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The Passion of Thomas Gilcrease

Thomas Gilcrease, a descendant of creek indians, became an instant Millionaire when oil was discovered on his homestead in 1907. He spent most of his fortune collecting objects that tell the story of the american frontier, particularly of the Native American experience. The Thomas Gilcrease institute of american history and arts in Tulsa, oklahoma, is the result of his lifelong passion.

This huge collection more than 10,000 works of art, 90,000 historical documents, and 250,000 native american artifacts, spans the centuries from 10,000 B.C. to the 1950s. Awed visitors can view nearly 200 George Catlin paintings of Native American life. They can walk among paintings and bronze sculptures by Frederic Remington with names like The Coming And Going Of The Pony Express that call up images of the West. Museumgoers can admire Thomas Moran's watercolors that helped persuade congress to create yellowstone, the first national park. In addition, visitors are treated to works by modern Native Americans, such as the display of wood sculptures by the cherokee Willard Stone.

The museum also houses many priceless documents an original copy of the declaration of independence, the oldest known letter written from the new world, and the papers of Hernando Cortes. A new glass storage area even allows visitors to view the 80 percent of the holdings that are not on display. Thousands of beaded moccasins and buckskin dresses line the shelves, and a collection of magnificent war bonnets hangs from brackets.

When the Gilcrease Institute opened its doors on May 2, 1949, Life magazine declared "it is the best collection of art and literature ever assembled on the American frontier and the Indian. Thousands of visitors agree.



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The Passion of Thomas Gilcrease

Thomas Gilcrease, a descendant of Creek Indians, became an instant millionaire when oil was discovered on his homestead in 1907. He spent most of his fortune collecting objects that tell the story of the american frontier, particularly of the Native American experience. The Thomas Gilcrease Institute of American History and Arts in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is the result of his lifelong passion.

This huge collection, more than 10,000 works of art, 90,000 historical documents, and 250,000 native american artifacts, spans the centuries from 10,000 B.C. to the 1950s. Awed visitors can view nearly 200 George Catlin paintings of Native American life. They can walk among paintings and bronze sculptures by Frederic Remington with names like The Coming And Going Of The Pony Express that call up images of the West. Museumgoers can admire Thomas Moran's watercolors that helped persuade congress to create Yellowstone, the first national park. In addition, visitors are treated to works by modern Native Americans, such as the display of wood sculptures by the Cherokee Willard Stone.

The museum also houses many priceless documents, an original copy of the declaration of independence, the oldest known letter written from the new world, and the papers of Hernando Cortes. A new glass storage area even allows visitors to view the 80 percent of the holdings that are not on display. Thousands of beaded moccasins and buckskin dresses line the shelves, and a collection of magnificent war bonnets hang from brackets.

When the Gilcrease Institute opened its doors on May 2, 1949, Life magazine declared "it is the best collection of art and literature ever assembled on the American frontier and the Indian. Thousands of visitors agree.

The Passion of Thomas Gilcrease

Thomas Gilcrease, a descendant of Creek Indians, became an instant millionaire when oil was discovered on his homestead in 1907. He spent most of his fortune collecting objects that tell the story of the American frontier, particularly of the Native American experience. The Thomas Gilcrease Institute of American History and Arts in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is the result of his lifelong passion.

This huge collection, more than 10,000 works of art, 90,000 historical documents, and 250,000 native american artifacts, spans the centuries from 10,000 B.C. to the 1950s. Awed visitors can view nearly 200 George Catlin paintings of Native American life. They can walk among paintings and bronze sculptures by Frederic Remington with names like The Coming And Going Of The Pony Express that call up images of the West. Museumgoers can admire Thomas Moran's watercolors that helped persuade congress to create Yellowstone, the first national park. In addition, visitors are treated to works by modern Native Americans, such as the display of wood sculptures by the Cherokee Willard Stone.

The museum also houses many priceless documents, an original copy of the Declaration of Independence, the oldest known letter written from the new world, and the papers of Hernando Cortes. A new glass storage area even allows visitors to view the 80 percent of the holdings that are not on display. Thousands of beaded moccasins and buckskin dresses line the shelves, and a collection of magnificent war bonnets hang from brackets.

When the Gilcrease Institute opened its doors on May 2, 1949, Life magazine declared "it is the best collection of art and literature ever assembled on the American frontier and the Indian". Thousands of visitors agree.

I only made four small changes- caps: "American" in line 3; caps" Declaration of Idependence"; and end quote in last line.

Nice job!!!

Cany believe I missed "Declaration of Independence"

Great Group Effort!

And I can't believe that I missed all that Gezbelle caught! I agree- it takes a village...

On another note- I remember having over one dozen people proof my resume a few years back. As I am seeking a current scholarship- I STILL caught typos ...

Cheers,
Christine

Just one last one - there should be a comma after Life Magazine declared... before quotation marks begin.

I think you are right Aenigma something must go there- but comma or colon?