An autobiography and family history by Barclay White, 1871-1878.

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An autobiography and family history by Barclay White, 1871-1878.

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The first 250 pages of v. 1 is a genealogical account of the White family, also Haines and Smith. An account of Barclay White's experiences as Superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Northern Superintendency begins on p. 251 with his appointment by President Grant in 1871. White recounts Indian wars (v. 1, p. 289), exploitation of women (v. 1, p. 295), journeys in the region, reports of the work of his Superintendency (ex.: v. 2, p. 63-74), characterization of Indians (ex.: v. 2, p. 31), copy of treaty made by Winnebago Indians and representative of President of the U.S. (v. 2, p. 117-124), copies of letters written by White; Medicine Lodge ceremony (v. 2, p. 274-276), summary of conditions of tribes (v. 2, p. 291-312) and concluding his commentary in 1878.

2 v. (404 + 305 p.) ; 26 cm.

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White, Barclay, 1821-1903

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Barclay White's father, Joseph, was Josiah White's brother. Barclay White served as Superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Northern Superintendency from 1871 to 1877. Service was to the Santee Sioux, Winnebagoes, Omahas, Pawnees, Iowas, Ottoes and Missourias and Sac and Foxes. White indicates that during his service, those Indian tribes were under care of the Society of Friends (v. 2, p. 72). From the description of An autobiography and family history by Barclay White, 1871-1878. (...

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