Name/Title
Letter from T.R. Roddy to Harry GeorgeEntry/Object ID
Q1430.634.277DDescription
Vol. I, pg. 277D and 277D1
Two letters from T.R. Roddy to Harry George describing various items for sale.
277D
Dr Mr George - 4/16/1915
Yours recd with CK #121xx for which accept thanks.
The Winnebago Drum with covered sticks I will sell you for 50.00 which is the very lowest price I could make you. The sticks certainly show fine ????? ???? -
The fine old ????? are sacred & ???? to be had - have seen long actual scenes.
Will take 2 for $15.00 for the 2. The little bag referred to has scalp with hair - but is loose but with scalp very aged-
???? Photo of Osage scalp bundle I have.
You spoke of the large Cheyenne teepee with living ???? and detailed beadwork in back room very large ???? $75.00 shall be pleased to hear from you.
over
In regard to the dif in contents of my bundles all depends on the ???? each being different than the other
The Winnebago Bridle on which I made price - 75.00 is pretty good - Have had several but few to be had or left in tribe.
I am looking for a Buffalo shield soon if interested would be pleased to notify you if get it and when it comes. Write in for any information.
Thank you
Yours truly
(Below the signature in faint writing are several notations of items & prices and if items were approved)
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277D1
Dr Mr George 4/21/1914
Yours regarding the Bear Claw necklace. I had 2 when you were here but sold both. Should I get 1 in I will let you know. Good Indian material is moving quite lively as late.
Trusting to hear from you soon regarding the pieces selected any thing you may think of that you may desire.
(there is also a handwritten note asking, "How much are they worth?" on the bottom left side of the letter.)Subject
T. R. Roddy
Indian Curio Company
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Pawhuska, Oklahoma
Drum
Winnebago
Bag
Bundle
Osage
Cheyenne
TipiSubject Person/Organization
Harry L. George Collection
