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CALENDAR

1934-1944

1934

Tonawanda Reservation, New YorkJ anuar'7 8

Jesse Cornplanter to Joseph Keppler

S~ing that he used the money sent torfood instead ot overalls because he could

not get on C. W. A. work because he isdisabled with a pension pending; rpporting

he can get no help trom the various veteranagencies supposed to make it available and

that his mind 1s so upset he cannot work onhis tather's notes and records.

J anu8r7 27

Dinah Sundown to Joseph Keppler

Reporting accident ot previous June and

s81ing she vas on crutches tor 5 months;

aSking tor clothes; announcing that NewYear's dances are Just over.

[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand)

Ji'ebru8l'7 1

Fred Ninham to Joseph Keppler

S~ing he has made inquir'7 about a pig-head mask but has located none as yet;

reporting that the New Year Ce.remo~was well attended and that Arthur Parker

was a recent visitor at the Reservation

and that he had expressed approbation asto the condition of the Long House.


Nancy Bowen to Joseph Keppler

S81ing that she has more old Indian

specimens to sell and asks Keppler's aid.[Marked: Ans., "with money," in Keppler's

hand)

I IROQUOISPAPERS

JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLE.CTION

Akron, Bew York

IROQUOISPAPERS

JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION

Lawtons, Bew York

IROQUOISPAPERS


r:r>.:., tJ. 4 No. "2.0

Lawton's, New York

-.t IROQUOIS. PAPERS

,JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION

,.ct. 6.7.' No ,

March 11

March 12

March 27

April 6

.

[1934 con.]

Tonawanda Reservation, New York

Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler

Sqin8 he has been unable to get aboutbut will see about the turkey basket ver"soon; he is not workiDg and asks Kepplerfor financial help; reporting record coldduring the month of February.

Nancy Bowen to Joseph Keppler

Sqing she is sending the costume piecesand will leave the prices to him. The"verso carries detailed figures for eachpiece, with the notation "CK March 19th1934," and "persuaded bY' Lila Jemison tokill the 'witch' (Mrs. Marchand]n all inKeppler's hand. This latter relates toa ~der committed in Buffalo by BancyI....

Fred Ninhamto Joseph Keppler (2 sheets]

Reporting no further success in his huntfor a pig mask but that one exists inCanada; discussing the use of the mask inthe Gah-nee-don-gah-qe dance; sqing that~. recently filled out a questionaire sent

to blind persons in tho State between theages of 20 and 55; asking who Mrs. W8&neris, she Just having sent some female cloth-ing which has been distributed.(Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

IROQUOISPAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLER

! COLLECTION

FO~.T~6 No.IS E)

Lawton's, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLER

I COLLECTION

F~~I No.2

Lawtons, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLER

~: COLLECTION

FOL ri:..4 No:2-\

!onawanda Reservation, lew York


Thanking him for mon8,1 sent and sayingthe turkey basket will be finished soon;he is unable to locate any brooches.

IROQUOISPAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLER

I COLLECTION

F~ J:~.b No. 'S7

-- -- --- --- -

Mq 4

Mq 5

Mq 7

Mq 14

Mq 28

(1934 con.]

Mrs. Fred Ninham to Joseph Keppler

Writing from her father's home for herhusband and slqing she mu.st remain there,as he is ill; reporting she would like tosell or rent her father's place and all livetogether at Newtown; requesting some yarnfor ruc--meking.(liarked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

Dinah Sundown to Joseph Keppler [2 sheets]

SBJing she has two summer squash rattlesmedicine rattles for sale used in LittleWater ceremonies.(Markedl Answered, in Keppler's hand]

Mrs. Walter Jimerson to Joseph Keppler

Sqing her mother has been ill for twomonths and asking for aid.


The turkey basket is apparent17 not yettinished; requesting financial aid fromKeppler as his feet prevent him fromworking.[The letter is signed "Per J. J.Oornplanter" and is marked: Answered,in Keppler's hand].

Dinah Sundown to Joseph Keppler l2 sheets]

Pricing the medicine rattles at $8.00for both.

Salamanca, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

JOSEPH KEPPLER

~. COLLECTION

F~N~ No.22

Akron, Bew York

IROQUOISPAPERS

JOSEPH KEPPLER

f COLL:CTlON'0.; ~.:"r No."2.\

Lawton t s, Bew York,,' IROQUOIS

PAPERS

JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION,

Fo~ .r.~.'; No .3

Akron, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS


FOL.J. 6.6 No.158

Basom, New YorkIROQuOISPAPERS


June 1

June 2

June 5

June 13

June 15

(1934 con.J

Akron, lew Ybrk

LJmSn Johnson to Joseph leppler

Acknowledging money eent; he will knowsoon whether he can get work on theReservation Relief Project; s~ing hewill haTe word about the turkey basketsoon.(The letter 1s signed 'Per - J.J.C.J

IROQUOI:>

PAPERS

oJOSEPH KEPPlEH

~ COLL~TlON

F~ ~.6No.15'3

Basom, Hev York

Dinah Sundown to Joseph KepplerIROQUOISPAPERS

oJOSEPHKEPPLER

, COLLECTION

FO~ ~+ No.'23

Reducing the price on the 2 me41c1nerattles to $5.00.

Lawtons, lev York

'red 11nham and vife to Joseph Keppler

Thanking him for the package endannouncing the StrawberrT CeremonT forJune 9th; Mrs. Binham has returned fromSalamanca.

IROQUOISPAPERS

oJOSEPH KEPPlEf1

J COLLECTION

Fo..- ~.:._4 No .2.3

Tonawanda Reservation, Bev York

L7m8n Johnson to Joseph Keppler

Be has the turkey basket which wUI besent Boon; s~ing Mrs. Pierce, who madeit, is about 82 years old and cannotwork swiftly_

IROQUOISPAPERS

JOSEPH KEPPl<:ri

, COLLECTION

FelL J":~.6 No '60

Lawtons, Bew York

.red Hinham to Joseph Keppler

Thanking him for mone,r recently sent[for the StrawberrT CeremonT] andreporting thatMose Cooper was recentlykilled in en automobile accident.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand)

IROQUOISPAPrRS

.JOSEPH KEPPLE"

, COLLECTION

F~ ~4 No.'24

J'I1l7 2

August 3

August 8

l1934 con.)

~ Johnson to Joseph Keppler

Be has received the money and paid for

the basket; reporting his garden not

doing well because of a dr.y spell, andon an old costume he.has located.

[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

7red Binham to Joseph Keppler [3 sheets]

Reporting that his wife was injured througha fall from a moving automobile; enclosing

sketches of two masks he has located;

reporting the death of Sidne7 Hurf throu&han accidentwhile at work.

Fred Binham to Joseph Keppler

S~ing his wife is recovering slowly fromher accident and that he will forward the

maskat once, the cheque and stamps havingbeen received.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

L1JD&nJohnson to Joseph Ieppler

S~ng the dr.y weather continues;reporting the co stume is new and hasnever been worn.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hanc1J

August 25

Jred Binham to Joseph Keppler

Announcing the Green Corn Ceremo!11' forAugust 30th; reporting the critical illnessof Jimmie Sandy; s~ing they have a fund ofabout $150.00 to entertain the Stx Bationsdelegates to the meeting in Bovember.[Marked: "Ans. -5.00 toward L. B. expenses"in Keppler's hand]

Akron, HewYork

IROQU,.'PAPEPo.

oIOSEPH KEP,'i

, COLLECTlG,j

'0'" 'J.6.CQNo 1'1

Lawtons, Bew York

IROQUOISPAPERS

oIOSEPHKEPPLER

J COLL.:..CTION

Fo... N.4o No. "25"

Lawton.. Hew York

IROQUOISPAPERS

.tOSEPH KEPPLEFi

COLLECTION

F~ "'..4 No 26

Akron, BewYork

IROQUOISPAPERS

oIOSEPH KEPPL '_.COLLECTION

FO,"J.G.6 No 162.

Lawton.. New York

IROQUOI~PAPERS

oIOSEPHKEPPLL,COLLECTIOr.

Fo," N.4- No 27

(1934 con.]

September 14


Acknowledging mone7 sent and sqing heand m8n7 on the Reservation have beenbuq reheara1ng f or the Page an t atNiagara Falls; reporting the TERA allowshim a half ~ ot wo~ each week andasking for clothing and other help; report-ing on the Seneca costume, overskirt andleggings for which the owner wants $7.50;announcing a coming Six Nations meeting.(Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hend]

6.

Akron, Bew York

IROQUOISPAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLER

I COLLECTION

F~ U:&NO. i6~

September 25 Tonawanda Reservation, New York


Jnnouncingthe close ot the annual SixBations meetinc and reportingthat h. isnow waiting to obtain a typewriter sothat his father's teachings, now copied

in long-hand, mq be put in more legibleform; asking if Keppler can procure theloan of one as he does not like to be

obligated to Parker, much preferring Fentonas a collaborater.

(Marked: "Ans. Sept. 29th" in Keppler's hancO

,~...

,t

IROQUOISPAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLER

J . COLL~TlON

FO~ C.&A..No.48

October 8 Tonawanda Reservation, New York

LJm8n Johnson to Joseph Keppler

Acknowledging the things sent: sqingthe costume will be sent on approval andwith it will be some small baskets end a

c8.~ing strap as a gift.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler'shand]

IROQUOISPAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLE

, COLLECTION

FO~ ;r._~.~ No \ ~4

November 1 Tonawanda Reservation, Bew York

Jesse Cornplanter to Joseph Keppler [2 sheets]

Continuing his hope that a typewriter m~ be

located; describing his health end s87ing h.

has takenup archer7as a sport to keephimself occupied.

[Marked: Answered, in Keppler'shand]

IROQUOISPAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLER

. COLLECTION

FOL.C.~ANO 4-'3

[1934 con.)

Lyman Johnlon to Joseph Keppler

!onawanda Reservation. !lew YorkNovember 5

Sq1~ he met the woman who ownedthe costume and she is pleased atKeppler's help; reporting the firstsnow of the season.

IROQUOISPAPER';

.lOSEPH KEPPLER

~ COLLECTION

F~ :T.Ej.Ei No. 165'

Hovember 15 Tonawanda Reservation. Bew lork

Jess. Oornplanter to J os.ph Keppler L2 sheets]

Asking for a loan until hi. $22.50 arrives.h. having used his last cheque for winterclothing.[Marked: "Ans. $2.00. in Keppler's hand]

December 3

Jess. Oornplanter to Joseph Keppler

Rep~ing the $2.00 loan requested onNovember 15th and asking if Kepplerwould like his father's turtle rattle.[Marked: "Ans. MoneT returned" in Keppler'shand]

December 11


Reporting the deaths of Phillip Jones.Hatti. Steeprock and Jimmie San~; saTingthe attendance at the Six !lations meetingwas close to 200; reportinc that the St.Regis people are building a Long House.

December 12

Freeman Johnson to Joseph Keppler [2 sheets]

S$Ting h. has been home from Rochester for5 Tears; that he still pl~8 in bands andorchestras as a side-line but. after workingfor 20 Tears it is monotonous doing nothing.[Marked: Answered Dec. 15, in Keppler's hand)

IROQUOISPAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION

FO!..C.8.4 No 50

Aleron, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLEACOLLECTION

Fo..,C.8.4 No.51

Lawtons, Hew York

IROQUOISPAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLER

COLLECTION

Fo... N.-+ No. '28

Ba.om, !lew York

I IROQUOISPAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLE~

t COLLECTION

Fot..J~.+ No6

[1934 con.]

December 14 Lawtons, New York

Fred Itnham '0 JOBeph Keppler,.' , IROQUOIS

. PAPERS


Sqing he i B sending some Indiantobacco and acknowledging the twopackage s from Mrs. Wagner and thatthe clothing was diBtributed to themost needy.

FO~ N.A No.'2~

.

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1935

J anu8.17 8 Tonawanda Reservati on, !lew York

Jesse Cornplanter to Joseph Xeppler (2 sheets]

SlVing the rattle is beinc mailed andasking for financial aid toward thesupport of the cominc Bew Year ceremonies,as a loan until his next compensationcheque i. received.(Marked: .An.. 5.00. in Keppler's hand]

JanulU7 14

Fred lUnham to Joseph Keppler (2 sheets]

Announcing the openin« of the Hew Yeareeremony on JIIebru8.17 8th end the Li tUeWater Ceremony for February 6th; report-ing an accident to Mrs. DellaDeer and hertwo daughters; sending 3 recipes for Indiancorn dishes; reporting an automobileaccident to the Steeprock family and somef'riends.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

January 21

Fred Binham to Joseph Xeppler

Acknowledging clothing sent to himand his f'amily.[Marked "Ana. Jan. 23rd" in Keppler'shand,]

January 26

[Mrs.] Sophia Jones to Joseph Keppler

Thanking him for the package; s~ingthat Minnie Jones is seriousl~ ill andthat it is difficult for the men to findwork this winter; announcin~ that theHew Year's Ceremony begins February 8th.

IROQUOISPAPERS

atOSEPI-I KEoPLER

J COLLECT uN

~~c. 8.4-f'I 5"'2.

Lawtons, Hew York

IR0QUOISPAPERS

JOSEPH KEPPLER"OLLECT'QN

Lawtons, Bew York

~\')('\UOI!'PAPfP.S

.JOSEPH KEPPLERr.OLLECTj,

,- 'h.' N. 4 .C''3'

North Collins, HewYork

J anuar;r 28

ChapmanSchandoah to Joseph Keppler

Speaking of a new explosive for use inairplanes; his family is all well excepthis mother-in-law, who suffers a heartailment.(Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

: ~0Ql101SP\PEPs

,JOSEPH E"'''':..ERu i::.CT' ,~,

..." T.B.~' \

Bedrow, Hew York

:R0Ql,0ISP,\PfP.s

.JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTIO>l

-F~ S.:S',~ 54

[1935 con.]

Jlebrua17 2

Jesee Cornplanter to Joseph Keppler

Bep~ing the $5.00 loan requestedon J anu8.r7 8 the

!onawanda ReserTation, Bew York

IROQUOISPAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLER

COLLECTION

~~'C.Jt4 NO.S'.!

Lawtons, Bew YorkFebruary 7


S~ng his wife is suffering greatly froma tooth but that they have no funds to getinto Buffalo to a clinic; reporting thatthe women of the Reservation are to receive

about $12. a week on "rel ieftl sewing;announcing the deaths of Young Lq and Mrs.Minnie Jones; sqing that the Little WaterCeremony was well attended and that the NewYear Ceremony commences the following ~.[Marked: "Ans. 5.00" in Keppler's hand]

February 20

Fred Ninham to Joseph Xeppler

Sqing that his wUe had eight teethand he one extracted in Buffalo;announcing the deathsof EmelineThompson, Agne, Williams and Alta Pierce.

February 27

Alice White to Joseph Keppler [2 sheets]

Oomplaining that she has not heard fromhim in a long time.[Marked: Anewered, in Keppler's hand]

March 7

[Mrs.] Anna C. Lyons to Joseph Keppler [2 sheets)

Sqing she is Jesse Oornplanter'e sister,

now married to Louis Lyons for 5 yearll,and requesting aid in the form of clothing.[Marked: Answered, in Xeppler's hand]

IROQUOISP~PE"RS

JOSEPH"EPPLER,-,OLL:::CTION

Lawtons, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

JOSEPHKEPPLERCOLLECTIC'.

Steamburg, New York

IROQUOISP \PERS

J08EPH KEPPLER<';OLLECTI0N

~...w.+' '26

Nedrow, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

JOSEP\-' '~EPPL~qCQi.LE'::'TI.)';

March 14

March 22

March 28

April 8

April 10

(1935 con.]

Fred Binham toJoseph Keppler

Announcing the holding of the Sap andFalseface CeremoDl'.[Marked: lAne. Mch. 23rdl in Keppler'.hand]

(Mrs.] Anna C. L7~ns to Joeeph Keppler

Aclmowled&1~ pacqge eent.

Freeman JO~80n to Joseph Keppler (2 aheets]

Announcing that a Six Bations Councilof Chiefs will be held at the Onondagaon April 23rd at which time the bel t8will be read.[Marked: Answered Apl. 2nd, in Keppler' ahand]

Lawtons, Bew York:

IROQliOISPAPERS

JOSEPH KEPPlFRCOLLECTION

"C_ N.AiI No 34

Bedrow, Bew York:i IROQUOIS

PAPE~S

oIOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION

FOL L. ~ -I. 'Z.

Basom, Bew York:

IROQUOISPAPE,'S

IOSEPI-' K"PPL""C"LL1'

Tonawanda lteserTation, Bew York

Je8~e Cornplanter to Joseph Keppler

SaTing hie T. B.R.A. p~ 1s insufficientfor liT1ng and requesting a loan.(Marked: "5.00. in Keppler'. hand]

Fred Nlnham to Joseph Keppler

Oomplaining of the del81' in hiereceiTing Keppler'. letter of March 15thand acknowledging the packege, thecontents of which has been distributed.

IItOQUOI~· PAPFPS

.-alEPH KEoPL"H~'()LLE T'

1'" C. 8.4 54

Lawtons. Bew York:

IROQUO!!.DA,PF"1S

,JOSEPH KEPPLE~;';OLLtf T -..,11/

Apri~ 18

April 25

Mq 2

Mq 25

4.

[1935 con.]

Nedrow, New York

Chapman Schanandoah to Joseph Keppl er

Sqinc he has been trying to locatebooks on Old Chief Schanandoah andthe early Oneida traditions; mentioninca clippinc trom the S71"acuse Herald;he has been reterring to old treaties;thOT have BUttered a hard winter, a8 to*eather.(Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

IROQUOISPAPERS

JOSEPH KEPPLER

COLLECTION

FOL. ~ "3 No 55

BUOII, New York

Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler ~OQUOISPAPF.P!I

'OSEPH KEPPLER< nON

Sqinc that he has been lookinc tor80lle helptroll Keppler since thepreTioue December and a8kine tor $5.00,

as he Onl{ works 2 dq'. a lIonth.[Marked: An..5.00" in Keppler's hand]

)L.J":~_'~: 166


Jesse Complanter to J08eph Keppler (2 sheets]

Repqing the loan requested on April8th; sqing he 18 workinc on Indian

arts under T.B.R.A. auspices and thathe has Just completed a mask trom apicture Keppler sent.

IROQUOISPAPERS

,JOSEPH KEPPLER

f. COLLE.CTlm;

"')10" C.j3A ,; 55

Ba80m, Bew York

L7JI8n Johnson to Joseph KepplerItOQ110lSPAPFRS

JO~,EPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION

Acknowledging the monq sent andreporting he 18 verT week and DlUstspend part ot the time in bed; he hasspent some time with relations on theCattaraugus Reservation.

Lawton8, Bew York

7red Binham to Joseph Keppler

Announcing the Strawberr,v CeremonT torthe tol10winc ~; thanking him tor apackage sent; sqing hie wite is workingat the Thomas Indian School.(Marked I Answered, in J:eppler' 8 hand]

JWQUOISPAPERS

J(\SEPH KEPPLERcOLLECTIOi.:

(1935 con.]

Jul;y 10 Rochester, Bew York

Arthur C. Parker to Joseph Keppler

Mentioning his pictorial map anddisCUBsiD& work of rehabilitating theSeneca arts and the increase in theMuseum'. staft thro~ 'white collar"(W.P.~] workers.

, IROQLOISP4,;'ERS

JOSEPH KEPPlER

I COLLECTION

F~ ~2 Nt' S5

Jull' 13 Tonawanda Reservation, New York


Asking it Keppler has ~ unneededartist materials to spare 88 he is now~a1nting on the !.B.R.A.project.lMarked: Answered, in Keppler's hand](The Terso carri8. a pen-and-ink drawingot aD Indian with cap-headdress b;yKeppler]

, IROQUOISPAPF~S

.tOSEPH KEPPLER

COLLECTION

Jul;y 30 Tonawenda Reservati on, Bew York

Jesse Cornplenter to Joseph Keppler (2 sheet.]

Acknowledcing receipt of the arthtmaterial. .ent; announcing a )lbld Dqto rai.8 mone;y for the coming SixBations meeting and sqing that Mr.Fenton 1s doing much to publicize theevent.

IROQUOISPAPFR~

JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTtO,'/

Fat. ~. 8.4 f S7

Fred Binbam to Joseph Keppler

Lawtons, Bew YorkIROQUO~P.o,"f."RS

Au&ust 13

Acknowledginc a monel' order and sqinghe had paid over $10.00 to "Mr. Lq."

September 5

LJmaD Johnson to Joseph Keppler

SqiDg that the work he is permittedbarel;y .eet. hie expense. tor tood andaAking tinancial aid; reporting a comingSix Bations meeting.[Marked: "Ans. 5.00' in Keppler'. hand]

.tOSEPH KEPPLER

COLLECTION

FN. N.4 Nn :!7

Akron, Bew York

IROQUOISPAH R~

JOSEPH "EPPLER

COlLEJ'TION

Fol>.J'.6.6: \68

[1935 con.]

September 13

[Mrs.] Dinah King to Joseph Keppler (2 sheets]

Sqing she is sending some corn end askincfor clothes; announoine a meetin« of theIroquois Temperance League "tirst TuesdaTin October."[Marked: "Ans.; 2.00 & clothes"in Keppler'sbanaJ

September II

Mr.. Fred Ninhaa to Joseph Keppler (2 sheet.]

Requestingsome buck-skin to makemoccasins and pocket-books for whichshe will .end moneT on her pq-dq.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler'shand]

!kron, NewYork

1R0QlI0ISPAPERS

JOSEPH KEPPLER

COLLECTION

Lawtons, New York

I'OQUOISP~Pf:R<;

,JOSEPH I(EPPLERCOLLECT ION

September 20 !onawanda B.eserTation, Ifew York

Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler (3 abeets)

Thanking Keppler tor his help andwondering how he could get alonewithout Keppler'. brotherlT friendship;

he i8 now in need of more clothes:

reportinc dates for cominc Six Nation.

meetinge at various points and that he

hopes to attend.

October 7

Dinah line to J08eph Keppler

Thank1nchim formonq and clothingsent.

October 12

rred Hinham to J08eph Keppler [3 sheets)

Reporting deaths of Hiram Beaver, JuliaKittle, Harkness Phillips and Simon Skye;887ine he had met Dr. Bates at the recentState Fair in S71'acuse;menUoninc pend1ncmeetings at several ot the Long Bouses;

describinc the making ot a "live mask"and one of the legends concerning talse-faces.

(Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

.!OSEr- ,':::P"L""COLLF"' r

J"","~ \6'}

Akron, Hew YorkIROQU~PAPERS

JOSEPH r<EPPLER

"'"1. \0<.4 25

Lawtons, Bew York

IROQUOISPAPFQ<;

,tOSEPH '~"~...ER'.''-'',L..;

October 17

October 26

October 29

October 31

Bovember 2

.

[1935 con.]


Tonaw811da ReserYation, New York

Requesting a loan enabling him and

his wite to attend the coming Six

Nations meeting at AllsgQDT Reservation.[Marked: "5.00" in Keppler's hand]

IROQUOISPAPERS


FOa.. C. ~.+No. 58


Tonawanda ReserYation, New York

Acknowledging receipt ot the loan

requested on October 17th and s8lincthat he has been practicing theFeather Dance.


Inquiring as to the price ot eagleteathers tor a new headdress as he

has a Job posing in an art schoolin Buftalo.


Dinah Xing to Josepti Keppler

S~ing she has some wampum strings

which Keppler might want to purchase.


IROQUOISPAPERS


Foa.. C. 8.4- No. 5~

Lawtons, !lew York

. IROQUOIS

PAPERS


FOa..N. 4- t" 40

Akron, Bew YorkIROQUOISPAPERS


FOa..K.4 No.'2.6


!onawanda lieservation, lew York

Makinc repqment ot the earlier loan

and reporting a good Six Bations meeting;

s~ing that he would like to go to the

meeting at Onondaga but he would be expectedto st~ with his sister [Anna L7ons] and

that would not be pleasant inasmuch a8 she

is ot the Christian tat th; announcinc that

he i8 making a study ot his tather's religion

hoping some dq to preach it.

- -- -- - -

I ~OQUOISPAPERS


FOa..C. ~.4- NO.bO

(1935 con.]

B'o'Yember 14

Fred B'inham to Joseph Keppler

Reporting on the Handsome Lake Codemeeting at S1TBCUse; re~ortinc the

death of Delbert Steeprock in ahospital at Buffalo: saTinc he wouldlike about 34 feather. for the head-dress; oftering Keppler a carTed paddlereco'Yered from the ruins of the Phillip8house (burned December 26, 1929] andencl08ing a sketch of thi. piece.(Marked: Answered, in Keppler'. hand]

lIIo'Ye.ber 27

Dinah Xing to Joseph Xeppler

Sqinc there are 7 wampum strines forwhich she wants $2.00 each.(Marked: Answered, in Keppler'. hand]

December 1

L7JD8I1Johnson to Joseph Keppler

S9T1ne he has had no answer to hislast letter and that he is withoutwork: asking financial aid as the"project" (T.E.R.A.]is discontinued.(Marked I "Ans. December 14th" in Keppl er's hand]

December 10

Dinah Xing to J08eph Keppler

Accepting his offer of $12000 forthe wampum strings and asking that aphotocraph be made of her mother'sdress and her falseface.(Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

December 11

'red Binham to Joseph Keppler

SaTing he is sending the paddle forwhich Xeppler maT PaT what he thinlt8it worth.(Marked: DAns. 3.50" in Keppler's hand]

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8.

Lawtons, Bew York

IROQUOISPAPER."


!'":!-. N.4- f;o_4 \

Akron, Bew York

1t0000l!PAPF.R"

,IO<:EPli .-E"PLER~J' C"'T ')'.

Akron, Bew York

1t0000lSPAPr::P'-;

.JOSEPH KEPPlFRCOlli:CTION-

Fo',<J".G.G t. 170

Akron, Bew York

IROQUOISPAPER'

.JOSEPH KEPPLE"COLLECTlOr,

FOt. K.4 '" 28

Lawtons, New York

1t0000lSPA~P''5

tIOSEPH KFPP C'COLLE

FOt. N.4 42

(1935 con.)

December 12

9.

Jesse Oornplanter to Joseph Keppler

!onawanda Reservation, New York

S81'ing he i8 working on .. P. A. atWilliamsv111e and requestin« a loanuntil he i8 paid.(Marked: "Ans. Dec. 14" in Keppler'. hand]

December 17


Acknowledging pqment for the paddle,the amount being entire17 satisfactor,,:reporting that people on the ReservatIonare makinc ho1idq wreath. whIch the7sell in Buffalo.(Marked: "An8. D.c. 22" in Keppler' 8 hand]

, IROQUOIS

PAPf~S


FOr...C. 8.4 No C; I

Lawtons, New York

IROQlJOISP.&.PEPS

IDSEPH "E~Pi..EACOLLEC, ,)~.

December 19 !onawanda Reservation, New York

Jesse Oornp1anter to Joseph Keppler

Acknow1edcing the loan requested onDecember 12th: discussing the namesShago~owehgowah and Shagod7oweh.

December 21

Ohapman Schanandoah to Joseph Keppler

Expressin« hi. disbelief in the legendof Joshua stopping the .un to wIn abattle. (Xeppler sent this letter to~.P.A. who printed its final paragraphin hi. column on Januar,v B, 1936lranklin Adams' note to Keppler and thec1ippinc accomp&n7 thi8 letter.](Marked: Answered, in Xepp1er's hand]

IROQUOISPAPF.RS

IIQSEPH KE~"LERCOLLE" ....

,"" c. 8.4 62.

ledrow, New York

IROQUOISPAPff:'~

oIOSEPI-I I<'~CO~

"',\, 5.3 S~

(1935 con.]

Dinah Xing to Joseph Xeppler

Thanking him for his help.(This probably refers to P811Dentmade for the wampum strings]

Akron, Hew York, IROQUOIS

PAPERS


December 22

December 31 Lawtons, Hew York

Fred Hinh8m to Joseph Xeppler

S8Ting that neither he nor his wife

are working at present because bothof them are sufferin~ from fsaltyeyesight; announcing their son (thisis Fred Hinham's stepson) will be 16on January 5th, 1936 and reportincthat his mother is showing her age.(Marked: .Answered, in Xeppler's hanclJ

IROQUOISPAPERS


FOk. ~4 No.-44

-

J anuB.l7 3

January 4

:rebruaI7 10

1936

Chapman Schanendoah to Joseph Keppler

Giving details as to the burial placeof Chief Schanandoah and the memorialtablet at Oneida Castle. Hew York.(This refers to the Oneida chief JohnSkenendoa [or Schanandoah] who signedthe Treat7 of 1749 at Canandaicua. BewYork. 5ee XGppler II. p. 34]


Acknowled&ing the Christmas packegeBent b7 Keppler; rep81'ing loanrequestBd on December 12th; B~ing

he is back on the W. P. A. IndianArts and Crafts project; aelting Kepplerto get in touch with C. LeR07 Baldridge,284 W. 11th Street, Hew York. for him.

Hedrow. Hew York

f ~OQUOIS,PAPERS

tlC)SEPH KEPPLERCOLLEcno\

Basom. Hew York

I 1WQlJ0ISPAPERs

tlC)SEPH KEPPLt:RCOLLECTION-

FOt..c.8. 4 Nr to '5


Tonawanda Reservation, Hew York

AcknowledBing mone7 .ent, the delqbeing that he started work on aW. P. A. project at Willlamsville;he has been laid up for a week. however,throuch sickness; reporting the deathof Yankee Spring on December 3rd. 1935;s81'ing if Keppler is plannlnc a visit,he is home on 'rid81's, Saturd81's andSundays.

Mrs. Walter Jimerson to Joseph Xeppler

Asking for clothing and s~ing hermother is recovering from an illness.The verso of this letter carriesa pendrawing of a lynx ? or wildcat ? b7Keppler.lMarked: Answered. in Keppler's hand]

IROQUOISPAPERS

,K)SEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION

Lawton'.. Bew York

I 1t0QU0ISPAPFR"

,K)SEPH Kr!>PUR

COLLEL Tlm~

Fa/- J".~.S: 4-

[1936 con.]

Jebruary 14 Basom, Bew York


591'il1& he is waiting for his World WarBonus and taking Keppler to task forreminding him ot earlier unpaid loanswhen he makes no such requests torrep~ent to others who have receivedmoney; reporting he 1s still workingon the Indian Crafts project andrequestine sketches ot masks.(Marked: "Ana. Febr. 27th. Cancelledold debt.- in Keppler'. hand]

~OQl'OISPAp<:R.'s

II08EPH KEPPLER

COLLECTION

FaIoiC.8.4 No.G4

February 28 Akron, New York

(Mrs.] Dinah King'to Joseph Keppler

Describing her mother's dress and~iT1DC her mother'. Indian nameLThe penciled notation at the bottomis in the hand of Kenneth C. Miller

and refers to the dress in questionnow in the collections of the M. A.I. H.r.]

~OQUOISP,'PF,.tS

oJOSEPH -<EPPLER

COLLEC1Iut~

Karch 11 Tonawanda. Reservation, Bew York


Continuing the discussion ot his

earlier debts to Keppler and thankinghim for hie generosity in cancellin&

all of them; reporting on his maskcarving and turther requesting sketchesof some ot the very old ones; complainingthat he still sutfers nerToue spellsfrom being gassed and shell-shocked.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand][The verso carries a memo, al80 inKeppl er' shand]

IWQUOISPAPI':RS

"08EP~ KE"PLEHCOLLEC ""

FOLC.SA'I, 65

March 24 Akron, Bew York

Arnold Sundown to Joseph Keppler IIIOQUOIs, PAPERS

.I08EPH KEPPLERCOL...EC'Asking it Keppler canfinda market

for his silver work.

(Marked: Answered Apl. 2nd, in Keppler'shan~

April 24

April 27

April 28

Mq 12

[1936 con.]

Fred Ninham to Joseph Keppler (2sheets]

Reporting that his wife has suffered allwinter from the effects of an infectionin her hands, that being the reason forhis not commtU1icating wi th Keppler forso lon~ a time; sqing that the springfloods have been somewhat severe; report-ing the deaths of Mrs. Peter Green, SarahWarrior, Eli Jacobs, Sr., Anson Jimerson,Clara Thompson, Mar,rbelle Hutf, Levi Ground,lrancis Kenjockerty, Clarence Plummer,Dorotq Harding, Helen Tallchief, J'anI17 Jones,and Rosaline Scott.[The verso carries penciled memoranda inKeppler's hand][Marked: Answered, in Keppler'. hand]

Dinah King to Joseph Keppler

Acknowledging the photograph of hermother's dress; sqing there have beenmany deaths on the Reservation and thatshe is sending him a cornhusk mat as a1?resent.LThls letter is not siened, but Kepplerhas identified the writer and marked it:answered.]


Sqing the bank: at :Batavia has refusedhim an advance on hi s War :Bonu8 andasking Keppler if he will make it.[Marked: Answered; in Keppler's hand]

Chapman Schanandoah to Joseph Keppler

Anticipating a visit from Keppler;sqing theT are -preparing crops fornext winter's larder; reporti~ deathot Adam Jones.

La,wtons, NewYork

IROQUOISPAPERS

JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTIO,~

~ N.A No 45

Akron, New York

I I1OQU08PAPERS

IIOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECT1\)~

:Basom, New York

r~PAPER!

.JOSEPH KEPPLERC~LLEC;'ON

Nedrow, Bew York

t I'iOQUOISPM'ERS

JOSEPH KEPl't.ERCOLLECT ION

1"01..S. '3 I () 58

Mq 18

Mq 19

June 8

June ro

Augu.st 14

Aug\18t 21

[1936 con.]

Tonawanda Reservation, Bew York


Thank1nC him for the loan of $5.00and discussing the recent Indianadoption of Jean Hersholt.

Fred Binham to Joseph Keppler [ 2 sheets]

Sending thank. for a recent gift ofmoney enabling them to get their plowingdone and to repair their roof; announcingthat Mq 7th will be mother'. [ElizaPhillips') 81st birthdaf.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]


Announcing the date of the StrawberryJ'estival as June 13th.[Marked: Ansvered, in Keppler's hand]


Asking if Kepp1 er will help himfinanciallY' so that he mq shin~ehiB house at a cost of $290


Sqinc theY' are living on "Welfare"and that theY' would appreciate 80meclothing.


Acknowledging a package of clothing andannouncing a coming Indian Jlield D8l' withgames ot all kinds.

IROQUOISPAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECT ION

"'~c. ~.4 067

Lawtons, Bew York

IROQUOISPAPERS

tIOIEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION

FO~ N.4 No.46

Lawton_, Bew York

IROQUOISPAPERS

tlQ8EPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION

~ N.4 No 47

Akron, Nev York

IROQUOISPAPERS

.I08EPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION

Lawtons, New York

! IWQUOJ:5. PAPERS

.lQ8£PH KEPPLERCOLLECT'"

Fo~ 1'1.4 48

Lawtons, Bew York

~ IROQUOIS. PAPERS

tlQ8£PH KEPPLERCOLLE-LoTION

For:.~.4 NO4'

(1936 con.]

August 26

Arnold Sundown to Joseph Keppler

Giving lIore information about hie sUverwork with prices he charges for certainarticles.(Marked: Answered, in Xeppl er' s hand)

Aucust 27

~red Binham to Joseph Keppler

Aclmowled«1ng a moneT g1ft from Kepplerto the Little Water Soc1et7. (Theverso carries a penciled memo inKeppler'. haud)

S8ptember 4


Sendinc a picture taken durlnt; theStrawberr,y ~est1val at the AllegaQ7Reservation and announcing the dateof the Green Oorn ceremonJ asSeptember 8th.(Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

September 13

(Mrs.] Dinah King to JosephKeppler

Sqing she is sending corn which isscarce becau8e of the dr7 sammer andask1n« for old clothing to be unravelledand used in making rugs.(Marked: Answered, in Keppler'.hand]

October 9

Dinah Kint; to Joseph K8ppler L2 sheets]

Thanking him for moneT sent and askingKeppler to procure customers for herhusk dolls. Mr. John King. Dinah'shusband. want. "'er,y much to meet Keppler.(Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand)

Akron, Bew York

IROQUOISPAPERS

dOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION

,,-

F~S.8.,2 No '2.

Lawtons, Bew York

IMOQVOIS

PAP£RS

dOSE PH KEPPLER

COLLEC ,J:,

F.,b, N. "" ,I" 50

Lawtons, Bew Tork

~<X1UOlSPAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLER

COLLE.CTIO:.

y:~ N. 4 :I( 51

Akron, New York

I~OQUOISPAPERS

108EPH KEPPLEPCOLLLC.,

Akron, Hew Tork

I ~OQUOISPAPERS

I08EPH KEPPLF.RCOLLECT'Oh

Fm.; K.4 '33

October 10

October 27

December 14

December 30

.

[1936 con.]

Fred B1nham to Joseph Keppler

Requesting a loan for the coming SixBations meeting to help them entertainvi s1 tors.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's handJ

Fred U1nham to Joseph Keppler

Slq'ing the7 had Beven people in theirhome during the meeting and thankingKeppler for the mone7 sent.

Fred Ninham to JosephKeppler l2 sheets]

Acknowledging the bear 011 and askingfor clothing for his wife.


Announcing a Little Water Ceremon7 onJanua17 16, 1937 and the opening of theBew Year Ceremo~ on the 17th and Bq1nghe is now working, as are a number of menon the Reservation.[Marked: "Ans. 2.000 in Keppler's hand]

---

6.

LawtonB. Bew York

IROQUOIS

PAPERS


Fo~ N.4 No. 5'2.

LawtoDB, Bew York

I IROQUOISPAPERS


Fo!.. N. 4 No S:!>

LawtoDs, Bew YorkI IROQUOIS

PAPERS

IIOIEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION

Fat,; N.4- No. S4

Lawtons, Bew York

IItOQUO'SPAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLER

COLLECTION

FO~ N.4- No 56

[f]

J anua1"7 5

J anu81'7 7

Jebruary 1

1937


Jesse Coruplanter to Joseph Keppler

Di8cus8ing some of hiB earlier letterswhich, now, he wishe. he had not wii tten;sqi~ that he has been at the BuffaloHistorical Society sketching masks; s~-ing he hae spent hie Bonus money wiselyand making repqment of an earlier loanby Keppler.

Lyman Johnson to JOS9h Keppler

Sqint; he has been out of work sinceDecember 8th and a sking financial aid;reporting the becinning of an Art s andCrafts project on the Reservation.[There are some names and the marking"Ane. 5.00" in Keppler'8 hand]

IROQUOISPAPERS

JOSEPH KEPPLER

COLLECTION

Fo!..c .8.4 Nob~

Akron, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS


FOL.J:'.6 No 173

Tonawanda ReserTation, New York


S~ing he fell and sustained an injuryto his arm and asking for financialhelp.[Harked: "2.00 Ans." in Keppler's hand)


Acknowledging the money sent; sqinghe has been ill wi th an a t tack ofngrippe" and aeking financial aid.


Discussing the Treaty of 1794 as itpertains to the annual distribution ofgoode among the New Yo~ State Indians;reporting the complete loss through fireof the building of W.P.A. Indian ArtsProject and announcing that they have a"new school building near the TonawandaCouncil House; hoping that Keppler canattend the lqing of the cornerstone ofthe new $45,000.00 Community House to be9pened near Akron.LMarked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

IROQUOl5PAPERS


Fo!..:T.6.b Nn 174

Akron, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS


FOL.J".EO.6 No I is

Rochester, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS


Fo!.. P. '2. No S 6

Jebru.ar7 4

Jebru.ary 9

Jebrua17 12

March 2

March 3

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[1937 con.]



Reporting both he and his wite ill withmild case of "flu"; discussing the chen&--lng lecal status of the Indian in New York;announcing the destru.ction of the schoolhouse, in which the Indian Arts and Craftsproject was housed. bT fire but that anotherbuilding has been obtained and work continues.

'>'\r'LF.oS

J<:'SEPH KEPPLER

COLL.ECTiON

FOb.:C-.& 4 No. 68


Rochester, New York

Discussing the Morris Purchase and the"gift to bind wounds" and sqing ifKeppler has 8n7 books theT should besent for the OommunitT House librar,v.[Marked: "Ans. Febr. 24th 1937" inKeppler's hend]

Fred Ninham to Joseph Keppler [2 sheets]

Reportinc that Mrs. Phillips fell andinjured her left side and that her careis most difficult for his wife; askingfor clothing and 01d sheeting and sqingthe Welfare people will do nothing for her.[Marked"Ans. Sent moneT" in Keppler's hand]

Richmond Martin to Joseph Keppler

SaTing that he nearlT lost his lifewhen the house, in which he was livingwith other people, burned to the groundDecember 27, 1936. Asking for clothe.and sqing he feels at home on the OnondagaReservation to which he moved 4 Tears previous.[Marked: "Ana. MoneT"]

JredBinham to Joseph Keppler

Reporting Mrs. Phillips much improved butstill confined to bed, sutfering from 2fractured rib. and thanking Keppler for.the .packagt sent kLMarlCed: Ans. oneT"]

i)',"'<.<L:OIg

; .\"1.1-',,5

JOSEPH KEPPLER\,;OLLEC; iON

r~L ~ NO. 57

Lawtons, Bew York

IF('--';UC~~P',PE'I.

IOSEPH K,EPPLERCOLLECTION

F).: ~ No,56

Nedrow, Bew York

IROQUOISPAPERS


FOr.; ~ 2 Nr:>.7

Bedrow, New York

gtOQUOiSPAPr~~

,IOSEPH KEPPL"'P

, COLLEC i 10:'

F~ ~.:...4 Nc57

March 10

March 17

April 19

April 27

Mrq 11

-

[1937 con.]

Lyman Johnson to J08~ Keppler [2 sheets)

Acknowledging money sent and aslrlng furtherfinancial aid until he can t;et his Old AgePension.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's handJ

Richmond Martin to Joseph Keppler (post cardU

Asking it he has heard from L11DanJohnsonlately.


Stating that this is the 18th annivers~of his dischar~e from the ArmT: requestinga loan until the first of the month.[Marked: IAnS. 5.00 Loan. in Keppler's hand]

Iiita M. ]I'el tman to Joseph Keppl er

Thanking him for his contribution of booksto the Indian Librar;y (at the TonawandaCommunity Bouse], the corner-stone of whichis to be laid on Mq 10, 1937.This is on the stationerT of the City ofRochester, Municipal Museum Commission,Rochester Museum of Arts and SCiences, ofwhich Feltman is a member of the Divisionof Public Relations.

Akron, Bew York

j ItOQUOISPAPERS

.8OSEPH KEPPLER

J COLLECTION

~ .r.6.6 No 176

Bedrow, New York. "OQUOIS

PAPERS

t!lD8EPH KEPPLER

~ COLL~TION

w:o.: ~~ No.8

Basom, Bew York

8OQUOI5PAPERS

,-EPH KEPPLER

~ COLLECTION

F~C~.4 NO.70

Rochester, Bew York

I 1K)Qt101SPAPERS

.8OI£PH KEPPLER

t COLLECTION

,~ K.3 NoA6


Tonawanda Reservation, NewYork

Acknowledging the loan requested on April19th and apologizing for the delrq in r...p81ment: reportin« on the corner-stoneexercises at the new Community Bouse andhis part in the proceedings.

IROQUOISPAPERS

.K>SEPH KEPPLER

I COLLECTION

FOL ~ B.4- No.71

October 10

Novemb'er 10

November 21

November 25

December 4

[1940 con.)

.AJ.ice Whi1ie to Joseph Keppler

Oommenting on the natural beautiesof antumn and sqing that she can usemost &n7 kind of clothing.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler' 8 hand]

Steamburg, Bew York

IROQUOISPAPER>

.JOSEPH KEPPLER

COLLECTION

F"'. w. + 'V 40

Lawtons Sta.., New York

Xelly Lq to Joseph Keppler

Sqing that despite his age and

infirmities he is getting along pretty

well and asking Keppler if he can get

gum to use on his snow-snake.

IROQUOISP<>'!

.JOSEP, ·

COLLE

Fat. L.~.'2 4-

Basom, NewYork

[Mrs.] Dinah Kine to Joseph Keppler [2 sheets]

Sqing she has not written in a longtime and that no corn was sentKepplerbecause the crops were 80 poor andasking for old clothingfrom which rag~s can be made.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

Alice White to Joseph Keppler

Thanking him for the package of clothingand 8tqing that although the deer seasonopened, the Seneca Oouncil has bannedwhite hunters from using the Reservation.


Sq1ng he is ill and in bed at themoment; enquiring as to Keppler's luckduring the hunting season.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

IROQUOISPAPERS

.a<>SEPHKEPPLE<,COLLECTlO'1

Steamburg, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

.I08EPH KfPPLFRC" lLE" '

Fat.. W.4 4\

Lawtons, New York

IIDaUOISP"'PER:)

.JOSEPH KEP'LERCOLI

December 21

December 30

-

[1940 con.]

Nedrow, New York

Chapman Schanandoah to Joseph Keppler

Remarking that Just 40 ;years 8&0 hisship was at Buenos Aires; s~ing thatsome remarks he had mad. to a newsreporter were published, and sendingclipping.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

IROQUOISPAPERS

JOSEPH KEPPLEr:

1 COLLECTION

Faa.. s. ~ No <00

Akron, New York

Lyman Johnson to Joseph KepplerIROQUOISPAPERS


Acknowledging mone;y sent: s~ng hesuffers from a stomach ailment butis up and around.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand] FOL.1.6.b NO.22.\

Febru8.!'7 14

March 3

March 6

March 10

March 17

1941


Announcing the death of Kelly Lay thatday and of the young baby of ReubenIsaac's.[Ma.rked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

James Crow to Joseph Keppler

Thanking Keppler for the coat and the"bill" with which he will bU7 the buttonsand thread and reporting the usual floodsfrom spring thaw.


Saying his son was 3 years old onFebrua!'7 27; thanking Keppler for a bookand for the picture of Handsome Lake;reporting that he is getting the youngmen together for instructions in theceremonies and songs.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

Alice White to Joseph Xepp1er [2 sheets]

Saying that an icy winter has preventedher getting around much and that theHew Year Ceremony was fairly well attended.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

L71IIanJohnson to Joseph Xeppler

Saying the parcel is not yet received;reporting the death of a niece living onCattaraugus Reservation and that he had tostay there until the 10-dayDeath Feast was[Marked: "Ans. 5.00" in Keppler'shand]

Lawtons, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

oIOSEPH KEPPLER

, COLLECTION

F~ ~4 No.IO~

Lawton's, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS


FOI...C. ~ No 4-

Lawtons, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLER

I COLLECTION

FOL "'.,',4 NO. 104

Steamburg, Hew York

~i I IROQUOIS

~ PAPERS.JOSEPH KEPPLER

, COLLECTION

FOt. "i.:.,4 NO.4'2.

Akron, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLER

, COLLECTION

FOL .T. ,. ~ No "2.'2.2

over.

March 24

March 29

April 5

April 8

[1941 con.]


Reporting that his old age pension has

been reduced from $10. to $8. monthly

and complaining that others, who are

able to work, are getting more pensionthan he; s~ing that the parcel has not

as yet come.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

Harrison Ground to Joseph Keppler [2 sheets]

S8~ing that he knows nothing of goods

sent to Lyman Johnson; that one of his

daughters 18 now st~ing with Johnson;

that Johnson is jealous of all other

Indians with whom Keppler is friendly andthat he is writing unknown to Johnson.

[Marked: Answered, in Keppler'. hand]


Acknowledging both Keppler's letters

and a parcel he received in ~ebru&r.1

containing a sheeplined coat; s~inghe is thankful for the money sent.

Jred Ninham to Joseph Keppler

Reporting the additional deaths of

Josephine Kittle and infant, Lorenza

Mohawk, Emily Wilson, aged 85, Boy Xittle,

Alfred Logan, Sr., Yankee Stevens, Pauline

Warrior's infant, and Jim Orow's grandson;reporting on the occurrence of certain cere-

monies; seying that Jim Orow has a badlyswollen leg.


Akron, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

oK>SEPH KEPPLER

I COLLECTION

F~ 7..£:6 No.'2'2~

Basom, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTIO~~

Akron, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

I06EPH KEPPLER

COLLECTION

FOL. J'.~.6 No."2'24

Lawtons, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

.lMEPH KEPPLER

I COLLECTION

Fot.. N. 4 No 105

April 18

M81' 5

June 2

June 6

[1941 con.]

Alice Whi te to Joseph Keppler

Acknowl edging a package from Mrs.Wagner, Keppler's sister-in-law.


Requesting financial assistance as hemust have his garden plowed and buyseed potatoes.


Reporting his health to be failing veryfast and that it recently took him sixhours to get home from Akron; B~ing hewants a dance performed for him but thiscosts money and asking for financial aid.[Xeppler has made a note in translationof an Iroquois word used and has markedthe letter: "Ans. 2.00"]


Announcing the date of the StrawberryOeremony as June 7th, the Little WaterOeremony occurring on the same date.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]


S81'ing Keppler's contribution is notsufficient to 1'8;1 for a curing dance butthat he is thankflll for the help.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

3..

Steamburg. New York, IROQUOISPAPERS

.t08EPH KEPPLER

COLLECTION

FO", ~. 4 No.43

Akron, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

,K)8EI"H KEPPLER

I OOLLECTION

Fot.. T.G.' No.'2'2.5

Akron, New York

~s I IROQUOIS:: PAPERS

~[PH KEPPLEI"', COLLECTlO~'

FOL J'.6.~ N( 226

Lawton. New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

tI06EPH KE"PLEF.

. OOLL~TlONFoe.;!i:...4- No.Io~

Akron. New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

oI08EPH KEPPLr: .f COLL~TION

Fot. '7'.1).6 No2'Z.7

(1941 con.]

June 9

Alice White to Joseph Keppler (post card]

Announcing the Strawberry Festival onJune 14.

June 14

Fred IHnham to Joseph Keppler

Thanking Keppler for his contributionto the Little Water Society and reportingthat their boarder was taken to a hospitalwhere he died; s~ing that Robert has beenill with pneumonia and is to be taken tothe hospital at Gowanda.

July -Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler

Thanking Keppler for his advice and sfqinghe has decided not ~o make the trip tothe dancing contest.

July 8


Saying he had met Richard Kittle at therecent Strawberry Dance and that Kittlehad asked him to go down to New Mexicofor a dancing contest, all expenses paidand the chance of winning a prize; askingKeppler's advice as to making the trip.[Marked: "Ans. No mon8.1" in Keppler's hand]

July 23

Jennie Jones to Joseph Keppler

Saying she has brooches and a pair ofearrings to sell and a.sking Keppler ifhe is interested in them.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's handJ

Steamburg, New YorkIROQUOISPAPER~

oIOSEPHKEPPLERCOLLECTION

Fat. W :...4 No.44

Lawtons, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

oIOaEPH KEPPLER

J COLL~~moN

F~ N::4- No 107

Akron, New York

ItOQUOISPAPERS

.IOSEPH KEPf', ,

i COLLECTJ",.

FOL.J. ,. 6 N('2.'2.~

Akron, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

oI08EPH KEPPLER

, COLLECTION

Fat,; J'..:.~.G No.2 '2 8

Akron, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

.rOSEPH KEPPLER

i COLLECTION

FO~ 3'.~.4 No,3

August 8

AugIlst 24

Augus t 26

September 1

September 22

[1941 con.)


S~ing she is sorry to disappoint himbut that her daughter wants to keepmost of the brooches but she is sendingsome and the earrings, and that she has120 dark wampumbeads.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]


Accepting his offer of $7.00 for theIndian pieces.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]


Asking for clothing as he cannot preachat the Oouncil House in his presentragged clothing; he is afraid the whiteswill make fun of him as they did Elijah

Davis; announcing the Six Nations meetingon September 13th.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hancU


Acknowledging the receipt of $7.00; s~ingshe is making old style husk dolls forwhich she gets $5.00 a pair and that twoof her childrenwork in Buffalo and one onLong Island.

L;yman Johnson to Joseph Keppler

.Acltnowledging the clothing sent and s qinghe has been appointed again to attend thetwo Canadian and the Onondaga Six Nation.meetingsbut that he has no tunds, nor properclothes.

5.

IROQUOISPAPERS

oIOSE"H KEPPLERCOLLECTION

Fat.; ~:..8.4No.4

Akron, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

.I06EPH KEPPLER

I COLLECTION

FoL.' .T.i,4- No.5

Akron, BewYork

IROQUOI,!!

PAPERS

lDiEPHKEPPlF

, OOLLECTION

Fat; J'.:.~.6 No.2 '30

Akron, Bew York

IROQUOISPAPEPc:.

.K)SEPH KEPPl'"COLLECT/D,"

FOt. 1'.8.4- No~

Akron, Bew.York:

IROQUOISPAPERS

~EPH KEPPLER

, COLLECTION

FOt;.,3'..6...6 No. '231

October 13

November 15

December 6

December 21

-

[1941 con.]


S~ing he has had a fire in his woodpatch and that he cannot attend thepending Six Nations meetings, as he lacksfunds, even though Tonawanda should berepresented; reporting that Mr. Coon ist17ing to abolish the 10 dq Feast customand the women's right to select new chiefs,even though he no longer holds office asdistrict attorney; asknowledging trouserssent him.


Saying that he did not attend the SixNations meetings in Canada and at ColdSpring,but he was sent to the Onondagameeting; asking Keppler to supply himwith an oil heater.(Marked: "Ans. 3.00" in Keppler's hand]


Acknowledging the money sent and askingfor clothing, particularly rubbers andmittens.(Marked: Answered, in Keppl era s hanc.U

Richmond Martin to Joseph Keppler (2 sheets]

Mentioning the trouble over the SelectivoService Draft and that the matter will bediscussed at a coming Six Nations meetingand asking Keppler's opinion as to whetherthe Government can draft Indians. Heconsiders the chiefs of the OnondagaReservation "too dead in business affairs."Beporting visit from William Stiles duringthe summer; announcing the first black-outof the Syracuse area that night.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

Akron, New York

.' r IROQUOISPAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLERI COLLECTION

Fo~ J.Ei.' NO.'232

Akron, New York

.- I IROQUOISPAPERS

tIOSEPH KEPPLER

, COLLECTION

F~ J'..&:IO No.2 3 '3

Akron, New York

IROQUOI!PAPERS

tIOSEPH KEPPLER

~ COLLECTION

FO~ J'-,-~_.6 No. '2?4

Nedrow, New York

IROQUOI!PAPERS

.I06EPH KEPPLER

. OOLL~TION

F~ ~, NO 2.

December 24

(1941 con.]


lieporting that his wife has beenconfined to bed w1~h an infected legfor three weeks and announcing thebeginning of the New Tear CeremoU1 asJ anuar)" 2nd (This is ev1dent17 anerror in date; see following letter][Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

Lawtons. New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

.K)SEPH KEPPLER

. COL~TlON

~ ~4r No. 108

J enua17 5

J anU817 13

Janua17 18

J anuaI7 29

1942


Saying he has been ill all throughDecember with neuritis and that hisgrandson has been st~ing with him;he missed Keppler's usnal Ohristmaspresent this year; reporting the BewTear Oeremony opening on J anU817 12thand inferentially requesting a donationto it.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand)

Yred Binham to Joseph Keppler

Reporting that his wite has now beentaken to a hospi tal because ot theintectlon in her leg; announcing theBew Year Oeremony opening on Janu81721st with the Little Water Oeremonythe same date.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand)

Richmond Martin to Joseph Keppler

Thanking him tor clothing sent;s~1ng that the New Year's Oeremonyis in full swing.

Yred Ninham to Joseph Keppler [2 sheets)

Reporting the return ot his wite from thehospital and acknowledging the clothing,which has been distributed, and a contri-bution to the Little Water Society andreporting on its recent meeting.[This letter carries a list ot names,probably ot those receiving clothing,and is marked "Ans" in Keppler's hand]

- -

Akron, NewYork

,;, ' IROQUOIS. PAPERS

JOSEPH KEPPLER

, COLLECTION

F~ J: b.b No. ~:!o5

, IROQUOISPAPERS

.tOSEPH KEPPLER

. COLLECTION

FelL ~4 NO.IO~

Nedrow, New York

'j' IROQUOISPAPERS

IOIEPH KEPPLER

. COLL~~moNF~~ No. 13

Lawtons, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

IOGEPH KEp,.lEF<

J COLL~TIONFOt,;t.L..4-No.IIO

Februar,y 1

Febru8.r7 2

March - April

March 9

[1942 con.)

[Mr..) Dinah King to Joseph Keppler

Acknowledging the package sent andthe mone1 and sqing she did notexpect to be paid for the corn.


Acknowledging the donation sent andwhen he made the announcement ot itsreceipt, ever.vbo~ was glad; report-ing a successful ceremo~.(Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

'red Ninham to Joseph Keppler

Reporting that he is confined to bedwith a heav.r cold and fever and thathe is to return to Buffalo for an ereexamination.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler'. hand]

BaBom, Bew York

" , IROQUOISPAPFRS

JO~EPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION

Akron, NewYork

~ IROQUOIS~ PAPERS

!f tIDIEPHKEPPLER

~ COLLECTION

~ ~ No."Z!>E»

Lawton., New York

, IROQUOISPAPERS

tIOaEPH KEPPLER, OOlUCTION

FoI. N.", No" I

New York, Bew York

Mrs. Philip Garlow to Joseph Keppler [2 sheets)

Sqing that she is the e;randdaugh ter otDeertoot [Lewis BennettJ her mother havingbeen his daughter, Martha Bennett Snow;sqing she is endeavoring to write abiograpQ7 of Deerfoot and aSking Kepplerfor certain data; she is just visitingin New York, her home now being on theTuscarora Reservation, Lewiston, New York.[The verso of sheet 2 carries penciled memosin Keppler's hand of running records ofDeerfoot.][Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand)


Reporting heav.r snow and blocked roadssqing he tries to take it easr but hecut wood 80 as to keep warm.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

andmust

.< IROQUOISPAPERS

~EPH KEPPLER8OLLECTION

Akron, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

.IOSEPH KE~PLER

. COLLECTION

F~ :r. b.6 No.'2.37

March 30

April 2

April 6

April 18

April 30

(1942 con.]

Mr. and Mrs. FredNinham to Joseph Keppler

Reporting the death of Enda Huff, grand-daughter of EaiEa Jones; announcing aFalaeface Oeremony on April 5th andrequesting that Keppler burn tobacco onthat date.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand)


leportinc that the Six Nations are tofight the Draft Law as it applies toBew York Indians but they have no moneyto engage counsel; asking financial aidto have hi 8 garden plowed.(Markeda Answered, in Keppler's hand]

Lawtons, ~ew York

IROQUOISPAPERS


F~ ':i;..4 No. II"

Akron, :RewYork

IROQUOISPAPFRS

JOSEPH KEPPLER

I COLLECTION

Fo~ ~§..6 NO.2.3'a

Mrs. Philip [Mildred F.] Garlow to Joseph Keppler

Brooklyn, New York

Thanking him for his helpful letter andexpressing her appreciation of allKeppler did to perpetuate the memor.y ofDeerfoot.


Acknowledging money sent and sqing hehas been appointed to supervise theplanting and care of a vegetable gardenby the school children.

IROQul..PAPEI<S

JOSEPH KEPPLEH

J COLLECTION

FOa. "0.;5 No.8

Lawtons, New York

I ItOQUOI.5

PAPERS

.K)SEPH KEPPLE'

. COLLECTION

F~ ~:..-4- No''3


Oold Spring, New York

Sqing she hears from him too seldom andthat she thinks of him often; announcingthat she reached her 77th birthda7 onApril 2 and that her little grandson hadhis first birthd~ on April 29.(The letter is so indistinctly written thatKeppler has copied it in ink on the ssmesheet.](Marked: Answered, in Keppler'" hanclJ

~: I IROQUOIS~. PAPER';

oIOSEPHKEPPLER

, COLLECTION

Fot. W.,4 No.45

11942 con.]

Mq 6

FredNinham to Joseph Keppler

Sqing that W11lie Green is now preach-ing the Handsome Lake Code and reportiDgon several ceremonies recently held;sqing that the State is no longer plowingtheir lands, as heretofore.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

Kq 12

Lyman Johnson to J 0 s8ph Keppl er

Requesting financial help to have his~arden plowed.LMarked: "Ans.5.00" in Keppler's hand]

Mq 18


S~ing the gardens are late because ofcold weather; acknowledging a moneYJ ift.(Marked: Answered, in Keppler's han

Mq 20

Al1c. Whit. to Joseph Keppler

Reporting that there have been manydeaths on the Reservation; asking howthe war is affecting him and sqing shehas heard that some of the Seneca boyshave alr.a~ seen action in Australia.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

Mq 22


Acknowledging the money sent andsqing his garden has been plowed.

Lawtons, New York

1R0000f~PAPERS


t:OL N.4 No.ll4-

Akron, I ew York

IROQUO'"PAPERS

oIOSEPH KEPI"Lt",COLLECTIOil

fo~ r..(..b No:2.3~

Lawtons, New York

IROQU()I~PAPERS

oIOSEPHKEPPL!'COLLECTION

FOI:.;~..:..4 No I' S

Steamburg, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

oI08EPH KEPPLI':RCOLLECTION

Akron, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

oIOSEPH KEPPLER

I COLLECTION

Fo~ J'..€.b No. "2.40

(1942 con.]

Jun. 1 Lawtons, NewYork

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ninham to Joseph Keppler

Announcing the Little Water Oeremonyfor June 6th and the Strawberry Festivalon June 7th; reporting the deaths ofJesse Joe, aged 95 7ears, and Nick Parker,and a freight train wreck near NorthOollins.(Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

.IROQL.O'5PAPER

oJOSEPH KEpoLJ::L

COLLECTION

FO~ I';i...4 (110 1\ G

June 11 Akron, New York


S81ing he cannot walkwell because ofpain in his feet and that a witch wasthe cause of his pain and trouble;complaining that all medicines are highpriced and he has no mone7 and askingfor f1nancial assistance.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

IROQUO'~PAPERS

",OSEPHKEPPLf"'"COLLECTION,

F~ !£'- (110.24\

S~ing he needs a blanket and aquilt and asking help of Keppler.

Akron, New York* I IROQUOISt ' PAPERS..' .IOSEPH KEPPl r

J COLL~TIOi'Fe\; 1,,&.6 No2.4'2.

Steamburg, New York

July 7

Lyman J ohllson to Joseph Keppler

Jul7 9

Alice White to Joseph Keppler IROQUOISPAPERS

tIO&EPH KEPPl["COLLECTIO"

Requesting Mrs. Wagner's address asshe wishes to send her a gift of abasket.


,

July 16 Akron, New York

L7JI1anJohnson to Joseph Keppler

S87ing that, as Keppler knows, he isan elder17 cripplewithoutmeans ofsupport and no mane7.(Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

~ I IROOUOISPAPER:.

,fOSEPH KEPPLER

I COLLECTION

FOL. .T...' ~o '2.4-~

July 24

AUt;l1st 10

September 4

September 8

September 28

[1942 con.]


Sqing her children are all awrq work-ing and aaking Keppler to help herdispose of husk dol18 she has made.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler' 8 hend]

Lymen Johnson to Joseph Keppler

Sqing he has received nothing ;yetfrom Keppler in appeal for winterthings.[Marked: AnllVered, in Keppler's hand]


Announcing the Six Bations meeting toopen September 12th; srqing a friendof his told him he knew doctors whocould help him but they all charge$50.00 for treatment; asking for theclothinC Keppler promised so that hewill not look shabby when he preachesat the coming meeting.[Marked: "Ans. Quilt&' $' in Keppler1s hand]

J'red Binham to Joseph Keppler

Giving the Indian name of Barri sonHalf town end its meaning; announcingthe date of the Green Corn Ceremonyas September 18th and mentioning thecoming Six Bation8 meeting.[Marked: .Answered, in Keppler'. hand]

Lymen Johnson to Joseph Keppler

Sqing the people want him to go andparticipate in the coming Six Bationsmeetings at Cattaraugus Reservationand in Canada but he cannot go as heis wi thout funds.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler'. hand]

6.

Akron, Bew York

IROQUOISPAPERS

JOSEPH KEPPLER

COLLECTION

Fo,,"1.8.4 No.7

Akron, Bew York

IROQUOISPAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLER

, COLL:.CTlONFO~!.:.i:6 No.'44-

Akron, Bew York

IROQUOISPAPERS

JOSEPH KEPPLER

t COLLECTION

FOt,; 1..,,§.E, No.245

Lawtons, Bew York

.~;('. I IfM)QUOIS.(. PAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLER

. COLL~TlON

Y:o~ N~A. No.\ \ 7

Akron, Bew York

,~;~ , IROQUOIS. PAPERS

oIOSEPH KEPPlr"

, COLLECTlO,

FOI. J'. 6.6 Nr 24<0

[1942 con.]

October or November

October 21

October 22

November 2

November 12

Lyman J oMson to Joseph Keppler

ASking for Mrs. Wagner's address so thathe ~ acknowledge the quilt she sent andsqing he is burning tobacco and prqingtor the boys who have gone into the armedservices.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]


Sqing the baSket for Keppler's sister-in-law is read1' and that it will be sentsoon and that clothes will be welcome.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]


Acknowledging the quil t and moneyreceived some weeks previously; he needsa suit, rubber boots and other winterclothing; sqing he would like to go toa specialist tor his feet whose fee is$25.00.[Marked: Answered, in Keppl er' B hand]

J'red Binham to Joseph Keppl er

S~ing there were only 36 delegatesattending the Six Nations meetingalthough 139 people were present;announcing the death ot Page Jimerson.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]


Acknowle~1ng clothing sent but sqingsome was too small tor him; reportingon what he was told by a fortune tellerin Canada to do tor his sickness: heborrowed money to go to Canada and isrepqing it monthly.

Akron, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

JOSEPH KEPPLER

I COLLECTION

FO'; -!.a,i;6 No. "2.<4-S

Steamburg, New York

IROQlJ01!PAPERS


~O~ ~4 No.48

Akron, New York

IROQUOISP4PER<;

JOSEPH KEPPLER

, COLLECTION

FO'; J'.6.6 No. '2.+7

Lawtons, New York

'. IROQUOISPAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLER

J COLL~TlONFOL. 1'1:..4 ~o. II ~

Akron, New York

" ~OQUOI~PAPFPS

JOSEPH KEPPLER

, COLLECTION

FOt. .1'.'.6 No'Z4'3

November 12

November 24

November 30

December 9

[1942 con.)

Fred Ninham to Joseph Keppler [2 sheets)

Saying he was put off relief because hebought a double window frame and linoleumfor their kitchen; explaining about theadoption of William 1. Stiles into theTurtle Clan the previous summer, givinghis Indian name and its meaning; discussingthe number of Indian bo1's in the armedservices.(Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]


Saying she has shipped the basket toMrs. Wagner and that ~ere are morehunters in the woods than deer, nowthat the season is open.[Marked: .Answered, in Xeppl er I s handJ


Reporting that his wife's cousin, CharlieGround, has gone into the A1'JII1';announcing-visits from the falsefaces and askingKeppler to burn tobacco.[Marked; Answered, in Keppler's hand]

L~an Johnson to Joseph Keppler

Sqing he has a chance to go to Canadabut no money for the trip and that heneeds Bome wint er clothing particular11'socks and mittens.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

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Lawtons, NewYork

IROQUOISPAPERS


FO~ ~ No. tL,

Steamburg, New York

IROQUOiSPAPERS

JOSEPH KEPPLEH

, COLLECTION

FO~ ~: 4 NO.4,

Lawtons, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

JOSEPH KEPPLER

. COLLECTION

f'o~ ~4 No.1'2.0

Akron, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS


FOL1.6 -6 No.'Z.50

December 15

December 17

.

[1942 cone]


Sqing he is glad to know that Kepplerhas some winter socks and mittens tosend him; reporting that after a council,the chiets are going to Washington to~rotest the drafting ot Indians.LMarked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]


Acknowledging pack8&es trom Keppler andsS\V'ing he will send a list of those whoreceive the CDods.(Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

9.

Akron, NewYork

IROQUOISPAPERS

JOSEPH KEPPLER

J COLLECTION

Fo~ ~:i:G No.'25'

Lawtons, New York

" IROQUOISPAPERS


,"ot:,;N. 4 No.' 2. I

J anua17 9

J anua.r;r 25

March 30

1943


Announcing the date of the Bew Year

Ceremony as February 9th; reportingJim Crow's home destroyed by fire the

preTioue ~ in which the tribal wampumwae destroyed; Jesse Logan, who was

st~ing with Crow, was injured in Jump-

ing from an upper window and now is in

Buffalo City Hospital in a critical

condition; Crow is now st~ing with them.

[Marked: Answered, in Keppler'. hand]


Reporting Jim Crow still with them and

that Kirby Johnson, his nephew, isvisiting them; announcing the death ofJennie 'l'urkeyand the date of the Little

Water.Ceremony as Februa17 6th; tellingof the movement to ra,ise funds to build

another house for Jim Crow; speaking of

a picture of Handsome Leke and a copy ofthe Dearborn letter, belonging to the

Long House, which were destroyed in the

fire at Jim Crow's house and asking ifKeppler has copies they could use.



S~ing Keppler has not answered his

recent appeal for help; explaining the

clan-brother relationship existing betweenthem as the reason he alw~s feels so free

to call on Keppler for assistance; asking

if something has occurred to make Kepplerstop helping him so suddenly.


Lawtons. Bew York:

IROQUOISPAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLER

. COLLECTION

FO~ ~ No.' 'Z'Z.

Lawtons, B ew York

IROQUOISPAPERS

oIOSEPH KEPPLER

COLLECTION

FO~ ~.~ No,I'Z~

Akron, New York

" IROQUOISPAPERS

106EPH KEPPLER

. COLLECTION

F~ :r.~.6 No '2 ~'2

Mq 6 [?]

(1943 con.]

Fred Ninhsm to Joseph Keppler

~eBcript of an extract fromletter s~ing that theT need toreplace the ceremonial wampumlostin the destruction of Jim Orow'shouse bT tire on Januar,r 8, 1943;requestingKeppler to see if hecannot arrange to purchase somefor th.. from some museum anddescribing the lost strings.~o this i8 attached an extract(in Keppler's hand] of his replTsaying that all museum collectionsare held by Tru.stees and cannot bedissipated.

2.

Oattaraugus Reservation

IROQUOISPAPERS

",OSEPH KEPPLER

~ ~OLLECTION

'011;;.~ No.:r I

1944

Mq 17 Tonawanda Reservation

Jes.e Oornplanter to Museum ofthe American Indian, Heye J'oundation

Sqing that, although livine on theTonawanda Reservation, he is one ofthe Ohiefs at the Bewtown (Oattaraugus)

Long House and that he has been asked

to help in replacing the wampum stringslost in the destruction of Jim Craw's

house.

IROQUOISPAPERS

JOSEPH KEPPLER

,. COLLECTION

Po.; ~ No. J" ~

Mq 24 Tonisgah, Woodland, lew York

J08~h Keppler to George G. Heye

S~ing that he considers Coruplanter's

request (Heye wrote Keppler concerningthe matter] both dignified and wort~

of consideration and stating that this

is a most important matter to the Long

House ceremonies. Asking Heye to ~estto Oornplanter that he try to obtain some

wampum from Leonard E. Schneider [atTon~Menda) and to ask, further, the

minimum amount needed, the stringsmentioned by Oornplanter being out of the

question.By referring to Jesse Oornplanter's file

[0. 8.4 nos. 80-1) it will be obvious w~

Keppler did not care to communicate directlywith Cornplanter.

Mq 26

George G. Heye to Jesse Oornplanter

Oarbon copy of letter carrying out

Keppler's suggestions of M~ 24th.

IROQUOISPAPERS

JOSEPH KEPPLER

i COLLECTION

FO"; ~- No.~3

New York, NewYork

IROQUOISPAPERS

JOSEPH KEJSPLER

! COLLEcnON

~o~ ~:5- NO.J'4-

June 9

September 19

-

[1944 con.]

Jesse Cornplanter to Georg. G. Hey.


Acknowledging his letter of M~ 26th.lamenting the loss of so many of thetribal ceremonial objects to individualsand institutions who will not even loanthem back when th.y are needed.S~ing that his previous description ofthe strings needed was not accurate ashe had never measnred the length norcounted the number of the ones destroyed.

IROQUOISPAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLER

I COLLECTION

FO~ K}- No. J' S

Joseph Keppler to George G. Heye

Tonisgah, Woodland, New York

Recounting in some detail the eventstranspiring at the Newtown Long Houseon September 12th when he visited theReservation to present his people withthe wampumhe presented to them fromhis own collection.

IRoQUOISPAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLEr.

J COLLECTION

F~ ~- NO.J'6

Mq 12

Mq 30

June 12

June 15

.A.U8'1.t 18

(193'1 con.]

LJm8n Johnson to Jos~ Keppler

Sqinc he will have to wait another Tearbefore he can get an Old ~e pen810n anda8kiDC for $10.00 to be used to have hi.~den plowed and to buT seed potatoe..LMarked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

L1JIIaDJohnson to Joseph Keppler

Thankinghim for clothing sent; sqingthat his rheumat1e is troublesome aDdthat the Welfare !gencT doesn't helphim out with food 8D7 more.


Reportinc that Mrs. Phillips is now ableto B1t up in a chair; announcinc the dateof the Little Water Oeremo~ as June 19th;report1nc that RaT Kittle'. dauchter wassevere17 burned aDd that hie stepson i.now with the O. O. C.(Marked: Answered, in Keppler'. hand]


Sqing he is in HewTork for a broadcastwith Carl Carme. aDd to visit Lippincott,the publisher; he had come b7 train withMr. Jentone[!h18 i. on the stationerT of the BotelRoesevelt aDd i. marked wAns.n in Keppler' Bhand,]

L1JIIaDJohnson to Joseph Keppler

Sqlng he 18 not able to get work onaccount of hi. ~e and asking financialaid.[Marked: nAns. 2.00' in Keppler' B hand,]

4.

Akron, New York

IROQUOISpAn",,,.

JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECT'011/

FOI:.J.6.G No 177

Akron, Nev York

~OQUOISPAPERS

IOUPH KEPPLERCOLL~GTlON-.

FcL. ;r;G.G No178

Lawton., Bev Tork

~OQUOISPAPERS

.I08EPH KEPPLERCOLLECTiON

F()I,. 1'1 ::0 S8

Bev TOrk, Bew York

,I8OQlJoIsPAPFRS

.-alEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION

Akron, Bev Tork

rMOQl/OIS. PAPERS

I08EPH KEPPLERCOLLFC I"

(1937 con.)

August 00

Arthur O. Parker to Joseph Keppler

Announcing Keppler's election to receive

the first Seneca Silver Star award uponnomination b7 Donehogaweh [Jreeman Johnson]

and that the ceremo~ will be held at Ellison

Park, Rochester on September 25th. Askingfor a photograph.

Augus t 21

Freeman Johnson to Joseph Keppler

Announcing Keppler's selection to receive

the first Seneca Silver Star and enclosiDgclippings. S~ing that the date of the

pre.entation is the 11th anni versa17 of his

elevation to the Donehogaweh sachemship.(MarkedZ "Ans. 22" in Keppler's hand]

AU&Ust 26


Explaining the "order" of the Seneca Silver

Star. Mentioning the group of IroqQois living

in or near Rochester and s~ing that JosephBrant's great granddaughter is a clerk at theRochester Museum.[Marked: "Ans. Sept. 6ft in Keppler's hand,]

August 26

L7JIlan Johnson to Joseph Keppler

Reporting a fractured wrist suffered froma fall.(Marked: "Ane. 1.00" in Keppler's hand]

-

September a


Announcing the date of the Little WaterOeremoDTa.s September 18th and that the GreenCorn CeremoDTwUl be held as soon as the groupof lacrosse pl~ers returns from games and aninduction at Pittsburgh; reporting his stepsonreturns from the O.C.O. camp that night; asking fora loan and s~ing this hi. wife expects to become amother in Februar,y.(Marked: nAnsl- n in Keppler's hand]

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Rochester, New York

, IROQUOISPAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLER

t COLLECTION

F~ ~- NO.c'

Rochester, New York

IROQUOIS

PAPERS

,JOSEPH KEPPLER

COLLECTION

- ,F~ "<;-,-,-0No. 0

Rochester, NewYork

IROQUOISPAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLER

COLLECTION

- .3FOb. K."3 No D

Akron, Ue" York

. IROQUOISPAPERS

I08EPH KEPPLER

~ COLLECTION

Fat. J':6.6 No 180

Lawtons, NewYork

i IROQUOISPAPERS

.lDlEPH KEPPLER

f COLLECTION

FOIl.N.+ No 55

[1937 con.]

September 6

L7JDanJouson to Joseph Keppler

Acknowledging two letters and reporting theSix Bations meeting opens the follow111f dq.[Marked: whs. 5.00" in Keppler'. handJ

September 20

Lpan Johnson to Joseph Keppler

S~1ng he has been told by a fortune tellerthat all hie ill luck is caused b;y men workingagainst him bec8nse he won't drink with the.;he cannot attend coming Six Nations meeting ashe lacks funds.[Marked: "Ans. 5.00" in Keppler' 8 hanaJ

September 21

Yred Ninhem to Joseph Keppler [2 sheets]

Reporting on his trip to S;yracuse, the recentGreen Corn Cere.on;y and the trip of the dancersand lacroase plqers to Pittsburch; s81'ing thatFrank lenJocket;y 18 planning to take a group toEurope; discussing a live mask; announcing theSix Nations meetings at Onondaga Long House [Canada]on October 9th, at Cold Spring on the 16th and atOnondaga [Hew York] on the 23rd.(Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

September 27


Sending newspaper clipp1n~8 covering thepre.entation ceremon;y and sqinC that hehad to hurr;y awq as his wite had beeninjured in an explosion and was taken to ahospital.

October 4

Freeman Johnson to Joseph Keppler

Acknowledging his letter of September 27th:Bending a picture taken at the presentationceremonies.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

6.

Akron, HewYork

IItOQUOi.s. PAPE"',

.JOSEPH KE:' ilJ,.HCOLLEC r

FOI;.J'.6.E- 18\

Akron, Hew York

ItOQVOISPAPF:RS

,8OSEPH KEP' I "

, COLLE", ~I

For.; J:&.6 I 8 ~

Lawtons, Hew York

~OQUOI~PAPf'? 5


Rochester, Hew York

~OQUOISPAPFRS

108liPH KEPPLEr

I COLLECTlO'-~

FOIl.K. "3- ,.(,1) +

Roche.ter, Bew York

I ~OQUOISPAPERS


- SF~ K~3 No.D

[1937 con.]

October 12



Requesting some hides for costumes if

Keppler gets aDT deer this autumn and s~ing

he will pq for them in small installments;

s~inc that he will present Keppler with an

autographed cop;y of his book to appear thefollowing Februal7.


October 26

IROQUOISPAPERS

JOSEPH KEPPLER

J COLLECTION

~~~.4NO.73



S~1nc he cannot help tak:i~ on weightand agreeing to a price of '4.00 perskin for tanning the buckskin.


October 26


Announcing the death of Albert Jonas;B~inc that he and his wife attended theSix Battons meeting at the AllegaDTReservation.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler'shandJ

November 7


S81'ing howglad he was to see Keppler onhis recent visit; he needs mone;y andclothing. "[Marked: "Ans. 2.00 in Keppler's hand]

November 12


-Requesting a loan; s81'ing that he ismakiuc an addition to their house; report-ing the death of George Jimerson, run down b;ya train, and John Armstrong of Allegany, hiewife's grandfather, in his 87th ;year.[Marked: "Ans. 5.00" in Keppler's hand]

I«>QUOISPAPERS

JOSEPH KEPPLER

f COLLECTION

F~ C..&.4-No.74-

Lawtons, Bev York

, I\OQUOISPAPERS

IOSEPH KEPPLER

~ COLLECTION

F~ 1.1t+ No.CO I

Akron, New York

.:~.:. I IROQUOISPAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLER

J COLLECTION

FOL: So ,",' No. I g \3

-

Lawtons, New York

.;{, ~ IROQUOIS:.\- . PAPERS,..' IOSEPH KEPPLER

i COLLECTION

~ ~4 No.C;;"2.

-~-

8.

(1937 con.]

Bovember 16 Tonawanda Reaerve.tion. Bew Yolic


Requesting a 10811to aid in the purcha.e ota second-hand automobile upon which he wona prize ot $50 toward the purchase price.[Marked: "Ana. 5.00" in Xeppler'. hand)

IROQUOISPAPERS

oIOSEPH KEPPLER

J COLLECTION

f:~C44No. 75

Bovember 19 Tonawanda Reservation, Bew York


Discussint; buck8kina and askine that the1'be 8ent to Artur C. Parker in Rochestar whow11l have them tanned; sqing he is caineto :Buff'alo that ~ to choose a car; out-liD«1ng a plan tor an I Indi811 Tradin,; Postlnear Irvine on the Oattara~8 Reservation.[Marked: Answered, in (eppler's hanaJ

IROQlOl~PAPER'

oIO~EP'"I KEPPI:ER

I COLLECTION

,:~ CJ!.4- No '76

December 3 Tonawanda Reservation, Bew York

Jesse Oornplanter to J88eph Keppler

Sendin,; a psplent on account of' a loan[November 16J and enclo81nc an announce-ment of his coming book and 41SCU8s1ncthe contents of' this volume and pro~ectedsequel.(Marked: Answered, in Keppler' 8 hand]

IROQUOISPAPF'"

.8OSEPH KEPPLER

COLLECT ON

December 6 Lawtons, Bew York:

Fred Binham to Jos~h I~ler

Acltnowledginc a package and sqing howhapp1' the1' are looking forward to the comingbab1': reportine an unknown Indian from theO.C.O. camp being killed b1' a hit-and-rundriver; saying a series of sOCial8 are beingheld to raise monies for the Long BOuse.[Marked: "Ans. 1.00" in Xeppler's hand]

tIOSEt'H KEPPLER

( COLLECT'ON

~ ~~4 No.63

December 20 Tonavanda Reservation, New York


Discussing his troubles over the coverdesign of his book "Legends of the LongHousel the publishers having refused hisdrawings and vantine to put a Plains tip!on it.

IROQUOI~Pi "n

tIOSEPH '<EPPLERCOlLfCT.ON

'::""; C"~'~ 'jo.78

[1937 con.]

December 22

[Mrs.] Dinah King to Joseph Keppler

S~ing there was no corn to harvest andthat she has an old wooden ladle-spponto 8ell.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

December 30

Ohapman Schanandoah to Joseph Keppler

Reporting his having reached 67 years ofage; that he has sent the soup and thathis pension has been restored and nowamounts to $60. a month.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

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- ---

9.

Akron, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

'" .JOSEPHKEPPLER

~; f COLL~TlON~. FoW,~.,~ No.34~.

Nedrow, New York

,., I IROQUOISPAPERS

tlDSEPH KEPPLER

t COLLECTION

F~ ~.L3 No. 5<3

J anu.a.ry 23

J anua17 24

J 8JLU817 28

:B'ebruar;y 4

J'ebruar;y 4

1938

L;ymanJohnson to Joseph Keppler

He i8 still unable to use his arm;acknowledg1nc money which was uaed tobuy food; complaining that the deerwhich come to the Reaervation are killedat once and that the;y should be allowedto breed.[Marked: 'Ans. Coat. 2.00" in Keppler'_ hand]


S~lnc it i. difficult for his wife tocare for 'mother' and the housework aaher deli Ter, time is quite imminent andanno1111cingher 38th birthdq as be111Cthe following ~; announcing the Newlear Ceremoll1' &s beginning on Jlebruary5th and the Li tUe Water Ceremoll1'forthe 10th.(Marked: "Ans. 1.00" in Keppler'l hand]

Arthur C. Parker to Joseph XepN,er

Saying they are st~ing in town throuchthe winter and that the leighborhoodIndian Society are planning to makecostumes copied from authentic pieces;expressinc great pleasure in hi. workand the progress of the Museum.

LJman Johnson to Joseph Keppler

Acknowledging the coat and money sentand sqinc he can get no relief fromthe State.

Dinah King to Joseph Keppler [post card]

Accepting his offer for the spoon.[Marked: "Ans.; 1.50" in Keppler's hand]

Akron. lIew York

IROQUOI~PAPER'

oIO$EPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION

~ J.~.6 No '84

Lawton., Bew York

~OQt.;OISp.~,PEP"

oIOSEPH KEPPLER

COLLECTION

foG'" N. 4 No. '"+

Rochester. B. Y.

IROQUOISPAPERS

,roSEN, KEPPLER

COLLECTION

f:~L. P. '2. No.5 8

Akron, New York

ItOQUOISPAPERS

oIOSEPH KEPPLER

COLLECT: 'Yi

FOI.. ;r.~.6 11/0 185

Akron, lIew York

I ~0QU0I3PAPFA3

IOS£PH ,:EPPLERGOL,-,~CT:JN

[1938 con.]

'ebrus17 21

Lyman Johneon to Joseph Keppler

Reporting he has commenced work in thewoods on a 'eberal project but that hewill get no p~ for three weeks anda.kine financial aid.(Marked: "Ans. 2.00" in Keppler'e hand]

J'eb1"U8r7 22

'red Binham to Joseph Keppler

Reporting tho Hew Tear CeremonT wellattended and that his wife enters thehospital the following week.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler'. hand]

'ebrua17 28

Fred Hinham to Joseph Keppler

Announcing tho birth of a son the previousSun~.(Marked: "Ans. 5.00' in Keppler's hand]

Karch 8

LJm&n Johnson to Joseph Xeppler

Sqing that he worked on the J'ederalproject for only 5 d~. when he waslaid off because he had no wife norchildren to support, and aaking financialaid.[Marked' "An.. 2.00" in Xeppler'. hand]

March 12

'red Hinhaa to Jos~h Keppler

Reporting that his wife and their infantBon are now home from the hospital; apost-script say. that dancing dolle,once used in the Little Water Ceremony,are no longer employed.[Marked' Answered, in Xeppler's hand]

Akron, Hew York

IROQU01~PAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLER

COLLECTION

FOIl. 1".~.& N'1. , 810

Lawtons, Bew York

IROQUOISP.APERS

tlOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLi:.CTlo:_

Fat.. N.4 Nr, 105

Lavtons, Bew York

1R0Ql;0ISPAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLEPCOLlCCT!O:i

FOL. N.4 No 66

Akron, Bew York

~OQtJOISPAPER:,


FOt,. J."'.6 Nr,/87

Lavtons, Bew Tork

IRCXJUO,,s

pl,PERS

oIOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTlO:..

FO~ N.4 No.6'7

March 28

April [1]

April 15

.81'2

Mq 9

[1938 con.]


Acknowledginc mone7 sent; sending Kepplersome sasatra8 with instructions as to

steepin& it; aBkin& financial aid.[Marked: "Ans. 1.00. in Keppler' 8 hand]

L7JII8nJohn80n to Joseph Keppler

Acknowledging Keppler' 8 letter; sqing

he is now receiving Old Age Relief,$10.00 a month - Just enough for food

but not clothinc; a8king financial aid.

(Marked: DAnS. 1.00. in Keppler'. hand]


Ixpres8ing hi8 pleasure at the recent

visit of Keppler and Re7e.

Akron, New York

IROCUOIS

PAPERS

,JOSEPH KEPPLERC\JLLEC TlO~

Akron, Ifew York

IROQUOISPAPERS

.lOREPH KEPPLER

COLLECT: ON

!"'Oll. 1.6.6 No.' 85

Bochester, N. I.

ItOQUOISPAPE'<5

tIOSEP\- I<E;P..I':COLLEf'

;:to..~P. 'Z. 5'Tonawanda BeserTation, Ifew York

Je8se Cornplanter to Joseph Keppler

Requestinga loan for a trip and tomeet some of his debt8; no r07alt7on hi8 book can be expecteduntilOctober; announcing a visit to several

bookstores throudlout the State at

Lippincott'. expense to stimulatesales of the volume.

(Marked:'Rec. after ~ return from

B.I." in Keppler's hand]

LTman Johnson to J08eph Keppler

Acknowledging the mon81' sent; askingfinancial aid toward having hi. gardenplowed and for an old suitcase, hi.

being worn out.[Marked: I An.. 5.00" in Keppler' 8 hand)

ItOQUOISPAP"" '

.-osEPH ~F'<"PL.F(;0,1- 'T"

Akron, Ifew Iork

.IOSEPH KEPPLER('.aLLE ,. iON

-", ~.'.6 ' '. "0

Mq 9

Mq 13

Mq 18

Mq 23

Mq 23

(1938 con.]4.

Lawtons, Bew York

Fred B1nham to Joseph Keppler

Reportin& 'mother' (Eliza Phillips]as criticallT ill and that her 83rdbirthdq occurred on ~ 7th.(Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

1R0QL.0IS

FAOFF"

.JCSEPH KEPPLER

COLLECTION

F01.. N ',4 No.6 8

Basom, New York


Sqing he has Just returned from atrip to Alb~ where he met IIm~notables'; telling Keppler to dis-regard his request fcr a loan as he'dstarve waitin& Keppler's action.[The verso carries rough draft of what,probably, went into Keppler's reply]

IROQUOISPWEP ,

JOSEPH KEPPLER

COLLECT ION

Tonawanda Reservation, Bew York


Sqing that he m~ be ignorant, hot-headed or crazT but he will sq whathe wants to whether Keppler likes itor not. In a handwritten postscripthe writes "Destroy this. Reply notneeded."(Marked: "I.B. either drunk or mentallyderangedl" in Keppler's hand]

~OQUOISf'A->: .F.

,.tOSEPH KEPPLEHCCLLEC IIO~~


Discussing in detail the probable basicreasons for the attitude of Jesse

Oornplanter and condemninc him forbeing so ungrateful to Keppler, whohas done so much to help him and hi Bpeople through ~ years.

Rochester, N. Y.

JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECT!ON

FOl;.. P. 7.. ~.n '- 0

Akron, New York


Acknowledging money Bent and sqingthe Welfare Agency gives them seedso that he Qan now do his planting.

t~OQUOIS, PApl"',~

,JOSEPH KEPPLER

C~UEC"'')''

Mq 30

June 9

June 18

June 21

Jul;v 21

(1938 con.]


Reporting 'mother" st111 confined tobed and saying she cannot last muchloncer; requesting a loan.UKarked: "5.00' in Keppler's hand)

'red B1nhaa to Joseph Keppler

Sqing how sad th8J are without "Mother"

(Eliza Phillips died June 5th; c.f. rileunder her name] and reporting her death

to have been a peaceful one; announcing

a ten ~ feast and that the StrawberryDance is to be on June 11th.

(Marked: "Ans. 2.00' in Keppler's hand]


Sqing the garden i8 doing well; he is

hard-up again, even with his Old Age

pen.ion and that hil clothing is allworn out.

rred Binham to Joseph Keppler

Thanking Keppler for his recent letterof condolence and acknowledginc packages;

disculsing a ceremonial doll which no oneseems to know about and which, he thinks,JIIlBthave been somewhat different frCID

the recu}ar corn-husk.[Marked: Answered, i,n Keppler' B hand]

Fred linham to Joseph Keppler

Acknowledcing a package and sqing thattheir bab;v lon, Robert, is growing rapidl7;sqing that Jim Orow ne"er saw the dollused in the Idos ceremonies but it was

very sacred; announcing a lield »~ onJul;V24th.(Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

Ldtons, Bew York

IROQUOISp \r~p<;

';OSEPf KEPPLERCOLI:.CTION

"'.4 t 61}

Lawton., Bew York

~OQUOISp' .,~..,<;

'''IE.''''' i<EPPLER

COLLE~T'ON

, :. N.4 to.tO

Akron, lew York

IROQUOISP 'F.,

,JOSEPI' KEPPLERCQi.-LECTION

Lawtons, Bew York

~OQUOI~pAprp!"

IfQSEPH "'EPPLER::-C...lf C I Ji~

Lawton., lewYork

I ~OQUOISp.APER:.

.OSEPH KEPPLER(('Lf T ~.,

August 12

August 29

[1938 con.]

LJman Johnson to Joseph Keppler

Sqlng his roof leaks and asking

Keppler's advice as to what to do;

he needs winter clothing.

[Marked: "Ane. $3.00" in Keppler's hand)

Fred Uinham to Joseph Keppler

Announcing the Green Oorn Oeremony on

September 1st and the Little Water

Ceremony on the 3rd; sending a photo-

graph taken during the Indian FieldDay.

[Marked: "1.00 Ans." in Keppler'. hand)

September 14


September 28

October 10

-

Announcing the deaths of Jane Patterson

and HatUe Two Guns; reporting that theLong Bouse and cook house are being

painted; asking for a photograph ofKeppler to be hung in the Long BoUB e and

making inqui17 about Indians working at

the Uew York World's Fair the fOllowing

lear.LMarked: Anewered, in Keppler' 8 hand]


Acknowledging the picture and monel'

from Keppler: announcing the Six lations

meeting as commencing on October 29th.


L7J!1anJohnson to Joseph Keppler

Sqing he has been appointed as delegate

to the Six Nations meetings in Canada

and at Oattaraugus but he has no fund.

wi th which to travel; askinc help.

[Marked: "Ans. 5.00. in Keppler's hand)

6",

Akron, I ew York

IROQUOISPAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLER

COLLECTION

F~ J~G No.'93

Lavtons, Bew York:

IROQUOISPAPERS

JOSEPH KEPPLER

COLLECTION

FOL. N '_"" NO.7 \3

Lawtons, NewYork

, IROQUOISPAPERS


Foa.. N.4- No.74

Lawtons. Uew York

IROQUOISPAPERS


FOL. "".4- No.iS

Akron, Uew York

f IROQUOIS

PAPERS

oJOSEPH KEPPLER

COLLECTION

---

(1938 con.]

October 22


Acknowled8iDl; moneT sent and s~iDChe will be looking for tJee parcel.(Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

Hovember 15


Reporting a large attendance at theSi% Hations meeting and requestincclothing.(Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

November 16

Richmond Martin to Joseph Keppler (2 sheets]

SQ7ing that first 8now fell the ~preTious; asking Keppler if he will seeto it that some clothesare sent.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

Hovember 18


Acknowledcing the package sent;sQ7ing that the cash sent hi. bTKeppler made possible hie trip to theSix Nations meetincs in Canada at whichhe worked verT hard.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

Akron. Bew York

IROQUOI5PAP~T q

JOSEPH >:EPPlERCOLLECTION

F~ J'.~.6 NO.I~5

Lawtons, New York

IR<X.UOISPAn'"

JOSEPH'EPPLERCOLLi:.(;TION

Nedrow, Hew York

IROQUOL!PA"; ..

Je.SEPI-/ -£PPLtRCOlLi:.C1 iON

Akron. Hew York

~~OISPf~RS

IIOSE.PH KEPPlERCOLLECT!v"

J enuary 16

Janusq 16

Februa17 3

1!'ebruaq 4

1939

L7man Johnson to Joseph Keppler

Sa7ing he is suffering from a generallameness allover his bodT and that hewould like to get a new cook-stove ashis old one smokes; announcing theopening of the New Year ~eremo~ onJanuary 25th.[Marked: "Ana. $" in Keppler's han4J


Announcing the Little Water Oeremo~on Jaanar.r 28th, the Bew Year Oeremo~beiinning the 25th; asking for somefinancial help to entertain visitorsfro. the Tonowanda Reservation.


Acknowledging the "Puck" cartoonssent for the showing of Keppler'sfather's work.

[Mrs.] Dinah Kine to Joseph Keppler

S8T1ng theT have a new home to whichtheT mOTed the preceding autumn; thathis Tounger Bon is at a 0.0.0. camp;askinc for clothes as their income 1.not sufficient to purchase ~, ands~ing she i8 sending a photograph ofnew house.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

Akron, Bew York

IROQUOI."

P\P~'

JOSEP'1 KEPPLERCOLLECTiO~

Lawtons, Bew York

IROQUOISPA,PEP,

JO!'lEPH ,F PPLr.COLLE v"

,.,,~- N..4' 77

Rochester, N. Yo

~OQUOISP.,,'''R:.

JOSEf'!-~ :<~_-P~LEP

COt. v'..'

P.'Z. (,;\

:8asom, ]Iew York

~OQlO'S'P.\rE"

"OSEPj~ KE "'PLH1~O~ ~. ,>.

i'L K.4 36

[1939 con.]

lebrual7 10

Fred Ninham to J08eph Keppler (2 sheets]

Beportinc a large attendance at thelew Year CeremonT and a successtulLittle Water Society meeting, andthat 3 white men attended, two otwhom were adopted into the Bat10nat the l'18ld Dq the precedingAUi;USt; announclD& that the Indianshave been laid ott fram reliet WOr.E;reporting the death of Willie Nephewot Burning Springs and the birth ot ap-andchild to them.lMarked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

lebruary 11

Richmond Mart1n to Joseph Xeppler

Asking for blankets, clothing, etc.to be distributed to the needy, andrequesting that all parcels be sentto hi. present address.(Marked: Answered, in Xeppler's hand]

J'ebrual7 14


~ressing thanks for Xeppler's decision(to allow the Rochester Museum toretain several ot his father's cartoons].

LTman Johnson to Joseph Xeppler

Sqing he continues in poor health andthat his pension is not sufficient forhim to live on.(Marked: IAns. $" in Keppler" hand]

.

Lawtona, NewYork

IROQUOISP"'PI7"S

JOSEPH :<EPPLER

COLU::.;T'ON

FoL. N.4 No 78

Nedrow, New York

IROQlObP'~' i'

.JOSFPH "~PPLERCOLL" i!

F ':_ M.'2, :',' '0

Rochester, N. Y.

lRcx.tL.~ .

PAPFP

IOSEPH "!"',COLLE-I:':

Akron, lew York

IF~l.,- 'IS, 'F C

oIO$EPH ' IOr',.,' r

I,.;OLL' .~I

March 27

April-

April 13

XIV' 15

-- - - - - -- - --- ------

[1939 con.]

LTman Johnson to Jo.eph Keppler [2 sheets]

Reporting a series of councils on the

new Law doinS awq wi th the tribaJ.

elections each June; announcing acomin« Oondolence OeremoD7 at Onondacato choo.e a successor to Ohief Gibson

who died some 3 weeks previously; s~lng

he vill need 80me financial help this

Sprinc to ptq for plovin,; and seeds.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

LYman Johnson to Joseph Keppler

His ill health continues; he would

like Immediate financial help in order

that he can get his garden plowed.


(Mrs.] Dinah King to Joseph Eeppler

Sending the promised photograph andannouncing that one of the chiefs,

Eli Baily, hung himself on Mondtq,April 7th.(Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

LYman J ohn8on to J o8eph l:epp1 er

Acknow1edt;ing the money sent;discussing the feeling toward theState Law on the Reservations;r.portin« the dedication of the newOommunity Hous..

~ron, New York

ii- c' ,....

P'

JC~;Ef'''~ (' "PLER

COLL, ~ T 1(;1\1

i"CL..1'.6,6: I')~

Akron, liew York

IROC'

p' ,.JOSE"," ~'Lf'f1

:.~OLLr: I

Akron, New York

JOSH c.t~OLl::.

Akron, NewYork

IRO,,' 015F \r; J,

JOSE"'., """coLER

COLi.c. TlU',

Mq 29

June 9

June 19

June 23

July 5

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(1939 con.]

Mrs. :rred Ninham to Joseph Keppler [2 sheets]

Apologizing for the delq in writ1nc,due to her suffering a sore finger;announcinc the date of the Little WaterCeremony as June 3rd and the one yearmemorial feast for Eliza Phillipson June 5th and requesting a loan.(Xarked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

Lyman J omson to Joseph Keppl er

Requestiuc financial aid and .qing he1s too old to get e:rq ki:Dd of work;asking for clothe..(Marked: "Ans. 2.00. in Keppler's hand]

Fred :Rinhaa to Joseph Keppler [2 sheets]

RequestiDC a loan and complaining ofhis ability to make e:rq appreciablemone,r picking strawberries: describinghis garden.(Marked: "Ans. Loaned 10.00. in Keppler'shand]

L7M&nJohnson to Joseph Keppler

Acknowle~ing money sent and sqinc thatsince bU1inc needed groceries,it is allsone; asking Keppler if h. e%pects tovisit the Reservation.

:rred Blnham to Joseph Keppler

Acknowledging receipt of money sentby Keppler.

Lawtons, :RewYork

jR()Q"OiSp'pr":'

JOS!: I'd I<"'PPLEfi<;:OLLE, i 10rt

Akron, Bew York

JOSI:.i'H" . p,COLi..i..

Lawton., New York

. 1ft')QiJ01 '.P,,\t-'~ ~,~

"OSEPI~ "'''-1'1':'''GC~LLEv ~

F"'_ 1'1.4-' 80

Akron, :Re.., York

JOSEP'i <EPPLErC'Ji-i...L~Tt0r;

Lawtons, New York

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Jul715

Auga,st 16

August 17

Aug\1s t .,

[1939 con.]

Lyman Johnson to Jostph Keppler

Requesting financial aid and sqincsome of his fami17 visited him and hehad to ~ a lot of food.[Marked: wAna. 2.00" in Keppler's hand]

L1JDanJohnson to Joseph Keppler

Acknowledging mone7 sent on Jul,. 19th;regretting the present illness of Mrs.Keppler.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler'. hand]

L1JDanJohnson to Joseph Keppler

Hoping that Keppler can visit him soonand announcing the Six Nations meetineon September 16th.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

Arthur C. Parker to Jos~h Keppler

Acknowledginc a contribution b,.Keppler to the Neighborhood IndianSociet7 and brief17 outlining itsprogram for the ,.ear.

Ben17 P. Sutton to Joseph Keppler

Acknowle~ng Keppler's contributionturned over to him by Parker, andinviting Keppler to attend the celebrationon September 24, 1939 at Ellison Park,Rochester. This is on the statione17of the Neighborhood Indian Societ7.of which Sutton was president.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

Akron, Uew York

IROQUOISr.,\nr

JOSEPH KE. L."-

I COLLECT(' 4

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Rochester, New York

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Rochester, New York

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[1939 con.]

September 5

Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler.."

Acknoledging money sent and hoping Keppler's"visit is to be soon.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

September 25


Reporting Six Nations meetings atOnondaga, October 7th; St. Thomas,October 14th; Canada, October 21st; andAlleg~, October 28th and s qing he hasbeen called upon to attend and take partin all of them; asking financial aid.[Marked: "Ans.5.00" in Keppler's hand][There is a sketch by Keppler of an eagle'shead on the verso.]

October 9

Fred Hinham to Joseph Keppler

Hoping that Keppler arrived home safelyand sqing that the tobacco is beingforwarded.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

October 16

Fred Ninham to Joseph Keppl er

S~ing he is sending the bark tipiandasking what Keppler will pq for an oldpestle originating in the Genesee valley;aSKing for clothing.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

October 20


- Acknowledging receipt of money sent forthe Neighborhood Indian Society and sqingthat this ;rear Mr. George L. Tucker, formerlyof Buffalo, was selected as the recipientof the Silver Star, the decoration alsoreceived by Keppler two years previously.[See file under Keppler for a report ot .

this award, pictures, etc.][Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

Akron, NewYorkIROQUOISPAPERS

JOSEPH KEPPLE:,COLLECTION

FOt..:r.6.6 No '207

Akron, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS


FOI...T.6.6 No"2.0~

Lawtons, New York

IROQUOISPAPFRS

.JOSEPH KEPPLER

I COLLECTION

FO~ N.4 NO.82

Lawtons, New York

IROQUOtsPAPERS


Fot.. N. 4 No. 8"3

Rochester, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS


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October 30

November 6

November 6

November 8

[1939 con.]

L7JnSDJohnson to J08eph Keppler

Oomplaininc that he was not treatedproperly on the log-house sal. becausethe man who sold i t (Bailey] has no usefor him nor the other chiefs who are inauthority.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hSDd]

LYman Johnson to Joseph Keppler

Discussing the serious matter of hishaving lost his "horns' of chieftain-ship and sqing he must have somewampum at once and not as a loan, asit must be in his possession at hisdeath.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

Fred Binham to Joseph Keppl er

SaTing that Mrs. .lone. wants $5.00 forher corn-husk moccasins and that Mrs.Phillips wants $30.00 for her old pestle;acknowledginc a parcel; announcing theHarvest Ceremony on November 8th.

Fred Ninham to Joseph Keppler [2 sheets]

ReporUng that his faUure to pa88 ap~sical examination means that he willget no work and that he has scars onboth corneas and asking Keppler to burnsome tobacco; describing the pestle fromthe Gonesee valle,,; inquiring a8 to the~rice of eagle feathers.LMarked: Answered, in Keppler' 8 hand]

Akron, NewYork

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Akron, New York

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Lawton8, liew York

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November 10

BOTember 15

November 20

Bovember 20

(1939 con.]

7red Ninham to Joseph Xeppler

Saying they had a good attendance atthe recent ceremony and that the fals..face. will visit hous..to-hoU88 onNovember 12th.(Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]


Sqing he has taken the money to Mrs.Jones and discussing the translationot certain Indian words; he will beglad to get the elm-bark, the besttime being thelatterpartof~:reportingthat Jim Orow is IIIIlCh pleasedwith the things sent by Keppler.(Marked: Answered, in Keppler'shand]


Discussing the matter ot his obtaininc

a wampum string, allwhite, about 2inches lo~ and explaining its importancein the everlasting lite ot his chieftain-ship; asking tor winter clothing.



Thanking him for the photographs and

sqing that the moccasins she sent had

been returned probably due to incompleteaddress; reporting that she met Je8se

Oornplanter at the Six Nations meetinc.(Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

8.

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Akron, New York

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St, eamburg New York

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November 26

November 28

December 1

December 9

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(1939 con.]

9.


L1D1anJohnson to Joseph Keppler

S~ing he is glad tha.t the log cabincost nothing lsee letter October 30]and that he thought the man was toomean to give anything aw~; mentioningthe wampum string.


Discussing certain Seneca words andtheir meanings and announcing thethe death of Mrs. Wilson Stevens.(Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

Alice Whit. to Joseph Keppler (2 sheets)

S87ing that the moccasins vill be re-mailed wi th this letter and that sheis glad Keppler ha.4 so successfulahunting season.(Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

L1D1anJohnson to Joseph Keppler

Acknowledc1ng the clothing sent andthe wampum string and expressing hisdeep appreciation for it.(Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

IROQUOISPAPERS

tIOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION

FO~ 3' .f). b No. '2.12

Lawtons, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

,JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTIOr~

Fo!;. N. 4 t, 88

Steamburg, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

,JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTlO,.

Fo!;. W.Ar ~1C''2..8

Akron, New York

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POL.T.6.6 r 213

December 10

December 11

December 14

December 15

(1939 con.)

Richmond Martin to Joseph Keppler (2 sheets)

Sqlng that he is only a month returnedfrom a O. O. O. 8amp near Malone andthat he is now assistant instructor ofa similar group doing road work nearthe Onondaga Reservation; that his wifeweighs 220 lbs.; asking for clothingwhich he promises to distribute; announcingOondo1ence Oeremony on December 16th toelect a head chief of the Six Nations.(Marked: Answered, in Xeppler's hand)

:rred Ninham to Joseph Keppler

Announcing the date of the New YearOeremony as January 14, 1940; requestinca loan to be repaid from land 1ee.ses ownedby his wife.(Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand)


S~ing he will turn the box bein,; lentby Keppler over to the committee fordis tri bu tion.


Thanking him for photographs and hopingthat the moccasins fit him; saying thatthe people received their anD'lity moniesand goods but the former was not s'lf'ficientto meet their needs.


10.

Nedrow, New York

IROQUOISPAPFRS

JOSEPH KEPPLER

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Lawtons, New York

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.JOSEPH KEPPLCOLLfn

Fo!..1'1.4 8,

Lawtons, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLEROOLLE.CiIC'!

FOt. 1"-1,4 ~O

Steamburg, New lork

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.IOSEPt--f KEPPLERCCL' r I

December 26

December 26

-

[1939 con.)


Reporting on two falsefaces for whichthe owner is asking $8.00 each andacknowledging money sent by Keppler.[Marked: Answered. in Keppler's hand]


Thanking him for his Ohristmas card. aphotograph of To-nis-gah at Woodland.New York; sending him some candy;announcing the coming New Year Oeremony'on January 14. 1940; reporting tho deathof Ohar1es Gordon. of tho Oornp1anterReservation.[Marked: Answered. in Keppler'shand]

11.

Lawtons. New York

IROQUOI:'PAPERS

.lOSE PH KEPPLER

COLLECTION

IROQUOltPAPERS

.JOSEPH KEPPLE,t. COLLECTIOt,FOb; w.4- :50

J anua17 9

J anua17 15

J anua17 17

J anua17 26

1940


Thankinghim for mone7 and the mittens;announcing the Little Water OeremoD7forJanua17 13th; reportinc the illnessof his brother in a Buffalo hoepi tal;reporting a suicide [a clipping of whichi. on the verso] and the death of AlexOlute.[Marked: Answered. in Keppler' 8 hand]

Fred Ninham to Joseph Keppler (2 sheete]

Reporting that he ie in Buffalo attendinghie brother who is ~e1ess17 ill andrequesting a loan to tide over the necessar,yexpenses of remaining in Buffalo.[Marked: Answered. in Keppler'. hand]


Reporting the death of his brother theprevious day and that he is to be buriedon the Tonawanda Reservation.[Marked: ".Ans. 10.00" In Keppler' 8 hand]


Reporting the deaths of Harve7 Jacobsand Mrs. John Jacobs; sqing the winterIs extreme17 severe.[Ms.rked: Answered. in Keppler' 8 hand)

Lawtons, New York

..- IROQUOISPAPfRS

JOSEPH KEPf'L ':. i

~ COLLECTIO;j

Fot,; ~.4 No ~z.

Buffalo, NewYork

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,JOSEPH KEp,'l r:-:

f COLLF':T

901)!~ N. + 93

Buffalo, New York

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PI\t,'HS

JOSEPIi KEPPL"'r;COLLECTI~ ~~

Steamburg, New York

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lebrua17 1

Februa17 12

Februsry 13

:rebrua17 18

April 1

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[1940 con.]

L;rman Johnson to Joseph Keppler

Askin& for financial aid even though heremembers what Xeppler said about hismany similar appeals; hie stove is crackedand he must have another and he haaborrowed food from the neighbors which hemust pq back.[14arked: "Ana. 2.00. in Keppler's hand]


Reporting the general good health ofall people on the Reservation and sendingan enclosed "valentine."(Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

L;rm8D.Johnson to Joseph Keppler

Reporting his health to be poor and thatthere is considerable sickness on theReservation; aCknowledging the money sent;[The verBO carries a note in a differenthand reguesting Keppler to ~ him an axehandle.J

L;rm8D.301m_on to J08eph Keppler

Complaining of an attack of neuralgiaa:f'fecting his face and that he cannotget ahead financially becausehe can getno work to augment his pension.

L;rman Johnson to Joseph Keppl er

Reque sting financial aid and sqing hemust have his garden plowed; he cannotget help to cut wood because he cannot:Eq for it.lThe verso carries a penciled memoinJ:eppler's hand.)

Akron, New York

IROQUvl~P-\i'Ro;

.JOS8>H ~EP"~-'

COLLECTIO'i

St,eamburg New York

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oIOSEPHKEPDLER

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Akron, New York

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Akron, New York

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Akron, New York

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JOSEPH !<b'P,-EP

CC...LEC, TIO"!

April 2

April 27

April 30

May 1

May 8

May 13

[1940 con.]


Reporting th6 Allegany River at flood

stage and that this is her 75th birth-

day; saying she will send some corn for

Indian 80up.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler'shand]

Fred Ninhem to Joseph Keppler

Saying he has been spending much timein :Buffalotrying to get work and thathis wife has injured an ankle.[Marked: "Ans. Ma"v 11" in Keppler's hand]


Reporting that the count17s1de looksvery springlike; acknowled8ing thereceipt of a package sent; sending himsome prepared corn for soup.


Acknowledging a clipping from Keppler;mentioning the heavy snow through the

winter; reporting continued activityat the Crafts Project on TonewandaReservation.

Reuben Isaac to Joseph Keppler

Acknowledging Keppler's letter;

announcing death of Jacob Jack and

saying that all of Keppler's lettersand money contributions are turned

over to the Lodge.


Acknowledging money sent which haa

been used for plowing his garden;discussing Mrs. Keppler's illness.

Steamburg, New York

IRQQliOISPAPERS

.r'SEPH KEPPl r .\

COLLEl, ~I'')N

FI..W.4 No 35

Lawtons, New York

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Steamburg, Hew York

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JOSEPH K£PPLFR

COLLECTION

1'(11, W.4' 34

Rochester, New York

1R000;u":~S

PAP:' ,

JOSE?'i KEpPLERCOtL<:rT!.

Lawtons, New York

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Akron, Hew York

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[1940 con.]

Mq 13


fhanking him for a package and saTing

that spring i8 now really here.

[Keppler has noted in ink theexplanation of a term used in theletter]

Mq 17


DiscusBin~ the matter of procuringelm bark Lfor the Seneca cabin on

the Annex grounds of the Museum]

and staUnc that the amount requiredwould cost about $60.00

Mq 31

Alice White to Joseph Keppler [2 sheets)

Sqing she is glad that the Indian corn

reached him safely and discuBsinc theolder corn foods.

[Marked: Answered in Xeppl eres hand]

June 4


Detailing the expenditure of the money

sent in preparing his garden and ~ingseed; sqing he is feeling his advanced

years.

June 12


S~ing that the elm bark: was shippedin accordance with Mr. Heye1s instruct-

ions and asking for pqment.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]

Steamburg, New York

~UQ; ;.;,~P \PFk"

.JOSEPH KEpr, .,COLl!:.;'! I

Lawtons, Bew York

, JROQl'{J!SPAPERS


Fo!... 1'01.4 No, ~6

Steamburg, Bew York

JROQlJOISP4.PERS

JOSEPH KEPPLER

COLLECTION

Akron. Bew York

1R0\.i~OISPAprcRS

.JOSEPH KEPPLFRCOLlE(; , ,

Lawtons, Bew York

I IROQUOISPI-,PEP "'

.JOSEPH KEPPLF.RCf\LLI:.I ,) ,.

Jul7 23

Augnst 2

Augu.st 13

Augu.st 14

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(1940 con.]

Ired Ninham to Joseph Keppler

Reporting the death of John Britton,Sr. and on a cominc lield Dq; sqing

that Jim Crow wants to dispose of anold falseface and a rattle for $30.00;

aaking tor clothing.(Marked: "Ans. Send on approval" in

Keppler'8 hand]


Reporting that Jim Crow vill accept$25.00 tor the telseface and that he

has been requested to supply a lotot data about himself in connection

with his blind pension.

(Marked:Answered,in Keppler's hand]

Ired Ninham to Joseph Keppler

Sqinc he has completed the necessaryfamily record tor his pension; announcingthe Six Nations meeting on September 7thand the LitUe Water CeremorQ"on the 14th;reporUng they made $146.00 on their FieldDq.(Marked: Anlwered, in Keppler's hand]


Announcing that the Wolf Clan on AllegaDTReservation is to induct the Governor ofPennsylvania into the Nation on August 24and that she, being the matriarch, is toname him.


Lawtons, New York

~CiJ~_.\..~!S

P'\~E: ,;

IIOSEPH "'Ef'PL~R

COLLL{, i ;'.).,-

T'";t., N.4 " 98

Lawtons, New York

ItOOUOISP-\ "FRS

IOSEPH KEPPLER

COLLECTiON

Lawtons, New York

IROQUOISPAPERS

.8OSEPH KEPPLER

COLLE{, 1"10 ~4

Stesmburg, New Yark

IROQUOISPAr'FR<;

JOSEPH K'-P<>,'"COLL~

FOL W. Ar "37

September 2

September 6

September 14

September 20

[1940 con.)


Acknowled«ing a money contribution tothe Long Bouse and reporting on a tripto the Cornplanter Reservation whereGovernor James of Pennsylvania was madea member of the Seneca -ation; s~ingthat a series of socials are helpingto increase the Long House fund.

Alice White to Joseph Keppler (2 sheets]

Reporting on the Green Corn 'estivalheld the previous week and the inductionof Governor James of Pennsylvania intothe Wolf Clan, she having given hi. herson's name; she is going to send picturesof Cornplanter later.[Marked:Answered, in Keppler'shand]

6.

Lawtons, Bew York

I IROQUOISPA'E,i")

.JOSEPH KEPf"LER

COLLECTION

I"N. "".4 NC' 10\

Steamburg, :flew York:

IR('>QCOISp,.A,P:""s

.tOSEPI-/ KEf'pl .-COLLE

Lyman Jopson to Joseph Keppler


Acknowledgi~ clothing sent; reportinga successful Six Bations meeting andsQ7ing he has been chosen to attend thecomin& meetings at St. Thomas andBea"tford in Canada but he cannot gotas it would cost about $6.00 and he hasno money.

Alice White to Joseph Keppler (2 sheets]

SQ7ing the weather is very warm andenclosinc the promised picture of Corn-planter, a copy of that presented to the

Cornplanter Indian School by the Warren

[Pennsylvania] Historical Society.

(Marked: Answered, in Keppler' 8 hand]

IROQUO:SP""'r.R<;

.tOSEPH KEPPLER

COLL!:." "'i

Fot.. J'.~.6' 2'20

Steamburc, Bew York

IROQUOISPArERS

oJ08EPH J(H'Pl'-"

COLLE;~TI.'

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