1 10 23 https://omeka.conncoll.edu/files/original/8bb07baab9e7809cb78a47a1b5707c51.jpg 5941384e3f5e3a2e25958a2e98e1d703 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 Text Any textual data included in the document Saygo- Enclosed A Check For My Belts, Thank You, Just As Soon As Linda Picks Up Hers I Will Send You The Money If Not I Will Send It Next Week. Got Your Card From Florida, You Sure Enjoy The Good Life. I Finaly Got Around To Makeing This Belt. Working Nights Gives Me A Little Time To Do Some Things On Job. The Last Three Belts Where Made On The Job. Are You Going To The Pow Wow In Easton Pa In June And Are You Comming To The One Jane Is Getting Togather. Also I Hear Mag La Que Does Not Run Hunter Mtn Anymore.Star And The One That Was Security I Hear Are Running It Now.Are You Going To That One Also. I Am Getting Rid Of The Property That I Have In Ny. Because I Got A Better Deal In Maine. I Have Forty Two Acres With Little Eagle. And I Just Got Marsha A Farm For Her And Waup Athoo Kwey. Because If You Stop And Consider The Day Of The Indian On Reservation's Will A And Is Comming To A Close. So As Phillip Deere States If You Dont Have Your Own Place Secured And Were You Can Grow And Raise Your Own You Will Not Survive As A Indian In This World. Did You Read Vine De Lore In The Notes About The Western Indian Will Not Survive Without The Eastern Indians Being Just. Well All Is Well, Hope To See You One Day Soon When You Get Back And Setle Down. Marsha And Children Doing Fine, I Got Her A Organ With All The Gagets On It That Play Bands Drums, So She Is Happy. No Not On Credit. May We Be At Peace, But Always Listen To Those Who Do Not Be At Peace With Themselfs. Love And Regards To All. Our Relations, Have Got The Right To Put A Seat Lodge In The State Prison For Native People. Onen Your Bro 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 (March 1985) Subject The topic of the resource Economic Aspects Property Description An account of the resource Chief Big Eagle discusses a recent check payment for belts. He talks about his job working nights, and how he is going to be selling his New York property for something better in Maine. Vague references to upcoming bid in a state prison. 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 21, 1985 Business Family Property https://omeka.conncoll.edu/files/original/9897c130bb5a37b511fc12836efcc0c4.jpg 03cbf644ad8f2c4e2b3d7bc66a4c5a61 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 Text Any textual data included in the document Saygo- Good To Hear You On The Phone, I Was Worried That You Had Fallen Sick. But Good To Know That You Are Ok. Enclosed Find Check For $70.00 Dollars I Owe You.Now I Am Out Of Everything Like Pouches Shoulder Bags, I Need Some More Of The Deer Necklaces If You Have Them. So If You Have And Can Send Me Some Of Them I Will Be In Good Shape For A While. I Imagine The Next Order I Get From Overseas Will Be Double As They Have Been Doing And Right Know I Am Getting Some Porto Ricans Comming, And They Like The Pouches And Deer Necklaces.I Will Be Glad When Marsha Has Baby Then I Can Come And Do Shopping. She Got Two Weeks Now Then They Will Have To Force Labor.Well It Looks Like Rain Today So I Better Get This Off, I Am Almost Finished With A Nother Wall Hanger. Getting Place Cleaned Up For The Summer. Still In Court Every Week Nothing Yet. How Is The Mohawks Doing, You Are The Only One I Get News From, I Heard That Art Montore Set The Chiefs Up, And He Is In Californa Is It True. May The Creator Take Care Of You We Are Talking On Bill To Get The State To Take New Land In Trust Today. Oneh 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 (1981) Subject The topic of the resource Interstate relations Economic aspects Description An account of the resource Chief Big Eagle writes Saygo about trade and also trade with Puerto Ricans. He also asks for an update about the Mohawk Nation and tells Saygo he goes to court to pass a state bill to take more land into trust. He mentions a person named Art Montore. 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 Monday the 31st, 1981 Economy government Interstate Relations https://omeka.conncoll.edu/files/original/d15e816bca8b77e5643c21b6a99181bf.jpg d4f2e30e610f9c8715274f80483694e6 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 Text Any textual data included in the document Saygo My Brother- I Pray That You Are Well And In Good Spirits, The Weather Here Is Hot. But House Is Cool. I Am Encloseing Your Belt The First One, I Do Hope That This Is The Design That You Wanted, It Came Out 31 3/4, Twenty Six Beads Wide. The Tape When You Lay It Out And The Tapes Are Bent Backward It Will Say Back So That You Will Not Get The Good Side Wrong. I Will Set Up The Other Design And Go To Work On It So That I Hope Will Be Done In A Week Two At The Most If I Dont Have To Go No Where. Next Friday I Have To Go To Greenwich To Talk A Couple Of Hours, But Will Be Back.I Am Going To Mag La Que's Pow Wow.Have The Kettles Left For The Islands Yet. Tez Told Me He Seen You At The Talk That He Gave In N.Y. He Stopped For A Day Then Went To R.I.Well I Must Close. My Daughter Gave Me A Young Puppy For, Fathers Day And I Am Working On His House, So That He Will Be Set For The Winter. Well That Is All The News Here. May The Creator Watch Over You And The Great Spirit Be Your Guide 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 28, 1980) Subject The topic of the resource Tribal government Commerce Description An account of the resource Letter to Saygo discussing the weather and the exchanging of belts and their making. Discussing how he has to go to Greenwich to talk and then talked to someone named Tez who was hosting talks. Also mentions Mag La Que's Pow Wow. Purchase of a puppy for his family. 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 June 28, 1980 Economy Family government 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 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/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/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/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/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/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