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Era: 1826 - 1850

3191 Items

April 2, 1842 | ink on paper

Letter from Chief John Ross to Miss L. F. Stapler

September 1844 | ink on paper

Lines (draft) by Chief John Ross

June 20, 1842 | ink on paper

Draft Copy of Letter from "J. R." to Maurice C. Jones

1835 | watercolor on paper

O'n-daig, the Crow

1836 | watercolor on paper

Hee-oh'ks-te-kin, the Rabbit's Skin Leggins

1845 | oil on canvas

The Thirsty Trapper

late 19th century–early 20th century | semi-tanned hide, rawhide, glass, dye, sinew

Child’s beaded leather moccasins with geometric designs

late 19th century–early 20th century | hide, glass, cotton

Beaded leather moccasins with blue, white, and red geometric designs

June 23, 1828 | ink on paper

Certificate of John Ross's Appointment as Postmaster of Head of Coosa, Chattooga District

October 27, 1830 | ink on paper, wax

Letter from Thomas W. Harris, Esquire to Chief John Ross

September 24, 1831 | paper

Resolution of Council

February 1, 1833 | ink on paper

Letter from William Rogers to Chief John Ross

April 3, 1834 | ink on paper

Letter from Ayugui to Cherokee Delegation

April 14, 1834 | ink on paper

Draft of Letters from Cherokee Delegation to Seneca Delegation

October 31, 1834 | ink on paper

Resolution of National Committee and Council

June 6, 1835 | ink on paper

Resolution Prescribing Election of 2 Committee Men, 2 Councilors, 2 Judges, and Two Lighthorse by Each of the 4 Districts for Terms of 2 Years

November 4, 1835 | ink on paper

Spoliation Claim of Standing Deer

June 13, 1836 | ink on paper, wax

Letter from A. R. Turk to Chief John Ross

February 22, 1837 | ink on paper

Memorial and Petition Signed by 6 Eastern and 4 Western Cherokee Chiefs

July 8, 1837 | ink on paper, wax

Letter from John H. Sherburne, Special Agent, to Chief John Ross