The Southwest National Archives branch in Fort Worth, Texas holds most of the original Bureau of Indian Affairs records from Oklahoma. This is their extensive inventory of approximately 650 types of records covering enrollment, allotment, leases, finances, probate, programs, and schools. These original records must be viewed in person at the SW National Archives. Please see Visiting the National Archives.
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The Dawes Commission began allotting land to Creeks under the terms of the Curtis Act of 1898 but those terms were modified by an agreement with the tribe approved by an act of Congress of March 1, 1901 (31 Stat. 861) and a supplemental agreement approved by an act of June 30, 1902 (32 Stat. 500) Under these agreements, each Creek citizen was entitled to select land equal in value to $1,040. Persons enrolled as Newborns under the act of March 3, 1905 (33 Stat. 1048) received only 40 acres of land.
A Creek Land Office was opened at Muskogee on April 1, 1899, and 3,800 selections were made by June 30, 1899. In May, 1901, a field party was sent to Okmulgee to accept applications for allotment and seek out persons who had failed to enroll or select allotments. Many of the full-blood Creeks, commonly referred to as "Snakes," opposed allotment and refused to make selections. In March, 1909, two U.S. Deputy Marshals were killed and two were wounded while attempting to deliver allotment certificates in an incident known as the "Snake Uprising." The Dawes Commission made more than 1,331 "arbitrary allotments" to Creeks who refused to make selections. Huge deposits of oil were later discovered under some of these "arbitrary allotments" and full-blood Creeks such as Jackson Barnett received fortunes in royalty payments.
1902-1905. 3 ft.
Arranged numerically (1-127 and 289-500) by a number assigned
chronologically by date of report. There are gaps.
Original reports of appraisements of improvements on Creek
land prepared on printed forms. The reports were prepared by a
"Committee on Appraisement of Excess Improvements" authorized by
section 5 of the act of Congress of March 15, 1902. The
Information contained in the reports includes name of the owner,
legal description of the land, the name of the person allotted the
land on which the improvements were built, a description of the
improvements, and their appraised value. There is also some
correspondence between the Dawes Commission and owners if
improvements about the appraisements and plat maps annotated to
show the location of the improvements.
A-8-102-2
n.d. 1 vol. 21 pages
Arranged numerically by application number ("H") assigned
chronologically by date of application. The volume includes an
index to surnames of applicants.
A record of actions taken on applications for allotments which
were denied or cancelled by the Commission. The information given
for each application includes applicant's name, date filed, legal
description of the land, and the date denied or cancelled. Many
of the applications were cancelled because the applicant lost a
contest over the land which was then allotted to another person.
There are many references to the allotment contests described in
entry 245.
A-8-102-2
1902-1907. 1 ft.
Arranged numerically by application number ("H") assigned
chronologically by date of application. There are many gaps.
Original applications for allotment submitted on printed
forms, transcripts of testimony given at hearings conducted by the
Commission, printed plat maps (form 59) annotated to show the
location of selections, notices of contested allotments, and some
correspondence between the Commission and applicants. Many of the
applications were denied because the applicant lost an allotment
contest.
A-8-102-2
n.d. 2 vols. 2 in.
Arranged alphabetically with one volume for Creeks by Blood
and a separate volume for Creek Freedmen.
An index to the ledgers described in entry 212. (L3040=by
blood and L3039=Freedmen).
A-8-102-2
1900-1914. 15 vols. 1 ft.
Arranged by enrollment category and thereunder numerically by
enrollment number.
A record prepared on printed forms of land allotted as
Homestead and Surplus to Creeks by Blood, Minor Creeks, Newborn
Creeks, Creek Freedmen, and Newborn Creek Freedmen. The
information given for each allottee includes enrollment number,
date of selections, selection certificate number, deed number, and
the appraised value of the land. The volumes were annotated in
1918 with application numbers for equalization payments. (82-6-3,
32-4-20 to 27, and 32-4-15 and 16, and M711).
A-8-102-2
1899-1914. 18 vols. 3 ft.
Arranged by enrollment category and thereunder numerically by
enrollment number.
Original and some duplicate and triplicate copies of a record
of land allotted as Homestead and Surplus to Creeks by Blood and
Creek Freedmen. The information given for each allottee includes
enrollment number, the legal description of each tract allotted,
area, appraised value, and a reference to the records described in
entry 212. (82-8-1 to 6, 82-7-15 and 17, 87-10-6 and 7, L2308,
L2311, L2314, L2306 and 7, L2312, L2313, L2732, and some large
loose sheets).
A-8-102-4
n.d. 7 vols. 6 in.
Arranged by enrollment category and thereunder alphabetically.
An index to the records described in entry 215. (L3041=by
blood, L3042=Freedmen, L3037, 100170 and 71, 100306 and 7).
A-9-2-5
1900-1914. 4 vols. 1 ft.
Arranged numerically by selection certificate number assigned
chronologically by date issued.
A record prepared on printed forms of land allotted to Creeks
and Creek Freedmen. The information given for each allotment
includes allottee's name and enrollment number, the legal
description of the land, area, and the selection certificate
number and date issued. (L2458, L3037=index, L2459 to 61).
A-9-2-6
n.d. 20 items
Arranged by Range and thereunder by Township.
Printed plat maps annotated to show the location of allotment
selections. The location of townsites has been marked in green.
It appears that these maps were working copies maintained by the
selection clerks in the Creek Land Office. (82-9-13).
A-9-2-7
1899-1913. 5 vols. 5 in.
Arranged numerically by certificate number assigned
chronologically by date issued.
The information given for each certificate includes the
allottee's name and enrollment number, certificate number, and
date mailed. There are some annotations about the return or
cancellation of certificates. It also appears that the Creek Land
Office issued more than one set of certificates. (82-6-6 to 9).
A-9-2-7
1902-1908. 2 ft.
Arranged numerically by certificate number assigned
chronologically by date issued.
Original selection certificates for Homestead and Surplus land
allotments. The information contained in each certificate includes
the allottee's name and enrollment number, the legal description
of the land, area, appraised value, and date of selection. Most
certificates include a plat map annotated to show the location of
the selection. It appears that the majority of these certificates
were never issued by the Commission.
A-9-2-7
n.d. 1 vol. 2 in.
Arranged alphabetically. The index only covers A to K.
An index to a set of record books which have not been located.
The only information given is the allottee's filing number and a
volume and page number reference. (82-6-4).
A-9-2-7
1902-1908. 3 vols. 6 in.
Arranged numerically by deed number assigned chronologically
by date issued.
A record of deeds issued to Creeks and Creek Freedmen
allottees. The information given for each deed includes the
number, date filed, name of allottee, the legal description of the
land, date issued, date approved, and a reference to the missing
records indexed in the volumes described in entry 219. (B630,
L2463, and 100309).
A-9-2-7
n.d. 2 vals. 2 in.
Arranged by enrollment category and thereunder numerically by
enrollment number.
A record of deeds issued to Creeks and Creek Freedmen. The
information given for each allottee includes enrollment number and
occasionally the Homestead or Surplus deed number. very few deeds
were recorded in these volumes. (L3096=Creeks, L3095=Freedmen).
A-9-4-1
1902-1908. 1 vol. 1 ft.
Arranged numerically by deed number assigned chronologically
by date issued.
A record of deeds delivered to the Principal Chief of the
Creek Nation and subsequently delivered to individual allottees.
The information given for each deed includes number, allottee's
name and enrollment number, date delivered to the Chief, date
returned, date sent to the Secretary of Interior for approval and
date returned, and the date of delivery to the allottee. The lists
have been signed by the Chairman of the Dawes Commission.
A-9-4-1
1903-1906. 13 vols. 4 in.
Arranged numerically by receipt number assigned
chronologically by date issued.
A record prepared on printed forms of deeds received by the
Principal Chief of the Creek Nation. The information given
includes receipt number, deed number, name df allottee, date
delivered to the Chief, and date delivered to the allottee.
A-9-4-1
1901-1906. 3 in.
Arranged numerically by receipt number assigned
chronologically by date issued.
Original receipts for allotment deeds signed by Pleasant
Porter, Principal Chief of the Creek Nation. The receipt lists
each deed and the name of the allottee.
A-9-4-1
1902-1908. 2 ft.
Arranged by enrollment number with gaps. There are a few
deeds issued as late as 1925.
Original deeds and patents to allotted land which include the
allottee's name, roll number, degree of Indian blood, and the
legal description of the land. In a few cases there is correspondence
about the deed. It appears that these deeds were retained by the
agency because they were undeliverable or the allottee died or
refused to accept.
A-26-84-2
903-1906. 1 vol. 1 in.
Arranged chronologically by a "reference number" assigned
chronologically by date of deed.
A record of deeds which were cancelled and apparently
reissued. The information given for each deed includes a reference
number, the "new" and "old" Commission number, the "old" and "new"
file numbers, the allottee's name, and dates of various actions
taken. (from 405374)
A-9-4-1
1901-1904. 1 ft.
Arranged by type of document and thereunder chronologically.
Original letters received, copies of letters sent, time
reports, weekly and monthly narrative and statistical reports,
vouchers for office supplies, schedules and original memos of
selection for arbitrary allotments, lists of persons named on
memos of selection, and schedules and plats of tracts reserved from
allotment for schools and churches. The correspondence is between
Fred T. Marr, Clerk in Charge, and the Commissioner or Special
Disbursing Agent in Muskogee and relates to personnel, office
administration, selections of land, and allotment contests. The
records include the Land Office's copy of allotment contest case
files (originals are in entry 245).
A-9-4-2
1901-1902. 1 vol. 1 in.
Arranged numerically by an application number ("H") assigned
chronologically by date of application.
A record of actions taken on applications for allotment which
were denied or cancelled by the Commission. The information given
for each application includes the applicant's name and enrollment
number, date of application, the legal description of the land,
date of selection certificate, and references to allotment
contests (see entry 245). Most of the applications relate to land involved
in allotment contests. (L3325).
A-9-4-2
1901-1906. .5 in.
Arranged numerically by selection certificate number assigned
chronologically by date issued.
Typed Schedules of allotments made to Seminoles and Seminole
Freedmen. The information given for each allotment includes the
allottee's name and enrollment number, the legal description of
the land, area, appraised value, selection certificate number, and
date issued. Microfilmed as 7RA20. (L3330).
A-9-4-2
1901-1906. 2 vols. 6 in.
Arranged numerically by enrollment number.
A record of allotments prepared on printed forms. The
information given for each allottee includes name and enrollment
number, date of selections, selection certificate numbers, deed
numbers, and appraised value of the tracts selected. (32-5-29 and
30).
A-9-4-2
1901-1906. 3 vols. 1 ft.
Arranged numerically by enrollment number.
An original, duplicate, and triplicate copy of a record of
land allotted as Homestead and Surplus to Seminoles and Seminole
Freedmen prepared on printed forms. The information given for each
allottee includes name and enrollment number, the legal
desciption of the tracts allotted, area and appraised value of each tract,
and certificate and deed numbers. There is often a page reference to
the volumes described in entry 228. (82-5-5 and 6 and L2317).
A-9-4-3
n.d. 1 vol. .5 in.
Arranged alphabetically.
An index to the volumes described in entry 231. (82-5-4)
A-9-4-5
1901-1906. 2 vols. 3 in.
Arranged in roughly numerical order by selection certificate
number assigned chronologically by date issued.
One complete and one partial copy of a record of land allotted
as Surplus. The Information given for each allotment includes the
allottee's name and enrollment number, the legal description of
the tracts selected, area, appraised value, selection certificate
number and date issued, and the date the allotment was approved.
(12-4-17 and L2315).
A-9-4-5
1902. 2 ft.
Arranged alphabetically by addressee.
Carbon copies of letters from the Commission to allottees
transmitting certificates of allotment. The only information
contained in the letter is the allotment certificate number.
A-9-4-5
1902-1908. 1 vol. 1 in.
Arranged by enrollment category and thereunder numerically by
certificate number assigned chronologically by date issued.
A record of selection certificates for Homestead allotments
which were mailed to Seminoles, Seminole Freedmen, and Newborn
Seminoles. The information given for each certificate includes
number, allottee's name and Post Office address, and date mailed.
(from 405370).
A-9-4-5
1902-1908. 4 in.
Arranged by type of certificate.
Original selection certificates for Homestead and Surplus land
allotments that were cancelled, returned, or never issued. The
information contained in the certificate generally includes the
allottee's name and enrollment number, the legal description of
the land, area, appraised value, and date of selection. The
certificate generally includes a plat map annotated to show the
lcation of the selection.
A-9-4-5
1911-1914. 1 vol. 13 pages
Unarranged. A handwritten record of actions taken on petitions for the
issuance of patents to land. The information given for each
petition includes the allottee's name, petitioner's name, legal
description of the tract, appraised value, and the dates of
actions taken. Many of the petitions were filed by heirs of deceased
allottees seeking to sell the land. (from 416350).
A-9-4-6
n.d. 1 vol. .5 in.
Arranged by enrollment category and thereunder numerically by
patent number assigned chronologically by date issued. The volume
includes an index to names of allottees.
A record of patents issued to Seminoles, Newborn Seminoles,
and Newborn Seminole Freedmen. The information given for each
patent includes number, allottee's name and enrollment number, and
date issued. (from 45539).
A-9-4-6
1902-1908. 6 vols. 6 in.
Arranged by enrollment category and thereunder numerically by
enrollment number.
A record of deeds or patents to Homestead and Surplus
allotments delivered to Seminoles, Seminole Freedmen, Newborn
Seminoles, and Newborn Seminole Freedmen. The information given
includes allottee's name and enrollment number, deed number, date
prepared, and dates executed and delivered. See entry 493 of
Preliminary Inventory 163 for a description of two sets of
Seminole
Homestead deeds. (L1672 from 405374 and 405372).
A-9-4-6
1902-1908. 3 ft.
Arranged by enrollment number with gaps. There are a few
deeds issued as late as 1925.
Original deeds and patents to allotted lands which include the
allottee's name, roll number, degree of Indian blood, and the
legal
description of the land. In a few cases there is correspondence
about the deed. It appears that these deeds were retained by the
agency because they were undeliverable or the allottee died or
refused to accept them.
A-26-84-2
In cases where more then one person wished to select the same tract of land as an allotment, the Dawes Commission required that one of the persons institute contest proceedings that were governed by regulations issued by the Secretary of Interior. The Commission held hearings and received evidence from all interested parties and then rendered a decision that could be appealed to the Secretary of Interior. Many of the allotment contests were instituted after oil was discovered in the Creek and Cherokee Nations.
An Allotment Contest Division was established in Muskogee that worked closely with the clerks of the Land Offices in each tribal area. See entries 144, 170, 200, and 209 for records relating to allotment selections that were cancelled as a result of allotment contests.
1900. 1 vol. 1 in.
Arranged chronologically by date received. The volume includes a list of the cases cited in the instructions.
Carbon copies of letters received from the Secretary of
Interior providing instructions on rules of procedure and opinions
in specific allotment contests.
A-9-6-1
1904-1906. 1 ft.
Arranged numerically by case number (1-117) assigned
chronologically by the date the case was opened.
Original letters received from the Chairman of the Commission
relating to actions taken on applications to file allotment
contests, affidavits and complaints submitted by claimants to
land, copies of transcripts of testimony given at hearings conducted by
the Commission, and some original applications to institute
proceedings. The applications were filed under section 71 of an
act of Congress of July 1, 1902 (32 Stat. 641).
A-9-6-1
1903-1904. 2 vols. 2 in.
Arranged chronologically by date sent.
Press copies of notices of a conflict sent by the clerk in
charge of the Chickasaw Land Office to persons who applied for
land previously selected by another person. The notice required an
appearance before the Commission to resolve the conflict.
A-9-6-1
1903-1907. 1 vol. 2 in.
Arranged chronologically by the date the contest was
instituted. The volume contains an index to applicants.
A list of allotment contests instituted by Choctaws and
Chickasaws whose enrollment applications were pending when
allotment began. The information given for each applicant includes
enrollment card number, the legal description of the land claimed,
appraised value, and the date the contest was instituted. The
volume also includes a list of persons who selected land in excess
of the amount permitted. (82-7-11)
A-9-6-1
1906-1910. 1 vol. .5 in.
Arranged by tribe and thereunder alphabetically by the surname
of the person who instituted the contest.
An index to allotment contests filed by Cherokees, Choctaws,
Chickasaws, and Creeks. The information given for each contest
includes number, names of parties involved, the decision of the
Commission, the date the decision was recorded, and the date it
was transmitted to the appropriate land office. The is not a complete
index to all the contests that were filed. (L1928)
A-9-6-1
n.d. 14 vols. 1 ft.
Arranged by tribe and thereunder alphabetically by surname of
the parties involved.
An index to the dockets described in entry 244. L1859, L1860,
and L1929=Cherokee; 29-5-19 and 20=Choctaw; L3016 to 3019=Chickasaw; 82-6-5=Creek;
L3237=Seminole.
A-9-6-1
1900-1910. 48 vols. 9 ft.
A record of papers filed and proceedings held in allotment
contests. The information given for each contest includes the
names of the parties involved and their attorneys, the legal
description of the contested land, a summary of the proceedings
held, and the Commission's decision. (11-3-40 to 54, 11-2-37 to
43, and 32-3-5)
A-9-6-2
1900-1910. 560 ft.
Arranged by tribe and thereunder by contest number assigned
chronologically by date filed.
Original applications to institute proceedings, transcripts of
testimony given at hearings conducted by the Commission, printed
plat maps annotated to show the location of the land in dispute,
correspondence between the Commission and the parties involved,
and copies of the Commission's decision and order. (from 69706 to
69857, folded).
A-9-8-2
The Curtis Act of June 30, 1898 (30 Stat. 495) and the agreements that were negotiated with each tribe, provided for the establishment of Townsite Commission to survey, plat, and appraise townsites. Choctaw and Chickasaw Townsite Commissions were established in May, 1899, and Commissions for the town of Muskogee and Wagoner in the Creek Nation were appointed in April and August, 1899 respectively.
An act of Congress of May 31, 1900 (31 Stat. 221) authorized the Secretary of Interior to survey and plat townsites with populations of more than 200. H. V. Hinkley was appointed Supervising Engineer on June 4, 1900 to direct the activities of 10 to 12 field parties that were sent out to locate the exterior limits of townsites and prepare plats. A few townsites were surveyed by L. F. Parker under contract to the Department of Interior. The Tribal Townsite Commissions appraised individual lots within townsites after the plat was approved by the Secretary of Interior. A Creek Townsite Commission was appointed on September 1, 1901, following the completion of the work of the Muskogee and Wagoner Townsite Commissions.
Field survey parties under the supervision of the U. S. Indian Inspector for Indian Territory prepared plats of townsites with populations less than 200 under an act of Congress of May 27, 1902 (32 Stat. 245) Individual Indian allottees were permitted to alienate allotted land for townsite purposes with the approval of the Secretary of Interior under an act of Congress of March 3, 1903. (32 Stat. 982) The Dawes Commission processed hundreds of applications under this act until June 30, 1908 after which such applications were considered along with all other applications for permission to remove restrictions from allotted land (see entry 433). All tribal townsite commissions were abolished by an act of March 3, 1905 (33 Stat. 1048) which made the Secretary of Interior responsible for any unfinished appraisals of townsites.
The terms of purchase of lots within townsites were specified by the agreements negotiated with each tribe and regulations issued by the Secretary of Interior. All payments were made to the Union Agency which issued deeds or patents that were prepared by the Dawes Commission and reviewed by tribal officials.
Many of the records relating to the survey and sale of townsite lots are still in the custody of the Muskogee Area Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Many of the applications under the act of March 3, 1903, are in the custody of the Oklahoma Historical Society. Letters received by the Bureau of Indian Affairs from 1900 to 1907 relating to the townsite of Muskogee are described in entry 509 of Preliminary Inventory 163. See Appendix IV for a list of townsites and entries 392, 393, and 434 for records relating to payments for town lots. See also Kenneth M. Hamilton, "Townsite Speculation and the Origin of Boley, Oklahoma" in The Chronicles of Oklahoma (Summer, 1977).
1902-1905. 4 ft.
Arranged alphabetically by town and thereunder chronologically
by date received.
Applications submitted on printed forms by owners of
improvements on lots within townsites to have lots "listed,
scheduled, and appraised." The information contained in the
application includes the name of the town, the lot and block
numbers, a description of the improvements, and the estimated
value of improvements. (405331 to 405361, 69915, and 45547).
A-9-18-3
1902-1910. 7 ft.
Arranged alphabetically by town and thereunder numerically by
block number.
Original schedules prepared on printed forms of the appraised
value of improved lots located within townsites. The information
given for each lot includes the lot and block number, the name of
the owner of the improvements, a description of the improvements,
the appraised value of the improvements and the lot, and the per
centage of the appraised value required to purchase the lot. The
schedules have been signed by the Chairman of the tribal townsite
commission and the Secretary of Interior. (405331 to 405361).
A-9-18-4
1902-1910. 20 ft.
Arranged alphabetically by town and thereunder alphabetically
by addressee.
Notices advising the owners of improved lots of their right to
purchase the lots within sixty days. The information contained in
the printed notices includes the name of the town, the lot and
block numbers, the amount of the appraisement, and the amount
required to purchase the lot. The form includes an
"Acknowledgement of Service." (L3195, L3196, and 45547).
A-9-18-5
1904-1912. 4 in.
Arranged alphabetically by the surname of the owner of the
improvements.
Notarized certificates of identification submitted by persons
owning improvements in townsites to correct discrepancies in the
names listed in the original schedules of appraisement and notices
of appraisement described in entries 247 and 248. The only
information given is the name of the town, the lot and block
numbers, and the owner's correct name.
A-9-20-2
1902-1911. 7 ft.
Arranged alphabetically by town. Within each list, entries
are arranged numerically by block number.
Typed lists of unimproved or vacant lots that were sold at
public auction. The information given for each lot includes the
lot and block number, name of purchaser, purchase price, date of
sale, and the purchaser1s address.
A-9-20-1
1903-1908. 3 vols. 4 in.
Arranged numerically by application number assigned
chronologically by date of application.
Two sets of dockets of applications submitted under the act of
Congress of March 3, 1903 (32 Stat. 982) to alienate allotted land
for townsite purposes. The information given for each application
includes the applicant's name, town name, the legal description of
the land, the date the petition was filed, and a chronological
summary of the proceedings. There are also two case files that
contain petitions, plat maps, transcripts of testimony, and plat
maps. (30A land bundle 1 and 416350).
A-9-20-3
1903-1907. 47 items.
Arranged by Township. There is an index the names of the
persons who were allotted the tracts.
Printed plat maps (form 66) annotated in various colors to
show the location of tracts covered by applications for
unrestricted alienation for townsite purposes. Notes on each plat
include the allottee's name, the legal description of the tract,
the date of the petition of alienation, and the date of action by
the Secretary of Interior on the petition. Many of the plat maps
are annotated to show the location of railroad lines.
A-9-20-3
1901-1904. 5 in.
Arranged numerically by an unidentified numbering system.
Printed notices and plat maps giving the exterior limits and
the area of townsites. The notices include the legal description
of the tracts included within the townsite and the area of each
tract and warn against the erection of improvements outside the
approved limits of the townsite. The plats were drawn on 8 1/2 x
11 inch sheets of vellum and show the boundaries and total area of
the townsites and the location and area of cemeteries. It appears
that the plat maps and notices were submitted to the Secretary of
Interior and subsequently returned to the U.S. Inspector for
Indian
Territory. Many of the plat maps of the exterior limits are also
included in the detailed plat maps described in entry 255.
A-9-20-3
1901-1902. 7 vols. 6 in.
Arranged by tribe.
Small notebooks containing field notes and copies of plat maps
of townsites. Most of the notes appear to have been made by H. V.
Hinkley. One volume contains the names of persons allotted land
within townsites and another includes sketches of railroad station
grounds.
A-9-20-3
1899-1905. 340 ITEMS
Arranged alphabetically by town.
Photoprocessed copies and some original manuscript plat maps
of townsites submitted to the Secretary of Interior for approval.
Many of the maps have been annotated with the location of
railroads, pipelines, and improvements. Microfilmed as 7RA18.
A-35-003-7 to 12 and A-35-004-7 to
11
1907-1908. 1 vol. 1 in.
Arranged chronologically by date sent.
Press copies of letters sent by the Commission to the Union
Agency transmitting deeds and patents to town lots. The majority
of the lots were located in the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. The
transmittal letter lists each deed and the name of the grantee.
A-9-20-3 (in box with entry 253)
1903-1916. 5 in.
Arranged in rough chronological order.
Original reports on the sale of lots in various townsites and
related correspondence between the Dawes Commission or Secretary
of Interior and the U.S. Indian Agent. The reports generally include
only the lot and block number and the amount collected. There are
also copies of regulations governing sales, notices of sale, and
some correspondence relating to legal proceedings over ownership
of lots. The records include reports of remitances for purchase of
townlots. (from 7NN-75-89-0015).
A-9-20-3
1900-1915. 2 ft.
Arranged by town.
Patents and some Quit Claim Deeds for townlots in the Cherokee, Choctaw-Chickasaw, and Creek Nations. Many of the patents are for lots in Muskogee. There is also some correspondence about the issuance of deeds.
A-9-20-2
1902-1904. 3 vols. 3 in.
Arranged chronologically by date sent. Each volume contains an index to addressees.
Press copies of letters sent by the Chairman of the Chickasaw Townsite Commission to the general public relating to surveys,
appraisals, sale of vacant lots, and administrative matters. Microfilmed as 7RA181, rolls
1-3.
A-9-20-4
1899-1905. 3 vols. 3 in.
Arranged chronologically by date of session.
A handwritten record of business conducted by the Chickasaw Townsite Commission. The record contains information about personnel, procedures, survey of townsites, appraisal of lots, and sale of lots. (L3219, L3207, and L3335).
A-9-20-4
May-June, 1905. 1 vol. 5 pages.
Arranged chronologically by date sent.
Press copies of four letters sent by the Chairman of the
Choctaw Townsite Commission to other members of the Commission and
the general public. The letters relate to the appraisal of
improvements and the travelling expenses of the Commission
members.
A-9-20-4
1899-1903. 2 vols. 2 in.
Arranged chronologically by date of session.
A handwritten record of business conducted by the Choctaw
Townsite Commission. The record contains information about
personnel, procedures, survey of townsites, appraisals, and the
sale of lots. There is also a list of employees that contains the
dates of their appointments. (L3340 and L3220).
A-9-20-4
1899-1906. 1 vol. 4 in.
Arranged numerically by contest number assigned
chronologically by the date the contest was instituted. The volume
includes an index to parties involved.
A record of proceedings held in contests over ownership of
improvements on townlots within the Choctaw Nation. The
information given for each contest includes the names of the
parties involved and their attorneys, the lot and block number,
and a summary of the proceedings held. The volume contains a few
contests over lots in the Creek and Cherokee Nation. (L2455).
A-9-20-4
1900-1902. 1 vol. 2 in.
Arranged by town and thereunder numerically by patent number
assigned chronologically by date issued.
A record of patents issued to purchasers of town lots in the
Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. The information given for each
patent includes the date issued, name of purchaser, lot and block
number, and town. (L2451).
A-9-20-4
1900-1908. 14 VOLS. 1 Ft.
Arranged by town and thereunder numerically by patent number
assigned chronologically by date issued.
A record of patents to town lots that were mailed to
purchasers that gives patent number, date mailed, name of
purchaser, lot and block number, and purchase price.
A-9-20-4
1902-1903. 3 vols. 3 in.
Arranged chronologically by date of receipt.
Registers of letters received by the Chairman of the Creek
Townsite Commission from the U.S. Indian Inspector for Indian
Territory or the Secretary of Interior. The information given
for each letter includes the date it was written, the file number
assigned, and a brief summary of the subject. Many of the letters
registered in these volumes are among the records described in
entry 265. (L3739, L3737, L3724).
A-9-20-5
1899-1903. 6 in.
Arranged in roughly chronological order by date received.
Beginning in 1902, the letters are arranged numerically by a file
number assigned chronologically by date received.
Original letters received by Dwight W. Tuttle, Chairman of the
Creek Townsite Commission from the U.S. Indian Inspector for
Indian
Territory. There are a few letters received from the Secretary of
Interior. The letters relate to personnel, surveys of townsites,
appraisal and sale of lots, and administrative matters.
A-9-20-5
1899-1903. 6 in.
Arranged in roughly chronological order by date received.
Original letters and telegrams received by the Creek Townsite
Commission from field surveyors, the mayor of Muskogee, officials
of the Creek tribal government, and persons claiming ownership of
improved lots in townsites. The letters relate to the survey of
townsites and the appraisal and sale of lots. There are also a few
petitions relating to surveys and papers filed in contests over
ownership of lots.
A-9-20-5
May 1, 1899-August 24, 1901. 1 vol. 1 in.
Arranged chronologically by date of meeting.
A handwritten record of proceedings of the Muskogee Townsite
Commission that was responsible for the survey and platting of the
town of Muskogee and the appraisal of individual lots. (L3274).
A-9-20-5
August 30, 1901-April 25, 1902. 1 Vol. .5 in.
Arranged chronologically by date sent. The volume includes an
index to subjects.
Press copies of letters sent by the Principal Chief of the
Creek Nation to the U.S. Indian Inspector for Indian Territory
relating to the issuance of deeds to lots. There are also a few
letters to the Union Agency and the general public relating to the
sale of lots.
A-9-20-5
1901-1902. 4 vols. 8 in.
There are separate volumes for each town. Entries within each
volume are arranged numerically by block number.
Record of appraisal of lots in Muskogee, Wagoner, and Mounds.
The information given for each lot includes lot and block number,
size (front and depth in feet), name of owner, and appraised
value.
There are some notes relating to the issuance of deeds. (L2456,
L2453, L2454, and L3156).
A-9-20-5
1902-1908. 6 in.
Arranged alphabetically by town.
Carbon copies of schedules of appraisements of lots and
improvements and lists of lots sold at public auction. There are
some letters from the Indian Inspector to the Principal Chief of
the Creek Nation relating to sales. Similar lists are among the
records described in entries 247 and 250. (From 69869).
A-9-20-6
1899-1900. 3 vols. 1 ft.
Arranged numerically by block number.
Negative photostatic copies of block sketches and penciled
notes made by H. V. Hinckley who was Supervising Engineer for the
Creek Townsite Commission. The notes include corner references and
some names of owners of improved lots. (L3304 and 82-9-11)
A-9-20-6
1900-1902. 200 items.
Arranged by town.
Some original linen tracings and many blueprint copies of maps
of townsites and railroad stations near townsites. It appears that
the maps were submitted to the Secretary of Interior for approval.
There is some correspondence, deeds, applications, and affidavits
relating to the establishment or approval of the townsite.
A-35-12-4
1908. 39 items.
Arranged by township and thereunder by range.
Printed plat maps (form 66) annotated to show the location of
land alienated for townsite purposes under an act of Congress of
March 3, 1903(32 Stat. 982). The information given for each
townsite includes the name of the person who was allotted the
land,
the date the application to alienate was filed, and the dates of
action by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and the Secretary of
Interior. See entry 251 for a description of dockets of
applications to alienate land. (L3349).
A-9-20-6
1902-1903. 1 vol. 1 in.
Arranged chronologically by date sent.
Press copies of printed notices of hearings to determine the
ownership of contested lots. The information contained in the
notice includes the names of the parties involved, contest number,
name of the town, lot and block number, and date of hearing.
A-9-20-6
1900-1905. 5 vols. 6 in.
Arranged by town. Within each volume, entries are arranged
numerically by contest number assigned chronologically by the date
the contest was instituted.
A record of contests over ownership of lots in Checotah,
Muskogee, Eufaula, Okmulgee, and Sapulpa. The information given
for each contest includes the names of the parties involved,
contest number, lot and block number, date filed, and a summary of
the proceedings and decision. One volume contains a chronological
list of decisions rendered by the Creek Townsite Commission.
(L3696, L3208, L3209, L3703, and from 70319).
A-9-20-6
1901-1906. 1 vol. 3 in.
Arranged by town and thereunder numerically by block number.
The information given for each patent issued includes the date
issued, lot and block number, name of purchaser, patent number,
appraised value of the lot, amount paid, and date recorded.
(82-6-11)
A-9-20-7
1901-1904. 1 vol. 1 in.
Arranged by town and thereunder numerically by patent number
assigned chronologically by date issued.
The information given for each patent includes number, date
mailed, name of purchaser, and the lot and block number. These
patents are also recorded in the volume described in entry 275.
(from 405362-3).
A-9-20-7
1891-1904. 44 pages.
Arranged by town.
A record prepared by the Territorial Trust and Surety Company
of deeds to lots in Creek towns. The information given for each
deed includes the date filed, name of grantor and grantee,
purchase
price, and a reference to a "takeoff book." (L2457 and L2452).
A-9-20-7
1899-1903. 1 ft.
Arranged chronologically by date received.
Letters from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to Dwight W.
Tuttle, Chairman of the Creek Townsite Commission, relating to
accounts and vouchers, property returns, cash reports of employees
in service, statements of funds remitted, and related printed
forms
pertaining to financial matters.
A-9-20-7
The Disbursing Office was responsible for the receipt and disbursement of appropriated funds, the collection and transfer of payments from the general public, the registration and indexing of most incoming letters, and the copying and indexing of outgoing letters. The Office was under the supervision of the Chief Clerk and Special Disbursing Agent who often served as the Acting Chairman of the Dawes Commission.
October 1897-October, 1911. 9 vols. 1 ft.
The index is divided into chronological segments and
thereunder alphabetically by the first two letters of the sender's
surname.
An index to letters received from the Commissioner of Indian
Affairs, employees of the Dawes Commission, and the general
public.
The information given for each letter includes the name of the
sender, date written and received, file number assigned, and a
brief summary of the subject. The bulk of the letters indexed
relate to vouchers for supplies and equipment and the payment of
salaries. The letters indexed in these volumes were not indexed in
the volumes described in entries 24 and 28. (L3044,16-4-11, L3298,
L3007, and L2932).
A-9-22-1
May-October, 1899. 2 ft.
Arranged alphabetically by the first letter of the sender's
surname. Beginning in July, letters are arranged numerically by
file number assigned chronologically by date of receipt. There are
a few letters that were received in 1908.
Original letters and telegrams received by the Special
Disbursing Agent H. Van Smith from the Commissioner of Indian
Affairs, officials of the Treasury Department, field employees of
the Commission, and the general public. The letters relate to
authority to expend funds, status of accounts, purchase of
supplies, and payment of salaries and vouchers. The letters often
include bills, invoices, bills of lading, and printed forms
relating to accounts. There are a few letters relating to
applications for employment and recommendations of persons for
employment. (From 45540).
A-9-22-2
March 1897-April, 1904. 42 vols. 4 ft.
Arranged chronologically by date sent. Each volume contains
an index to addressees.
The letters relate to expenditure of funds, status of
accounts, payments, purchase of supplies, and employment and were
sent to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, officials of the
Treasury Department, field employees of the Commission, and the
general public. Beginning on April 1, 1904, outgoing letters were
maintained in the two series described in entry 282 and 283.
A-9-22-3
April, 1904-November, 1908. 3 vols. 3 in.
Arranged chronologically by date sent. Each volume contains
a register of letters sent.
Press copies of letters sent relating to the status of
accounts, requests for supplies and stationary, and the
appointment
and promotion of employees.
A-9-22-3
April, 1904-December, 1910. 22 vols. 2 ft.
Arranged chronologically by date sent. Each volume contains
an index to addressees.
Press copies of letters sent to officials of the Treasury
Department, field employees of the Commission, and the general
public. The letters relate to the purchase of supplies, payment of
invoices, and appointments and promotions of employees.
A-9-22-3
Nov 20, 1899-1901. 1 vol. 2 in.
Arranged numerically by an employee identification number.
The volume includes an index to employees.
A record of leave taken by employees of the Commission that
gives the employee's name, position, date of entry on duty,
salary,
state from which appointed, and the dates on which leave was
taken.
(from 99547).
A-9-22-3
March 13-November 1, 1900. 1 vol. 1 in.
Arranged chronologically by date of report.
Press copies of reports prepared on printed forms of
appointments, promotions, and resignations. The reports were made
to the Secretary of Interior and include the employee's name,
date of action, salary, and position. There are a few press copies of
letters sent to the Secretary of Interior relating to individual
employees.
A-9-22-3
1907. 1 vol. 1 in.
Arranged alphabetically by the first letter of the employee's
surname.
A register of employees of the Commission that gives the
person's name, position, salary, date of appointment, and place of
residence. The volume includes some employees of the Office of the
U.S. Indian Inspector for Indian Territory. See entry 983 of
Preliminary Inventory 163 for rosters of employees of the
Commission from 1899 to 1901.
A-9-22-3
1902-1904. 8 in.
Arranged numerically (1501 to 1650) by an employee
identification number. No index has been located.
Individual folders on employees containing oaths of office,
correspondence relating to appointments and resignations, and
printed reports to the Secretary of Interior on personnel actions
taken. (from 70215).
A-9-22-3
1897-1907. 4 vols. 1 ft.
There are two volumes for accounts of the Chairman of the
Commission and two volumes for accounts of other offices and
groups. Within each volume, receipts and disbursements are
recorded chronologically on facing pages.
A record of funds received by and disbursements charged to the
general office of the Commission; land offices; appraisement,
enrollment, timber estimating, and survey parties; and
miscellaneous expenses. The information given for each receipt
includes date, amount, source, and account credited. The
information given for each disbursement includes date, payee,
voucher number, amount, and account charged. (12161, L3199,
L3190).
A-9-22-5
1900-1906. 2 FT.
Arranged chronologically by quarters of each fiscal year.
A triplicate copy of a voucher prepared to pay regular and
irregular employees. The printed form (6) contains each employee's
name, occupation, period of service, number of days served, rate
of pay, amount paid, and signature. There are also some supporting
forms that generally contain only the employee's name and amount
paid. (From 46330-2).
A-9-22-4
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