Muskogee Collection

Creek Indian man and wife in village
6317550 Creek Indian man and wife in village. by Kuyper, Jacques (1761-1808) (after); (add.info.: A Creek Indian and his wife in their village)

A Creek Indian and his wife in their village. From an early 19th century etching by Ludwig Gottlieb Portman, after Jacques Kuyper

MIGRANT BOY, 1939. Son of a migrant family in the back seat of a car near Fort Gibson, Oklahoma
MIGRANT CHILD, 1939. A migrant boy from Texas looking out the back of the family truck, east of Fort Gibson, Muskogee County, Oklahoma. Photograph by Russell Lee, June 1939

OKLAHOMA: STREET SCENE. Storefronts in Muskogge, Oklahoma. Photograph by Russell Lee, July 1939

BRAKE INSPECTION, 1939. Young man examining brakes of a pick-up truck which will take a family to California from Muskogee, Oklahoma. Photograph by Russell Lee, July 1939

MIGRANT WORKER, 1939. A young migrant worker takes his guitar down from the wall at his home in Muskogee, Oklahoma, before he and his family leave for California. Photograph by Russell Lee, July 1939

MIGRANT CHILDREN, 1939. Migrant children in the back seat of their family car, east of Fort Gibson, Muskogee County, Oklahoma. Photograph by Russell Lee, June, 1939

MIGRANT FAMILY, 1939. The lunch of a migrant family with a map as a tablecloth, east of Fort Gibson, Muskogee County, Oklahoma. Photograph by Russell Lee, June 1939

HINE: SCHOOL GARDEN, 1917. School children planting a large garden in the front yard of Jefferson School, Muskogee, Oklahoma. Photograph by Lewis W. Hine, March 1917

HINE: SCHOOLYARD, 1917. Children playing on the slide in the schoolyard of the Oklahoma School for the Blind, Muskogee, Oklahoma. Photograph by Lewis Hine, March 1917

Students Learn About Money
Muskogee, Oklahoma: March, 1917 The Bank section of the Commercial Room in Central High School in Muskogee, Oklahoma

Pushing a car belonging to agricultural day laborer to start it, near Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma. Date 1939 June

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"Muskogee: A Tapestry of History, Resilience, and Community" Step back in time to the early 19th century, where a Creek Indian man and his wife find solace and harmony within their village. Captured beautifully in an etching by Ludwig Gottlieb Portman after Jacques Kuyper, this glimpse into Muskogee's past reveals the rich cultural heritage that shaped this vibrant town. Fast forward to 1939, where the struggles of a migrant family near Fort Gibson, Oklahoma are documented through poignant photographs. In one frame, we see a young boy sitting in the back seat of a car - his eyes filled with dreams yet burdened by uncertainty. This image serves as a reminder of the hardships faced by those seeking better opportunities during challenging times. Moving further into Muskogee's history, we witness bustling storefronts captured by Russell Lee's lens. The streets come alive with energy as residents go about their daily lives. Meanwhile, another photograph from 1939 showcases a diligent young man inspecting the brakes of his pick-up truck – emblematic of Muskogee's industrious spirit. Music fills the air as we encounter a talented migrant worker gently taking down his guitar from its resting place on the wall. His music becomes an anthem for hope amidst adversity – echoing throughout Muskogee's streets and touching hearts along its journey. The resilience of migrant families is further highlighted through images depicting children nestled together in family cars; their faces reflecting both innocence and strength against life’s challenges. These snapshots serve as testaments to unwavering determination and unity within these tight-knit communities. It also boasts stories beyond migration; it celebrates education through Hine’s captivating photographs from 1917. School gardens bloom under eager hands while children joyfully play on slides in schoolyards - showcasing how knowledge thrives when nurtured within supportive environments.