Guide to Manuscript Collections Western History Collections University of Oklahoma

Dating From The Early 19Th Century These Materials Include Census Records Of The Five Civilized Tribes; Records Of Attorneys Specializing In Indian Citizenship Claims; And A Variety Of Records From The Cherokee Nation. Other Manuscript Holdings Include The Indian-Pioneer Papers; Records Of Railroads Banks Businesses And Physicians; Diaries Of Frontier And Pioneer Life The Civil War Travel In Western States And Life In Indian Territory; And Collections Relating To Women. Designed For Easy Use The Guide Is Arranged Alphabetically By Collection Title. Each Entry Has Seven Information Fields Including A Useful Summary Of The Collection'S Contents.