2 10 23 https://omeka.conncoll.edu/files/original/a1ac6912bbdfca09f86b92fd1d6eea64.jpg 907769f8e1cd35ea34118c38c0afc453 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chief Big Eagle Collection Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data TLS Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A letter from Chief Big Eagle to Saygo (February 10, 1986) Description An account of the resource Chief Big Eagle in a letter to Saygo he sends back a pair of moccosins he left at the reservation. He also sent a $17.00 check for the backing of hair pieces. Chief Big Eagle expresses his concerns about the lack of funds available in their nation and how they will not give in to the state or federal government offering funds. He mentions how his practices are denying funds is like other Native Western reservations. Lastly, a lady from the state government came to talk about paving a driveway and implementing a tribal office. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chief Big Eagle Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 10, 1986 Business Crafts Federal Government Relations State Government Relations https://omeka.conncoll.edu/files/original/3013d2ad2fc42dcd2ff46a38a2749e8e.jpg 286f9de27bb81db2d8e5b677a9f0ae03 https://omeka.conncoll.edu/files/original/a7be476f0cc81dfd54ca6a0c5092f589.jpg 3ff43ff588648ca3a83bfce7dfde3dac https://omeka.conncoll.edu/files/original/a6690b26d06d59ac75f6fe0b95f9309b.jpg 5e32073d0d4ad4e78290100adac151a3 https://omeka.conncoll.edu/files/original/f4ef75ee788cd3f981c5d76921c64ab9.jpg f9323f2eedb2ef66f0f12d2a3285bf5a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chief Big Eagle Collection Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data ALS Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chief Big Eagle Letter to a Friend (August 13, 1980) Description An account of the resource Big Eagle sends a lengthy letter to a friend giving updates on his "bad leg" and announces his wife, Marsha's, pregnancy to the friend. Big Eagle also references new neighbors who were attacked by his dog because they did not listen to warnings. In the middle, Big Eagle says that a man has threatened Marsha so he responded with his own threat of killing the man. The most important part of the letter is about a trial that Big Eagle is a participant in. He writes that he was frustrated with his lawyer and exclaimed that there will never be justice for him but for the entirety of his life he will not give up land to the white man. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chief Big Eagle Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 13, 1980 Business Indian rights State Government Relations https://omeka.conncoll.edu/files/original/bdfc0ba2f8a099e1a5408ba53b401a53.pdf f46df4135f56d4aa45a93ffe026dfef2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chief Big Eagle Collection Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Saygo my Bro. Enclosed fund check for the moccs, for Mary Rawlings they fit and she loves them. I will be sending you the check for the cradle board in the third, and we will be caught up to date. I am looking for you and Roy on the 11 you all can spend the night because we have from eight in the morning to ten to set up and be ready by ten. They say that they have from ten to twenty five thousand people there, I do hope so. So let me know what time you and Roy will be here. This is a yearly thing. Well it has been raining all the week here and still it is not clear days. So I hope all the rain comes now there is a rain date if it rains Sat. Sunday will be the date. I will send you the size for a dress for a Mohawk woman in a few days. Big Toe came from Arz. and will be up on the land in the MTNS. The baby is big and pretty walking and talking and is a very sweet child I have to keep my eyes on her as everyone wants to steal her. How is the family fine I pray. After the twelfth I will be able to travel. And I just turned the Colchester Reservation over to my son Moonface so that takes the weight off me because it is so much to handle running both res. And the MTNS. Well will close now so that this can get on its way to you. So walk in Balance, ONEH Chief Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chief Big Eagle Letter to Saygo (June 2nd, 1982) Subject The topic of the resource Culture and Governance Description An account of the resource Letter from Chief Big Eagle about cultural items he is making. Further discussion about his son, Moonface, and his handing off of the Colchester Reservation. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Paugussett Tribe Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Chief Big Eagle Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Letter Crafts Culture Governance https://omeka.conncoll.edu/files/original/e4301b6af0af43b678abf84e5fc5d58b.jpg db7550e65c89d2e7ccb607ce8b001dcf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chief Big Eagle Collection Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data ALS Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chief Big Eagle Letter to Saygo (September 6, 1980) Description An account of the resource Chief Big Eagle writes to Saygo to thank him for the quick delivery as they are long time trading partners. Once he takes care of business he updates Saygo on his recent court appearance where he was urged to concede a driveway of 15 ft. Chief Big Eagle would have to concede this "Indian land" to Kugi. He does not reveal who/what Kugi is nor what his final decision is regarding the land. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chief Big Eagle Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 6, 1980 Buisness State Government Relations https://omeka.conncoll.edu/files/original/c6e31c25aca04bc89111ab584ed5cd93.jpg f84c1f1f15be3afec8a2eae8e2121265 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chief Big Eagle Collection Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data TLS Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A letter to Saygo from Chief Big Eagle (December 24, 1984) Description An account of the resource Chief Big Eagle wishes Saygo a Merry Christmas in his letter. He also writes to send a check payment of $15 for a belt. He references a movie being made by American Airlines and producers from California will fly in. The belt Chief Big Eagle made is being used in Connecticut Art for display for three months. The letter references business about someone overseas perhaps another dealer for "War Club", and if they do not get it, he will pay Saygo for it before the Spring. He sends his business partner all the best with his family in good health. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chief Big Eagle Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 24, 1984 Business https://omeka.conncoll.edu/files/original/31b8bc412f67ab6cbf5e803bccf3d242.jpg a18ef2d2eaa9ece92d8ec1dccf0a01a1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chief Big Eagle Collection Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data ALS Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chief Big Eagle Letter to Saygo (February 12, 1982) Description An account of the resource Chief Big Eagle wrote a letter to Saygo, his friend who owns a store in upstate New York, with information about trade goods and a meeting that will be held to negotiate ancient Indian land claims. A New York senator is drafting a bill and Chief Big Eagle writes Saygo to visit New York. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Chief Big Eagle Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 12, 1982 Business Reservation State Government Relations https://omeka.conncoll.edu/files/original/58559cad5bcb7b866c2472c6d2670197.jpg 0677c037e94c73f978febd90ed0bb575 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chief Big Eagle Collection Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chief Big Eagle and Family Subject The topic of the resource Chief Big Eagle https://omeka.conncoll.edu/files/original/8b10d16abe4828aed43baa5bbbc1bf77.jpg 6ae8fb3e3406855317b644fbda9d2dc4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chief Big Eagle Collection Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter correspondence with a photo of the Chief's family Text Any textual data included in the document Saygo, My Bro- Enclosed Find Money Order For The Sum Of $125.00 Payment In Full For The Buckskin Dress For Mary Rawlins. That Leaves Me Oweing You For Three Items Left. Onida Cradle Board, Crafts And Rug.Roger Will Not Be Up From Florida Till 10 Of July.Will Bring Him Up. For Fitting.Still Working And Looking Forward To Mag La Ques Pow Wow In Catskills. Mary Got A Lot Of Comments On The Dress People Still Talking About Cermoney, Pictures Are Not Back Yet But Should Be Next Week.Take Good Care Of Your Self Till I See You Soon. I Am Trading My Eight Acres In Brasher For Twenty Acres In Russell, Is That In Your Sons Territory To Build Camp. Baby On Whole Milk And Strained Foods Already. Her Eyes Are Comming Clear, Dr. Said She Had A Infection In Left Eye Marsha Is Doing Fine, And Happy Oneh Chief Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chief Big Eagle Letter to Saygo (July 1982) Description An account of the resource Letter to Saygo continiuing to talk about the state affair and the August Pow Wow in the Catskills. Chief Big Eagle shares he is trading his 8 acres in Brasher for 20 acres in Russel. Baby had an eye infection but her eyes are getting clearer. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Paugussett Tribe Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Chief Big Eagle Subject The topic of the resource Family Updates Tribal government Economic assistance Economy Family government Tribal Relations https://omeka.conncoll.edu/files/original/041d3c984a26524edd686e36ae986ba7.jpg de9b82f18833805c3fee9361720365e7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chief Big Eagle Collection Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter Correspondence Text Any textual data included in the document Saygo My Bro. All Is Well Here I Just Sent The Contract In To Be At The Pow Wow In Hunter NY. I Understand That You Are Going With Blackbear Good. I Am Encloseing Ten Dollars For The Belt That You Back And I Am Sending You Two Beaded Strips. One A Hat Band That Marsha Made And The Other Is A Belt That Should Be Ok With The Ends To Tie For A Thirty Or Thirty Two Waist. I Have Put Your Phone # Where I Can Find It Thanks. The Weather Is Begining To Turn Good Put We Have A Storm Comming Tuesday, Tuesday At Eight I Have To Give A Talk At The Un Of Conn. To 395 Minorites. Do You Have Any Of The Deerhorn Necklaces. I Know How To Get To Your Place No Trou Bee.Well Will Close So That I Can Get. This Out To You.May You Enjoy The Comming Change Of Season Love And Regards To The Family, See You Soon. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chief Big Eagle Letter to Saygo (March 1982) Subject The topic of the resource Trade associations Academics Description An account of the resource Trade updates and payments to Saygo. Life updates related to the Chief's family. Reference to the talk Chief Big Eagle is giving at the University of Connecticut, with specific mention to the 395 minorities who will be in attendance. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Paugussett Tribe Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Chief Big Eagle Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 1, 1982 Education Family Trade https://omeka.conncoll.edu/files/original/6d1a92aa45528a0085e2a4c3e11e2fc1.jpg 3915eb22e8522bffe52be3b97947f25c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chief Big Eagle Collection Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chief Big Eagle Letter to Saygo (July 1980) Subject The topic of the resource Government Affairs Personal Health Economic aspects Description An account of the resource Letter is another correspondence about payments for belt making. Chief includes a detailed update on his recent trip to the hospital as well as an interaction with a man from Washington DC about Chiefs accomplishments and inquiries into tribe success. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Paugussett Tribe Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Chief Big Eagle Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 17, 1980 Economy Family government