Department of Special Collections and University Archives
McFarlin Library.  University of Tulsa.  2933 E. 6th St.  Tulsa, OK.  74104-3123 (OKT - OkTU)


Jesse Bartley (J.B.) Milam papers

Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: O-S

Collection 1989-002   


Inventory

  Oakes, L.W.  (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Draper, R.P.)    
8:22 Oil Industry.  Excised article and photo of the first oil well at Titusville, Pennsylvania; related press cuttings.

Oklahoma Biltmore Hotel.  Credit card, 1947.

Oklahoma Elks Association.  Related press cuttings.

Oklahoma Free State Fair, Muskogee, Oklahoma.  Related press cuttings.

Oklahoma Historical Society.

To/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1942-1949.  Discusses Cherokee records with Dr.  Dale. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Carnegie Library, Tahlequah)

To Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1950.  In reference to the erection of an historical marker in Claremore. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Cummings, Katie)

Pamphlet about the Society by Grant Foreman.

Programs from the Annual Meeting, May 1947 and 1948.

Related press cuttings.

(See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Hudson, Waddie; Carnegie Library, Tahlequah, Oklahoma)

Oklahoma Memorial Association.

Program from state banquet honoring 32nd year of statehood.  Includes related press cuttings.

(Anna B. Korn) to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam . 1950.  In reference to a portrait of Jesse Bartley Milam to be commissioned.

Oklahoma Natural Gas Company (V.W. Miles).  Business card.

Oklahoma Ordnance Works Authority.  (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: G.R.D.A. and Grand River Dam Authority)

Oklahoma Philatelic Society (C.N.A. Debajligethy) to William W.  Keeler. 1947.  In reference to a proposed commemorative postage stamp honoring Five Civilized Tribes.

Oklahoma Planning and Resources Board.  (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Oklahoma, State of)

Oklahoma Press Publishing Company (Muskogee, Oklahoma) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1937-1943.  Concerning two British sailors. ( See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Love, John & James, Derek.)

Oklahoma Society for Crippled Children.  Membership card, 1942-1943.

Oklahoma Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.  Membership cards, 1940, 1941; program for the annual meeting, 22 Feb 1937, 2 copies. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Sons of the American Revolution)

   
       
9:1 Oklahoma, State of.

Agriculture, Department of.  Facts and figures for 1948.

Anadarko.  Related press cuttings.

Ardmore.  Related press cuttings.

Bartlesville.  Related press cuttings; Philnews, Oct 1940 issue.

Catoosa.  Related press cuttings.

Checotah.  Related press cuttings.

Chelsea.  Related article in Kansas-Oklahoma Reporter, Jan 1961 on Jesse Bartley Milam business partner W.G.  Phillips, husband of Maude, sister of Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam .  Related press cuttings, especially Bank of Chelsea.

Chouteau.

Grant, H.O. (Mayor) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1941.  In reference to unveiling ceremony of historical monument during a Jamboree at the site of the Oklahoma Ordnance Works.

(See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Collier, Carrie Balew; Federal Land Bank of Wichita, The; Glass, Charles D.; McBride, R.J.; Reconstruction Finance Corporation; Rizley, Ross (U.S. House of Representatives) Slaughter, E.M.; U.S. Government: War Assets Administration)

Chouteau Chamber of Commerce. to Jesse Bartley Milam. 1941.

Related press cuttings.

   
  Oklahoma, State of. (cont'd)    
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Claremore.

“A Tourist’s Guide to Claremore, Oklahoma.” 1948.

Battle of Claremore.  Handwritten notes by Jesse Bartley Milam, 1p.

Claremore Chamber of Commerce to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948-1949.  Discusses Indian Centennial, Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Rogers County Treasurer, Office of.  Property tax form, 1947.

Superintendent of Schools from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948.  In reference to the Claremore High School band performing in the Indian Centennial.  Contains list of Rogers County teachers in 1947.

Rogers County Treasurer, Office of.  Property tax form, 1947.

Related press cuttings.

Copan.  Related press cuttings.

District Court of the United States (Eastern District)

From Jesse Bartley Milam. 1942-1943.  In reference to Civil Cases Nos. 712 and 943.

(Northern District) from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943.  In reference to Civil Cases Nos. 652 and 931.

(Eastern District). (Wagoner, Oklahoma). 1942.  In reference to court case of Red Orington Lucas vs. Napoleon Fortier, et al.

Election Board.  Registration certificate for Jesse Bartley Milam as an elector in the Chelsea District. 1920.

Enid.  Related press cuttings.

Foyil.  Related press cuttings, especially Totem Pole (Ed Galloway).

Highways, Department of (H.E.  Bailey, Director).

To/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948. (See also Lake o’ the Cherokees and Cherokee Heritage Center.)

To Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1950.  Letter of thanks for information.

   
  Oklahoma, State of. (cont'd)    
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Jay.  Acknowledgment of trust deposit. 24 Nov 1947. 5 receipts.

Muskogee.  Brochures and maps. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Katy Press Tour and Indian Centennial.)

Nowata.  Related press cuttings.

Oklahoma City.  Related press cuttings.

Oklahoma Planning and Resources Board.

To/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1945-1948.

Related press cuttings.

(See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Badger, John; Grand River Dam Authority; John Martin grave site, Ft.  Gibson; Cherokee Heritage Center; Murrell Home; Map of reservoir projects housed in Map Case 2:Drawer 12)

Oklahoma State Council of Defense.  Membership card, no date.

Ponca City.  Related press cuttings.

Pryor.  Related press cuttings, especially Ed Galloway and Totem Pole.

   
  Oklahoma, State of. (cont'd)    
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Sageeyah.  Related press cuttings, especially Dr.  Bushyhead.

Salina.  Related press cuttings.

Sand Springs.  Related press cuttings.

Spavinaw.  Related press cuttings.

State Seal.  Article VI, Section 35 of the State Constitution describing the state seal.

Statehood.  Statehood Campaign Committee propaganda flyer.

Supreme Court. to Jesse Bartley Milam. 1946.  From Earl Welch, justice, later impeached.

Tahlequah.  Related press cuttings.

Tulsa.

Related press cuttings.

Souvenir postcards.

Related press cuttings.

United State Marshal from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943.  In reference to condemned lands.

Vinita.  Related press cuttings.

   
 

Miscellaneous.  Travel brochures, souvenir postcards, related press cuttings.

(See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Chilocco Indian School: map of Indian Territory)

   
9:5 Oklahoma State Federation of Women’s Clubs to Jesse Bartley Milam. 1942.  In reference to number of Indian members in the club.

Oklahoma, University of (Norman, Oklahoma)

To/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1942-1948.  Numerous inquiries about theses on Cherokees.  Correspondence with Dr.  E.E.  Dale. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Carnegie, Library, Tahlequah)

From to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1950-1953.  Regarding gift of the matrices for the Cherokee syllabary. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: University of Oklahoma Press)

Related press cuttings.

O’Neill, Gertrude Brooks to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947.  Regarding work on her family history.

Osage Indians.  Related press cuttings.

Outacite.  Engraving of a Cherokee chief, excised from unknown source.

Owens, JeLoria.  Related press cuttings.  Miss Indian America contest.

Owen, L.C. (Miami, Oklahoma) to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949.  Letter of condolence.

Owen, Robert Latham (U.S. Senate).

To/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1941-1946.

Carbon copy typed transcription of “A Report on the Cherokee Law Suits,” 1p.

Related press cuttings and letter from Frank Boudinot about James Taylor property.

(See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Cherokee Seminaries.)

Owl, George to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1951.  Letter of thanks. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Brunsteter, Della, his wife.)

Oxendine, Thomas (Ensign, U.S. Navy), full-blood Cherokee to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943.

   
       
9:7 Palace Clothiers.  Account card, 1946-1947.

Panama, President of. (Guillermo Tribaldos) from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943.  Request for information about the history of the country.

Park, H.  Clay and Edna to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949.  Sympathy card.

Parke-Bernet Galleries 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; Goodspeed’s Book Shop; Illinois Historical Society; Madigan, Thomas F.) Parker, Cynthia Ann.  Includes related press cuttings.

Parker, Judge Isaac.  Related press cuttings about Cherokee Bill and Ned Christie.

Park-O-Tell.  Hotel courtesy card.

Parks, Ernest Cyrus.  Related press cuttings.

Patrone, Eugene C.to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1945.  In reference to the possible location of Sequoyah’s grave. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Missouri-Kansas-Texas Lines; Missouri-Pacific Lines; Porter, Kenneth (Vassar College); Sequoyah; Tulsa World (Baron Creager); Maps of Mexico housed in Map Case 2:Drawer 12)

Patterson, J.L. from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1941.  In reference to the raising of funds to purchase the former site of the Female Seminary.

Pawnee Indians.  Related press cuttings.

Pawnee Bill’s Indian Trading Post (Bryce Privett) to Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948.  Letter of thanks in reference to the Indian Centennial.

Payne, Houston (photographer).  Related press cuttings.

Payne, Mary Alice from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943.  Regarding the possibility of a common relation to William Guinn Milam.

Peach, Elizabeth.  Obituary. (Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam’s middle name was in her honor.)

Peak, William H., Vian, Oklahoma to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943.  Notification of Peak’s appointment to the Executive Committee on Cherokee affairs.

Pears, R.W. from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943.  Letter of thanks for a plate that was once on the ship, “The Sequoyah.”

Pearson, J.B. from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1941.  In reference to the price of land owned [?] by Mr. and Mrs. Russell and the Cherokee Seminaries group’s desire to buy it.

Pendleton, Martha.  “The Cherokee Indians.”  Handwritten paper, 28p.

Pennsylvania, Commonwealth of (Department of Public Instruction) to Gentlemen.  Request for copy of “Cherokee Weaving and Basketry.”

Pequot Indians.  Related press cuttings.

Perkins, Kenneth to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949.  Letter of condolence.

Perkins, S.F.  (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Carnegie Library)

Peters, John L. from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1942.  In reference to his thesis on the Cherokees.

Petroleum Industry Public Relations Committee (Kansas-Oklahoma District) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947.  Invitation to serve on the Kansas-Oklahoma District Committee.
   
9:8 Philbrook Art Museum to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943-1944.  Includes museum brochure, membership card, related press cuttings.

Philippe, Louis.  (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Mellen, George F.)

Phillips, W.G. from Jesse Bartley Milam.  No date.  Train travel arrangements.  Phillips was married to Maude, sister of Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam .
   
       
9:9 Piburn, Mrs. Edwin W. (Anne Ross ) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1937-1943.  In reference to her father’s papers that contain many letters to and from John Ross.

Pickup, James, Rev. to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1946-1948.  Keetoowah affairs and various
   
       
9:10 Pierce, Earl Boyd (attorney for the Cherokee Nation, later General Counsel)

To/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1937-1949.

To Paula McSpadden Love. 1969.  Regarding disputes and differences of philosophy within the Cherokee Nation.

Pigeon, Mollie.  (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Brown, Susie)

   
       
9:11 Pioneer Press, The (Tams Bixby, Gen. Manager).  Business card.

Plimpton, Mary Lenore to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1946. (St.  Petersburg, Florida landlord)

Plumlee, Ed from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1941.  Request for information about early history of Oklahoma.

Pocahontas Club, The to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949.  Sympathy card. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Will Rogers Library; Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club)

Pointer, mrs. W.J. to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949.  Sympathy card.

Pointer-Hedgcoxe, Nell.  (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Pointer, W.J., Mrs.)

Poole, Clara Dott to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949 Sympathy card.

Poole, Emma G.  Related press cuttings.

Porter, Kenneth (Vassar College).

From Jesse Bartley Milam.  No date.  Regarding the possible location of Sequoyah’s grave. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Sequoyah)

(See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Missouri-Kansas-Texas Lines; Missouri-Pacific Lines; Patrone, Eugene C.; Sequoyah; Tulsa World (Baron Creager; Maps of Mexico housed in Map Case 2:Drawer 12)

Porter, Mary to Mary Milam Stevenson. 1949.  Sympathy card.

Post, Wiley (pilot).  Related press cuttings. (See also Series 2:  Photographs: Rogers, Will)

Potts, J.W. from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947.  Request for bedroom rocker and estimate on cost of dinner chairs.

Praeger, Kitten Crowell to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949.  Sympathy card.

Pratt, W.O. to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1942.  In reference to Pratt’s possible development of a publishing company named the Cherokee Publishing Co.

Pritchard, Edna and Floyd to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949.  Sympathy card.

Proctor, Ezekiel to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1937-1944.  In reference to a Spencer repeating rifle used at the Going Snake Courthouse fight.

Pryor, Nathaniel.  Typed biographical notes by Jesse Bartley Milam, 13p.  Pryor was a sergeant with Lewis and Clark.  The town of Pryor, Oklahoma took his name.

Pueblo Indians.

To/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948.  Series of thank you letters in reference to an Indian conference in Albuquerque and a peace treaty which was signed there.

“I Am A Pueblo Indian Girl.” Advertisement and order form for reproductions of the original painting by E-Ye-Shure. 3 copies.

Related press cuttings.

Pullin, W.E. to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947.  Regarding an interest in the Cherokees.

   
       
9:12 Pumpkin, Eli (Chairman of Seven Clan Society) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1941-1947.

Quapaw Indians.  Related press cuttings.

Quapaw Indian Council.

Carbonn copy typed and signed resolution adopted at a meeting of the Quapaw Indian Council at Miami, Oklahoma, 19 Oct 1938, 1p.

To/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1942.  Regarding the Quapaw’s objection to the Indian Bureau being moved to Chicago, Illinois.

(See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Oklahoma, State of: Tulsa; Thompson, Vern E. (Quapaw Tribal Attorney))

   
       
10:1 Rankin, Katharine G. (Tarkio, Missouri) to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949.  Letter of condolence.

Rankin, J.W. and Mrs. (Tarkio, Missouri) to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949.  Sympathy card.

Rankin, Mrs. Robert Allen (Tarkio, Missouri) to Mary Milam Stevenson. 1949.  Letter of condolence.

Raymond, Mabel and Grant to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949.  Sympathy card.

Raupe, Alice B. from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1942.  Regarding her thesis on the Cherokees.

Reconstruction Finance Corporation.

To/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1945.  In reference to the Oklahoma Ordnance Works.

“How to do Business with RFC.”

(See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Collier, Carrie Balew; Federal Land Bank of Wichita, The; Glass, Charles D.; McBride, R.J.; Moore, E.H. (U.S. Senate); Rizley, Ross (U.S. House of Representatives) Slaughter, E.M.; U.S. Government: War Assets Administration)

Reed, Doel (Stillwater, Oklahoma artist).  Related press cuttings.

Reed, Nona to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949.  Letter of condolence.

Remington, Frederic (artist).  Related press cuttings.

Resler, J.C. and Mrs. to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949.  Sympathy card.

Rhees, Brad and Betty to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949.  Sympathy card.  She was niece, daughter of Wheeler Milam Mehr.

Rich, James F. to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947.  In reference to the Cherokee’s law suit against the U.S. Government.

Richards, O.A. to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1942.  Offer of Cherokee materials.

Riggs, Aileen to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949.  Letter of condolence.

Riggs, F.S. and Mrs.  (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Rucker, Bob)

Riggs, Ora B. to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949.  Letter of condolence.

Rinehart, Mary to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949.  Letter of condolence.

Ritan, Andrew (doctor, U.S. Indian Hospital, Claremore, Oklahoma) from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948.  Letter of gratitude.

Rizley, Ross (U.S. House of Representatives)

To/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948.  In reference to the sale of the Oklahoma Ordnance Works.

(See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Collier, Carrie Balew; Federal Land Bank of Wichita, The; Glass, Charles D.; McBride, R.J.; Moore, E.H. (U.S. Senate); Reconstruction Finance Corporation; Slaughter, E.M.; U.S. Government: War Assets Administration)

Robbins, Frona to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1949.  Offer of angora wool for sale.

Robert Marshall Civil Liberties Trust from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1946.  Thank you for the advance of $1000.00 towards the cause of Indian rights.

Robinson, William James.  “The Good Must Fight.” Excised poem from unknown source.

Rodgers, James W. (attorney) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943.  In reference to a summons in Civil Case No. 931.

Rogers, Harry H., (Tulsa banker and attorney) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1929-1941.

Rogers, Mary to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949.  Letter of condolence.  Detailed about Jesse Bartley Milam.  Sister of Nell Rogers.

Rogers, Penelope Johnson from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1936.  In reference to the American Indian Exposition.

   
       
10:2 Rogers, Will (U.S. House of Representatives) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1938-1942.  Letter concerning status of Indian claims.

Rogers, Will (1879-1935).

Typed address [by Jesse Bartley Milam] to the Claremore Rotarians, c1943, 7p.

“Will Rogers Day” schedule of events, 4 Nov 1946.

   
10:3
Will Rogers memorabilia, obituaries.
   
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Related press cuttings. (See also Series 2:  Photographs: Rogers, Will)
   
       
10:5 Rogers, Jr., Will (son of humorist) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam (Executive Committee of Cherokee Affairs). 1948.  Notification of their endorsement of Rogers for the appointment of Commissioner of Indian Affairs.

Rogers County Bank (Claremore, Oklahoma) to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949.  Typed and signed expression of sympathy from the Board of Directors.  Jesse Bartley Milam was first president.

Roosevelt, Mrs. Franklin Delano from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1945.  Letter of condolence.

Roosevelt, Franklin Delano.

“A Friend of the Indian.” Campaign brochure.

Related press cuttings.

Ross, Blake from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1941.  In reference to Jesse Bartley Milams possible purchase of the old Female Seminary sites.

Ross, Fannie (descendant of John Ross).  Related press cuttings.

Ross, John, Cherokee chief

From Abraham Lincoln. 1862.  In reference to the U.S. Government’s treaty relations with the Cherokee Nation.  Photostat only.

To Col. John H. Sherburne. 1837.  Regarding the Cherokee mediation to the Seminoles and his not being permitted to deliver a talk to the Seminole chiefs.

Typed biographical notes by Jesse Bartley Milam, 8p.

Related press cuttings.

(See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Baker, Nova (Mrs. Arthur E.); Brown University; Madigan, Thomas F.; Piburn, Anne Ross (Mrs. Edwin W.); University of Oklahoma Press; Woodward, Florence E.)

Ross, Nancy Wilson.  ”The Indian Way of Life.” Published essay, c1939.

Ross, S.W. (Park Hill, Oklahoma) to Jesse Bartley Milam. 1937.  In reference to Cherokee history. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: National Council Burying Ground)

Ross, William Potter.  Typed biographical notes by Jesse Bartley Milam, 3p.

Ross, W.W. (Tahlequah, Oklahoma) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1941.  In reference to possible purchase of the former site of the Female Seminary. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Patterson, J.L.; Ross, Blake; Cherokee Heritage Center)

Rotarian Magazine from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1945.  Regarding the magazine’s 1938 issue devoted mainly to the American Indian.

Rotary Club of Claremore, Oklahoma.  Membership card, 1941.  Includes related press cuttings. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Rogers, Will)

Rowland, Mrs. to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam.  Sympathy card.

Rowswell, Albert Kennedy.  “Should You Go First.” Typed poem, 1p.

Royce, Charles C.  “The Cherokee Nation of Indians.” Typed transcription of an excerpt from the Bureau of American Ethnology Fifth Annual Report, 1883-1884, pertaining to Henry Clay’s sympathy with the Cherokees, 5p, 3 copies.

Rucker, Bob.

To H. Stuart Milam. 1950.  In reference to a piece of Cherokee history in Kilgore, TX.  Rucker was husband of Jesse Bartley Milam’s sister Gladys.

To Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Riggs.  In reference to their current address, phone, etc.

Russell, Charles M. (artist).  Related press cuttings.

Russell, Dave from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1944.  In reference to appointment of Cherokee council members and a meeting thereof.

Russell, Jr., J.C. to Jesse Bartley Milam. 1942.  In reference to Russell’s inability to work a motor patrol.

Russell, Jr., John W. and Mrs. to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949.  Sympathy card.

Russell, Len L. and Mrs. (Crane, Missouri)

From Jesse Bartley Milam. 1941.  Request for donation of five acres of the former Cherokee Female Seminary to Cherokee Seminaries Students Assoc. or the Oklahoma Historical Society.

From to Pearson and Yeager. 1941.  In reference to sale of property.

To Houston B. Teehee. 1942.  In reference to land to be given to the Oklahoma Historical Society or Jesse Bartley Milam.

Russell, William F.  “Divided We Fall.” Printed copy of an address delivered at the Annual Dinner of the American Congress of Industry, 1938.

Sac and Fox Indians.  Related press cuttings.

Salvation Army to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949.  Sympathy card.

Sanders, Lillie to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949.  Sympathy card.

Sanders, Sherman (U.S. Senate) from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1936.  In reference to the American Indian Exposition.

Sapulpa, Elizabeth.  Related press cuttings.

Sarber’s Press Clipping Service to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948.

Sarver, Sallie to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947-1948.  Regarding the Indian Claims Bill.

Saunook, Geneva.  Related press cuttings.

Schuneman, A.A. to/from Jesse Bartley Milam.  Request of Jesse Bartley Milam to contact Frances Robertson, a young Cherokee.

   
       
10:6 Schwabe, George B. (U.S. House of Representatives)

To/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1946-1948.  Correspondence about Bureau of Indian Affairs’ burning of nine tons of Indian records, Camp Gruber, and the Oklahoma Ordnance Works.

Offprints of speeches appearing in the Congressional Record: “The American Famine.”

“Begin Again.”

“The Bitter With the Sweet.”

“Has Uncle Sam Entered the Black Markets?”

“Heap Plenty Bureaucrats.”

“Mrs. Roosevelt Lets Cat Out of Bag.”

“Republican Congress Delivers.”

“Some Sobering Realities Regarding Our Present Tax Burden.”

“OPA Price Boosts Before July 1, Inflationary.”

“OPA and Inflation.”

“The Streamline Congress Bill.”

“Extension of Remarks...”  Regarding an article by E.F.  Hutton on the subject of free enterprise.

“Remarks...”  Regarding the OPA and the New Deal.

“List of available Farmers’ Bulletins and leaflets of the United States Department of Agriculture.”

Tabulations of a poll showing percentage wise the results of 13 questions submitted indiscriminately to 40,000 people within the First Congressional District of Oklahoma.

“Extension of Remarks...”  Regarding the city of Claremore, Oklahoma seeking to be the capitol of the United Nations.

Extension of Remarks...”  Regarding the subject of free prices and full employment.

Related press cuttings.

   
       
10:7 Scott, Ann from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943.  Inquiry as to her likes and dislikes and her plans after graduation. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Dwight Indian Training School)

Scott, Charles from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948.  Request for interpreters for a meeting authorized by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.

Security Bank and Trust Company, Miami, Oklahoma to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949.  Letter and board resolution of condolence.

Seminole Nation (George Harjo, Principal Chief)

From Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948.  In reference to a telegram sent to President Truman in behalf of Will Rogers.

Related press cuttings.

Semple, W.F. (Tulsa attorney) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam.  Regarding support for HR 149.

Seneca Indians.  Related press cuttings.

   
       
10:8 Sequoyah.

Handwritten and typed biographical notes and excerpts from various sources, transcribed by Jesse Bartley Milam, 28p.  Concerning Sequoyah’s home, Sallisaw, Oklahoma, and Braniff Airways.

Burial site. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Smithsonian; Clark, W.A.; Filson Club; Lewis, S.R.; Morton, Jose F.  Jr.; Patrone, Eugene; Foster, George E.)

Memorabilia including color lithograph portrait and Sequoyah and His Talking Leaves.

Related press cuttings.

(See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Lewis, S.R. (Attorney); Missouri-Kansas-Texas Lines; Missouri-Pacific Lines; Patrone, Eugene C.; Porter, Kenneth (Vassar College); Tulsa World (Baron Creager); Webb, William R.; Hotel Sequoyah; Maps of Mexico housed in Map Case 2:Drawer 12)

   
       
10:9 Sequoyah Indian Club from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948.  Regarding the Sequoyah monument.

Sequoyah Orphan Training School. (Jack Brown, Superintendent) from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1941-1948.  Cherokee matrices. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Brown, Jack))

Sevier, Will from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1936.  Requesting his attendance at a meeting of the Cherokee Seminaries Students Association.

Sharp, L.E.  Related press cuttings.

Shawnee Indians.  Related press cuttings.

Sheppard, J.  Craig (artist).  Related press cuttings.

Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association of Oklahoma.  Membership cards, 1939, 1944, n.d.

Sheriff’s Commission.  Appointment of Jesse Bartley Milam as Deputy Sheriff for 1943-1944.

Shimomura, Joshua.  Related press cuttings.

Shleppey Rare Books, John W. to Cooleela Faulkner.

Shutt, Virginia to Jesse Bartley Milam.  No date.  Birthday card.

Silk, Johnson from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1942.  In reference to Camp Gruber and land appraisal.

Simmons, Eva from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1942.  Regarding her thesis on Cherokees.

Sinclair Refining Company to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943.  Proposal for an advertisement that the Sinclair Indian Trading Post be placed over the Sinclair Pennant Building.

Singleton, Mary Jane Kirby to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947.  Regarding allotments due her.

Sioux Indians.  Related press cuttings.

Sixkiller, J.B. to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948.  In reference to his appointment to the Executive Committee for Cherokee affairs.

Skelly Oil Company.  Credit card, 1945.

Skelly, W.G. to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949.  Letter of condolence.

Skirvin Hotel, The (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma).  Credit card, identification card.

Skogsberg, Betty Virginia from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943.  Regarding her marriage to William Thomas Milam, Jesse Bartley Milam nephew, son of Walker Milam.

Slaughter, E.M.

To/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947.  In reference to the Oklahoma Ordnance Works.

(See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Collier, Carrie Balew; Federal Land Bank of Wichita, The; Glass, Charles D.; McBride, R.J.; Moore, E.H. (U.S. Senate); Reconstruction Finance Corporation; Rizley, Ross (U.S. House of Representatives); U.S. Government: War Assets Administration)

Sloan, Sam to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949.  Sympathy card.

   
       
10:10 Smith, Ben, Kenwood, Oklahoma to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1944-1948.  Includes typed list of names and addresses of the land owners of section 4-7, 17-18, Township 22 North, Range 17 East.

Smith, Bill.  (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Parker, Judge Isaac.)

Smith, Charles from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1945.  In reference to the formation of a committee for Cherokee affairs.

Smith, Crosslin.  Related press cuttings.

Smith, George W. to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1938.  In reference to the Cherokee Centennial Celebration in Chattanooga.

Smith, Harvey C. to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948.  Request for autograph.

Smith, John G.  Related press cuttings.

Smith, J.W.  “The Working Tools of Man.” Poem excised from unknown source.

Smith, Lizzie, Jay, Oklahoma.  Related press cuttings.

Smithsonian Institute.  Bureau of Ethnology. to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1939-1947.  In reference to the possible burial site of Sequoyah. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Sequoyah)

Sons of the American Revolution.  Related press cuttings.  Jesse Bartley Milam was a state officer in 1941. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Oklahoma Society of Sons of the American Revolution)

Splitlog, Mathias.  Related press cutting.

Springer, Owen to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948.  In reference to Cherokee claims against the U.S. Government.

Springplace

“Springplace, Moravian Mission.  Early Moravian History.”  Typed historical account, author unknown, 13p; carbon copy of same.

“New Springplace.”  Typed historical account, author unknown, 6p; carbon copy of same.

Related press cuttings.

   
       
11:1 St.  Elizabeth’s Guild to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949.  Sympathy card.

Stage coach routes.  Related press cuttings.

Standing Deer, Chief (North Carolina Cherokees) from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1940, 1948.

Standingdeer, Dave from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1945.  Regarding the formation of a committee for Cherokee affairs.

Stanley, J.M.

Typed draft biographical extract copied from History of the Indian Tribes of North America by Thomas L. McKenney and James Hall, 6p.

Carbon copy of same. Typed transcription of an article on the “International Indian Council” taken from Portaits of North American Indians, With Sketches of Scenery, Etc., 7p.

Stansill, Hill to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948.  Regarding business of the Executive Committee for Cherokee affairs. Starr, Belle. Related press cuttings.

Starr, Blue.   Related press cuttings.

Starr, Belle.  Related press cuttings.

Starr, Eldee to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947-1948.  Regarding business of the Executive Committee for Cherokee affairs.

Starr, Orange Walter, Claremore physician.  (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Starr, Blue)

Starr, Tom.  Typed biographical notes by Jesse Bartley Milam, 1p.

Stevenson, Dorothea.  Related press cuttings.

Stevenson, Mae to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949.  Letter of condolence.

Stevenson, Mary Milam (Milam's daughter) (Mrs. George Joseph Hackett).

From Jesse Bartley Milam. 1935.

From Adams, James A. and Ona. 1949.  Letter of condolence.

To Jesse Bartley Milam and Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam .  No date.

From Various individuals. 1949.  Sympathy cards.

Related press cuttings.

Stewart, Mary J. from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1946.  Thank you note.

   
       
11:2 Still, Sam Lee.  Related press cuttings.

Stigler, W.G. (U.S. House of Representatives) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1944-1948.

Stone, Willard, (wood sculptor).

To/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947.  Regarding the possibility of commissioning him to carve a bust of Sequoyah and sculpt a statue of Will Rogers.

Related press cuttings.

Stuart, John, Captain.  Typed biographical notes, 1p.

Suagee, Tennyson from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1941.  Congratulatory letter.

Sullivan, Frank from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943.  Regarding some Cherokee materials he may have.

Sulphur, Alex and Mrs. from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943.  Congratulatory letter.

Summers, Rollie and Mrs. to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949.  Sympathy card.

Summers, Silas and Florence to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949.  Sympathy card.

Sunday, W.E. (Claremore Cherokee known as “Buck Sunday”) from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948.  Regarding a meeting of the Executive Committee for Cherokee affairs.

Sutherlin, Pollie to Sister and little ones. 1921.  Letter written from Tava Springs, Idaho. 

Sutherlin, S.A. to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949.  Sympathy card.

Sutherlin, William Henry.  Obituary.

Swarts, James W. and Leslie to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949.  Letter of condolence.

Swartz, Ethel K. to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam.  1949.  Sympathy card.

Sweet, C.H. to Jesse Bartley Milam. 1946.  Letter of gratitude.

Swinford, Derald.  Related press cuttings.

   
 
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