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Two blank U.S. Indian Service forms with “PASS” stamped on them, intended to be used to grant permission for someone to leave the Agency. A different form with the same purpose is also included and filled out with information regarding the Touched and their Family to travel to the Cheyenne Agency in Oklahoma for 15 days. The following names are listed as Delegates to the Catholic Convocation of the Cheyenne River Agency: Two Crow, Good Wind, Wooden Horn, Runs All Over, His Battle, James White, Drifting Goose, Not Afraid of Bear, Thomas White, White Plume, Four Tracks, Grey Bird, Iron Leg, Smells Earth, Shoots Enemy, White Horse, Med[ien] Cedar, [Nirs] Gillen, Running Hunter, Day Woman, and Mrs. Barry.

Travelling along the lake towards the Northern Divide, stopping at the hut of an "indian trapper" on his way to "this indian village & Hudson Bay agency." "The outfit looked very pretty coming in in single file, the dogs on the trot & the indians on the run with the Lurline & American flags flying & all the dogs having some 7 sleigh bells each." Extreme cold. "The Indians have just been giving me a dance in this cabin." "My indians are a good lot & are anxious for me to reach the divide as they say I am the first 'white gentleman' to atte[mpt] it."

Sale of lot 2 in block 10, Cross Village, Emmett County.

Emmett County Abstracts of Title, "Tax History." Certifying that a block of land in Cross Village is delinquent for unpaid taxes for the years 1892 and 1893. With records of title for lot 12 in block 1, 1846-1893. With a small manuscript map, depicting "Part of Bk 1 Vil. Of the Cross."

Comments on Susie Davenport, an Ottawa woman from Cross Village, Michigan, who recently graduated from the Indian Industrial School and hopes to continue her education. Doctor suggested a "summer of home life" would benefit Susie's health. Superintendent "Capt. [Richard Henry] Pratt approved of that course, keeping open for her the opportunity of coming back in the fall and completing the High School course." Written on United States Indian Industrial School letterhead, where Standing served as Assistant Superintendent.

Sale of lot 3 in block 10, Cross Village, Emmett County. Signed by Theresa Kis-wan-be, with her mark.

Two checks made out by R.F. Jamerson, Jr., treasurer of the Seneca Nation.

The documents were in a group, acquired by the Clements Library from the same source. 1904 August 20: Part. Printed grid map, Department of the Interior. Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes. Cherokee Land Office. Manuscript notes showing location of lands of Henry C. Wilson and John Wilson—and in pencil Jesse H. Stratton and Willie W. Stratton (rep. by John M. Stratton, father). Section 33, Township 28N, Range 21E. 1905 April 13: Manuscript grid map, showing properties in Township 27N, Range 22E. Drawn on printed “G. W. Beck, Dealer in General Merchandise. Miami, Ind. Ter.” stationery. 1905 November 17-28: R.C. Williams Part. Printed DS for the sale of land in Alma, Pickens County, Indian Territory, formerly belonging to Daniel Clark Scott (letters pat. 765297) to H.F. Garten for $400 including “All the Chickasaw Territory lying south of the Base line.” Patent transfer approval attached, with U.S. Seal and ribbon. 1905 Dec. 27: Cherokee Land Office, Tahlequah, Indian Territory, Part. Printed Certificate of Allotment. No. 59293, for Minerva W. Yarborough’s 30 acres of land in Section 35, Township 23, Range 17. Includes small map showing position of the land. Cherokee Roll 29594.

Letter regarding a potential performance at the Pack Street Church. Sexton unaware of the engagement, requesting to communicate more with Sprague about it. Stage at the church is large enough for the dances, but she notes that she would need her own pianist. Provides a program for the performance including “Indian Life Legends and Music with Melodies on the Harp,” a gift ceremony, " 'America' in Sign Language," and more. Mayes refers to the “Ceremony of the Rain maker” as "a most impressive one" but cannot be done without music.

Request support to make a film on Native Americans; "We are very desirous of having your name and support in connection with the American Indian Memorial … A memorial in the form of a motion picture of the American Indians is to be made immediately before the Indian race has become extinct, and while the personnel and equipment are still available." Includes a four-page pamphlet describing the film.