Jesse Bartley (J.B.) Milam papers-->Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: T-Z, unidentified

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Jesse Bartley (J.B.) Milam papers

Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: T-Z, unidentified

Collection 1989-002

Inventory
11:3	Tanner, Mrs. Elmer to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. Sympathy card. Taos Indians. Related press cuttings. Tarepen, Charlie from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1945. Regarding the formation of a committee on Cherokee affairs. Tarepen, Gabriel from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1945-1947. Regarding the formation of a committee on Cherokee affairs; Keetoowah Society. Tate, Ralph and Georgia Mae to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. Taylor, Carl (Wisconsin Building and Loan League). “What Made America A Great Country?” Published transcript of a speech, 18 Feb 1938. Taylor, John. Related press cuttings. Taylor, W.T. Related press cuttings. Teague, Margaret Withers to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947. In reference to her article on early Cherokee journalism published in the Tulsa World. Tedlock, V. and Mrs. to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. Teehee, Houston B. to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1938-1942. Includes related press cutting. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Carnegie Library; Cherokee Nation: Carolina, North and South: Convention of Duly Enrolled Cherokees by blood; Russell, Len L.)

11:4	Tennessee, State of. Guides to historic sites and points of interest; souvenir postcard; related press cuttings. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Cherokee Nation: Tennessee; Series 2: Photographs: Tennessee)

11:5	Terrapin, Mollie to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1942-1948. Includes related press cuttings. Tewa Indians. Related press cuttings. Texas Company, The. Texaco credit card, 1945. Texas, State of. “A Cavalcade of Victoria and Victoria County Where the History of Texas Began.” Excised from unknown source. Thoburn, Joseph B. Related press cuttings. Thomas, Mrs. A.R. to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Letter of condolence.

11;6	Thomas, Elmer (U.S. Senate) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1938-1948. Thomas, W.H. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Cherokee Nation: Carolina, North and South) Tomkins, William. “Indians, Their History and Sign-Talk.” Daily newspaper column, cuttings of 81 articles; related press cutting. Thompson, Charles. Related press cuttings. Thompson, James (U.S. Probate attorney) from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943. In reference to Civil Case No. 829. Thompson, Mary. Related press cuttings. Thompson, Nancy. Related press cuttings. Thompson, Tommy from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948. Request he act as interpreter at an upcoming meeting. Thompson, Vern E. (Quapaw Tribal attorney) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947. Seeking advice about engaging local attorneys to represent Indians in Washington, DC. Thompson, William P. Related press cuttings. Thompson Hotel (Tahlequah, Oklahoma) from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1945. Request for accommodations. Thornton, M.H. from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948. In reference to Cherokee affairs. Thorpe, Jim. Related press cuttings. Times-Democrat (Tom B. Root) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948. In reference to Jesse Bartley Milam’s expulsion from the Keetoowah Society by Levi Gritts.

11:7	Trivett, Judson to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1942. In reference to Cherokee relics. Trotting Wolfe, Lincoln. Related press cuttings; obituary. Truitt, Maurine to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Letter of condolence. Truman, Harry S. To/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948. Regarding Truman’s part in the passing of legislation for a special commemorative stamp honoring the Five Civilized Tribes. From Jesse Bartley Milam (Executive Committee for Cherokee affairs). Endorsement of Will Rogers, Jr. for appointment as Commissioner of Indian Affairs. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Indian Centennial)

11:8	Tsa-La-Gi. Trail of Tears program brochures, related press cuttings.

11:9	Tulsa Farm Club, The. Membership card, 1944-1945. Tulsa Indian Women’s Club to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. Includes related press cuttings. Tulsa Pioneers Association to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. Tulsa Tribune From Jesse Bartley Milam. 1942. Request for copy of a published article by Earl Boyd Pierce. From to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1950. Letter of gratitude for help. Tulsa World (Baron Creager). Memorandum of Agreement regarding the arrangements and expenses involved in locating the burial site of Sequoyah, 13 Jan 1939. carbon copy signed of same, 3p. To/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1939-1944. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Missouri-Kansas-Texas Lines; Missouri-Pacific Lines; Patrone, Eugene C.; Porter, Kenneth (Vassar College); Sequoyah; Maps of Mexico housed in Map Case 2:Drawer 12) Turnbull, Agnes S. Related press cuttings. Turner, Mrs. to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. Uglytubby, Isum. Press cuttings of a [daily] column. United States Citizens Service Corps. Certificate of membership. 1943.

11:10	United States Government Accounting Office (Office of the Comptroller General). Receipt for payment of salary of Jesse Bartley Milam. Agriculture, Department of to Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948. In reference to the labor cost of sodding acreage with Bermuda grass. House of Representatives (Committee on Indian Affairs). Open letter to all Indian members of the Reservation. 1944. House of Representatives (Committee on Indian Affairs) from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948. In reference to a telegram forwarded to President Truman on behalf of Will Rogers. House of Representatives (Committee on Indian Affairs) to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Certified typed and signed copy of “Enrolled House Resolution #51” in honor of the late Jesse Bartley Milam. Indian Hospitals. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Gahagan, Mary; Ritan, Andrew) Indian Schools. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Heard, Nell D.; Warren, [---])
11:11	Interior, Department of (Five Civilized Tribes) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1937-1941.
11:12	Interior, Department of (Five Civilized Tribes). 1942.
11:13	Interior, Department of (Five Civilized Tribes). 1943.
12:1	Interior, Department of (Five Civilized Tribes). 1944.
12:2	Interior, Department of (Five Civilized Tribes). 1945.
12:3	Interior, Department of (Five Civilized Tribes). 1946.
12:4	Interior, Department of (Five Civilized Tribes). 1947.
12:5	Interior, Department of (Five Civilized Tribes). 1948.
12:6	Interior, Department of (Five Civilized Tribes). 1949, no date.
12:7	Interior, Department of (Office of Indian Affairs) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1933-1940.
12:8	Interior, Department of (Office of Indian Affairs) 1941.
12:9	Interior, Department of (Office of Indian Affairs) 1942.
12:10	Interior, Department of (Office of Indian Affairs) 1943.
12:11	Interior, Department of (Office of Indian Affairs) 1944.
12:12	Interior, Department of (Office of Indian Affairs) 1945.
12:13	Interior, Department of (Office of Indian Affairs) 1946.
12:14	Interior, Department of (Office of Indian Affairs) 1947.
13:1	Interior, Department of (Office of Indian Affairs) 1948.
13:2	Interior, Department of (Office of Indian Affairs) 1949. Interior, Department of (Office of Indian Affairs) (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Veale, C.H. (Mayor,Tulsa, Oklahoma)) Interior, Department of (Office of Indian Affairs). (See also Cherokee Commission’s examination of reservation, pre-emption, improvement, spoliation and other claims taken at Fort Gibson and Tahlequah, IT, circa Jan 1845.)
13:3	Interior, Department of (General). Related press cuttings.
13:4	Justice, Department of (Curtis P. Harris, special attorney) Navy Department. (W.G. Beecher, Jr.) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1939. In reference to a ship named “Sequoyah.” Senate (Indian Affairs Committee) from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948. In reference to a telegram forwarded to President Truman in behalf of Will Rogers. Senate (Indian Affairs Committee) Carbon copy typed statement by Jesse Bartley Milam on behalf of the Cherokees, 1944, 1p. Senate (Indian Affairs Committee) Seating chart and diagram for the 74th Congress. Superintendent of Documents from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1941. Request for bulletin. Treasury Department (War Finance Committee) to Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943, 1947.
13:5	War Assets Administration to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948. Regarding the Oklahoma Ordnance Works. War Assets Administration. “The Disposal of Contaminated Chemical Explosive Plants.” U.S. Government report, Dec 1947. War Assets Administration. Photostat of a map showing tracts of land that will be flooded by Ft. Gibson Lake and those areas that will remain as surplus. 3 copies. War Assets Administration. Related press cuttings and handwritten notes. War Department (Corps of Engineers) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947. In reference to Civil Case No. 2147 involving land in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. Washington, DC. Points of interest on Capitol Hill. Map excised from This Week in the Nation’s Capitol, Apr 1935. (See also Series 2: Photographs: Washington, DC) United States Production Board. Certificate of recognition, 1942-1943.

13:6	University of Oklahoma Press (Joseph A. Brandt) From John Oskinson (Vinita, Oklahoma). 1933. In reference to the possible publication of a definitive book on John Ross. To Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947-1949. From Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam . 1950-1953. Regarding the matrices for the Cherokee syllabary. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Oklahoma, University of) Upham, William P. to Thomas P. Smith. 1846. Regarding Cherokee Nation financial matters.

13:7	Van Noy, Doris and Glen to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. Vanzant, Paulyne York (Mrs. Don) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947. Regarding the personal papers of Callie Eaton. Veale, C.H. (Mayor, Tulsa, Oklahoma) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943. Concerning the mayor’s effort to secure the removal of the Chicago portion of the Indian Agency to Tulsa. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Quawpaw Indians) Victory, C.C. (attorney) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948. In reference to proper representation for the Cherokees in the case of Indian Claims. Viles Insurance Agency to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1940-1948. Operated by Philip Viles and his wife, Mildred Milam Viles. Viles, Mildred Milam (Milam's daughter). Related press cuttings. Viles, Sr., Philip H. (1910-1981). “Agent of the Month.” Article appearing in The Oklahoma Insurer, Jan 1947. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Gilcrease Institute of History and Art) Viles, Jr., Philip H. (1946- ), Jesse Bartley Milam’s grandson. “J.B. Milam and His Indian Heritage.” Photocopy of a typed talk given to the Rogers County Historical Society, 25 Jul 1994, 12p. Viles, Ruth to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Letter of condolence. (Mother of Philip H. Viles (1910-1981). von Frellick, Gerri. Related press cuttings. WPTF Radio (Raleigh, North Carolina) from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948. In reference to a radio program mentioning the “Tar Heel Tales.” Wadley, Marie L. Related press cuttings. She was secretary for 30 July 1948 Indian convention. Wahlasky, Willie. “Final Report, Petition for Distribution of Estate and For Discharge of Execution.” Typed and signed document, 4p. Walker, Ola Lowrey. Related press cuttings. Walker, Robert Sparks from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1936. In reference to the American Indian Exposition. Wall, Mary B. Related press cuttings. Walthall Hotel, The. (Jackson, Mississippi). Credit/identification card, 1947. Warren, Mr. (Superintendent, U.S. Indian Schools, Albuquerque, New Mexico) from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948. Letter of gratitude. Washington County Historical Society, Inc. to Mildred Viles. 1965. Request for photograph of the Cherokee Council Committee that signed the Cherokee-Delaware Treaty in 1867. Washington, Irma. Related press cuttings. Washington, Lucille. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Washington, Irma) Watie, Stand. Carbon copy typed transcription of a statement made regarding Watie and the Cabin Creek Battle, 1p; related press cuttings. Watts, Charles (attorney) from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1942. In reference to a court case wherein title is sought to be confirmed in parties claiming ownership to an island in Grand River. (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Harbison, A.L.) Waugh, Mrs. John (Amy) to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Letter of condolence.

13:8	Webb, William R. (and Mrs.) to Jesse Bartley Milam. 1945-1948. Regarding information about Sequoyah. (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) Webb, Pauline to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Letter of condolence. Webb, Mrs. W.B. from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1945. In reference to her article on Sequoyah. Welch, Earl from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1945. Thank you. Welch, Louise from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1942. Regarding her thesis on the Cherokees. West, (American historical painter). “‘Penn’s Treaty with the Indians.’ A Picture.” Article by Vernon Varick excised from Hobbies, Apr 1943. West, Jessie to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947. Regarding Cherokee claims. Wettengel, Waldo. “Aw Shucks--” Carbon copy typed poem, 1p. Whaley, Clara to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. Wheeler, Eugene. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: U.S. Government: Interior, Department of: Five Civilized Tribes) White, Arlie and Una. Summons, Nowata County, Oklahoma. 1948. White, Hugh A. (U.S. probate attorney) from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947. In reference to a court claim involving Viola Brown. White, Mrs. H.B. to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1950. Request for information regarding the location of the town of Womack. White, Lila. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Chappell, Glen H.) White, Miss Willie from Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam . 1949. Return of photographs. (See also Series 2: Photographs: White, Willie) Whitekiller, Birdchopper. Related press cuttings. Whitmore, Ellen. Related press cuttings. Wild Onion Festiva. Related press cuttings. Wiley, Alexander. (U.S. Senate) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1948. In reference to Indian Claims Bill and a book on the history of the Baptist Mission. Wiley, William. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: York, W.D. (Mrs.)) Wilhite, E.O. and Mrs. to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. Will Rogers High School. Program for the Parent-Teacher open house, 1945. Will Rogers Library (Claremore, Oklahoma) to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. In reference to the book As I Recollect given in memory of Jesse Bartley Milam by the Pocahontas Club. Williams, R.L. (Oklahoma governor and federal appeals court judge) from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1941-1942. Regarding desire to purchase former site of the Cherokee Female Seminary; obituaries and related press cuttings. Williams, Thomas B. “Only A Private.” Published address delivered to War Veterans of Oklahoma, 2 Jul 1934. To Jesse Bartley Milam. 1937. Regarding a proposed book about Native Americans. Includes carbon copy typed of the stated purpose of the book, 1p; photocopy of The Cactus Hornet, Vol. 1, No 9, Jul 1936. (These items removed from Jesse Bartley Milam’s copy of Scrapbook by Williams) The Soul of the Red Man. Typed transcription of Foreword written by Henry S. Johnston, 11p; carbon copy of same. Related press cuttings. Wilson, Dennis H. to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Letter of condolence. Wilson, Enos [?]. Related press cuttings. Wilson, Mrs. Allan M. (Lina) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1944 Wilson, Ned. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Davis, J.B.) Williams, Robert Lee. Typed biographical notes, 3p. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Williams, R.L.) Witt, Edgar E. from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947. Regarding the character and ability of attorney Woodson E. Norvel. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Norvel, Woodson E.) Wolfe Robe, Chief. “A Wild Injun.” Press cuttings of his newspaper column. Wolcott, Mrs. H.G. (Leona M.) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1946. Regarding Indian claims. Woodrow Wilson Foundation. Certificate acknowledging Jesse Bartley Milam as founder of the Woodrow Wilson Award, 1922. Woodward, Florence E. from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943. Regarding her mother being a cousin of John Ross. Worcester, Samuel A. “Dr. S.A. Worcester. A Monograph.” Typed transcription of an biographical piece, 5p. Carbon copy of same. Related press cuttings. World War I. Variety of U.S. newspapers announcing end of war, etc. (Located in Oversize 2) (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Native Americans: World War I) World War II. War maps excised from newspapers. (Located in Oversize 2) (See also Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Native Americans: World War II)

13:9	Wright, Alfred and Harriet. Related press cuttings. Wright, Kate Keys to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1949. Regarding Cherokee claims. Wright, Muriel H. (Oklahoma Historical Society) To/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1942. In reference to certain characters in the Cherokee syllabary. To Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949-1953. “The Osage-Cherokee War and the Settlement of the Western Cherokees.” Typed excerpt from The Story of Oklahoma, by Muriel Wright, 4p, 2 copies. Wyly, Robert F. from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1942. Regarding his thesis on the Cherokees. Yellowhammer, Chief. (See Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers: Blue Grass School) Yetman, Mrs. to Elizabeth Peach McSpadden Milam. 1949. Sympathy card. York, Mrs. W.D. to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1947. Requesting information about Cherokee relatives. Yost, R.C. from to Jesse Bartley Milam. 1943. Return of borrowed photographs of statue she was trying to sell. Young-Hunter, John. Related press cuttings. Young Women’s Christian Associations of the U.S.A. (National Board) to/from Jesse Bartley Milam. 1941. Information regarding the Association. Zinser, Paul R. Related press cuttings.

13:10	Unidentified.

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