1. Honoring Cherokee Leaders: A Monument of History and Legacy Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0020 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Dewey F. Bartlett Collection Title: Honoring Cherokee Leaders: A Monument of History and Legacy Date: 1973/1978 Creator: unknown Policy Area: Native Americans Names: Cherokee Nation Topic: Business--United States., Older people--Medical care--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma Congress: 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975), 95th (1977-1979)
![["A new monument at the Cherokee Nation complex in Tahlequah honors early tribal leaders and was inspired by James Tyner's work to locate the graves of important Cherokees. Tyner, along with his sister, has identified over 1,500 graves of Indians in northeastern Oklahoma and compiled extensive historical records. The monument includes the names of 256 tribal leaders and heroes, and highlights the importance of preserving Cherokee history and honoring those who came before."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201973%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Honoring Cherokee Leaders: A Monument of History and Legacy")