Oshkosh, Chief, 1795-1858
English,
Biographical notes:
Oshkosh was a chief of the Menominee Native Americans, recognized as the leader of the Menominee people by the United States government from August 7, 1827, until his death.
Links to collections
Letters and documents 1834-1851.
Newberry Library
Miscellaneous items regarding territorial matters, 1841 and undated
Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project
Letter : Point Boss, [Wis.], to W[illiam] H. Bruce, [Green Bay, Wis.], 1850 Jan. 15.
Newberry Library
Interview [sound recording], 1966.
Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project
Pen and ink drawing of Chief Oshkosh, undated
Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project
Interview 1966.
University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, Cofrin Library
Papers, 1823-1969
Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project
Hyer, George A., 1819-1872. Newsclippings, 1820-1824, 1830-1860.
Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project
Henry and Elizabeth Baird papers, 1798-1937
Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project
Related names in SNAC
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Asmussen, Ione Weber.
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Baird, Henry S. (Henry Samuel), 1800-1875.
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Dixon, "Ma".
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Dixon, Ma.
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Dodge, Henry, 1782-1867.
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Grignon, Augustin, 1780-1860.
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Huntley, Ben.
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Hyer, George A., 1819-1872.
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Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
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Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866.
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Smith, A., of Point Boss (Wis.)
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Suydam, John V.
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Edward E. Ayer Manuscript Collection (Newberry Library)
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Newberry Library.
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United States. Office of Indian Affairs. Green Bay Agency
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United States. President (1853-1857 : Pierce)
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Wisconsin Historical Society.
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Subjects:
- Indian agents
- Indians of North America
- Manuscripts, American
- Menominee Indians
- Winnebago Indians
Occupations:
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Places:
- WI, US
- WI, US
- Shawano County (Wis.) (as recorded)
- Wisconsin (as recorded)
- Wisconsin--Green Bay (as recorded)
- Wisconsin--Butte des Morts (as recorded)
- Oconto County (Wis.) (as recorded)
- Milwaukee County (Wis.) (as recorded)
Variant Names
Oshkosh, Chief, 1795-1858
Oshkosh, Menominee Chief.
Oshkosh, Menominee Chief, 1795-1858.
Oshkosh, 1795-1858
Chief Oshkosh, 1795-1858