenwood. Souvenir postcard depicting LeFlore’s home, Malmaison, in Greenwood, Mississippi. Handwritten note on verso: “This is co’s house that burned April 1942.” LeFlore, Miss Louie (McAlester, Oklahoma) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943. Leiter, Alice L.( Paterson, New Jersey) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947. Lemaster, Mary E. to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1949. Requesting information concerning 30 July 1948 Indian convention in Tahlequah and financial concerns. Lewis, S.R. (Attorney) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1939. In reference to the possible location of Sequoyah’s grave and trip to Mexico which Jesse Bartley Milam helped finance. Lewis, S.R. (attorney) (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Missouri-Kansas-Texas Lines; Missouri-Pacific Lines; Patrone, Eugene C.; Porter, Kenneth (Vassar College); Sequoyah; Tulsa World (Baron Creager); Maps of Mexico housed in Map Case 2:Drawer 12)

6:7	Library of Congress, The. General information, request forms, and “Handbook of Card Distribution.” (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Milam Library) Life to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1942. In reference to an article about Oklahoma appearing in the magazine. Lincoln, Abraham 1864. Facsimile of a letter to Mrs. Bixby (Boston, Massachusettes) a mother of five sons, all killed in battle. Facsimile of the Gettysburg Address, 19 Nov 1863. “How President Lincoln Earned His First Dollar.” Excised article from Magazine of American History, Jul 1887. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Barton, William E.; Brown University; Goodspeed’s Book Shop; Illinois Historical Society; Parke-Bernet Galleries) Linden Bark. Publication of Lindenwood College, St. Charles, Missouri. Jan 1929. Vol 5, No 12. Jesse Bartley Milam daughter Mildred Milam Viles student there at the time. (See her article on p.3.) Lindsey, Virginia Lee to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1942. Regarding her thesis on the Cherokees. Linkhart, Jack L. and Mrs. to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. Lions Club (Claremore, Oklahoma). Related press cuttings, about Claremore’s Outstanding Citizen of the Year (1946-1947). Jesse Bartley Milam was nominated. Locust, Fish (original Cherokee enrollee). Related press cuttings. Lookout, Fred. 1949. Acknowledgment of expression of sympathy. Lovett, John J. from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1942. Regarding removal of restrictions on land. Lowe, John, Erith (Kent, England) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943-1947. About his visit to Oklahoma, honorary Cherokee citizenship and Cherokee name. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Jones, Derek.) Lucas, Red. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Starr, Belle) Luckett, Maxine M. (Chelsea native) to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Letter of condolence. Luckhardt, Harry and Sue (Tarkio, Missouri) to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. Sympathy card.

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