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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.
[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand)
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
JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
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
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
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
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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.
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
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
JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
FOL.J. 6.6 No.158
Basom, New YorkIROQuOISPAPERS
JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
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
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
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
Jesse Cornplanter to Joseph Keppler
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 $2.00 loan requested onNovember 15th and asking if Kepplerwould like his father's turtle rattle.[Marked: "Ans. MoneT returned" in Keppler'shand]
December 11
Fred Binham to Joseph Keppler
Reporting the deaths of Phillip Jones.Hatti. Steeprock and Jimmie San~; saTingthe attendance at the Six !lations meetingwas close to 200; reportinc that the St.Regis people are building a Long House.
December 12
Freeman Johnson to Joseph Keppler [2 sheets]
S$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
.JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
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
Fred Binham to Joseph Keppler
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
Tonawanda Reservation, New York
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
Jesse Cornplanter to Joseph Keppler
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.]
Jesse Cornplanter to Joseph Keppler
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
.JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
FOa.. C. ~.+No. 58
Jesse Cornplanter to Joseph Keppler
Tonawanda ReserYation, New York
Acknowledging receipt ot the loan
requested on October 17th and s8lincthat he has been practicing theFeather Dance.
Fred Ninham to Joseph Keppler
Inquiring as to the price ot eagleteathers tor a new headdress as he
has a Job posing in an art schoolin Buftalo.
[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]
Dinah Xing to Josepti Keppler
S~ing she has some wampum strings
which Keppler might want to purchase.
[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]
IROQUOISPAPERS
.JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
Foa.. C. 8.4- No. 5~
Lawtons, !lew York
. IROQUOIS
PAPERS
oIOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
FOa..N. 4- t" 40
Akron, Bew YorkIROQUOISPAPERS
oIOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
FOa..K.4 No.'2.6
Jesse Cornplanter to Joseph Keppler
!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.
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I ~OQUOISPAPERS
oIOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
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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Lawtons, Bew York
IROQUOISPAPER."
JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
!'":!-. 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
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.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
Fred Ninham to Joseph Keppler
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
JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
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
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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
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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]
Jesse Cornplanter to Joseph Keppler
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
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Basom. Hew York
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FOt..c.8. 4 Nr to '5
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
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
Jesse Cornplanter to Joseph Keppler
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
Jesse Cornplanter to Joseph Keppler
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.]
Jesse Cornplanter to Joseph Keppler
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
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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
Jesse Cornplanter to Joseph Keppler
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]
Fred Ninham to Joseph Keppler
Announcing the date of the StrawberryJ'estival as June 13th.[Marked: Ansvered, in Keppler's hand]
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
Asking if Kepp1 er will help himfinanciallY' so that he mq shin~ehiB house at a cost of $290
Fred Ninham to Joseph Keppler
Sqinc theY' are living on "Welfare"and that theY' would appreciate 80meclothing.
Fred Binham to Joseph Keppler
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
~red Binham to Joseph Keppler
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
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dOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
,,-
F~S.8.,2 No '2.
Lawtons, Bew York
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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.
Fred Binham to Joseph Keppler
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]
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LawtonB. Bew York
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PAPERS
JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
Fo~ N.4 No. 5'2.
LawtoDB, Bew York
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.JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
Fo!.. N. 4 No S:!>
LawtoDs, Bew YorkI IROQUOIS
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IIOIEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
Fat,; N.4- No. S4
Lawtons, Bew York
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.JOSEPH KEPPLER
COLLECTION
FO~ N.4- No 56
[f]
J anua1"7 5
J anu81'7 7
Jebruary 1
1937
Tonawanda Reservation, New York
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
.JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
FOL.J:'.6 No 173
Tonawanda ReserTation, New York
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
S~ing he fell and sustained an injuryto his arm and asking for financialhelp.[Harked: "2.00 Ans." in Keppler's hand)
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
Acknowledging the money sent; sqinghe has been ill wi th an a t tack ofngrippe" and aeking financial aid.
Arthur C. Parker to Joseph Keppler
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
JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
Fo!..:T.6.b Nn 174
Akron, New York
IROQUOISPAPERS
JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
FOL.J".EO.6 No I is
Rochester, New York
IROQUOISPAPERS
JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
Fo!.. P. '2. No S 6
Jebru.ar7 4
Jebru.ary 9
Jebrua17 12
March 2
March 3
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[1937 con.]
Tonawanda Reservation, New York
Jesse Cornplanter to Joseph Keppler
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
Arthur C. Parker to Joseph Keppler
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
JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
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
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[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.
Jesse Cornplanter to Joseph Keppler
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
Jesse Cornplanter to Joseph Keppler
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.
Fred Ninham to Joseph Keppler
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
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[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
JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
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
Fred Ninham to Joseph Keppler
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.
Fred Ninham to Joseph Keppler
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
oIOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
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.]
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
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]
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
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.
[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]
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.
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
Requesting financial assistance as hemust have his garden plowed and buyseed potatoes.
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
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"]
Fred Ninham to Joseph Keppler
Announcing the date of the StrawberryOeremony as June 7th, the Little WaterOeremony occurring on the same date.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
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
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
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.)
Jennie Jones to Joseph Keppler
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]
Jennie Jones to Joseph Keppler
Accepting his offer of $7.00 for theIndian pieces.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
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
Jennie Jones to Joseph Keppler
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
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[1941 con.]
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
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.
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
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]
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
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.]
Fred Ninham to Joseph Keppler
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
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
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]
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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.
L;yman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
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)
L;yman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
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)
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
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
oIOSEPHKEPPLERCOLLECTION
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.
Fred Ninham to Joseph Keppler
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
Alice White to Joseph Keppler
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
Fred Ninham to Joseph Keppler
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
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
Acknowledging the money sent andsqing his garden has been plowed.
Lawtons, New York
1R0000f~PAPERS
oIOSEPHKEPPLERCOLLECTION
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
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
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.
(Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]
,
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.]
Jennie Jones to Joseph Keppler
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]
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
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]
Alice White to Joseph Keppler [2 sheets]
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]
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
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]
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
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
JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
~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]
Alice White to Joseph Keppler
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
Fred Ninham to Joseph Keppler
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
JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
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
JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
FOL1.6 -6 No.'Z.50
December 15
December 17
.
[1942 cone]
L;yman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
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]
Fred Ninham to Joseph Keppler
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
JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
,"ot:,;N. 4 No.' 2. I
J anua17 9
J anua.r;r 25
March 30
1943
Fred Binham to Joseph Keppler
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]
~red Binham to Joseph Keppler
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.
(Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
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.
(Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]
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
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[1944 con.]
Jesse Cornplanter to Georg. G. Hey.
Tonawanda Reservation, New York
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.
Fred Binham to Joseph Keppler
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]
Jesse Oornplanter to Joseph Keppler
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
Arthur O. Parker to Joseph Keppler
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]
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September a
Fred Binham to Joseph Keppler
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
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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
Arthur C. Parker to Joseph Keppler
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
JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
Rochester, Hew York
~OQUOISPAPFRS
108liPH KEPPLEr
I COLLECTlO'-~
FOIl.K. "3- ,.(,1) +
Roche.ter, Bew York
I ~OQUOISPAPERS
oIOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
- SF~ K~3 No.D
[1937 con.]
October 12
Jesse Cornplanter to Joseph Keppler
Tonawanda Reservation, New York
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.
[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]
October 26
IROQUOISPAPERS
JOSEPH KEPPLER
J COLLECTION
~~~.4NO.73
Tonawanda Reservation, New York
Jesse Cornplanter to Joseph Keppler
S~1nc he cannot help tak:i~ on weightand agreeing to a price of '4.00 perskin for tanning the buckskin.
[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]
October 26
FredNinham to Joseph Keppler
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
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
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
Fred Ninham to Joseph Keppler
-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
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Lawtons, New York
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i COLLECTION
~ ~4 No.C;;"2.
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8.
(1937 con.]
Bovember 16 Tonawanda Reaerve.tion. Bew Yolic
Jesse Cornplanter to Joseph Keppler
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
Jesse Cornplanter to Joseph Keppler
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
Jesse Oornplanter to Joseph Keppler
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 $60. a month.[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]
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Akron, New York
IROQUOISPAPERS
'" .JOSEPHKEPPLER
~; f COLL~TlON~. FoW,~.,~ No.34~.
Nedrow, New York
,., I IROQUOISPAPERS
tlDSEPH KEPPLER
t COLLECTION
F~ ~.L3 No. 5<3
J anu.a.ry 23
J anua17 24
J 8JLU817 28
:B'ebruar;y 4
J'ebruar;y 4
1938
L;ymanJohnson to Joseph Keppler
He i8 still unable to use his arm;acknowledg1nc money which was uaed tobuy food; complaining that the deerwhich come to the Reaervation are killedat once and that the;y should be allowedto breed.[Marked: 'Ans. Coat. 2.00" in Keppler'_ hand]
Fred Ninham to Joseph Keppler
S~lnc it i. difficult for his wife tocare for 'mother' and the housework aaher deli Ter, time is quite imminent andanno1111cingher 38th birthdq as be111Cthe following ~; announcing the Newlear Ceremoll1' &s beginning on Jlebruary5th and the Li tUe Water Ceremoll1'forthe 10th.(Marked: "Ans. 1.00" in Keppler'l hand]
Arthur C. Parker to Joseph XepN,er
Saying they are st~ing in town throuchthe winter and that the leighborhoodIndian Society are planning to makecostumes copied from authentic pieces;expressinc great pleasure in hi. workand the progress of the Museum.
LJman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
Acknowledging the coat and money sentand sqinc he can get no relief fromthe State.
Dinah King to Joseph Keppler [post card]
Accepting his offer for the spoon.[Marked: "Ans.; 1.50" in Keppler's hand]
Akron. lIew York
IROQUOI~PAPER'
oIO$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:,
.JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
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.]
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
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]
Arthur O. Parker to Joseph Keppler
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
Jesse Oornplanter to Joseph Keppler
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
Jesse Oornplanter to Joseph Keppler
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~~
Arthur C. Parker to Joseph Keppler
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
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
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.]
'red Ninham to Joseph Keppler
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]
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
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
Fred Uinham to Joseph Keppler
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]
Fred Uinham to Joseph Keppler
Acknowledging the picture and monel'
from Keppler: announcing the Six lations
meeting as commencing on October 29th.
[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand)
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
.JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
Foa.. N.4- No.74
Lawtons. Uew York
IROQUOISPAPERS
.JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
FOL. "".4- No.iS
Akron, Uew York
f IROQUOIS
PAPERS
oJOSEPH KEPPLER
COLLECTION
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(1938 con.]
October 22
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
Acknowled8iDl; moneT sent and s~iDChe will be looking for tJee parcel.(Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]
Hovember 15
Jred Ninham to Joseph Keppler
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
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
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
'red Ninham to Joseph Keppler
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.
Arthur O. Parker to Joseph Keppler
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
Arthur C. Parker to Joseph Keppler
~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
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[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.
[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]
(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
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JC~;Ef'''~ (' "PLER
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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
. 1ft0C',.101::
P.\F ..
JOSEPH i'" p.
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
Fo\. ;1'.6.6 ',r- 204
Akron, Uew York
!ROO, )1$P".Pc ""
"OSf "''"I K'
eOL' ..
Akron, New York
J{OC .~
p
J('~"<' <,caLl
Rochester, New York
lRoolJ'p.',nrp
.lOSH.t-j 'E'COL.i...i
Rochester, New York
IROQlJO..'FAPEe."
F"I. K.. 3
[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
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
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
Arthur C. Parker to Joseph Keppler
- 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
.JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
FOI...T.6.6 No"2.0~
Lawtons, New York
IROQUOISPAPFRS
.JOSEPH KEPPLER
I COLLECTION
FO~ N.4 NO.82
Lawtons, New York
IROQUOtsPAPERS
JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
Fot.. N. 4 No. 8"3
Rochester, New York
IROQUOISPAPERS
.JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
fat.. P. "Z. C;3
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 $30.00 for her old pestle;acknowledginc a parcel; announcing theHarvest Ceremony on November 8th.
Fred Ninham to Joseph Keppler [2 sheets]
ReporUng that his faUure to pa88 ap~sical examination means that he willget no work and that he has scars onboth corneas and asking Keppler to burnsome tobacco; describing the pestle fromthe Gonesee valle,,; inquiring a8 to the~rice of eagle feathers.LMarked: Answered, in Keppler' 8 hand]
Akron, NewYork
IROQUOI~p.\p. DS
JOSEPH ~ fPPL~;~COLLL{. nON
Akron, New York
)ROO\" 01."
P>l.PFR
JO~EF" , [PPL'"
. :r.6.6 '2\0
Lawtons, New York
~O($",(;Ir.pc. n
~_;OSfU.; . ;.'PL..E.t-'.:0,.,
. N.4 84
Lawton8, liew York
~OQUOIS
oIOSE""i KEPPl.Er
"'~I ...,IT ..
N.+ 8S
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]
Fred Ninham to Joseph Keppler
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]
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
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.
(Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]
Alice White to Joseph Keppler
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.
Lawtons, NewYork
It()Ql.OIS", 'F'
tIOsr ' K"f' 'Co""
C ..LLC;
Lawtons, New York
ItOQLOI~p.'" s
,JOSEPH \(""LFR
'" N.~ 87
Akron, New York
IROOUOI~""p'
,108EPH K'Of'PLE.P(,.::,)L',E'"! "
f ~:. 3'.6.6: '21\
St, eamburg New York
IDSI , rCOL~
F'L. W. 4 2.7
November 26
November 28
December 1
December 9
-
(1939 con.]
9.
Tonawanda Reservation, New York
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.
Fred Ninham to Joseph Keppler
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
IROQUOISPAPERS
,JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
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)
Fred Ninham to Joseph Keppler
S~ing he will turn the box bein,; lentby Keppler over to the committee fordis tri bu tion.
Alice White to Joseph Keppler [2 sheets]
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.
[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand)
10.
Nedrow, New York
IROQUOISPAPFRS
JOSEPH KEPPLER
(;OLLE(;TI...,'~
~oL. M.~ N,.,1\
Lawtons, New York
IROQUOISPAPER!')
.JOSEPH KEPPLCOLLfn
Fo!..1'1.4 8,
Lawtons, New York
IROQUOISPAPERS
.JOSEPH KEPPLEROOLLE.CiIC'!
FOt. 1"-1,4 ~O
Steamburg, New lork
IROQUOISPAN PS
.IOSEPt--f KEPPLERCCL' r I
December 26
December 26
-
[1939 con.)
FredNinham to Joseph Keppler
Reporting on two falsefaces for whichthe owner is asking $8.00 each andacknowledging money sent by Keppler.[Marked: Answered. in Keppler's hand]
Alice White to Joseph Keppler [2 sheets]
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
Fred Ninham to Joseph Keppler
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]
Fred Ninham to Joseph Keppler
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]
Alice White to Joseph Keppler [3 sheets]
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
lRo«e.)I<:P,\('E" ,
,JOSEPH KEp,'l r:-:
f COLLF':T
901)!~ N. + 93
Buffalo, New York
IROQl O,~
PI\t,'HS
JOSEPIi KEPPL"'r;COLLECTI~ ~~
Steamburg, New York
IROQtJv.;P.\P' RS
.JOSEPH "~PPLEeOI-LECT!
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]
Alice White to Joseph Keppler
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
~IOI.:.PAtcc-,
oIOSEPHKEPDLER
~ eOI-LE,
"'1!L.,'W.-4- 3"2.
Akron, New York
IRO<.!'r-,\t J:
tIOSEr'~ '~nl'"
GOLi..~v
F~". .T.Ei.EI 2.15
Akron, New York
IRO'}' 01<
PAPdS
.JOSEf H KF'" Lr :I COLLECT):.
1"01.;1.~.6 r:J Z' CC;
Akron, New York
IR OQli 015
PAP; c;
JOSEPH !<b'P,-EP
CC...LEC, TIO"!
April 2
April 27
April 30
May 1
May 8
May 13
[1940 con.]
Alice White to Joseph Keppler [2 sheets]
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]
Alice White to Joseph Keppler [3 sheets]
Reporting that the count17s1de looksvery springlike; acknowled8ing thereceipt of a package sent; sending himsome prepared corn for soup.
Arthur C. Parker to Joseph Keppler
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.
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
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
IWQUOISPAPEP'
.IOSEP'j .~r ".: ~ ~
~:'~LEL I
Fo: "".4' ~s
Steamburg, Hew York
IWQVOISPA' '1":':'
JOSEPH K£PPLFR
COLLECTION
1'(11, W.4' 34
Rochester, New York
1R000;u":~S
PAP:' ,
JOSE?'i KEpPLERCOtL<:rT!.
Lawtons, New York
IROQUOISPAP,".,
tIOS"."H~EP!>U RL.\-,L~-"'~ -1- r"
Fl'. I. ~.I
Akron, Hew York
IROQUoISPAP"',S
oIOSFrH0 "PPLCIl,_,.L,.
-
Fc~ 3".'.6 218
[1940 con.]
Mq 13
Alice White to Joseph Keppler [2 sheets]
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
Fred Binham to Joseph Keppler
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
Lyman Johnson to Joseph Keppler
Detailing the expenditure of the money
sent in preparing his garden and ~ingseed; sqing he is feeling his advanced
years.
June 12
Fred Binham to Joseph Keppler
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
,JOSEPH KEPPLERCOLLECTION
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
- ------------
(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]
Fred Ninham to Joseph Keppler
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]
Alice White to Joseph Keppler
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.
[Marked: Answered, in Keppler's hand]
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.)
Jred Ninham to Joseph Keppler
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
Tonawanda Reservation, New York
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.'