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The Charles and Patricia Buser Collection of Research Materials on Native American Cultures
A Guide and Inventory
Spec.RARE.CMS.319




INTRODUCTION

The Story of the Collection

Charles Aubrey Buser (1922-2010) and Ardis Patricia Anderson Buser had a strong personal interest in Wyandotte language and culture. They traveled widely, throughout the United States and Canada, making many enduring friendships along the way. They explored the history and traditions of the Wyandotte, as well as other native peoples, gathered genealogical information, and in the process sought to record as much as possible of the languages, both in text and audio recordings. Charles Buser‘s research proved to be valuable to the Wyandotte people on more than one occasion, and he was honored for his contributions.

Stephen Buser, former faculty member of the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University, recognized the research value of his parents’ papers and offered to permit the OSU Libraries to scan the collection before the materials were donated to the Wyandotte Nation. He graciously contributed financial support for the scanning project. Scanning commenced in November of 2008, and the project was completed in July 2012, although students and outside researchers were able to access the collection as the finding aids began to appear on the web.

Content and Description

The Buser collection in its original physical state, which is now held by the Wyandotte Nation in Oklahoma, consists of 13 boxes of photocopies, notes, books, pamphlets, government documents, clippings, audio recordings, and a great deal of personal correspondence. The finding aids maintain the order in which the collection came to us for scanning, and thus they are divided into box and folder categories, arranged in two main alphabetical sequences that seem to reflect the contents of two separate filing locations rather than a clear categorical division. Additional binders and boxes of note cards were used to track historical events and form the beginning of a dictionary. The collection contains a wealth of information that will be an essential research resource for historians, linguists and genealogists. The contents are of value for researching the history of the Wyandotte people in general, and individual families in particular. Buser, who also documented cultural practices and details about clothing design, was at times consulted by the Wyandotte because of the extent of his knowledge in these areas. Buser’s handwritten language materials are the most readily available, as they may be retrieved directly via links in the finding aids for box 5.

How We Processed the Collection

In evaluating the collection and its potential research value, Rare Books decided to scan every item, except for books, pamphlets and journals, or clippings that include citations of their sources. These were only mentioned in the finding aids so that researchers can pursue those references if they wish to do so. This means that some more obscure clippings were scanned, as well as hand-typed and mimeographed newsletters. All of the notes and drawings of Charles and Patricia Buser, including the history and language note cards, are available on the web to interested parties connecting from any location. Official and personal correspondence and photographs were also scanned, and are listed in the finding aids. However, images of these items may only be viewed in the OSU Libraries, since the correspondence is relatively recent, and the individuals, or their immediate family members, may still be alive.

OSU Rare Books and Manuscripts would welcome contact from anyone who corresponded with the Busers or whose family members collaborated with the researchers and are willing to have the scans of their letters made public. These have been of particular interest for genealogical investigations.

Please use the search function within your browser to search each finding aid for particular subjects or individuals.

Lisa Iacobellis
Assistant Curator, Rare Books & Manuscripts


Overview of the Collection:

Repository:Rare Books and Manuscripts Library
Identification:Spec.rare.cms.319
Creators:Charles and Patricia Buser
Title:The Charles and Patricia Buser Collection of Research Materials on Native American Cultures
Dates:1700s (in photocopies) through 2005
Quantity:13 boxes
Description:The collection includes audiotapes, transcriptions, notes and research on the Wyandot language. In addition, there are many articles, as well as complete newsletters or other publications related to their study of the Wyandot tribe and other Native Americans. There is a significant amount of correspondence, both professional and personal, and a number of photographs.


Box and Folder Listing:

Box 2

Folders: Estill through Michigan

Folder: Estill
  1. Estill’s Defeat(page 1,page 2,page 3,page 4)


Folder: False-Face (Wendat)
  1. 2 photos, individuals unknown
  2. document “Wendat False-Faces”(page 1,page 2,page 3,page 4,page 5)
  3. Music: False-Face Dance, Scattering Ashes(scan)
  4. letter to Chief Bearskin and Wyandotte Nation from Aubrey Buser (date unknown)
  5. letter to Myra from Aubrey Buser, December 1997
  6. copy of Christmas card to Pat and Aubrey, 1997
  7. letter to Te Noa from Aubrey Buser, December 1997
  8. copies of photographs, subjects unknown
  9. handwritten notes(recto,verso)
  10. pages from The Journal of American Folk-Lore
  11. page from Guide to the Indian Tribes of Oklahoma
  12. copy of letter to Chief Bearskin and Wyandotte Nation from Aubrey Buser
Also in folder; not scanned:
  • clipping from The Arizona Republic, B7, “Sitting Bull pipe going home, Salesman to give artifact to Sioux” August 10, 1997
  • clipping from The Arizona Republic, B1, “School won’t admit Indian boy, Ponytail disallowed despite significance” August 5, 1997


Folder: Folk Lore [empty]

Folder: Food
    Notes on outside of folder(foldernotes outisde)
    Notes on inside of folder(foldernotes inside)
  1. letter to Pat and Aubrey Buser from Carolyn Volz Floyd, December 1973
  2. newspaper clipping of recipe from Washington Post, October 3, 1982, handwritten notes on reverse side (verso)
  3. handwritten notes(scan)
  4. typed recipe for Montagnais Bannock(scan)


Folder: Frost, Sally
  1. handwritten notes with addresses
  2. letter to Buser from Bill Bland, August 1990, October 1990
  3. letter to Bill Bland from Buser, August 1990
  4. letter to Jim from Aubrey Buser, November 1992
  5. envelope addressed to Buser from William Bland, July 1992
  6. photograph with handwritten caption(recto,verso)
  7. letter to Buser from Bland, July 1992
Also in folder; not scanned:
  • newspaper clipping, The Gazette Weekend Edition, Galax, Va, , July 3-5, 1992, 4A “Writer tackles Caty Sage disappearance” by A.W. Hauslohner


Folder: Gambling
  1. letter to Leaford, Jim, Juanita, Sallie, and Te Nona from Aubrey Buser, February 1997
  2. letter to Chief Leaford Bearskin from Sallie Cotter Andrews, September 1997
  3. memo regarding casino, September 1997
  4. newspaper clipping, by Tom McLeod, source and date unknown
  5. photocopy of newspaper clipping, source and date unknown
  6. Associated Press story, “Babbitt Casino Comments Mulled”
  7. Wyandot Nation of Kansas letter with Huron Cemetery news clippings
  8. letter to Jerry Wilhelm from Aubrey Buser, October 1997
  9. photograph, “Gambling advisors”
  10. newspaper clipping, unknown publication, date, “Indians bet on gambling revenues”
  11. newspaper clipping, unknown publication, date, “Wadena convicted on all 15 counts of financial corruption”
  12. letter to Carol Marinovich, Mayor, from Chief Bearskin, August 29, 1997
  13. letter to Leaford, Jim, Juanita, Sallie and Te Noa from Aubrey Buser, Feburary 1997
  14. letter to Carol Marinovich, Mayor, from Chief Bearskin, August 29, 1997 (copy)
  15. letter to Jim Bland from Buser, September 1997
Also in folder; not scanned:
  • newspaper clipping, The Arizona Republic, “Panel studying effect of Indian gaming comes to right place” by Mark Genrick, date unknown newspaper clipping, The Arizona Republic, B6, “Indian Gaming, What a mess” October 11, 1997
  • newspaper clipping, The Washington Post, A28, “Glendening says he’ll veto legislation to extend Pr. George’s charity casinos” December 6, 1996
  • newspaper clipping, The Washington Post, “Pr. George’s Casinos battling for survival”
  • newspaper clipping, Kansas City Kansan, “Overby told Indian casino project is on” by Bob Friskel, December 14, 1995
  • magazine clipping, Oklahoma Indian Times, “Location of Wyandotte Casino Disputed” by Avis Little Eagle, August 1996
  • clipping, The Christian Science Monitor, p. 20, January 17, 1997
  • newspaper clipping, The Washington Post, “Babbitt admits falsehood in casino bid” October 12, 1997
  • newspaper clipping, Los Angeles Times, “Calif. Indian-gaming indictment includes Pittsburgh mob links” date unknown
  • newspaper clipping, The Arizona Republic, A1, “Tribes pull out all the stops on gambling” by Mark Shaffer, date unknown
  • newspaper clipping, The Arizona Republic, “Tribe begins building site of future casino, Official OK is yet to come” by Carol Sowers and Jennifer Netherby, date unknown
  • newspaper clipping, The Arizona Republic, “Resort offers Southwest history 101, Hopi Learning Center Hyatt’s pride and joy” by Ken Western, October 26, 1997
  • newspaper clipping, Kansas City Kansan, “Tribe may build Huron casino in January, Wyandottes say plans would change if slots allowed at Woodlands” by Bob Friskel, September 14, 1997
  • newspaper clipping, The Boston Globe, A20, “Casino plan divides Indian tribes, A proposal to build atop sacred burial ground angers Kansas group” September 28, 1997
  • The Washington Post Magazine, “The Unfashionable” by Peter Carlson, February 23, 1997
  • newspaper clipping, USA Today, “Gambling gulch is both bonanza and battleground” by Patrick O’Driscoll, October 27, 1997
  • newspaper clipping, The Arizona Republic, “Tribal casinos may be more of a gamble than you realize” by Mark Genrich, date unknown newspaper clipping, The Globe, “Desecration of Indian graves gains state scrutiny” by Andy Osmeyer
  • newspaper clipping, Gyah’-wish Atakia, November 1997, p. 3, 4, 9, 10
  • newspaper clipping, The Washington Post, “America’s Gamble” date unknown
  • newspaper clipping, Kansas City Kansan, date unknown, “Indians OK downtown casino, City local Indians will fight location” by Bob Friskel
  • newspaper clipping, Kansas City Kansan, December 14, 1995, “Overby told Indian casino project is on” by Bob Friskel
  • newspaper clipping, Kansas City Kansan, ovember 5, 1995, “Rumors of Indian casino resurface, Talks underway to buy downtown bank as possible site for casino” by Mike Belt
  • newspaper clipping, Indian Times Today, November 16, 1995, “Trust lands jeopardized by federal court decision” by David Melmer
  • newspaper clipping, The Wichita Eagle, November 22, 1992, “Wyandottes aim for slow, steady progress with their casino project”
  • newspaper clipping, Kansas City Kansan, March 10, 1994, “Tribe unites forces for Huron battle” by Carmen Cardinal
  • newspaper clipping, Kansas City Kansan, July 13, 1996, “U.S. court bars tribe from land purchase, Temporary restraining order granted after suit filed against Wyandottes” by John Carras
  • newspaper clipping, The Washington Post, “Tribe’s Big Step: From Casino to Conglomerates” by William Claiborne, August 17, 1998
  • newspaper clipping, The Christian Science Monitor, “Bingo! Indian Tribes Find Way to Make Money” by David Holmstrom, September 4, 1991
  • newspaper clipping, The Washington Post, “Casinos Deal Indians a Winning Hand, Billions in revenue ease tribes’ dependence on Federal funds” by Dennis McAuliffe Jr., date unknown
  • newspaper article, New York Times, “Gambling, suicide mesh in a new study” by Sandra Blakeslee, date unknown
  • clipping, U.S. News & World Report, “Lobbies with wolves, Indian casinos are becoming political players” by Julian E. Barnes, November 10, 1997
  • newspaper clipping, Kansas City Star, B1, “Casinos rook us for a ride” by Barbara Shelly, January 12, 1997
  • newspaper clipping, Washington Bureau, “Tax sought on Indian casinos, proposal would cost tribes $345 million” by Jeff Barker, date unknown
  • American Indian Report, December 1997, “Sacred Sites, Laws offer greater protection for ancestral lands, but money’s lure still a threat” by Rea K. Howarth clipping from The Washington Post, political cartoon, C1, February 16, 1997
  • Newspaper clipping, source unknown, “Native American Gaming Tax Resisted” by Bill McAllister, June 8, 1997
  • clipping, Christian Science Monitor, “Separation of casino and state, New Jersey ups ante to keep gambling cash out of politics” by Neal Thompson, August 21, 1997
  • clipping, source unknown, “Gaming, Indians chafing under new rules” by John Kolbe, March 29, 1995
  • clipping, Kansas City Star, “Wyandottes vow to resist bingo plan” by Steve Nicely, March 13, 1994
  • clipping, Washington Post, C1, February 7, 1993, “Gambling with our character” by George Will
  • clipping, Miami News-Record, September 12, 1997, “ Wyandottes building casino in Kansas” by John G. Fox
  • clipping, Miami News-Record, September 21, 1997, “Senator’s bill would stop Wyandotte bingo hall”
  • clipping, Kansas City Kansan, “Tribe drums up friends, foes for bingo plan” by John Carras, date unknown
  • clipping, Miami News-Record, C1, “Wyandotte Tribe eyes casino site in Kansas near old tribal graveyard” date unknown
  • clipping, The Arizona Republic, March 26, 1995, “Failure, ruin, even suicide lurk under casino’s bright lights” by Steve Wilson
  • clipping, The Washington Post, A3, “So far, casino gamble a bust in new Orleans, Project’s troubles latest for gaming industry” by Tyler Bridges, December 3, 1995
  • clipping, The Arizona Republic, date unknown, “Few tribes actually getting rich from gaming operations” by Matt Kelley
  • clipping, The Arizona Republic, “Indians seek vote for profits at casinos” by Carol Sowers, July 19, 2000
  • clipping, The Arizona Republic, “Indian casino profits get states’ attention” by Carol Sowers, September 15, 2000
  • clipping, The Arizona Republic, “Will share game profits, tribes say” by Carol Sowers, date unknown


Folder: Gilcrease
  1. letter to Buser from G. P. Edwards, September 1978
  2. letter to Buser from Marie Keene, October 1974
  3. letter to G.P. Edwards from Buser, October 1978
  4. handwritten letter to Marie Keene from Pat and Aubrey Buser, October 1974
  5. letter to Marie Keene from Buser, August 1974
  6. letter to Buser from Marie Keene, August 1974
  7. letter to Marie Keene from Buser, August 1974
  8. letter to Buser from G.P. Edwards, November 1978
  9. letter to Pat and Aubrey Buser from Marie Keene, November 1970
  10. letter to Marie Keene from Buser, August 1978
  11. publication brochure, Thomas Gilcrease Institute of American History and Art
  12. brochure, Gilcrease Institute of American History and Art


Folder: Gnadenhutten
  1. pages from Indian Relations of the Conduct of the Europeans Towards Them, p. 80, 81(page 80-81)
Also in folder; not scanned:
  • booklet, Massacre at Gnadenhutten, Blackest page in History of Northwest Territory, Gnadenhutten Historical Society, Gnadenhutten, Ohio, April 1963 (facsimile of original history published October 7, 1843)


Folder: Grey Eyes [empty]

Folder: Hayes
    Notes on outside of folder(foldernotes)
  1. letter to Aubrey Buser from Nan Card, September 1999
  2. letter to Nan Card from Aubrey Buser, April 2000
  3. letter to Dr. Helen Tanner from Buser, January 2000
  4. The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Summary Background and Programs(scan)
  5. The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, The Statesman Fall 1996
  6. The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, The Statesman Summer 1996
  7. letter to Aubrey Buser from Nan Card, October 1997
  8. letter to Aubrey Buser from Nan Card, December 1996
  9. letter to Buser from Nan Card, November 1996
  10. letter to Buser from Nan Card, November 1996
  11. letter to Nan Card from Aubrey Buser, November 1996
  12. letter to Nan Card from Aubrey Buser, October 1997
  13. brochure, Hayes Library Genealogical Collection(leaf 1,leaf 2,leaf 3,leaf 4)
  14. card from Nan Card, date unknown
  15. A Guide to the Library and Archives, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center(recto,verso)
  16. brochure, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center(recto,verso)
  17. brochure, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center(recto,verso)
  18. thank you card from Nan Card to Buser, January 1997
  19. notes, December 1996, January 1997(leaf 1,leaf 2)
  20. envelope
  21. map for Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center(scan)
  22. letter to Nan Card of Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, April 2000
  23. letter to Aubrey Buser fron Nan Card, September 1999


Folder: Higginbotham
    Notes on outside of folder(side 1), (side 2)
  1. miscellaneous notes(recto,verso)
  2. picture of Indian, caption on reverse(recto,verso)
  3. recipe and note on reverse(recto,verso)
  4. handwritten notes(scan)
  5. portion of handwritten letter from Josie Higginbotham
  6. handwritten letter to Buser from Josie Higginbotham, March 1985
  7. handwritten letter to Buser from Josie Higginbotham, December 1986
  8. note about Wyandotte word(scan)
  9. copy of letter from Buser to Josie Higginbotham, January 1986
  10. letter from Buser to Josie Higginbotham, April 1985
  11. handwritten letter to Buser from Josie Higginbotham, December 1985
  12. handwritten notes(leaf 1,leaf 2,leaf 3)
  13. note about Caroline Lofland with obituary(scan)
  14. letter to Buser from Josie Higginbotham, September 1986
  15. letter to Buser, source unknown(scan)
  16. handwritten letter to Buser from Josie Higginbotham, February 1985
  17. letter from Buser to Josie Higginbotham, November 1983
  18. letter to Buser from Josie Higginbotham, October 1983
  19. letter to Josie Higginbotham from Buser, August 1983
  20. letter to Buser from Josie Higginbotham, June 1977
  21. letter to Buser from Josie Higginbotham, April 1977
  22. letter to Josie Higginbotham with notes, April 1977
  23. letter to Josie Higginbotham from Aubrey Buser, March 1977
  24. letter to friends from Josie Higginbotham, November 1972
  25. letter to friends from Josie Higginbotham, date unknown
  26. letter to Josie Higginbotham from Aubrey Buser, October 1972
  27. letter to Josie Higginbotham from Pat Buser, August 1972
  28. letter to Aubrey Buser from Josie Higginbotham, August 1972
  29. letter to Josie Higginbotham from Aubrey Buser, July 1972
  30. letter to Pat and Aubrey Buser from Josie Higginbotham, May 1977
  31. copy of note from Bert Walker
  32. letter to Pat and Aubrey Buser, date unknown
  33. letter to Pat and Aubrey Buser from Josie Higginbotham, date unknown
  34. letter to Pat and Aubrey Buser from Josie Higginbotham, April 1989
  35. card from Pat and Aubrey Buser from Carrie, date unknown
  36. letter to Pat and Aubrey Buser from Josie Higginbotham, August 1989
  37. letter to Pat and Aubrey Buser from Josie Higginbotham, 1990
  38. letters to Pat and Aubrey Buser from Josie Higginbotham, dates unknown
  39. letter to Pat and Aubrey Buser from Carrie, February 13, year unknown
  40. miscellaneous notes(recto,verso)
  41. large envelope


Folder: Hill, Leonard
  1. letter to Buser from Leonard Hill
  2. letter to Hill from Buser, March 1974
  3. letter to Hill from Buser, April 1974
  4. typed letter to Hill from C.A. Buser, September 1977
  5. letter to Buser from Leonard Hill, February 1974
  6. letter to Buser from Leonard Hill, July 1966
  7. letter to Buser from Leonard Hill, November 1969


Folder: Historical Society of PA
  1. addresses related to Museums and Libraries(scan)


Folder: Huron
  1. inventory, Archives – Plans – Manuscripts, general documentation on Huron and Indian Mythology(page 1,page 2,page 3,page 4,page 5,page 7)
  2. portrait of Chief of Hurons(scan)
  3. letter to Dale Ruble from Aubrey Buser, October 1997
  4. letter to friends from Aubrey Buser, December 1999
  5. photographs with written descriptions
  6. notes about Huron families(leaf 1 recto,leaf 1 verso,leaf 2 recto,leaf 2 verso)
  7. History of Village Huron paper
  8. portrait of Chief of Hurons (original) with notes on back(recto,verso)
  9. handwritten notes(scan)
  10. cover for portion of book, Royal Society of Canada, The Downfall of the Huron Nation(scan)
  11. page from Pioneer Priests of North America p. 130-131(page 130-131)
  12. selected pages from unknown books(leaf 1,leaf 2,leaf 3)
  13. letters from Denis Laine to Buser, October and November 1978
  14. notes on meanings of words(leaf 1,leaf 2)
  15. pages from unknown publications about Huron items
    16. (leaf 1,leaf 2)
Also in folder; not scanned:

Folder: Indiana
  1. letter to Buser, source and date unknown
  2. letter to Buser from Melanie Cavazos, October 1988
  3. letter to Buser from Melanie Cavazos, October 1988
  4. family relationship chart written by Melanie Cavazos
  5. letter to Buser from Melanie Cavazos, includes pages from Indian Tribes of North America pages 184-189 and Ohio map highlighting Wyandotte Cave area
  6. letter from Melanie Cavazos
  7. letter to Melanie Cavazos from Bearskin, September 1988
  8. letter to Melanie Cavazos, September 1988
  9. letter to Melanie Cavazos, October 1988
  10. letter to Melanie Cavazos from Aubrey Buser, June 1991
  11. letter to Buser from Melanie Cavazos
  12. letter to Buser from Melanie Cavazos, September 1988
  13. brochure with map, Wander Indiana, Harrison-Crawford Wyandotte Complex(leaf 1,leaf 2,leaf 3,leaf 4,leaf 5,leaf 6,leaf 7,leaf 8)
  14. note about “Indiana”(scan)
  15. letter to Buser from Pauline Walters, July 1985
  16. notes on Indiana(scan)
  17. letter to Brelsford from Aubrey Buser, September 1985
  18. notes and draft of letter by Buser(leaf 1 recto,leaf 1 verso,leaf 2 recto,leaf 2 verso)
  19. letter to Brelsford from Aubrey Buser, September 1985
  20. card from Pauline Walters to Aubrey Buser, November 1987
  21. note on Indiana(scan)
  22. postcard to Buser from Brelsford, September 1985
  23. selected pages from Civil War Notebook, Daniel Chisholm
  24. map of southern Indiana
  25. list of phrases and translations
  26. letter, writer unknown


Folder: Interpreters
  1. various handwritten notes(leaf 1,leaf 2)
  2. names and dates of interpreters(scan)
  3. historical documents and invoices for interpreters (copies of originals)


Folder: Iroquois
  1. cartoon explaining Iroquois history with note from Ray Fadden on reverse
  2. booklet, Migration of the Tuscaroras, Six Nations Indian Museum, Onchiota, NY
  3. invoice from Iroqrafts, August 1990
  4. letters from Iroqrafts ranging in dates including an invoice located inside of an envelope
  5. partial letter from Aubrey Buser
  6. list from The Onondaga Reservation
  7. booklet,Iroquois Culture by Judith Drumm, The University of the State of New York, State Education Department
  8. letter from Iroqrafts, May 1990
  9. letter from Iroqrafts, June 1978 (see article #5 for second half)
  10. invoice from Iroqrafts, December 1971
  11. booklet, Indian History of New York State: Part I Pre-Iroquoian Cultures by William A. Ritchie from the “Educational Leaflet Series” (No.6), New York State Museum, Albany 1, New York
  12. handwritten notes
  13. map on how to get to Iroqrafts with notes on reverse(recto,verso)
  14. pages from Journal of American Folklore, p. 88-89
  15. list of words and translations(leaf 1,leaf 2,leaf 3,leaf 4,leaf 5,leaf 6)
  16. poster of Native American culture and a quote below it with a feather attached, gift from the Tehanetorens to the Busers(scan 1,scan 2)
  17. booklet, Indian History of New York State: Part II by William A. Ritchie, The University of the State of New York, The State Education Department
  18. booklet, Costume of Iroquois, Akwesasne Mohawk Counselor Organization, St. Regis Preservation
  19. pictures of Native American artifacts (two copies)(scan,picture 1,picture 2,picture 3,picture 4,picture 5,picture 6)
  20. poster about The Iroquois Confederacy with a feather attached, gift from Ray Fadden to the Busers(scan)
  21. poster (2) recognizing the transgressions committed against the Native Americans with a feather taped to the front, gift from the Ray Fadden Family to the Busers(recto top,recto bottom,verso)
  22. notes from scanned copy on reverse(scan)
  23. letter to Sago from Iroqrafts, January 1981
  24. note card of addresses
  25. paper from Akwesasne Notes volume 1 #1 titled “The Fire at Onondaga: Wampum as Proto-Writing”, p. 40-48, notes written on reverse of p. 40
  26. letter to C. A. Buser from Myrtle E. Felkner, February 1997
  27. letter to Myrtle E. Felkner from Aubrey Buser, April 1997
  28. letter to Sago from Iroqrafts, December 1980
  29. ordering sheet for books from Iroqrafts titled “Iroquois Reprints”(leaf 1,leaf 2,leaf 3,leaf 4,leaf 5)
  30. invoice form Iroqrafts, September 1997
  31. Christmas card from Myra & Harry Watt to the Busers, note written on envelope
  32. letter to Charles Buser from Nandell Hill, August 1997
  33. pages from Sir William Johnson Papers, chapter “Post-War Period, 1763-1774”, p. 240-247, notes written on page (page 240-241,page 242-243,page 244-245,page 246-247)
  34. invoice from Iroqrafts, January 1981
  35. poster titled “Niehweh Sakoiatison” about giving thanks to their Creator, gift from the Ray Fadden Family to the Busers(leaf 1,leaf 2)
  36. note about Fell Maria and Esther Phillips tapes and “H.” Esther’s training and teaching(scan)


Folder: Johnson, Sir William
  1. small print of Colonel Guy Johnson from the National Gallery of Art in Washington
  2. pages from Sir William Johnson Papers, chapter "Land Development, 1769-74", p. 1034-1037, pages from the index, other random pages, chapter "Post-War Period , 1763-1774", p. 665-666, chapter "Sir William’s Passing 1774", p. 686-687 (page 1034-1035,page 1036-1037,page 508-509,page 102-103,page 262-263,page 508-509,page 640-641,page 642-643,page 76,page 96,page 665,page 666,page 729,page 159,page 686-687)
  3. notes on Sir William Johnson Papers (leaf 1,leaf 2,leaf 3,leaf 4,leaf 5,leaf 6,leaf 7,leaf 8)


Folder: Johnston, John
  1. brochure from the Piqua Ohio Historical Society (recto,verso)
  2. pages from Transactions and Collections of the American Antiquarian Society: Vol. 1 by William Manning, Worcester, Massachusetts, 1820, section "Account of the Present State of the Indian Tribes Inhabiting Ohio in a Letter from John Johnston, Esq. United States Agent of Indian Affairs, at Piqua, to Caleb Atwater, Esq.", p. 270-299
  3. notes on John Johnston (leaf 1,leaf 2,leaf 3,leaf 4,leaf 5)


Folder: Kansas
  1. letter to Juanita and Leon from Aubrey Buser, April 2001
  2. Early History of Wyandot County by Mrs. Lucy B. Armstrong, copied June 15, 1922 (two copies) (leaf 1,leaf 2,leaf 3)
  3. pages from unknown source, section titled “Treaty With The Wyandot, 1855”, p. 141-145 (two copies)(page 141,page 142,page 143,page 144,page 145)
  4. two sections of a map about the Wyandotte Indians with notes on reverse of second section (three copies of first section)(top,bottom,recto top,recto bottom ,verso)
  5. information from the "Huron Indian Cemetery Website” including History of the Threats against the Huron Indian Cemetery
  6. letter to Aubrey & Pat from Sallie, includes e-mail about the recent events concerning the Huron Cemetery, September 1998
  7. letter to Charles Buser from Myrtle E. Felkner, February 1997 (two copies)
  8. letter to Myrtle E. Felkner from Aubrey, February 1997 (two copies)
  9. letter to Aubrey Buser from Myrtle Felkner, February 1997 (two copies)
  10. list of addresses regarding a dispute about the identification of a picture
  11. the picture mentioned in article 11 from an unknown book source (scan)
  12. list of members of the First Missionary Society, Upper Sandusky, Ohio, September 6, 1828 (leaf 1,leaf 2)
  13. excerpt from "The Great State of Kansas”, chapter on Indians In Kansas, Presented By: The Historical Committee Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma, February 1 1990, p. 45-48
  14. scan from "Kansas Historical Collection – Vol. XV”, 1912-1922, Reservations Under Second Article of the Treaty (scan)
  15. newsletter from “The Council Fire”, Winter/Spring 1998
  16. copy of “The Council Fire”, issue unknown
  17. letter to Ken Powlas from Aubrey Buser, September 1997
  18. notes from Fran Davidson taken during a meeting held on April 11, 1994, near Miami, Oklahoma at the Administration Offices in the Wyandotte Indian Nation
  19. letter to Mr. Buser from Robert M. Kvasnicka, April 1985
  20. e-mail containing article about the Wyandotte Nation suing over lost land
  21. e-mail containing article about the dispute between the Wyandotte Tribe and Kansas City over land
  22. newspaper clipping from unknown source, “Amendment would protect cemetery” Washington (AP), date handwritten Friday 31, Oct. 97 with note “Miami News Record”
  23. written note “Wyandot Ferry near mouth of Kansas River” and “See Walker File” (scan)
  24. Magazine clipping. National Geographic. August 1986. pg. 152. A description of early Kansas City, once a center for outfitting wagon trains. Contains two images and a handwritten note.
Also in folder; not scanned:
  • Pages from a Magazine article. American Indian Report. December 1997. Cover Story: “Sacred Sites, Laws Offer Greater Protection for Ancestral Lands, but Money’s Lure Still a Threat” by Rea K. Howarth. pg. 14-17.
  • Newspaper article. The Boston Sunday Globe. “Casino plan divides Indian tripes” AP, September 28, 1997. “A proposal to build atop sacred burial ground angers Kansas group.”
  • Newspaper article. The Sunday Times. “Tribe torn as tradition fights greed” by Tony Allen-Mills, 12 October 1997. pg. 9 “Tribal battle: the Kansas City Huron wish to preserve the heritage of war bonnets and burial grounds rather than be lured by the casino profits that have enriched Indians elsewhere.”
  • Newspaper clipping. Kansas City Star: Johnson County Edition. “Wyandot Nation rekindles past for benefit of future generations” by Ruth E. Igoe, Monday, October 27, 1997. “Principal chief [Jan English] seeks to keep traditions and history alive.”


Folder: Kondiaronk/Adario
  1. poster of Adario, a 17th century Wyandot chief, with a quote about alcohol(top,bottom)
  2. pages from an unknown source by John Steckley, chapter 4 “Kandiaronk: a man called rat”, p. 40-52
  3. photocopy of a letter from Ray Fadden to Aubrey Buser, January 6, 1985
  4. photocopy of pages from a book; about Kondiaronk; handwritten title Dictionary of Canadian Biography II with call number: F1005.D531966 v.2 JH6, designated by the underlined areas per section, includes a notecard that ascribes Nicholas Gueudeville, 5 leaves
    photocopy of handwritten notes about Kondiaronk with a timeline starting from 1682 to 1701, 7 leaves(leaf 1 top,leaf 1 bottom,leaf 2 top,leaf 2 bottom,leaf 3,leaf 4 top,leaf 4 bottom,leaf 5 top,leaf 5 bottom,leaf 6 top,leaf 6 bottom,leaf 7)
  5. handwritten notes about “Memories of North America – Habits, dwellings, complexion and temperament of the savages”, 37 sheets(leaf 1 recto,leaf 1 verso,leaf 2 recto,leaf 2 verso,leaf 3 recto,leaf 3 verso,leaf 4 recto,leaf 4 verso,leaf 5 recto,leaf 5 verso,leaf 6 recto,leaf 6 verso,leaf 7 recto,leaf 7 verso,leaf 8 recto,leaf 8 verso,leaf 9 recto,leaf 9 verso,leaf 10 recto,leaf 10 verso,leaf 11 recto,leaf 11 verso,leaf 12 recto,leaf 12 verso,leaf 13 recto,leaf 13 verso,leaf 14 recto,leaf 14 verso,leaf 15 recto,leaf 15 verso,leaf 16 recto,leaf 16 verso,leaf 17 recto,leaf 17 verso,leaf 18 recto,leaf 18 verso,leaf 19 recto,leaf 19 verso,leaf 20,leaf 21 recto,leaf 21 verso,leaf 22 recto,leaf 22 verso,leaf 23,leaf 24 recto,leaf 24 verso,leaf 25 recto,leaf 25 verso,leaf 26 recto,leaf 26 verso,leaf 27 recto,leaf 27 verso,leaf 28 recto,leaf 28 verso,leaf 29 recto,leaf 29 verso,leaf 30 recto,leaf 30 verso,leaf 31 recto,leaf 31 verso,leaf 32 recto,leaf 32 verso,leaf 33 recto,leaf 33 verso,leaf 34,leaf 35,leaf 36 recto,leaf 36 verso,leaf 37 recto,leaf 37 verso)
  6. typed pages titled, Curious Dialogues Between the Author and a Savage of Great Intelligence: Memories of the American Hemisphere by Baron de Lahontan, 21 pages(page 1,page 2,page 3,page 4,page 5,page 6,page 7,page 8,page 9,page 10,page 11,page 12,page 13,page 14,page 15,page 16,page 17,page 18,page 19,page 20,page 21)
  7. photocopy from a book about “Ethnology” mention in the text about Adario, handwritten by Schoolcraft(page 244-245,page 246-247)
  8. photocopy of a book, Address before the Society of Colonial Wars of the State of Michigan by the Rev. Rufus W. Clark, D.D., Chaplain “Annual Dinner at the Detroit Club May 7, 1902” about “Adario the Rat” with index(cover,page 4-5,page 6-7,page 8-9,page 10-11,page 12-13,page 14-15,page 16-17,page 18-19,page 20-21,page 22-23,page 24-25,page 26-27,page 28,index)
  9. photocopy of pages from a book, A Conference or Dialogue Between the Author and Adario A Noted Man among the Savages Containing a Circumflantial View of the Customs and Homours of the People starting from pages 517 to 615 (some pages were not in the folder)(page 517,page 518-519,page 520-521,page 522-523,page 524, illus.,page 525,page 526-527,page 528-529,page 530-531,page 534-535,page 536-537,page 546-547,page 550-551,page 552-553,page 554-555,page 558-559,page 568-569,page 570-571,page 572-573,page 574-575,page 576-577,page 578-579,page 580-581,page 582-583,page 584-585,page 586-587,page 588, illus.,page 589,page 590-591,page 592-593,page 594-595,page 596-597,page 598-599,page 600-601,page 602-603,page 604-605,page 606-607,page 608-609,page 610-611,page 612-613,page 614-615)


Folder: Kuhn
    Notes on outside of folder(foldernotes)
  1. handwritten notes about Adam Kuhn and/or Abraham Kuhn, his death and his children and a photocopy note of “Jonathan Koon”, nine leaves(leaf 1,leaf 2,leaf 3,leaf 4 recto,leaf 4 verso,leaf 5 recto,leaf 5 verso,leaf 6,leaf 7,leaf 8,leaf 9)
  2. photocopy from book of a correspondence from “Governor St. Clair to the Secretary of War” from Fort Harmer, July 16th, 1788, pp 56-59(page 56-57,page 58-59)
  3. photocopy from page in book of the “Life and Times of David Zeisberger” with handwritten notes about Kuhn’s influence, pp 490-491(recto page 490-491,verso notes)
  4. letter from Te Nona K. Kuhn from the Wyndotte Tribe of Oklahoma to C.A. Buser thanking Buser for the book donation for a Historical Library and Research Center, typed, 1994
  5. letter from Te Nona K. Kuhn to Buser about a recording sent to Buser and about writing a Wyandotte Tribal history book, 1994, TS
  6. letter from Aubrey to Te Nona about in response to previous letter about a Wyandotte history book, 1997, two pages, typed)
  7. letter from Aubrey to Te Nona , Juanita, Leaford and Jim about the Kuhn-Wyandott story, 1994, two pages
  8. letter from Pat and Aubrey to Te Nona regarding the Wyandot-Kuhn connection including the history and timeline, 1994, five pages


Folder: Lajeunesse, Rev. E.J.
    Notes on outside of folder(foldernotes)
  1. two photos taken September 1986 of Rev. in front of Assumption Parish, sign reading “350 Assumption Parish Rectory”
  2. card with a cowboy on cover designed by Margaret Clark Price in 1882, inside a letter fron E. L. Lajeunesse, C.S.B to Mr. Buser dated September 6, 1984 with envelope and address
  3. a letter on Assumption Church stationary from Ratsetonnis to Aubury about Pratt and his knowledge of religion, MS
  4. a letter on Assumption Church stationary from Lajeunesse to Buser thanking Buser for a cap and Lajeunesse sends a snapshot, MS
  5. pamphlet of the “Summary of Assumption Parish History” prepared by Rev. E.J. Lajeunesse with address on back
  6. photocopied letter from unknown to unknown but perhaps from Buser to Lajeunesse in response to previous letter, 6 pages


Folder: Leatherlips
  1. document (2) typed by C.A. Buser about the Wyandot Indian Leatherlips, two pages(page 1,page 2)
  2. photocopy (3) of a question and answer from Buser about Leatherlips dignity at execution, TS, address handwritten on back(recto,verso)
  3. photocopy of a an image from a newspaper titled “Great stone face” of the Wyandot Chief Leatherlips
  4. black and white photo of the monument of Leatherlips, July 1 1990, with description on back
    photo of Leatherlips Monument, handwritten “chief Bearskin signing autographs..”, July 1, 1990, with description on back
    black and white photo in front of Leatherlips Monument, Chief Bearskin shaking hands with Adam Croneis, with description on back
  5. green slip with address of Lawrence Young man
  6. brochure (2) from the Dublin Arts Council presenting the “Limestone Portrait of a great Wyandot Indian Chief Leatherlips”
  7. “rough draft” letter (2) from Pat and Aubrey to “Friends” about the ceremony for the Leatherlips Monument and replying to questions concerning Wyandot with notes written on it, July 3, 1990, two pages, TS
  8. photocopy (2) of two photos on one sheet of Leatherlips Monument and three individuals(scan)
  9. letter from Dublin Arts Council Board Member Marilyn K. Sobwick to Buser about the Leatherlips Monument ceremony(scan)
  10. photocopy from unknown source about the “Treaty with the Delawares, etc., 1809” noted (handwritten) is the sale of lands of which Leatherlips was accused, two pages(page 25,page 26)
  11. typed letter of rough draft (handwritten) to Ms. Sobwick from unknown with concerns and suggestion for the May ceremony, two pages
  12. letter handwritten on stationary from “Cathy and the gang” to Pat and Aubrey about an artist who made two clay statues of Leatherlips, the letter continues on about family
  13. copy of a map of Dublin, Ohio with Scioto River circled in yellow highlight(scan)
  14. letter from Dublin Arts Council Board Member Marilyn K. Sobwick to Aubrey and Pat thanking them for coming to the Leatherlips ceremony
  15. newspaper article, “Indian chief to bless ground” by John Switzer, handwritten from “Columbus Dispatch, May 1, 1990” about Chief Bearskin blessing ground in dedication of the Leatherlips Monument(scan)
Also in folder; not scanned:
  • page of The Columbus Dispatch, Monday, July 2, 1990, with photograph of monument titled, “Leatherlips in limestone” taken by Jim Criswell Jr.


Folder: Loveless
    Notes on outside of folder(foldernotes)
  1. pages from Harmer Papers: Williams and Loveless Information transcribed by Ruby (Smith) Kapp, typed by Kenneth R. Smith, handwritten “from Ken Smith Aug ’96,” Vol. 1 (MIC 169, Reel 61) six pages
  2. two copies of typed papers about Sarah Loveless, captive of the Indians (scan)
  3. photocopy of typed letter from Pat and Aubrey to Ken (handwritten Ken Smith) about the distribution of a lot of research and the information at hand about Loveless , three pages -ts
  4. letter to Mrs. Rose about her family heritage, November 17, 1979 -ms
  5. letter to C. A. Buser from Helen Rose discussing her family heritage, October 30, 1979 –ms


Folder: Marsh
  1. letter to Pat and Aubrey from Thelma describing her summer in Oklahoma, some references to Chief Bearskin, February 26, 1987 –ts
  2. letter to Mr. and Mrs. Buser from Thelma Marsh discussing the celebration of building the Wyandott Mission Church, March 8,1974 –ts
  3. letter to Thelma and Bill from C. A Buser discussing the historical use of the bow-and-arrow by the Wyandots, July 31, 1975 –ts
  4. letter to Thelma from C. A. Buser making reference to Government-Indian relations in the 19th century, October 9, 1974 -ts
  5. letter to Mr. and Mrs. Marsh discussing a land evaluation trial of Wyandot land in Upper Sandusky, August 1, 1974 –ts
  6. letter to Pat and Aubrey from Thelma Marsh discussing unclear history about some Wyandot land, November 3, 1974 -ts
  7. letter to Aubrey and Pat from Thelma and Bill discussing a farm with rich Indian history, August 11, 1975 –ts
  8. letter to Thelma from Aubrey discussing Ohio Indian’s relation to arrowheads, September 6, 1975 –ms
  9. letter to Aubrey from Thelma Marsh discussing flints and arrow points used by Indians, September 25, 1975 -ts
  10. letter to Pat and Aubrey from Thelma discussing 4th of July plans, June 16, 1976
  11. letter to Thelma from C. A. Buser discussing Doctor Greyeyes and Indian names, June 17, 1977 –ts
  12. letter to Pat and Aubrey from Thelma Marsh discussing Indian related wars in Ohio, September 24, 1978 –ts
  13. letter to Pat and Aubrey (no where on the document does it mention an address but assumptions can be made) from Thelma discussing Huron Place plaques, there is no date on the document but the letter mentions the Christmas season
  14. letter to Mr. and Mrs. Buser from Thelma Marsh discussing the Huron Place and the Christmas holiday, no date of the correspondence is located on the document
  15. letter to Pat and Aubrey from Thelma discussing the Busers in the 1870s and the Walker House, August 21, 1979. –TS, 1 leaf
  16. letter to Thelma Marsh from Aubrey Buser discussing books about Native American History, September 18, 1980. – MS, 2 leaves
  17. 4 letters to Pat and Aubrey from Thelma, the first one discussing the Ohio Powers controversy and Native American research and books, no date, the second one discussing personal information and asking about the Grey Eyes family, October 19, 1980, the third one discussing the Ohio Powers controversy and a Native American book, no date, the fourth one discussing Native American books and research, and the state of the Wyandotte cultural center, September 7, 1981. –MS, 4 leaves
  18. letter to Thelma from Aubrey Buser discussing the Grey Eyes family, Chief Leaford being interested in “Things Wyandot”, Artie Nesvold’s health, the meeting of chiefs, January 11, 1984. – MS, 3 leaves
  19. postcard to Mr. and Mrs. Buser from Thelma & Bill discussing personal information, 1982. MS, 1 leaf
  20. letter to Pat & Aubrey Buser from Thelma discussing Native American books and the First Missionary Society, July 28, 1982. –MS, 1 Leaf
  21. letter to Pat & Aubrey from Thelma discussing her book and the Grey Eyes family, August 26, 1984. –TS, 1 leaf
  22. letter to Aubrey from Thelma discussing the Grey Eyes family, her children’s story, and Methodism, January 19, 1984. –TS, 2 leaves
  23. letter to Thelma from Aubrey discussing Artie’s health, the Guadalcanal Campaign Veterans, the difficulty of Wyandot genealogy, and the Guadalcanal battle, June 27, 1984. –MS, 3 leaves
  24. letter to Aubrey & Pat from Thelma discussing the mission group’s cleaning of the building (the Wyandotte cultural center?), Ken Smith’s research on genealogy, and Thelma’s children’s book about Jimmy Guyami, June 23, 1984. –TS, 1 leaf
  25. letter to Thelma from Pat & Aubrey discussing the proposed Wyandot reunion, April 18, 1984. – MS, 1 leaf
  26. letter to Thelma from Aubrey discussing the Solomons including Isaac, their relationship with the Grey Eyes, and a GAO report, September 21, 1984. –MS, 1 leaf
  27. letter to Aubrey and Pat from Thelma discussing a dispute regarding research about Tarhee and her book which includes information on Mother Solomon, George Wright and the McDonalds, March 14,1985. –TS, 1 leaf
  28. letter to Pat and Aubrey from Thelma discussing the mission grounds, Isaac Williams, John Solomon, McComb, Grey Eyes, the Historical society, September 28, 1984. – TS, 2 leaves
  29. letter to Pat & Aubrey from Thelma discussing Chief Warpole, early Wyandot history, a tribe that was given by money, Chief Leford, the mission and Adele Rahn’s article, September 9, 1985. –TS, 2 leaves
  30. letter to Aubrey & Pat from Thelma discussing the current tribe and their chief, cemetery, and grounds, correcting mistakes in Wyandot history, the Warpoles, and Thelma’s genealogy, October 18, 1985. –TS, 2 leaves
  31. letter to Thelma from Aubrey discussing the Warpoles, Run-tun-dee, genealogy, the Iroquois Confederacy, and early Wyandot history including history of the chiefs and relations with other tribes, September 17,1985 – TS, 5 leaves
  32. Letter to Pat and Aubrey from Thelma. August 2, 1986. 2 leaves. TS. Letter talks about recent events, Paul Youngman, the mission, grain storage
  33. Letter to Pat and Aubrey from Thelma. August 17, 1986. 2 leaves. TS. Thelma is working on tracing her family tree, personal information, and talk about the bicentennial committee
  34. Letter to Williamsport Memorial Library from Mr. and Mrs. C.G. Buser. September 2, 1986. 2 leaves. MS. Thanking them for helping them on their visit
  35. Letter to Thelma from Aubrey. September 8, 1986. 1 leaf. MS. Encouraging Thelma on her search to find out if she is related to the General and his son
  36. Letter to Mr. Kaplan from C.G. Buser. September 2, 1986. 1 leaf. MS. Thanking Mr. Kaplan for the information, Kaplan has also requested information from Buser
  37. Letter to Aubrey from Thelma. September 4, 1986. 1 leaf. TS. Thelma talks about giving up the genealogy search
  38. Letter to Pat and Aubrey from Thelma. January 18, 1987. 1 leaf. 1 envelope. TS. Envelope postmarked January 20, 1987. Thelma continues to research her genealogy and is undertaking other projects as well
  39. Letter to Pat and Aubrey from Thelma. No date. 2 leaves. TS. A letter detailing the schedule
  40. Letter to Pat and Aubrey from Thelma. March 7, 1990. 2 leaves. TS. Thelma is frustrated at the inaccurate portrayal of Native Americans in paintings and other images especially one of Chief Tarhe
  41. Letter to Aubrey from Thelma. August 22, 1989. 2 leaves. TS. Chief Tarhe and the Greenville Treaty of 1795. Corrections of Lest We Forget
  42. Letter to Pat and Aubrey from Thelma. March 10, 1990. 2 leaves. TS. This letter is an edited version of item 42
  43. Letter to Pat and Aubrey from Thelma. December 31, 1987. 2 leaves. TS. Recent events, things that happened over the year
  44. Letter to Pat and Aubrey from Thelma. December 31, 1987. 1 leaf. MS. Recent events, personal information
  45. Letter to Pat and Aubrey from Thelma. October 4, 1987. 1 leaf. TS. The itinerary for October 16th
  46. Letter to Pat and Aubrey from Thelma. October 31, 1987. 1 leaf. TS. Thelma talks about her books and bad memory, and about meeting a descendent of Tarhe
  47. Letter to Pat and Aubrey from Thelma. July 6, 1987. 1 leaf. TS. Thelma talks about her trip to Kansas City, Kansas to see the Wyandotte and Gilcrease and other people and places
  48. Letter to Thelma from Pat and Aubrey. July 13, 1987. 3 leaves. MS. Asks Thelma about her trip. Talks about the work that Thelma is doing and of what Pat and Aubrey are doing
  49. Letter to Thelma from Aubrey. September 17, 1985. 5 leaves. TS. Talks about Warpole and Daunghquot
  50. Five Letters: Letter to Pat and Aubrey from Thelma. April 9, 1987. 1 leaf. TS. Letter talks about Chief Bearskin, and a teacher at Galion
    Letter from Thelma. April 14. 1 leaf. TS. Letter about Chief Bearskin’s visit, and asks about the addressee’s plans for the visit
    Letter to Pat and Aubrey from Thelma. April 23, 1987. 1 leaf. TS. Chief Bearskin’s visit and the plan for that day
    Letter to Pat and Aubrey from Thelma. May 17, 1987. 2 leaves. TS. Letter talks about the people attending Chief Bearskin’s event
    Letter to Aubrey and Pat from Thelma. No date. 1 leaf. TS. Letter talks about an event that involves a “Children’s Hour”. It seems that many people are excited about the event
  51. Letter to Aubrey from Thelma. May 19, 1990. 1 leaf. TS. Talks about her research on Tarhe’s death and about the mission
  52. Article. Local Painting 100 Years Old. December 9, 1987. TS. Photocopy of an article written by Thelma about a painting. (top,bottom)
  53. Program. Tenth Annual/Citizens Award Dinner/Honoring/Thelma Marsh. April 27, 1989. (recto,verso)
  54. Document. 2 leaves. Facts about the Otho Holland Williams Family, covers three generations. A diagram detailing the Williams family tree.
  55. Document. 3 leaves. Notes about Williams family. (leaf 1,leaf 2,leaf 3)
  56. Document. 7 leaves. Photocopied section of Volume 2 History of Western Maryland. Last leaf contains citation. (page 1220,page 1221,page 1222,page 1223,page 1232,page 1233,scan)
  57. Document. 1 leaf. Itinerary for Chief Bearskin’s visit. (scan)
  58. Letter to Aubrey from Thelma. No date. 1 leaf. MS. Gathering information about the Williams family some personal information
  59. Document. A Condensed Biography and History of General Otho Holland Williams. 22 leaves. TS. Sent from Charles Paul III to Thelma.


Folder: Maryland
    Notes on outside of folder (foldernotes)
  1. Document. 2 leaves. MS. Notes taken about Adam Poe. Source of the notes is History of Western Maryland by J. Thomas Scharf. (leaf 1 recto,leaf 1 verso,leaf 2 recto,leaf 2 verso)
  2. Document. 1 leaf. MS. Notes taken about Thomas Cresap (scan top,scan bottom)
  3. Newspaper. Frederick County – Historical Highlights. The Frederick News-Post. 1984 March 26. Pg. 12. (scan)
Also in folder; not scanned:
  • Newspaper. Frederick County – Historical Highlights. The Frederick News-Post. 1984 March 26. pg. 1-2, 11-12


Folder: McKee
  1. Document. 1 leaf. MS. Recipe. (recto,verso)
  2. Document. 2 leaves. TS. Excerpt about the Cresap War from the Chronicle of Central Pennsylvania. (page 117,page 118)
  3. Document. 5 leaves. TS. Excerpt about the history of the Upper Path Valley United Presbyterian Church (two copies). (page 9,page 10,page 31,page 32,page 34)
  4. Document. 9 leaves. MS. Family tree diagrams and notes. (page 1 left,page 1 right,page 1a left,page 1a right,page 1b left,page 1b right,page 2 left,page 2 right,page 3 left,page 3 right,page 4 left,page 4 right,page 5 left,page 5 right,page 6,scan)


Folder: Medals
  1. Document. 2 leaves. TS. Joslyn Art Museum. Talks about the Peace and Friendship exhibit at the Smithsonian. (leaf 1,leaf 2)
  2. Document. 8 leaves. TS. An exhibition guide for Peace and Friendship exhibit at the Smithsonian. (leaf 1,leaf 2,leaf 3,leaf 4,leaf 5,leaf 6,leaf 7,leaf 8)
  3. Article. 2 leaves (top and bottom). TS. Roger Catlin. "Peace Medals: Silver Salutes Earn Spot in History." Sunday World-Herald Magazine of the Midlands, 1985 September 22. (top ,bottom)


Folder: Medicine & Health [empty]

Folder: Merwin
    Notes on outside of folder (Vol IX Transactions of the Kansas State Historical Society, 1905-06) (foldernotes)
  1. Photocopy of chapter from book, Kansas State Historical Society. “The Wyandot Indians”, pg. 73-88. “An address delivered by Ray E. Merwin, of Galena, before the Kansas State Historical Society, at its thirtieth annual meeting, December 5, 1905.” notes written on pages. two copies (three copies of pg. 76). (page 73-74,page 75-76,page 77-78,page 79-80,page 81-82,page 83-84,page 85-86,page 87-88)


Folder: Miami
    Notes on outside of folder (foldernotes)
  1. Card. Holiday card from Floyd and Pat
  2. Letter from Floyd E. Leonard of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to Buser on the situation of Miami University changing the name of the mascot, dated June 21, 1991, 2 leaves, TS (with photocopy)
  3. Letter. Photocopied, from Floyd E. Leonard of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to Aubrey Buser, mentions the EMU situation and the close relationship of the tribe and Miami University, October 4, 1991. 1 leaf, TS
  4. Newsletter. The inter-Tribal Council, Inc. Newsletter addressed to Buser. Biography of chiefs with drawing
  5. Letter. Photocopied, from Pat and Aubrey Buser to Floyd and Pat, mentioned is the potter Richard Zane Smith, 2 leaves, TS, dated 15 November, 2000 1 leaf.
  6. Letter. To Floyd concerning a tomahawk, Wyandot claims, and Miami claims. January 10, 1976. 1 leaf. TS
  7. Reply to a letter from Bonnie Gentry of Kokomo regarding the status of Miami claims, 2 leaves, TS, dated January 15, 1976
  8. Letter from Floyd Leonard to Buser in reply to a letter regarding a tomahawk and Miami claims, 1 leaf, TS
  9. Letter. Photocopied, to Floyd Leonard from Aubrey Buser about the Twightwees, dated September 14, 1990. 1 leaf. TS
  10. A letter to Aubrey Buser from Floyd Leonard about Twightwees and Miami being interchangeable titles and the relationship between tribe and Miami University. 3 leaves, dated September 19, 1990. MS
  11. Letter. 2 Photocopies, to Aubrey Buser from Floyd Leonard about a council meeting and an Oxford council in 1992 and mentions the bicentennial celebration of the signing of the treaty, in 1995, dated May 10th, 1991 1 leaf. MS
  12. Memorandum to all MCGLNAS (Minnetrista Council for Great Lakes Native American Studies) Council Members from Nick Clark, chair. Minutes of April 19, 1991 Meeting and Announcement of July 6, 1991 Meeting; 2 leaves, dated May 7, 199. TS
  13. Document. The “Relocation of the Miami Tribe” 1846. 1 leaf, 2 copies, TS
  14. Letter. To Floyd, not signed, regarding the status and misgivings of “Chief” Eagle Bear. Two leaves. Dated May 16, 1991. TS
  15. Letter to Floyd, not signed, regarding the Eastern Michigan University protests regarding the name change from Huron to Eagles, TS, dated September 25, 1991
  16. Document. “Chief Leaford Bearskin, Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma Address at Eastern Michigan University, McKenny Union, Ypsilanti, Michigan, Wednesday, July, 24, 1991,” about “EMU’s Dignified Use of the Name and Logo ‘Huron,’” 2 leaves, TS
  17. Letter. From the Leonards to Aubrey discussing the Central Michigan article regarding the mascot issue and a new president at Miami University, dated October 5, 1992, MS
  18. Letter. Photocopied, from Pat and Aubrey to Floyd regarding secrecy regarding Chief Bearskin and casinos, Juanita McQuistion, telemarketing scams, and other topics, 4 leaves, TS, dated December 18, 1995
  19. Letter. Photocopied, from Aubrey to Floyd asking about the maneuver used by warriors of the Midwest mentioned in The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (written pp. 195-96, see “Warfare” FILE) and mentions a Center to house Buser’s collection, dated December 11, 1996. 1 leaf. TS
  20. Letter. Photocopied, from Aubrey to Floyd about acquaintances and the Draper Collection, 2 leaves. 1 copy. January 17, 1997. TS
  21. Letter. From Floyd to Aubrey, reply mentioning the new President of Miami University, James Garland for the Ohio State University, and acquaintances, 1 leaf, dated December 20, 1996. TS
  22. Card. Watercolor image by Julie Lankford
  23. Letter. Photocopied, from Sherri L. Clemons to Mr. Buser regarding a map and letter, dated January 5, 1999. 1 leaf. MS
  24. Letter. Photocopied, from Pat and Aubrey to Floyd and Pat regarding obtaining information for Sherri and Leaford, dated January 8, 1999. 1 leaf. TS
  25. Letter. Photocopied, from Pat and Aubrey to Sherri in reply to previous letter regarding information about Miami, 1 leaf, and copy. January 8, 1999. TS
  26. Letter. Photocopied, from Aubrey and Pat to Floyd and Pat regarding “Little Turtle,” lack of Wyandotte correspondences and WWII, 1 leaf dated January 27, 1999. TS
  27. Letter. From Floyd and Pat to Aubrey and Pat regarding Mr. Manaz who lives in Miami County, and mentions Pyramid Hill. TS
  28. Letter. Photocopied, from Timothy A. Manos to Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma regarding the merge of Randolph Township and the Village of Clayton to form the Municipality of Clayton January 1, 1998. TS, dated November 11, 1998
  29. Letter. To Mr. Timothy A. Manos copied to Chief Floyd Leonard regarding the territory of the Wyandot with history. 3 leaf, MS, dated January 8, 1999
  30. Letter. From Pat and Aubrey to Floyd and Pat discussing Mr. Manaz, a 1990 photo, “Little Turtle” war club, Wyandotte correspondence, and WWII book review. TS, dated January 27, 1999
  31. Letter. from Floyd to Aubrey and Pat on the history of the portrait of Floyd. TS, dated May 14, 1999. 1 leaf with copy. TS
  32. Letter. Photocopied, from Aubrey and Pat to Dr. Michael Shinkle regarding a portrait and a history on how Aubrey came to research Wyandotte’s history. 3 leaves, dated 26 June 1999, TS
  33. Letter. Photocopied, from Pat and Aubrey to “Friends” mentioning a newspaper clipping from a Marine Corps and an article from the Columbus newspaper, dated 29 March, 2000. 1 leaf. TS
  34. Document. Notes about Miami, Indiana regarding Miami chief’s history. 14 leaves, MS
    35. a. Notes about Miami, Indiana regarding Five Forts by John Ankenfruck (Leaf 1)(Leaf 2)(Leaf 3)(Leaf 4)(Leaf 5)(Leaf 6)(Leaf 7)(Leaf 8)(Leaf 9)(Leaf 10) b. Notes about Little Turtle, The Last of the Miamis by Ortho Winger, MS (Leaf 11) c. Notes on Miami – Little Turtle, MS (Leaf 12) d. Note of the address of Mrs. Esther C Jay, MS e. Note regarding the “Annuity Ralk of Western Miami,” MS (Leaf 14)
  35. Article. From Newspaper. “Moccasin Telegraph” by Yelma Nieberding regarding Little Turtle. 1 leaf. TS
  36. Document. Pages from The Andrews Journal regarding Little Turtle and the Wyandots, 3 leaves. TS (Leaf 1)(Leaf 2)(Leaf 3)
  37. Card. With Indian image addressed to “Friends” from Pat and Floyd Leonard wishing a happy holiday season
  38. Document. Photocopy of a map of Ohio with sectioned off areas in red. 1 leaf. TS
  39. Document. Photocopied pages from a book, Preble County and Miami County regarding Camp Meeting Scenes, TS (scanned Preble Co. pages 451-462, minus p. 457, scanned Miami pages 244, 245, 250)
  40. Document. Pages from a book, Silver Mines of Ohio Indians by Professor R.S. King, in MS Greene County, Ohio. 3 leaves. TS
  41. Document. About Little Turtle with image (courtesy Smithsonian Institution). TS
  42. Article. “A Miami buffalo hunt in Kansas in 1854” by Ely Moore an account of an outsider being accepted within the Miami tribe, 4 leaves. TS
  43. Photos (two on one leaf) of “Little Turtle War Club”. 1 leaf. MS
  44. Letter. To Aubrey and Pat from Floyd inquiring about seeing Floyd in a television appearance representing the Marine Corps at a celebration of the 50th anniversary. 1 leaf. MS
  45. Holiday card from Floyd and Pat. 1 leaf
  46. Article. “Ever Wonder Where Names Come From?” by Michael Cafferty. Places originally named by American Indians kept their names or were translated into English for present use. 2 leaves. TS.
  47. Document. Photocopy of newspaper, a photo of Floyd Leonard. From The Joplin Globe, economy section. 1 leaf. TS a. Article. “Miami to Highlight Indian Heritage”. Miami University to set up an exhibition showcasing the links between the university and the Miami Tribe. 1 leaf. TS
  48. Document. “The Inter-Tribal Council, Inc. Newsletter Volume 1 Issue 3 January 1975”. 4 leaves. TS. Topics of land and education, topics of a new policy, school events.
  49. Document. “The Inter-Tribal Council, Inc. Newsletter Volume 1 Issue 4 February 1975”. 4 leaves. TS. Presentation of a picture and policy review board.
  50. Cover of Leaflet. “Indian History of New York State Part III – The Algonkian Tribes.” By William A. Ritchie – State Archeologist. From the New York State Museum and Science Service. 1 leaf. TS
  51. Document. Photocopied article about the Chingouessi. 2 leaves. TS
  52. Article. “Authentic Miami Dress Donated to Miami” by Amy Bittman. 24 September 1991. 1 leaf.
  53. Article (source not identified). Photocopy: "Miami (Ohio) To Dump 'Redskins'" 1 leaf. TS (Article)
  54. Article (source not identified). Photocopy, “A Valued Heritage: two universities waive tuition for namesake of tribe.” re: Ottawa University and Miami University. 1 leaf. TS (Article)
  55. 1-27-1999 Letter from Pat and Aubrey to Floyd and Pat, regarding an image of Floyd displayed in Crawfordsville, Indiana. May 6, 1999. Photocopy. 1 leaf. TS
  56. Article. “Race-Based Scholarships Take Another Twist” by Clara Germani of the Christian Science Monitor, re: Bush administration decision about race scholarships being discriminatory. 2 copies
  57. Article. Photocopy from newsletter, “University helping Miami tribe members” by Mark Siebert. handwritten citation "Cincinnati Enquirer, 9/24/91, page B-1." 1 leaf. TS
  58. Photocopy of article, “School creates scholarship for Miami Tribe," handwritten citation "Joplen Globe September 25, 91." 1 leaf. TS
  59. Christmas card with envelope. To Aubrey Buser from Floyd and Pat Leonard
  60. Article. “Harrod Festival ‘09” by Marilyn Stark clipped from The Senior’s Beacon, July 1990, page 18. 1 leaf. TS
  61. Envelope. C. A. Busers address. 1 leaf. TS
  62. AHKIHKIONKONCI ("From the Earth") vol.1 issue 2, Spring 2000. (not scanned)
  63. Article with photos that include Chief Leonard. "5th Annual Winter Stomp Dance Held" AATOTANKIKI MYAAMIAKI, vol. 3 no.1, March 2000, p. 5
  64. AATOTANKIKI MYAAMIAKI, vol. 3 no.2, March 2000 (not scanned)
  65. AATOTANKIKI MYAAMIAKI, vol. 4 no.1, March 2001 (not scanned)


Folder: Michigan
  1. Excerpt from “These Indians Slumber Across the Detroit River” about graves. 1 leaf. TS
  2. Essay. “Portier’s Census of 1743” about the census on the Huron Indians. 4 leaves. TS.(Leaf 1)(Leaf 2)(Leaf 3)(Leaf 4)(Leaf 5)
  3. Article. “Statue Honors Wyandots” by Craig Garret. Gyah-Wish- Atak-Ia, The Turtle Speaks. June 2000. A statue honoring the Wyandots to be unveiled. 2 leaves. TS.
  4. Letter. A Copy of a Letter Sent to Mr. C. Hunt about erecting a statue honoring the Wyandots and pronunciation of Wyandot. March 20, 1986. 2 leaves front and back. TS
  5. Photocopied letter. From Chet Hunt to Buser regarding the Wyandot Indian statue. June 13, 1986. 1 leaf. MS Document. Photocopied letter from Chet Hunt to Buser regarding the statue of the Wyandot Indian statue (MS) attached to “A ‘rough’ copy of a letter sent to Mr. C. Hunt” from Buser regarding the pronunciation of Wyandot and the Wyandot costume. May 13, 1986. 5 leaves. TS
  6. Photocopied map of Michigan. Document. Photocopied map of Huron. 2 leaves. (Leaf 1)(Leaf 2)
  7. Leaflet "Mackinac History; an informal series of illustrated vignettes," regarding costumes. Volume II, Leaflet No. 1, 1972. TS
  8. Pamphlet "The Wyandots – A Family Tribute" regarding the presentation of a sculpture. 2 leaves. TS (Leaf 1)(Leaf 2)
  9. Invitation, with envelope addressed to Buser, to dedication of "The Wyandots - A Family Tribute." 2 leaves. TS
  10. Photocopied map of Detroit Southern Suburbs with markings. (map)
  11. Letter from Marc M. Partin, Supervisor of Wyandotte Museum to Buser regarding the Wyandotte Indian Statue and Mr. Hunt. July 31, 2000, 1 leaf. TS
  12. Letter from Buser to Marc M. Partin regarding the Wyandotte Indian statue and Mr Hunt. 10 August 2000. 1 leaf. TS
  13. Letter from Buser to Mr. C. Hunt regarding the Wyandot statue. 22 July 2000. 1 leaf. TS
  14. Photos of the Wyandot statue and ceremony. 7 photos
  15. Brochure about the Wyandot statue (Brochure recto)(Brochure verso)
  16. Photocopy of drawings of chiefs with some history. 1 leaf. TS (Scan)
  17. Document. Letter from Lil to Pat & Aubrey about the Warrow family. 1 leaf. MS
  18. Document. Letter from Aubrey Buser to Grace regarding Charley Meyers. February 11, 1992. 1 leaf. TS
  19. Document. Letter from Grace to Pat and Aubrey Buser about a photo and negative. January 7. MS
  20. Document. Letter to Grace “Warrow Manning” about Adele and her materials on Wyandot Corn Culture and the Warrow family history. September 18, 1987. 3 leaves. TS
  21. Document. Letter from Aubrey to Grace about Chief Bearskin history and family. June 18, 1987. 7 leaves. MS
  22. Document. Letter to Mr. Gronda about the preservation of “Humbug Marsh” in becoming a National Park. May 1999. 2 leaves. TS
  23. Document. Photocopy from Description of the Detroit River by M. de Lamothe. October 8, 1701. 1 leaf. TS
  24. Document. Letter from Grace to Aubrey and Pat about pictures and a question about Chief Bearskin. June 18th. 3 leaves. MS
  25. Document. Eastern Michigan University Resolution recognizing Aubrey Buser. TS (top)(bottom)
  26. Document. Letter to Mr. John Miles about information on Adam Brown, Sr. December 13, 1998. 2 leaves
  27. Document. Photocopied letter from Aubrey to Bob “Bennett” about Half King and his history, and other questions answered. August 24, 1984. 6 leaves. MS
  28. Document. Notes about territory. MS (Notes)
  29. Document Photocopy from a book, with handwritten citation “Historical and Scientific Sketches of Michigan, Detroit 1834, discourse by Lewis Cass.” 8 leaves (pp. 8-13, 34-41, and endnotes). TS
  30. Document. Photocopied letter from Artie and Harold to Buser about Mr. Hunt and costumes of tribes and a commissioning of an Indian artist. April 26, 1986. 4 leaves. MS
  31. Document. Notes about the Council at Detroit on April 26, 1781. 1 leaf (Notes)
  32. Articles about the unveiling of the Wyandot sculpture. 10 leaves. TS
  33. Document. Photocopy from a book Pride and Greatness of Mind on the Wyandots and Detroit in the Revolutionary War. 1 leaf (p. 171). TS
  34. Michigan Official Transportation Map.
  35. photocopied maps of sections of Ohio, Indiana and Michigan
  36. Document. Photocopied map of Michigan sectioned off by hand. (map)
  37. Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority map with marks and notes re: significant sites
  38. photocpied description of physical characteristics of Wyandot men and women
  39. Detroit Free Press article on Charles Meyers, accused of stealing a map from the National Archives (see item 18 above)
  40. Feb. 7th letter to "Friends" from Grace re: Charley Meyers (perhaps accompanied the newspaper clipping)
  41. May 1999 draft of letter to Mr. Gronda, accompanied by articles on "Humbug Marsh" 7 leaves TS
  42. photograph of Lester Zane's home, 1998


Folder: Michigan (Eastern Michigan University)
  1. two articles scanned together: “Huron Indian symbol to remain EMU logo” by Chris Rizk, Press Staff Writer; and “Huron chiefs attend Homecoming, discuss logo” by Alisa R. Rodgers, Echo staff writer. About the Huron Indian logo of East Michigan University. TS.
  2. Letter from Stan Kasten to C.A. Buser. November 18, 1991. Receipt of Buser’s letter to Ted Turner of the Atlanta Braves about the Native American issue. 1 leaf. TS.
  3. Letter from Grand Chief Max Gors-Louis to President Shelton of EMU. July 16, 1991. About the changing of the Huron logo. 2 leaves. TS.
  4. Letter from Chief Leaford Bearskin to President Shelton of EMU. May 20, 1991. Concerns about EMU changing the Huron logo. 1 leaf. TS.
  5. Letter from Chief Leaford Bearskin to President Shelton of EMU. July 10, 1991. About the EMU changing of logo. 2 leaves. TS.
  6. Letter from C.A. Buser to President Shelton of EMU. July 3, 1991. About the Huron logo and present day Hurons. 2 leaves. TS.
  7. Letter from Grand Chief Max Gors-Louis to President Shelton of EMU. September 3, 1991. East Michigan University and the Huron logo. 2 leaves. TS.
  8. Document. Chief Leaford Bearskin’s address at East Michigan University on July 24, 1991. Speaking about EMU’s use of the Huron name and logo. 2 leaves. TS.
  9. Articles. “Restore the civility”. “Why not change the college’s name instead of the logo?” by Kenneth Pritchard, Robert Prichard, Jr. Articles “Huron backers vow to press fight for logo” by John Mulcahy, Press Staff Writer. “Eastern’s Shelton in line for more salary” By John Mulcahy, Ypsilanti Press. Article. “New EMU logo steals again from Indians” by James Ricci, Free Press. May 23, 1991. 4 leaves. TS.
  10. Document. Invoice from Rogers Office Supply & Equipment. September 14, 1991.
  11. Article. “Nickname mess a power-play? Absolutely!” by Paul Beaudry. The changing of the EMU logo. Ypsilanti Press. 1 leaf. TS.
  12. Document. Travel itinerary for Charles Buser, and a passenger receipt. July 19, 1991.
  13. Document. Meeting agenda and minutes at EMU about the Huron logo. July 24, 1991. 4 leaves. TS.
  14. Article. Newspaper clipping. “Carter defends ‘Tomahawk Chop’”. Fred News," October 24, 1991. President Carter defending Atlanta Braves fans use of “Tomahawk Chop” 1 leaf. TS (scan)
  15. Document. Complaint form from Robert C. Bennett to Michigan Civil Rights Commission. Complaint re: use of the Indian name, nicknames and logos by Michigan schools, colleges and institutions. 9 leaves. TS.
  16. Document. Charge to the Indian Symbol Review Committee, responsible for investigating Indian names, logos, and mascots; and memodated April 19, 1990 re: their process. 3 leaves. TS
  17. Letter. From Floyd E. Leonard to C. A. Buser regarding EMU and Miami University in Indian names and logos. June 21, 1991. 2 leaves. TS
  18. Document. Recommendations of the Indian Logo Review Committee and the situation of Indian mascots and logos in schools. 5 leaves. TS
  19. Letter. From William E. Shelton to Dr. Donald Kennedy President of EMU about the logo. October 19, 1990. 1 leaf. TS
  20. Document. A web diagram of “’Restore’ the Huron” with organization and names. 1 leaf. MS (scan)
  21. Document. Open Letter from Dr. Maurice W. Riley and wife Leila Riley concerning the “civil rights” of the Indian community at EMU. 1 leaf. TS
  22. Letter. From Tommy Thompson, Executive Director of Tribal Operations to Fredrick E. Champnella regarding chief Yellowhawk. August 7, 1991. 1 leaf. TS
  23. Document. The opinion of Leila Riley and Dr. Maurice W. Riley regarding dispute over changing the names of mascots. 4 leaves. TS
  24. Document. Resolution from EMU recognizing C. Aubrey Buser for the restoration of the “Huron,” signed by James Martin, Chair, and Leo Turner, secretary. 1 leaf. TS
  25. Document. Flyer on facts with quotes from the Huron people stating the honor of the logo at EMU. 1 leaf. TS (scan)
  26. Document. Facts of EMU logo and a reinstatement of the name Huron. 1 leaf. TS
  27. Letter. From Helen Hornbeck Tanner to Anthony Derezinski regarding the name Huron at EMU. July 8, 1991. 3 leaves. TS
  28. Letter. David L. Kasper to C. A. Buser regarding the name change of EMU’s logo and the meeting leading up to it. June 1, 1991. 2 leaves. TS
  29. Letter. To Lil and Bob about the Huron/Wyandotte. June 4, 1991. 2 leaves. TS
  30. Letter. From Floyd E. Leonard of the Miami Trine of Oklahoma to C. A. Buser regarding the EMU situation. June 21, 1991. 2 leaves. TS
  31. Letter. From C. A. Buser to Dr. Shelton on the controversy at EMU about the Huron name. July 3, 1991. 2 leaves. TS
  32. Letter. From C. Aubrey Buser regarding an EMU visit and a Huron/ Wyandotte history. July 26, 1991. 2 leaves. TS
  33. Letter. From William E. Shelton to Mr. C.A. Buser regarding EMU logo issue. July 23, 1991. 2 leaves. TS
  34. Letter. From C. A. Buser to Governor John Engler about the controversy surrounding the logo and mascot at EMU. July 3, 1991. 1 leaf. TS
  35. Letter. From C.A. Buser to William E. Shelton of EMU about the Huron/ Wyandotte stance on the Huron logo and mascot. July 27, 1991. 3 leaves. TS with notes MS
  36. Letter. From Dr. Maurice W. Riley and Leila Riley to C.A. Buser regarding the biography of Chief Leaford Bearskin and a copy of TARHE Grand Sachem. August 24, 1991. 1 leaf. TS
  37. Letter. From Aubrey regarding EMU and The History of the Viola, Vol. II. September2, 1991. 2 leaves. TS
  38. Letter. From C. A. Buser to Mr. Kasper. Regarding riots at EMU. Septmeber 9, 1991. 2 leaves. TS
  39. Letter. From C. A. Buser to Mr. David Webster. “Huron” controversy at Eastern Michigan University. October 5, 1992. 2 leaves. TS
  40. Letter. From Buser to John Grassie about EMU change of name. October 13, 1991. 2 leaves, 2 copies. TS
  41. Letter. From C. A. Buser to Dr.William E. Shelton regarding the legitimacy of Cherokee “Chief” Yellow Hawk in the EMU situation. September 27, 1991. 2 leaves. TS
  42. Letter. From C. A. Buser to the Bureau of Indian Affairs about their lack of knowledge about the Huron and Wyandotte connections. December 4, 1991. 1 leaf. TS
  43. Letter. From Hilda A. Manuel, chief, Division of Tribal Government Services to C. A. Buser regarding the Huron Potawatomi tribe. January 7, 1992. 2 leaves. TS
  44. Letter from C. A. Buser to Hilda A. Manuel in response to the Bureau of Indian Affairs giving out incomplete information to a lady from EMU. January 9, 1992. 2 leaves. TS
  45. Document. Opinion of Dr. Maurice W. Riley and Leila Riley regarding the EMU affair. January 17, 1992. 1 leaf. TS
  46. Letter. From Maurice and Leila Riley to Mr. Buser regarding the EMU “problem,” and to the “Regents and Administration of the PUBLIC Institution Eastern Michigan University from Dr. Maurice W. Riley and Leila Riley regarding the Huron-Wyandotte logo and mascot. 2 leaves. TS
  47. Letter. From James R. Martin from the E.M.U Huron Restoration Inc. to President William Shelton of EMU regarding Buser’s Miami University example for EMU and restoration of the Huron name. March 16, 1992. 4 leaves. TS
  48. Letter. Rough draft from C. A Buser to President George Bush regarding the Huron situation at EMU. June 28, 1992. 2 leaves. TS
  49. Letter. From Aubrey to Jim (Martin) regarding the letter to President George Bush. August 7, 1992. 1 leaf. TS
  50. Letter. From EMU President William E. Shelton to Mr. C. A. Buser thanking him for a letter and an article. October 14, 1992. 1 leaf. TS
  51. Letter. From C. A. Buser to Dr. Willian E. Shelton about the EMU situation. October 5, 1992. With article “CMU to keep Chipewa nickname.” 3 leaves. TS (Article)
  52. Letter from James Martin to Alumni Board members about the EMU situation. March 16, 1992. 3 leaves. TS.
  53. Letter from Shirley Green to C.A. Buser with the President’s response to previous letter. July 31, 1992. 1 leaf. TS.
  54. Letter from Jacquie Brock to The Editor about the EMU administration. October 1, 1993. 1 leaf. TS
  55. Letter from Lois Simmons to the Editor of The Eastern Ohio about Chief Bearskin’s life.. January 25, 1995. 2 leaves. TS
  56. Letter from James Martin to Matthew Frazier about how the EMU administration is abusing the students. August 15, 1994. 2 leaves. TS
  57. Document. Brief history about the Wyandot tribes. 1 leaf. TS (scan)
  58. Article, “Contributions up despite logo” by Debra Cunningham, Echo Staff writer. Letter to Editor, “Students should be fed up over budget cuts” by Laurie Allison, Student Government Secretary. Article, “Native American finds Fault in EMU’s logo policy” by Robert Musial, Free Press Staff Writer. Article, “Native Americans show concern” from College Press Service. 1 leaf. TS
  59. Article. “Campaign logo earns merit” about EMU’s Champion logo design rewarded with a certificate of merit. 1 leaf. TS
  60. Article. From the Eastern Echo of a caricature of President Shelton of EMU. 1 leaf. TS
  61. Articles. From An Independent Student Newspaper (EMU) “Complaint filed against EMU, Civil Rights Commission” by Tom O’Connell and “EMU accused of bias” by John Mulcahy. 1 leaf. TS
  62. Article. “Indian conflict avoided at FSU” by Judson Branam about Florida State Universities lack of controversy. 1 leaf. TS
  63. Document. Person to Person Housing, Dining, Union and Conference Services Newsletter Eastern Michigan University mentioning by Executive Director Jim Vick about how appropriate it is for mascots to be people. 1 leaf. TS
  64. Postcard. From Detroit Free Press to C. A. Buser thanking Buser about information for an article written about the Hurons. 1 leaf. MS
  65. Article. By Paul Beaudry “Nickname mess a power-play? Absolutly!” from “Ypsilanti Press” about the name change of EMU to the Eagles. August 10, 1991. TS (copy of 11)
  66. Document. “Resoultion” from the EMU Huron Restoration, Inc. to Chief Bearskin. 1 leaf.
  67. Document. An address about “EMU’s Dignified Use of the Name and Logo ‘Huron’” from Chief Leaford Bearskin to EMU. July 24, 1991. 2 leaves. TS
  68. Document. Flyer to EMU students about the Huron name. 1 leaf. TS (scan)
  69. Document. Recommendations of the “Huron logo” given by Regent Burton at the Board of Regents. MS -“September 25, 1990.” 1 leaf. TS
  70. Letter. From Claude J. Marsh to President William Shelton of EMU about the decision of the Huron logo. September 28, 1992. 1 leaf. TS
  71. Letter. From Chief Leaford Bearskin about the information issue of the Eastern Michigan University about the Huron logo. September 14, 1992. 1 leaf. TS
  72. Document. “Resolution” to C. Aubrey Buser from the EMU Huron Restoration, Inc. 1 leaf. TS. (copy of 24)
  73. Letter. Photocopied. From James R. Martin to Mr. Bob Talbert of the Detroit Free Press about Shelton’s lack of honesty in the decision of the logo and name. August 15, 1994. 2 leaves. TS
  74. Article. From (MS) “Detroit Press” by James Ricci “Indian names can be used with sensitivity” about schools with Indian names. July 18, 1991. 1 leaf. TS
  75. Letter. From Les Cusher regarding inquiry from President Shelton about the opinion of the tribes concerning Huron as logo. September 12, 1994. 1 leaf. TS
  76. Letter. From C. A. Buser to President George Bush regarding the EMU issue over the Huron name and logo. June 28, 1992. 2 leaves. TS
  77. Article. Newspaper clipping photocopied. “How I had a super, super weekend” by Andy Rooney. In handwritten brackets about an Indian demonstration before a game pertaining to the title of “Redskins.” 1 leaf. TS
  78. Article. “Committee decision resolves conflict; logo stays” by Jeff Tarkington. Huron name and logo stays as long as sensitive to Native American needs. 1 leaf
  79. Article. “Homecoming Ends with Football Victory” with a photo of Grand Chief Gros Louis of the Huron-Wyandot Tribe as an honored guest of EMU. 1 leaf. TS
  80. Article. Letters to the editor “Huron symbol should be restored” by Maurice W. Riley Ypsilanti. 1 leaf. TS
  81. Article. “EMU dispute divides tribal chiefs” by Chong W. Pyen. Regarding the logo and mascot of EMU. 1 leaf. TS
  82. Article. Evening News by Jeff Meade. “EMU errs again in logo mess”
  83. Article. Newspaper clippings Janet Miller and Jeff Bleiler regarding the Ypsilanti High School using the Braves logo. 2 leaves. TS
  84. Article. Newspaper “Ypsilanti Press” in MS. Photocopy “EMU alumnus is Huron forever” by Mark Hugger. 1 leaf. TS
  85. Articles. About EMU funding shortage, Braves logo and mascot, and the EMU logo issue. 5 leaves. TS
  86. Articles. About EMU logo issue. 2 leaves. TS
  87. Article. “CMU to keep Chippewa nickname.” 2 leaves. TS
  88. Articles. EMU “Huron” Controversy. 4 leaves. TS
  89. Article. “Huron descendants want EMU to restore emblem” and “EMU regents cancel meeting” 1 leaf. TS
  90. Article. “Supporter keeps ‘Huron’ name in heart,” by Jo Collins Mathis from Lifestyle. 1 leaf. TS
  91. Articles. EMU budget and stadium expansion. 2 leaves. TS
  92. Article. EMU alum files suit and budget. 1 leaf. TS
  93. Article. “Proposed legislation would undo Huron logo decision”,“ Huron name not demeaning,” and “ Cultural Preservation at EMU.” 1 leaf. TS
  94. Article. “Huron Indian symbol to remain EMU logo” by Chris Rizk (Prior to decision to change to eagles). 1 leaf. TS
  95. Article. “Huron Valley Alumni Chapter changes stance” by Alisa R. Rodgers, Echo staff writer. “Chapter supports Huron name, logo restoration.” 1 leaf. TS
  96. Article. “New name flies like an Eagle with EMU regents” by James Tobin of The Detroit News.1 leaf. TS




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