Margrave family papers, 1861-1961 (bulk 1900-1930).

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Margrave family papers, 1861-1961 (bulk 1900-1930).

Mostly business records in connection with the Margraves' cattle ranching business, such as real estate documents, property tax receipts, account ledgers, stock certificates, and minutes of meetings of the board of directors (ser. 7). Other papers concern Irvin Memorial Chapel on the Margrave ranch (ser. 3); the Sauk and Fox, their rights, lands, & allotments (ser. 6) and disputes (ser. 5); financial contributions to Baker University (Baldwin City, Kan.) (ser. 1); and the estates of William Addison Margrave (ser. 2) & William Charles Margrave (ser. 4). Correspondents include Vice President Charles Curtis, John Morehead, S. M. Brosius, Edwin Minor, and the secretary of the interior.

4 microfilm reels ; 35 mm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7481000

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Curtis, Charles, 1860-1936

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Charles Curtis "God-Sent into Politics" A champion jockey in his youth, Charles Curtis recalled that once before a race in Texas, a horse owner called him over for final instructions. The man, seated with a rifle across his lap, said, "Son, the last dollar I have in the world is on this race. If you don't win, don't stop when you cross the finish line. Keep right on going." Curtis won that race and many more. Famous for his one-eighth Native American ancestry, he rose to prominence in the ...

Margrave, William Addison, 1845-1906.

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Morehead, John.

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Irvin Memorial Chapel (Reserve, Kan.)

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Brosius, Samuel M., 1851-1936

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United States. Office of Indian Affairs

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United States bureau with responsibility for Indian relations. From the description of Letter, 1846. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122699812 Develops and implements, in cooperation with tribal governments, Native American organizations, other federal agencies, state & local governments, and other interested groups, economic, social, educational, and other programs for the benefit and advancement of Indian and Alaska native people. Established in 1824 within the War Dept...

Baker University

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Margrave, William Charles, 1876-1942.

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Margrave family.

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Cattle ranching family whose members worked with, married, and were advocates for the Sauk and Fox; of Richardson County, Neb.; Brown County, Kan. From the description of Margrave family papers, 1861-1961 (bulk 1900-1930). (Kansas State Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 42856729 ...

W.A. Margrave Co.

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Minor, Edwin.

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