Allen Wright
At a glance:
- Series: American Indians Ready Reference
- Categories: Government and Politics
- Subcategories: Native Americans, American Indians
- Curriculum: American History 1816-1855, American Civil War & Reconstruction Era (1856-1877), American History 1878-1900, American Indian History
Article abstract: A highly regarded scholar, Allen Wright served in several elected tribal offices and is credited with giving Oklahoma its name.
Born along the Yaknukni River in Mississippi, Allen Wright relocated to Indian Territory when he was seven years old. His mother died just before the relocation and his father soon after, so missionary Cyrus Kingsbury sponsored the boy's education at local academies. Wright was sent east to continue his education, earning a bachelor's degree at Union College, Schenectady, New York, in 1853 and a master's degree at...
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