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National Anthropological Archives
Guide to MS 4835 Rubbing of footprints on Agency Hill, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, circa 1930
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS4835
- Creators:
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Foreman, Grant, 1869-1953
- Dates:
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circa 1930
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1 Itemrubbing66 x 36 inches
- Repository:
- Container:
- 4835
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of a rubbing of a series of footprints carved into a sandstone rock located on Agency Hill in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. The prints are of different sizes, depicting men, women, and children, all wearing shoes.
Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the Smithsonian Institution or National Anthropological Archives, but is available in its original form to facilitate research.
Biographical Note
Biographical Note
Grant Foreman (1869-1952) was a lawyer and historian best known for his study of Native Americans and the state of Oklahoma. In 1899, Foreman joined the Dawes Commission, created to allot land to members of the Five Civilized Tribes. In 1903, he ended his service with the commission and began practicing law in Muskogee. He and his wife, Carolyn, together wrote numerous articles and books on Native American history.
Administration
Custodial History
The rubbing was received from Grant Foreman of the Muskogee Historical Society, Muskogee, Oklahoma at an unknown date. No accession information is available.
Digital Content
Using the Collection
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Conditions Governing Access
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Preferred Citation
MS 4835 Rubbing of footprints on Agency Hill, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
More Information
Local Numbers
Local Numbers
NAA MS 4835
Keywords
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| Oklahoma | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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