Collection: Photograph of Alfred Meacham | ArchivesSpace Public Interface

Content Description

Two copies of the black and white photograph of Alfred Meacham, mounted on yellow cardboard

Dates

Creation: Undated

Biographical / Historical

Alfred Benjamin Meacham was an American Methodist minister, reformer, author and historian, who served as the U.S. Superintendent of Indian Affairs for Oregon from 1869 to 1872. He was sympathetic towards the Modoc tribes and their interests. Appointed as chairman of the Modoc Peace Commission, Meacham was severely wounded during peace negotiations with the Modocs on April 11, 1873. After the Modoc War he arranged a national speaking tour for the Modoc and Klamath tribal representatives. He wanted to inform Americans about the issues related to the Modoc War and Indian relocation in general.

Extent

2 Photographic Prints ([describe boxes, items, etc. here]) ; 13" x 11"

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Alfred Benjamin Meacham was an American Methodist minister, reformer, author and historian, who served as the U.S. Superintendent of Indian Affairs for Oregon 1869 – 1872, and as chairman of the Modoc Peace Commission in 1873. Collection consists of two copies of the black and white photograph of Alfred Meacham, mounted on yellow cardboard.