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Surveying Crew in the Cherokee Strip, July 1893

Description: Surveying crew. Photo taken in July 1893 near the current location of Cleveland, Pawnee County, Oklahoma. Left to right: Carl Craig, teamster; T. Alexander, assistant surveyor; J.W. Duncan, U.S. special agent; W.D. Wisdom, clerk; Tom Brewer, chain & axe man; Clyde Thompson, chain & axe man, and Watie Bell, chain & axe man.
Date: 1893-07~
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

First house in Edmond

Description: Photo of unknown men, women and child in front of a house. Hand written inscription reads, "First house built in Edmond." Also, "Compliments of E.B. Townsend, Dec 22nd 1890." E.B. Townsend was one of the first settlers of Edmond. He arrived in the spring of 1889.
Date: 1890
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Nuyaka Mission Boarding School

Description: Boys, girls and teachers at the Nuyaka Mission Boarding School for Creek Indian boys and girls. Photo is dated Oct, 1891. The mission was located in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, approximately 15 miles west of the town of Okmulgee. The mission was established by Alice Mary Robertson at the request of the Creek Indian Council, and initially operated by the Presbyterian Church.
Date: 1891
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Cherokee Strip Land Run, September 16, 1893

Description: Photograph of the Land Run of the Cherokee Strip that opened settlement to the Cherokee Outlet on September 16, 1893. This photograph is titled "The Race," and was taken from atop scaffolding by an associate of photographer William S. Prettyman who was based in Arkansas City, Kansas.
Date: September 16, 1893
Creator: Prettyman, William S.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Oklahoma City Street Fair

Description: Photograph of a scene at an Oklahoma City street fair between October 10 through 15 in 1898. Men stand near tables of produce with a banner above reading "Fruit in this Exhibit Grown in Oklahoma."
Date: October 10, 1898
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Caddo tribal dance group.

Description: Caddo tribal dance group. Identification follows the handwritten numbers on the photograph. 1. JACK TAYLOR, 2. FRANK SARGENT, 3. TAY-WIN-NIN, 4. LOUIS BEDOKA, 5. THOMAS WISTLER, 6. ISAAC SHE-MA-MY, 7. JAMES INKANISH, 8. SAM PARTON, 9. CHOCTAW, 10. CADDO GEORGE, 11. LITTLE DUTCHMAN, 12. PONJO GUY, 13. DAHTON, 14. KICKAPOO, 15. THOMAS REYNOLDS, 16. DIAMOND WILLIAMS, 17. JOHN INKANISH, 18. LAWRIE DUNLAP, 19. WILD HORSE, 20. KICKAPOO. 21. CHEPONY, 22. WHITE EYES, 23. ALICE INKANISH COUSINS, 24. MA… more
Date: 1892
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Nuyaka Mission Buildings

Description: Nuyaka Mission school buildings. The mission was a boarding school for Creek Indian boys and girls. The mission was established by Alice Mary Robertson at the request of the Creek Indian Council, and initially operated by the Presbyterian Church. The mission was located in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. Photo is dated Oct, 1891.
Date: 1891
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Purcell, 1896

Description: Insurance map sheet showing an area of Purcell in Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date: September 1896
Creator: Clarkson's Fire Map
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Tahlequah, 1897

Description: Insurance map sheet showing an area of Tahlequah in Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date: June 1897
Creator: Clarkson's Fire Map
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Tahlequah, 1897

Description: Insurance map sheet showing an area of Tahlequah in Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date: June 1897
Creator: Clarkson's Fire Map
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Geary, 1898

Description: Insurance map sheet showing an area of Geary in Blaine County, Oklahoma Territory, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date: August 1898
Creator: Clarkson's Fire Map
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Krebs, 1899

Description: Insurance map sheet showing an area of Krebs in Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date: October 1899
Creator: Clarkson's Fire Map
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Pond Creek, 1899

Description: Insurance map sheet showing an area of Pond Creek in Grant County, Oklahoma Territory, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date: August 1899
Creator: Clarkson's Fire Map
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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