Letter from Victor J. Evans to Harry George

Letter

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St. Joseph Museums

A letter dated September 7, 1917, from Victor J. Evans, located in Washington, D.C., addressed to Mr. Harry L. George, St. Joseph, Missouri. Evans acknowledges previous communication from the 1st and 3rd of the month and discusses acquiring a beaded Kiowa carrier for $60.00, specifically requiring dark indigo blue beads. Evans expresses his desire to inspect the item before purchasing and mentions reimbursing any express charges if necessary. He notes his acquaintance with Mr. La Flesche, an Omaha Indian, who is assisting with collections. Evans is interested in acquiring selected items from Mr. George's collection especially Alaskan items, and if able would like to plan a visit West later in the month. It is signed Very truly yours.

A letter dated September 7, 1917, from Victor J. Evans, located in Washington, D.C., addressed to Mr. Harry L. George, St. Joseph, Missouri. Evans acknowledges previous communication from the 1st and 3rd of the month and discusses acquiring a beaded Kiowa carrier for $60.00, specifically requiring dark indigo blue beads. Evans expresses his desire to inspect the item before purchasing and mentions reimbursing any express charges if necessary. He notes his acquaintance with Mr. La Flesche, an Omaha Indian, who is assisting with collections. Evans is interested in acquiring selected items from Mr. George's collection especially Alaskan items, and if able would like to plan a visit West later in the month. It is signed Very truly yours.

Name/Title

Letter from Victor J. Evans to Harry George

Entry/Object ID

Q1430.634.125C

Description

Letter from Victor J. Evans to Harry George noting he would like to inspect a Kiowa papoose carrier before purchasing and acknowledging the item list from Harry George's collection. Vol 1 P. 125C

Subject

Victor J. Evans Indian Tribal Claims Washington, D.C. Kiowa Carrier -- Papoose Francis LaFlesche Omaha Alaska

Subject Person/Organization

Harry L. George Collection