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Charles L. Sewrey taught political sciences, economics and history. This collection consists of collected materials presumably used for research, correspondence and writing and miscellaneous materials. Manuscripts and published works are devoted primarily to anti-Catholicism.

The Rosinbelly, a mimeographed publication created and printed in Urania, Louisiana, for distribution to servicemen from the area. ; https://digitalcommons.latech.edu/manuscript-finding-aids/1080/thumbnail.jpg

CONTENT: Listing of measurements for a mans' coat and vest ordered from Charles L. Day. The measurements are written on Meadows Trading Company stationary. BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY: Sam Day, Sr. (1845-1925) arrived in Arizona in 1883 to survey extensions to eastern and southern boundaries of the Navajo reservation for the federal government. At the time his wife, Anna, and their three boys Sam, Jr. (1889-1944), Charles Day (1879-1918) and William remained in Colorado. The family joined Sam, Sr. in Arizona, where they staked out a homestead at Cienaga (Sinagee). He was elected to the Arizona Territorial Legislature in 1906 and served two terms in the Arizona House. From 1920 until his death in 1925 he held the post of United States Indian Commissioner. Sam, Sr., moved from Sinagee in 1901. His Sinagee ranch became part of the St. Michaels Mission. He joined son Charlie at Bill Meadows trading post, but eventually moved to the mouth of Canyon de Chelly and with his sons, Sam, Jr. and William, established what was to become the famous Thunderbird Trading Post. Sam's sons also entered into the Indian trade. Charlie operated the Meadows trading post until his untimely death in an automobile accident in 1918.

CONTENT: Charles L. Day letter to his father, Sam Day, Sr., stating that he will be back home from Gallup in one or two days. BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY: Sam Day, Sr. (1845-1925) arrived in Arizona in 1883 to survey extensions to eastern and southern boundaries of the Navajo reservation for the federal government. At the time his wife, Anna, and their three boys Sam, Jr. (1889-1944), Charles Day (1879-1918) and William remained in Colorado. The family joined Sam, Sr. in Arizona, where they staked out a homestead at Cienaga (Sinagee). He was elected to the Arizona Territorial Legislature in 1906 and served two terms in the Arizona House. From 1920 until his death in 1925 he held the post of United States Indian Commissioner. Sam's sons also entered into the Indian trade. Charlie operated the Meadows trading post until his untimely death in an automobile accident in 1918. Charles was known for his strong interest in documenting Navajo culture.

Letter written by Charles R. Allen describing and providing measurements for monument for Charles L. Day. Allen states he will charge $25.00 for it.BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Sam Day, Sr. (1845-1925) arrived in Arizona in 1883 to survey extensions to eastern and southern boundaries of the Navajo reservation for the federal government. At the time his wife, Anna, and their three boys Sam, Jr. (1889-1944), Charles Day (1879-1918) and William remained in Colorado. The family joined Sam, Sr. in Arizona, where they staked out a homestead at Cienaga (Sinagee). He was elected to the Arizona Territorial Legislature in 1906 and served two terms in the Arizona House. From 1920 until his death in 1925 he held the post of United States Indian Commissioner.Sam's sons also entered into the Indian trade. Charlie operated the Meadows trading post until his untimely death in an automobile accident in 1918.