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181. A Summer on the Plains A Summer on the Plains February 1868 Author recounts a stage ride on the Smoky Hill route into Kansas and being with General Hancock, General Custer and General Sherman and the cavalry dealing with the Indians, especially the Cheyennes. Mentions...
182. Experiences at Fort Bridger with the Shoshones Experiences at Fort Bridger with the Shoshones September//1968 Autobiographical account of the author, pictured as the son of Louis Vasquez (1798-1868), Jim Bridger's partner at Fort Bridger and in Westport, including their encounters with Shoshone Indians there,...
183. A Reporter at Large: American Royal A Reporter at Large: American Royal September/26/1983 Autobiographical article about the author's (native Kansas Citian Calvin Trillin) experiences of growing up in Kansas City, describing its persisting image on the East Coast as "very American" with cattle...
184. With Schoolcraft in Southwest Missouri in 1818 With Schoolcraft in Southwest Missouri in 1818 January//1900 Autobiographical article about the author's trip to southwestern Missouri in 1818 with Henry Schoolcraft, "a practical mineralogist" to hunt for sites of geological or mineralogical interest such as mines...
185. Captivity of Israel Donalson Captivity of Israel Donalson December//1844 Autobiographical article by Israel Donalson, a native of New Jersey and pioneer of Kentucky in the 1790s, telling of his dealings with Indians, hunting of bears, traveling down the Miami River, meeting...
186. Tales of an Old Timer Tales of an Old Timer February 15, 1897 Autobiographical article in two parts by W. Z. Hickman, or William Zere Hickman (son of the founder of Hickman's Mill) about his experiences in 1865, "employed by the firm of Shrewsbury, Slemmons & Co.,...
187. A History of the Pioneer Families of Missouri, with Numerous Sketches, Anecdotes, Adventures, etc., Relating A History of the Pioneer Families of Missouri, with Numerous Sketches, Anecdotes, Adventures, etc., Relating to Early Days in Missouri //1876 Autobiography of Indian leader Black Hawk, "born at the Sac Village, on Rock River, in the year 1767," dictated "to Antoine Leclair, United States Interpreter for the Sac and Fox Indians, in August, 1833,...
188. Historic Westport: Captain Joseph Parks Historic Westport: Captain Joseph Parks August//1981 Biographical article about Captain Joseph Parks (1794-1859), "at one time chief of all the Shawnee Indians" and "a property owner in Rosedale in Kansas City, Kansas and in Westport." National interpreter...
189. Boone in Missouri: 1800-1820 Boone in Missouri: 1800-1820 April 1964 Biographical article about Daniel Boone and his wife Rebecca Bryan Boone, "the North Carolina mountain couple" and pioneers of Kentucky starting in the 1775, describing their experiences in Missouri Territory...
190. Don Benito Vasquez in Early Saint Louis Don Benito Vasquez in Early Saint Louis July//1970 Biographical article about Don Benito Vasquez (1738-1810), an early Spanish settler of Saint Louis, Missouri. Native of Spain emigrating to Saint Louis in 1869 as a soldier under Lieutenant Pedro Piernas...
191. Marcus Whitman: Physician, Pioneer, Missionary, Empire Builder Marcus Whitman: Physician, Pioneer, Missionary, Empire Builder March//1957 Biographical article about Dr. Marcus Whitman (1802-1847), a physician and missionary traveling with Henry Spalding "across the Rocky Mountains to the Oregon coast for the masses of migratory Americans."...
192. One of Old West Port's Personalities One of Old West Port's Personalities September//1974 Biographical article about Duke Simpson (1795-1853), assistant blacksmith with his father Richard Duke Simpson, or Richard Simpson (ca. 1770-1853) for the Shawnee Indians in Westport in the 1840s. Also...
193. Flanders Callaway, a Frontier Type Flanders Callaway, a Frontier Type October//1928 Biographical article about Flanders Callaway (1752-1824), an explorer of Missouri Territory and the namesake of Callaway County, Missouri, with a photo of his home. Description of his life and family from...
194. George C. Sibley's Plea for the "Garden of Missouri" in 1824 George C. Sibley's Plea for the "Garden of Missouri" in 1824 October//1970 Biographical article about George Sibley (1782-1863), chief factor of Fort Osage, Missouri from 1808 to 1822 and son of Dr. John Sibley (1757-1837), a Saint Louis physician and Indian agent "for Orleans...
195. James Brice, Overland Mail Driver James Brice, Overland Mail Driver June 1972 Biographical article about James Brice, a carrier of "United States mail along the old Santa Fe Trail" starting in 1858, describing various dangers along the route mainly from Indians, with photo of Brice,...
196. Kit Carson and the Ute Delegation Kit Carson and the Ute Delegation February//1869 Biographical article about Kit Carson (1809-1868), a prominent mountain man fighting with and attempting to pacify violent Indian tribes in the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains in the mid-19th century....
197. Dreams of a 'Millionaire Indian' Gold Mine and Railroad Didn't Last Long Dreams of a 'Millionaire Indian' Gold Mine and Railroad Didn't Last Long October 20, 1976 Biographical article about Mathias Splitlog (ca. 1812-1897), a wealthy Indian chief, miller, and real estate developer of the Kansas City area. Description of his businesses in Kansas City, Kansas before...
198. Rev. Isaac M'Coy Rev. Isaac M'Coy //1881 Biographical article about Reverend Isaac McCoy (1784-1846), "pioneer missionary" to Indians in eastern Kansas Territory in the early 1830s and father of Westport founder John McCoy.
199. Isaac McCoy and the Treaty of 1821 Isaac McCoy and the Treaty of 1821 May//1936 Biographical article about Reverend Isaac McCoy (1784-1846) and his prominent role "in the development of the Indian removal policy of the United States," including relocation of Indians to Kansas and...
200. The Life of Isaac McCoy: Minister, Missionary, Explorer, Surveyor, Lobbyist, Administrator and "Apostle The Life of Isaac McCoy: Minister, Missionary, Explorer, Surveyor, Lobbyist, Administrator and "Apostle to the Indians" June 1965 Biographical article about Reverend Isaac McCoy, a pioneer of the Kansas City area in the 1830s and playing a prominent role in relocating and guiding Indians from the East to the Great Plains of Kansas...