Scope and Content Note

This subseries contains materials collected, created, received, and/or annotated by George P. Decker relating to the Six Nations of the Grand River and their journey to appeal to the League of Nations in Geneva, Switzerland under the leadership of Chief Levi General (called “Deskaheh”). These papers include reports, reference, publications, photographs, and more. The selection of digitized materials shared here deal with the SIx Nations and land claims.

Finding Aid

Please see the updated Finding Aid to the George P. Decker Papers [PDF] for more information.

Revision Note

This collection was re-arranged and re-described in early 2026 to facilitate easier access to materials. The 2014 version of the finding aid is retained by the University Archivist; please contact for assistance.

Harmful Content Note

Certain parts of archival collections may contain historical language and content that may be considered offensive or harmful, such as language used to refer to racial, ethnic, and cultural groups. The content of materials in these collections reflect the period during which they were created and the views of their creators, and they retain their original descriptions to ensure that these attitudes and perspectives are not erased from the historical record.