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New Book Added to Our Store: Cherokee Women In Charge - Female Power and Leadership In American Indian Nations of Eastern North America
This newly published book, by noted Cherokee author, Karen Coody Copper, is a very interesting history about the matrilineal society of Cherokee women. It describes Cherokee and indigenous women as independent and strong women who often bore the greater workload, both inside and outside the home. This book contains a full name index, photos and illustrations, plus genealogy data.
For more info on the book and to buy it, click here. Visit to Talbot Library and Museum by Colcord Schools' "Hornets of Character" After-School ProgramOn March 29, 2022, Talbot Library and Museum was very pleased to welcome a tour of our facilities to students of Colcord Public Schools and their parents. The student group is the "Hornets of Character" After-School Program. They toured our Museum, Library, outbuildings, and our property grounds.
This group also had a scavenger hunt. The scavenger hunt list included items found on our property at the Talbot Library and Museum. This hunt was organized by Chase Payne who is the "Hornets of Character" Program Director. The students and parents really enjoyed the "hunt" and becoming acquainted with our facility.
We want to give a big thank you to Karen Hilliker, Family Engagement Coordinator with Colcord Public Schools, for sharing the wonderful photos of this event. What a great time! Click here for more pictures of the event! New Exhibit at Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum: "Sovereignty on Trial: The Tragedy at Goingsnake"A new exhibit opened this month at the Cherokee National Supreme Court Musuem.
This exhibit named “Sovereignty on Trial: The Tragedy at Goingsnake” looks at the story of Cherokee Nation citizen Ezekiel Proctor and what has been called the Goingsnake Massacre on the event’s 150th anniversary. The trial and its aftermath became the centerpiece of long-standing jurisdictional debate between the federal court and Cherokee Nation.
This exhibit runs from April 5, 2022 through April 8, 2023. See more exhibit and location information here. 
(The Talbot Library and Museum assisted with research materials and images throughout the Ezekiel Proctor exhibit.)
New book added to online store and at the library: Elias Boudinot-Cherokee & His America
This book was originally published in 1941 by University of Oklahoma Press. It is recently reprinted, and is the history and story of Elias Boudinot. He was a formative part of Cherokee history, educated by Moravian missionaries in Georgia, and at the Foreign Mission School in Cornwall, CT. There he met and married Harriet Gold who settled with him in his Cherokee homeland. Elias and Samuel A. Worcester, published the Cherokee Phoenix newspaper in Georgia. There Elias joined with friends and relatives, the Ridges and Waties, urging removal to the West. For more info and to purchase online, click here. New book in store - Cherokee Emigration Rolls, 1817-1835
This wonderful reference book has been transcribed by Jack D. Baker.
Originally published in 1977, and re-published 2021 by Oklahoma Trail of Tears Association, this is a valuable resource for Cherokee heritage researchers. This book compiles a listing of Cherokees who voluntarily emigrated to the west, prior to the Treaty of New Echota of December, 1835. For more information and to order this book, click here. New Book: 1835 Cherokee Census (Hard Cover)
We just added a new book to our online bookstore: 1835 Cherokee Census in Hard Cover.
This book is produced by the Trail of Tears Association-Oklahoma Chapter. We also have the 1835 Cherokee Census in a Spiral Bound Option! More information here! New Hours at Talbot Library and MuseumWe have new hours at TL&M!
Stop by and see us!! Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00AM - 4:00PM Friday 8:00AM-2:00PM (or other days by appointment for research) Talbot Library & Museum recognized with "Cultural Perpetuation Award" at 2021 Cherokee Nation CCO ConferenceTalbot Library and Museum was recently recognized with the "Cultural Perpetuation Award" at the 2021 Cherokee Nation Community and Cultural Outreach Conference. This award was received for our Cherokee cultural and history emphasis and information. We are so thankful to the Cherokee Nation for this award and recognition.
Click here to see video and transcript! New Book in Online Store: Hunter's Home in the Cherokee Nation-The Murrell and Ross Families Of Indian Territory
Our new online book is 331 pages and contains a fascinating history of the Murrell/Hunter's Home, Park Hill, Oklahoma from the 1840's the present time. Includes many photos as well as genealogy charts of the Murrell and Ross families.
This is important Cherokee history for those interested in this rich history and genealogy! For purchase info, click here or visit our online store! (This book is also available for purchase at the Talbot Library and Museum in Colcord, OK) New Book in Online Store: Lost Oklahoma Treasure, Misplaced Mines, Outlaw Loot & Mule Loads of Gold by W. Craig Gaines
We just added to our online store a new book by author W. Craig Gaines. The new book, Lost Oklahoma Treasure, Misplaced Mines, Outlaw Loot & Mule Loads of Gold, is a 143 page book containing numerous stories and photos about the search for lost Oklahoma treasures. The contents includes: Treasures by County, Wichita Mountains, Traders and Travelers, and much more!
For purchase info, click here or visit our online store! (This book is also available for purchase at the Talbot Library and Museum in Colcord, OK) 
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Join us at Talbot Library & Museum for Old Settlers Day, June 4!
Online Bookstore Feature: Nancy Ward and Her Descendants
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Help us further our goal of
"Preserving a Bit of History" by donating to TL&M. PLUS: Donations of $30.00 or more will receive a one-year, two-issue subscription to "T. L. & M. Genealogy Magazine". NEW! Donate Online!
Click yellow "Donate" button above. (During the online donation process, please be sure to choose "share address" with us so we may mail your copies of TL&M for donations of $30 & above.) 
Read more stories about preserving history (like those just below) in our "Bit of History" blog.
A Visit To The White House
Remembering "A Bit Of History":
Our Library Founder, Virgil Talbot, worked steadily in politics designing leaflets, writing editorials, and taking stands on issues and candidates. He wrote a book called "A Bit Of History" (available in our online store and at Talbot Library and Museum) that chronicles some of his political efforts, acquaintances, and correspondence. (And many other of his stories and writings about history) On page 131 of the book, Talbot chronicles the moment he shook the hand of President Lyndon Johnson around 1964: "It was a presidential news conference, not the kind you see on television these days, but one for members of the International Labor Press Association (ILPA). We were all part of the working press, editors, writers and publishers of labor newspapers. Security was tight in those days and I assume we had been checked out before being allowed into one of the rooms at the White House. I don't remember which one. President Johnson came in, along with House Speaker Carl Albert and Senate Majority Leader Russell Long. I was struck by the difference in size between Albert and Long - - one small, the other huge, or at least he looked that way beside Albert. The president was even bigger. The three men discussed the issues of the day - poverty, civil rights, etc. - and answered questions. Then we filed past the president for a handshake and picture taking. I remember telling him my name and that I was from Arkansas (We lived in Fayetteville, AR at that time.) And he made some remark and I passed on into history. (Note, written in 1986: I weigh about 100 pounds lighter today than I did 22 years ago. One hundred pounds! No wonder my feet are flat.)" You can shop for this book here. Beautiful Antique Quilts on display at the Talbot Library & MusuemAs you enter the Springtown School House building at the Talbot Library & Museum (TL&M), you will quickly see a beautiful display of quilts donated to our museum.
We are very proud of our quilt collection including quilts from the late 19th century and early 20th century. So many of these types of quilts leave such a legacy and are great piece of American history. Read more about some of the quilts on display at TL&M here. Military Tribute to Colcord graduate, Doyle Howerton, at TL&MNearly 100 years ago, Doyle Howerton was born in Colcord, Oklahoma. He was born on September 24, 1920. He attended grade school at Beck-Prairie and high school at Colcord High School, graduating in 1939.
He joined the Army Air Corps in 1941. He flew gasoline and supplies to many areas including China, Burma, Venezuela and India during World War II. After over 20 years of service to our country, Howerton retired from the military on July 31, 1961. The flag from his funeral was donated to the Talbot Library and Museum by his wife, Dorotha Howerton, on October 14, 2003. We salute Doyle Howerton for his service to our great country! See more of his story in our Bit of History Blog. You may also see more of Howerton's story, his funeral flag and photo when you visit the Talbot Library and Museum in Colcord, OK! Gas Pumps on Permanent Display at Talbot Library and Musuem
From the Talbot Library and Museum Collection:
These gasoline pumps that were lovingly restored by board member Bob Stinchcomb a few years ago. It was a huge undertaking but worth the effort! For years, the old gas pumps had no inside home and were exposed to weather conditions. Bob took them to his home workshop and cleaned, repaired and painted them. They are on permanent display inside of the Adair building on the Talbot museum’s grounds. These are pieces of Americana and now they can be appreciated and enjoyed for years to come, thus upholding Talbot’s motto of “Preserving a Bit of History”. For more details on the pumps and their restoration, go to the "Bit of History" Blog. Early 1900's Elgin Pocket Watch from the Talbot Museum Collection 
his watch belonged to Robert Lee Brown who was born at Rising Star, Texas in 1885. He married Mary E. Hodges in 1908. She was born in Indian Territory in 1888. In 1936, the family moved to Colcord and began taking care of the Colcord Ranch and Lodge.
Lowell Brown, the donor of this watch and the son of Robert and Mary, was about 17 and one of the younger children in a family of 9 children. Living at the ranch gave them many modern conveniences that most families in the area weren’t accustomed to. Lowell remembered having electricity from a Delco system and running water. He also remembered pumping gas from one of the old gasoline pumps from the ranch. These very pumps are located in the Adair Building on the Museum property. The pumps have been carefully restored by Bob Stinchcomb. Lowell recalled a special story about this watch: While in Texas, his father, Robert, needed some money and borrowed it from a local storekeeper. As collateral he gave the man his watch, who in turn loaned his father his own watch to keep time. It was several years before his father managed to pay off the loan and get his watch back. The watch is an Elgin. The watch and the chain have always been together. Lowell made the stand the watch hangs on many years ago. The watch was donated to the Talbot Museum by Lowell Brown in September 1996. We also offer:
* Obituaries/Death Notice Index * Engrave-A-Brick Memorial * Latest Book Store Arrivals * TL&M & Goingsnake Subscriptions Talbot Library and Museum featured in video for "Visit Cherokee Nation"
From "Visit Cherokee Nation": Tucked away in the small town of Colcord is the Talbot Library & Museum. This unique indoor and outdoor museum specializes in the history and genealogy of northeast Oklahoma, northwest Arkansas and Cherokee Nation. Catch a glimpse of what you might see here.
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