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Map of the Indian Treaties, 1736-1762, by Margaret Van Doren

 Collection
Identifier: SC-366

Scope and Contents

This small collection consists of 1 map, mounted, approximately 17" x 22" in size. The map is self-described as follows:

"Map of the Indian Treaties, 1736-1762, made between the Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederation (with tribtary nations) and the Province of Pennsylvania (with some other English Colonies). Showing the countries of the Six Nations - Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora - and the shifting territories of their allies and enemies. Showing the principal Indian towns and trails and the forts built by the English and French, particularly in Pennsylvania, the celebrated Walking Purchase of 1757; and the homes of James Logan, Shikellamy (vice-regent of the Six Nations), Conrad Weiser, George Croghan, Sir William Johnson, and the three residences of Thomas Cresap. With a picture of the treaty session newly drawn from Thomas Hutchins' original of 1765. By Mary Van Doren, 1938. Reproduced by Brownell Photo-Lithograph Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1939."

The map shows a large area of the eastern United States, from roughly Long Island to Chicago (east to west) and the Chesapeake Bay to the Georgian Bay (south to north). The time period depicted is the mid-1700s. Native American nations indicated on the map include (but may not be limited to): Accomacs, Adirondack, Catawba, Caughnawaga, Cayuga, Cherokee, Chippewa, Chugnut, Conestoga, Conoy, Delaware, Huron, Mahican, Metoac, Miami, Missisauga, Mohawk, Mohegan, Munsee, Nanticoke, Oneida, Onondaga, Ottawa, Piankashaw, Piqua, Powhatan, Seneca, Shawnee, Tocwogh, Tuscarora, Tutelo, Twightwee, Wappinger, Wea, and Wyandot. The map also indicates the locations of forts, rivers, certain residences, Native American towns and trails, and English and French towns.

Dates

  • Creation: 1939

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on accessing material in this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright restrictions may apply. Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.

Extent

0.65 linear feet (1 oversize folder) : 1 map, mounted ; approximately 17" x 22"

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

This item was received as part of the Engineers Club of Dayton Records (MS-420), probably at the time of the collection's original donation in 2009. It was separated from MS-420 to its own collection in September 2021.

Existence and Location of Copies

Copies of this map are also located at the Denver Public Library and Connecticut State Library.

Title
Guide to the Map of the Indian Treaties, 1736-1762, by Margaret Van Doren (SC-366)
Status
Completed
Author
Lisa Rickey
Date
2021 Sept 2
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Wright State University Libraries
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