Richard Calmit Adams, a member of the Delaware Tribe, is recognized for his central role in legally representing his tribe as a spokesperson in Washington D.C., conducting legal battles alongside the Cherokee against the Dawes Commission which sought to convince tribes to cede their lands. His literary accomplishments include Tecumseh’s Father and A Delaware Indian Legend and the Story of Their Troubles. His poem The Clans describes how tribes are known for the animals which have significantly assisted them in the past, whether it be taking care of the children or providing for the warriors.