Carlos Montezuma papers

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Carlos Montezuma papers

1888-1936

https://archives.newberry.org//repositories/2/resources/1274

Correspondence, writings, miscellaneous documents and memorabilia, clippings and photographs relating to Carlos Montezuma. Mainly incoming correspondence, much of which is from educator and activist Richard H. Pratt. Other correspondents range from relatives and other Indians including Indian author Simon Pokagon and other individuals concerned with Indian affairs, to Chicago patients, social contacts and admirers. The few outgoing letters and drafts of letters concern both Montezuma's medical practice and his activist views. Among his writings are drafts of an article on the Carlisle School on what he calls "the Indian question," manuscript copies of several speeches on that subject, a pamphlet, "Let My People Go," and a group of miscellaneous notes for articles or speeches. The miscellaneous material includes a manuscript transcript "Account of the capture of Maria Ruiz's mother, July 3, 1889," ads, brochures, bills and receipts, clippings and a periodical of 1921 " The Sagamore," and other bits of memorabilia presumably retained by Montezuma. There are a few photographs and photoduplications, only one of which is of Carlos Montezuma.

1.7 Linear Feet (4 boxes)

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Montezuma, Carlos, 1866-1923

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McCutcheon, John T.

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Pokagon, Simon, 1830-1899

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Pokagon (1830-1899) was a Potawatomi Indian, the son of Chief Leopold Pokagon. Educated at Oberlin College and Twinsburg Institute, he was a gifted orator and writer. He wrote a number of articles and books about Potawatomi legends, language, and culture, some of which were produced on birchbark. A collection of his books is in the Clarke Historical Library. (Information from the collection.). From the description of Collection, 1928,1958. (Clarke Historical Library). WorldCat record...

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