University of Oklahoma Libraries Western History Collections Waddie Hudson Collection Hudson, Waddie (b. ca. 1865). Papers, 1847 1951..33 foot. Collector. Papers (1847 1951) of the Hudson family, including letters (1855, 1860) from Jefferson Davis and L. Q. C. Lamar to Thomas J. Hudson; Hudson s commission (1861) as a major in the Confederate States Army; and a letter to Hudson from M. H. Thomson concerning the prices of household goods. Also included in this collection are eight notebooks of official notary records (1905 1907) of William F. Rasmus of Tahlequah, Indian Territory; a ledger (1870) from Rasmus s general store in Flint, Indian Territory; two funeral registers (1903 1909) from John W. Stapler and Son; and a scrapbook (n.d.) prepared by Waddie Hudson for his grandson, Gordon Hudson Council. Box 1 Folder: Correspondence and Related Documents 1. Letter (copy) from Jefferson Davis to Thomas J. Hudson, Nov. 25, 185(5?). Letter quoted in full by John Ezell, "Jefferson Davis Seeks Political Vindication, 1851-1857." Journal of Mississippi History 26 (Nov. 1964), pp. 307-321. (Original was deacidified, encapsulated, and placed in Locked File on Oct. 1, 1987.) 2. Letters and related documents Deed of gift, Michael Rienhardt to Eliza Anna Hudson and Thomas J. Hudson, Oct. 2, 1847. L.Q.C. Lamar to Thomas J. Hudson, Sept. 18, 1860. M.H. Thomson to T.J. Hudson, Apr. 7, 1865. Side 1: Commission of Thomas J. Hudson, Provisional Army of the Confederate States, Enrolling Officer with the rank of Major, Feb. 11, 1864. Side 2: Appointment of Col. Hudson as a Delegate to the National Cotton Planters' Association of America, Oct. 19, 1883, signed by Gov. Robert Lowry of Mississippi. E. Burkdale (?) to T.J. Hudson, Dec. 27, 1881. Appointment of Col. T.J. Hudson as Delegate to the Southern Exposition held at Louisville, Kentucky, May 22, 1883, signed by Gov. Robert Lowry of Mississippi.
3. Letter to Col. T.J. Hudson from Robt. Beverly (?), Mar. 3/8/(?) re. Congressional politics involved in a Bill to make a Department of Agriculture. 4. Legal Documents Administrator's Letter, United States Court, Indian Territory, Northern District, re. the Estate of Norma E. Hudson, Apr. 29, 1904. This letter appointed Waddie Hudson as administrator of the estate of Mrs. Norma E. Hudson who died on Jan. 11, 1904. Homestead Deed #30486, Cherokee Nation to Norma E. Hudson, Apr. 6, 1909. Deed for NE1/4 of NE1/4, Sec. 14, T 22N, R 16E. Allotment Deed #30486, Cherokee Nation to Norma E. Hudson, Apr. 6, 1909. Deed for SE1/4 of NE1/4 and E1/2 of W1/2 of NE1/4 of Sec. 14, T 22N, R 16E, and NW1/4 of SW1/4 of NE1/4 of Sec. 21, T 17N, R 22E. Copy of last will and testament of Israel Folsom, Country of Blue, Choctaw Nation, 1861. Copy of the original made by Czarina C. Conlan (granddaughter), Sept. 7, 1921. 5. State' Oldest American Flag Newspaper clipping - "State's Oldest American Flag Again Dedicated at Muskogee, Emblem in Custody of Waddie Hudson since 1889," n.d. Typewritten notes concerning the history of the flag. Letter from Roger Eubanks to Waddie Hudson, Jun. 17, 1951. 6. Scrapbook of Hudson Family, includes stock certificates, news clippings, photographs, telegrams, letters, business cards, etc., 1906-1940. 7. Writing tablets 1. family charts and family record of Annabell Jones Hill, Lila Wright Wray, Sarah Jones Hinshaw, et al. 2. diary (pp. 101-192) of soldier during the Civil War, J.N. Jones, Company A, 8th Indiana Cavalry. 3. reminiscences entitled "Picket Guard" by J.N. Jones, Company A, 8th Indiana Cavalry. 8. Historical notes, probably compiled by Mrs. Czarina Colbert Conlan.
"History of Erin Springs and Linsay," four pages. "The Value of an Historical Collection," one page. "Schools in the Chickasaw Nation," one page. "Professor J.M. Harley, Superintendent of Harley Academy," one page. "Indian Mound in Oklahoma," from J.B. Thoburn, Research Director, Oklahoma Historical Society, six pages. Typewritten list of Choctaw Indian Chiefs and dates of service, one page. "Why the Possum's Tail Is Bare" by Emma Tooker-Antone, teacher, Chilocco Indian School, Indian School Journal. The Super-Civilized Indian, Oklahoma City, Okla., Vol. 1, No. 1, June 1926. Includes biographical sketch of Mrs. Czarina Colbert Conlan. Official Notary Record Books (6) No. 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15, Wm. F. Rasmus, Notary Public, Northern Judicial District, Tahlequah, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, May 26, 1905 - February 11, 1907. Box 2 Scrapbooks, Bible Study Record Books, Account Books & Ledgers, Diary & Registers Official Notary Record Books (2) No. 16 & 17, Wm. F. Rasmus, Notary Public, Northern Judicial District, Tahlequah, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, Feb. 11, 1907 - Nov. 16, 1907. Scrapbook re. the Colbert Family, includes news clippings, photographs, family history, etc., 1897-1909. Ledger "E" To 1st Blotter and Day Book, Wm. F. Rasmus, Flint, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, 1870-1871. Accounts book, lists names of companies, dates and amounts. Bible study record book, 1891-1901. Notes concerning passages in bible and meditations. "Order Book from February 1905 to March 1905." This book contains handwritten sermons and addresses. Bible study record book with index (handwritten). Index headings include Peter's fall and restoration, endurance, mind of Christ, qualifications for church membership, etc.
Book of sermons and addresses, 1899-1901. This book contains handwritten sermons and addresses. Diary, Jan. 1, 1898 - Jan. 17, 1904. Primary chronicles events at church. Bible study record book with index (handwritten), Jan. 1, 1885(?). Index headings include end of all things, Christ's temptations, Sabbath perpetuity, etc. "Order Book from Italian Battista Mission to G. Papua," 1911-1912. Written in Italian. Registers (2) of Funerals, Jno. W. Stapler and Son, January 1903 - June 1904 and July 1903 - January 1910. List remains of, ordered by, age cause of death date of burial, coffin or casket and size, price, etc. Notebook of handwritten bible study notes, 1898. Diary (handwritten) kept by Maud Russell, 1889-1934. Daily entries from 1889-1903, then skips to 1930. Bible study record book with index (handwritten), 1883-1884. Index headings include lord's supper, building the church, witness bearing, God's love, etc. "Order Book From to," book lists animals purchased by Oak Mount Farm, North McAlester, Oklahoma, 1914-1923. Includes detailed descriptions of individual animals under the categories: horses, cows, pigs, and dogs. "Biblica Execesi," bible study record book (handwritten). Written in Italian, 347 pp. Journal for the West Tampa Baptist Italian Mission, written in Italian and English, 1912-1939. Lists various trip expenses, etc. Scrapbook kept by Chas. Chandler, Granville, O. "Stories Connected with War." Contains news clippings concerning the Civil War. Account book, January 15, 1868 - June 13, 1868. Lists "cash on hand," "collections this day," "school orders," "county orders," etc. Ribbons Folder: Locked File 1. Grant Memorial Services, Sioux City, Iowa, August 8th, 1885, Born April 27, 1822, Died July 23, 1885.
2. The Deep Water Port of the Great Southwest. To the Editors from Oklahoma and Indian Territory, Galveston, October 17-20, 1895. 3. Delegate - Statehood Convention -- Guthrie, January 25, 1899. 4. Excelsior Fifth Annual Reunion, 3rd Penna, Heavy Artillery and 188th Regiment P.V. Fortress Monroe, VA, August 4th, 1890. 5. First Reunion Thirteenth Regiment, N.J. Vols., Orange, N.J., October 13, 1886. 6. Y.M.F.P.A. Floor Manager. 7. San Francisco, 1915 -- The Exposition City. 8. W. of W., Moore Camp, No. 115, Woodmen of the World, Moore, Oklahoma Territory. 9. 39th Annual Session. Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of Illinois, St. Louis,? 14-17, 1930. 10. 18th Annual Convention. Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias of Oklahoma. 11. Annual Convention. Grand Temple Pythian Sisters of Florida. Jacksonville, May 6-7, 1930. 12. Woodmen of the World. Dum Facet Clamat. Miscellaneous Shells and rocks Spurred snout of a gar Indian head pipe Ivory (goat) 2 pieces of wood Bone - possibly human finger Top of flag pole.