Historic Cherokee National Prison
The Cherokee National Prison was authorized in 1873 by an act of the Cherokee National Council. Proceeds from the sale of the Cherokee Outlet were designated in the amount of $6,000 for the construction of the prison on the Cherokee Nation capital square
Cherokee National Prison (Part1)
Cherokee Nation has a wealth of historical sites and buildings
within its jurisdictional boundaries. Looking at the histories and l
ifestyles associated with these sites, we can get a good idea
of the cultural lifestyle of our past as compared with
Cherokee National Prison (Part2)
On October 28, 1876, the Cherokee Advocate
reported, "Our jail or penitentiary has one inmate -
one Charles Clar, who was found guilty of resisting
an officer while attempting to arrest Taylor Parris.
The sentence is for five years."
Cherokee National Prison (Part3)
U.S. Interior Department Agent reports in Indian
Territory noted that "there are 43 men of the Indian
police force of the agency distributed throughout
the agency." An equal division of the territory to
be protected would give about 712 square mi
Cherokee National Prison (Part4)
The council act said the agreement entered into by
and between the U.S. and Cherokee Commission of
January 14, 1899 provided in Sec. 78 that immediately
upon ratification of the agreement, the Principal Chief
of the Cherokee Nation had the authori
Cherokee National Prison (Part5)
Camp Gruber: 20th Century Removal
At the turn of the century, the Cherokees lost thousands upon thousands of acres through the Curtis Act and the Dawes Commission. This land had been deeded to the Cherokee Nation with the promise that no state or territory would ever impose it's jurisdiction.
Cherokee National Female Seminary Notes
This department is under the direct supervision of a medical superintendent, who, since the last treaty, is appointed by the Department of Education. He is assisted in his work by a matron in charge of the sick.
Cherokee National Female Seminary Notes
In training our students for the active duties of life mentally and physically we do not forget the spiritual side of their natures. The students are required to attend the church of their choice each Sunday morning.
Cherokee National Female Seminary Notes
This building is a magnificent structure. Being one of the finest in the southwest, and affords ample accommodations for one hundred and seventy five girls, all the members of the Faculty and the Steward's family.
Cherokee National Female Seminary Notes
A history of the Female Seminary would be incomplete without a mention of its "brother" institution.
Cherokee National Female Seminary Notes
Composition, one recitation per week. Classics, three recitations per week. Lowell - Vision of Sir Laufal, Eliot - Silas Marner, Coleridge - Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner, Addison - Sir Roger de Coverley Papers. Outside reading, oral and written report
Moving the Cherokee Capital
A historic article of the possibility of moving the capitol from Tahlequah to Fort Gibson, which had been originally called Keetowah (after the old Cherokee mother town, Kituwah.)
Visit to the Cherokee Capitol Building
Excerpt from the Indian Chieftain
Vinita, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory
December 29, 1887
A Historic Church Bell in Park Hill
A story from the historic Indian-Pioneer Papers tells us the origin of the Church Bell at Park Hill Presbyterian Church.
On the Road to Tahlequah
The historic Indian-Pioneer Papers gives us a look at traveling in the Cherokee Nation.
Early Cherokee Settlements
Town sites in the Eastern Homelands.
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