Jimalee Burton Photograph and Explanation of Green Corn Dance

Collection — Folder: 1 (SC 3-20)

Identifier: 1985-048

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Digital Image from the Jimalee Burton Photograph and Explanation of Green Corn Dance

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Scope and Contents

This collection contains one copy photograph of the 89er meeting in Oklahoma City around 1900. Some of the names represented are Governor William Henry Davis, “Alfalfa Bill” Murray, C.A. Compton, and J.A. Chitwood (Jimalee Burton’s father).

Dates

Creation: not dated

Creator

Burton, Jimalee (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The Jimalee Burton Photograph and Explanation of Green Corn Dance has no restrictions and is available for research. If you are interested in researching the materials, please contact the Dickinson Research Center to make an appointment.

Conditions Governing Use

The Jimalee Burton Photograph and Explanation of Green Corn Dance is the property of the Donald C. & Elizabeth M. Dickinson Research Center, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Literary right, including copyright, belongs to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, with the exception of copyrighted artwork images and published literary works, which are the property of the respective copyright holders. It is the responsibility of the researcher, and his/her publisher, to obtain publishing permission from individuals pictured, relevant copyright holders, and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

Biographical / Historical

Jimalee Chitwood Burton was born in 1920 in eastern Oklahoma. She came to prominence with her collected poetry, prose, and traditional stories entitled Indian Heritage, Indian Pride: Stories That Touched My Life. Aside from her poetry and prose, Jimalee Burton is also known as a graphic artist who melded traditional motifs with contemporary themes and media. She served as editor of the intertribal newspaper, The Native Voice, for fifteen years.

Extent

0.08 Linear Feet (1 folder (SC 3-20))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Processing Information

The Jimalee Burton Photograph and Explanation of Green Corn Dance was donated to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in 1972 by Jimalee Burton. It was formally accessioned in 1985.