Cherokees: An Illustrated History

Five Civilized Tribes Museum, 1984. First Edition. Hardcover. Like New/Very Good . 0x0x0. Signed by Significant Other . In original plastic dustjacket, which has a short tear. 176 pages illustrated by photographs, drawings, and nine double page color plates by various artists. An impressive illustrated history of the tribe from its beginnings in the Carolinas and Georgia and the removal to Oklahoma via the Trail of Tears. Inscribed "For Sam K Who has been a wonderful friend to all of my family for so many years. My thanks, Martha Watson Griffin 1985". Griffin was a noted Oklahoman, rancher, philanthropist, and businesswoman. She married John T. Griffin of Muskogee in 1959, and upon his death assumed leadership of the family’s Griffin Television and Griffin Food Company. Mrs. Griffin served on the board of directors of OG&E, the Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the OU Foundation Board. She received the Pioneer Woman Award in Ponca City in 1988 and was the driving force behind the success of the Five Civilized Tribes Museum. She was also the manager of the Watson Ranch and was elected to the American Cattle Breeders Hall of Fame. Martha Griffin White received the prestigious Governor’s Arts Award in 1984, and in 1985 Governor Bellmon appointed her to the first State Arts Council. A unique association copy.