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- Taking the census at an Indian Agency
- A large group of Native American Sioux men, women, and children gather at an agency for a census by government officials seated at wooden tables.
- Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Census--1880-1890.; Children--1880-1890.; Government employees--1880-1890.; Women--1880-1890.
- [1880?]
- Trading on the Plains- a seductive offer- the Indian in doubt
- A white man hands a bottle to a Native American (tribe unknown) man who smokes a wooden pipe. Shows horses, one with a dead deer on its back.
- Indians of North America--1870-1880.
- [between 1940 and 1960]
- Whisky on the plains A party of Indians, discovering that a lot of contraband whisky is being destroyed by the authorities, endeavor to save what they can.
- Native American (Plains) men drink whiskey from the ground.
- Indians of North America--Great Plains--1870-1880.; Alcoholism--1870-1880.
- [between 1940 and 1960]
- Denver Municipal Facts: Volume 3 Number 53, 1911 December 30
- Colorado, the late outbreak and massacre at the White River Agency, the ruins after the fire and massacre
- Reproduction of a sketch of the Meeker tragedy at the White River Ute Indian Agency, September 29th 1879, Rio Blanco County, Colorado, shows soldiers surveying the destruction from the fire and battle between Native American Utes and Nathan Meeker,...
- Meeker, Nathan Cook, 1814-1879--Tomb.; United States. Office of Indian Affairs. White River Agency (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--Colorado--Meeker--1870-1880.; Ute Indians--War--Colorado--Meeker--1870-1880.; Meeker...
- [between 1940 and 1960?]
- Montana--General Crook investing Spotted Tail with the command of the Dakota Indians
- General George Crook imparts Spotted Tail, a Native American (Brulé Sioux) man, with leadership of the Dakota Indians. Spectators look on.
- Brulé Indians--1870-1880.; Dakota Indians--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--1870-1880.; Meetings--1870-1880.
- [between 1940 and 1960]
- Crow Foot, son of Sitting Bull
- Portrait of Native American (Sioux) Crow Foot, Sitting Bull's son, wrapped in a blanket.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Boys--1880-1890.; Crow Foot.; Sitting Bull, 1834?-1890--Family.
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- Street in Gregory Gulch, Pike's Peak
- Reproduction of ink rendering; shows Central City, Gilpin County, Colorado, with men, wagons, cabins, and signs: "Rocky Mountain Gold reporter," and "Express Office."
- Central City (Colo.)--1860-1870.
- 1860
- The Ute scare in Colorado - the Indian signal fire - settlers abandoning their ranches and flying to Meeker for safety
- Reproduction of a drawing depicting settlers and ranchers fleeing from log cabins on horseback and in a wagon with belongings, to Meeker, Rio Blanco County, Colorado.
- Indians of North America--Colorado--1860-1880.; Ute Indians--War--Colorado--1860-1880.; Pioneers--Colorado--1860-1880.
- [between 1920 and 1940?]
- Illustrated interview of our lady artist with the Ute Indian Chiefs and prisoners in Washington, D. C.
- Reproduction of a sketch of Miss Georgie A. Davis, artist, visiting with Native American Ute delegation, in the Tremont House bedroom, Washington D. C. The Ute chiefs, including Ouray, look at her sketch; one smokes a long pipe.
- Indians of North America--Washington (D.C.)--1870-1880.; Ute Indians--Washington (D.C.)--1870-1880.; Delegations--Washington (D.C.)--1870-1880.; Reporters--Washington (D.C.)--1870-1880.; Tribal chiefs--Washington (D.C.)--1870-1880.; Ouray.
- [between 1900 and 1940?]
- Residence of Ouray, chief of the Tabequache Utes, and head-man of the Ute Nation
- Reproduction of a sketch of the fenced residence of Ouray, Chief of the Native American Tabequache Utes, provided by the United States government includes log and wood buildings, dwellings, store-houses, underground store rooms for vegetables,...
- Ouray--Homes & haunts.; Indians of North America--Colorado--Montrose--1870-1880.; Tabeguache Indians--Colorado--Montrose--1870-1880.; Ute Indians--Colorado--Montrose--1870-1880.
- [between 1930 and 1960?]
- Montana-the Nez Perce War incidents in the defeat and capture of Chief Joseph by General Nelson A. Miles
- Photographic reproduction of five sketches by G. M. Holland depicting the Nez Perce War incidents; titles read: "General Miles charging the Indian camp-the dash into the ravine," "Squaws coddling Lieutenant Jerome in a rifle pit, while held as...
- Joseph, Nez Percé Chief, 1840-1904--Capture & imprisonment--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--War--1870-1880.; Nez Percé Indians--War--1870-1880.; Surrenders--1870-1880.; Miles, Nelson Appleton, 1839-1925.
- [between 1940 and 1960?]
- General Miles charging the Indian Camp - the dash into the ravine
- Reproduction of a sketch by G. M. Holland of General Miles with sword held high charging the Nez Perce Native American tepee camp. U. S. soldiers wearing uniforms, some on horseback head down the ravine with rifles; some are wounded or dying.
- Indians of North America--War--1870-1880.; Nez Percé Indians--War--1870-1880.; Miles, Nelson Appleton, 1839-1925.
- [between 1940 and 1960?]
- Plenty Horses, Slayer of Lieutenant Edward Casey, U. S. A.
- Head and shoulders portrait of Plenty Horses, a Native American Sioux man, wearing a neck scarf.
- Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Tribal chiefs--1890-1900.; Plenty Horses, d. 1933.
- 1891
- First official investigation of Indian grievances, - visit of Secretary Schurz to the Spotted Tail Indian Agency, on the Rosebud River
- Shows Native American Sioux and white men, on or near the Spotted Tail Agency, Dakota Territory. They include: "The Secretary (of the Interior, Carl Schurz) addressing the Indians at the Grand Council held on August 29th," "Passing Indians with...
- Dakota Indians--Dakota Territory--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--Dakota Territory--1870-1880.; Dakota Territory--1870-1880.; Carts & wagons--Dakota Territory--1870-1880.; Eating & drinking--Dakota Territory--1870-1880.; Meetings--Dakota...
- [between 1940 and 1960?]
- Illustrations of life in General Mile's command
- The views show the pursuit of Native American Sioux by Captain Baldwin's command, through heavy snow; following a Sioux trail, and a Sioux dog train going for water.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Dogsledding--1880-1890.; Guards--1880-1890.; Horseback riding--1880-1890.
- [between 1940 and 1960?]
- Montana Territory-General Mile's military expedition against the Sioux
- Views of U.S. Army General Miles' campaign against the Native American Sioux, show long covered wagon trains, buffalo herds, and soldiers in uniforms drinking and washing in a river next to their horses.
- Dakota Indians--War--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--War--1870-1880.; Bathing--1870-1880.; Bison--1870-1880.; Covered wagons--1870-1880.
- [between 1940 and 1960?]
- Dakota Territory-Sitting Bull Indians crossing the Yellowstone River, near Fort Keogh, to surrender to General Miles
- Sitting Bull and his Native American Sioux band on horseback cross the Yellowstone River, near Fort Keogh, to surrender to General Miles.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Horseback riding--1880-1890.; Surrenders--1880-1890.; Sitting Bull, 1834?-1890--Homes & haunts.
- [between 1940 and 1960?]
- Montana Territory-General Miles's campaign against the Sioux
- Illustrations depict: "Landing of supplies for the expedition at the camp, on the north bank of the Missouri," with U.S. Army soldiers, tents, and smoking riverboats; and "The camp within the fortifications, near old Fort Peck," includes tents and...
- Dakota Indians--War--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--War--1870-1880.; Log cabins--1870-1880.; Soldiers--1870-1880.; Steamboats--1870-1880.
- [between 1940 and 1960?]
- Colorado the late Ute outbreak and massacre at the White River Agency
- Native Americans (Ute), Ouray, Jack, Piah, and Sarah; Douglass, a white man, a saddle, and a beaded necklace.
- Indians of North America--1870-1880.; Ute Indians--1870-1880.; Women--1870-1880.
- 1879 November 15
- Educating the Indians a female pupil of the Government School at Carlisle visits her home at Pine Ridge Agency.
- A Native American (Oglala Sioux) woman holds a parasol and is surrounded by men, women, and children.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--1880-1890.; Children--South Dakota--1880-1890.; Women--South Dakota--1880-1890.
- [between 1940 and 1960]
- Utah- a group of squaws of the Snake tribe of Indians playing cards
- Native American (Shoshone, Snake) women play cards in Utah.
- Indians of North America--1870-1880.; Shoshoni Indians--1870-1880.; Gambling--1870-1880.
- [between 1940 and 1960]
- Washington Territory- Indians catching white-fish among the rapids of the Columbia River
- Native American (Northwest) men and women fish with nets from a canoe in the Columbia River in Washington Territory.
- Indians of North America--1870-1880.; Fishing--1870-1880.
- [between 1940 and 1960]
- Montana Territory- The Sioux campaign- The Battle of Wolf Mountains, January 8th between the command of General Miles and the confederate bands of Indians under Crazy Horse.
- Native American (Sioux and Cheyenne) and white men participate in the Battle of Wolf Mountain in Montana. A howitzer stands near a cliff edge in position to fire upon the Native Americans.
- Cheyenne Indians--War--1870-1880.; Dakota Indians--War--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--War--1870-1880.; Campaigns & battles--1870-1880.
- [between 1940 and 1960]
- Montana- Mound of bones of soldiers, Indians and horses killed during the Custer Massacre, on the Little Big Horn River
- Native American (Crow) and white men on horseback view the Custer Massacre Memorial in Montana.
- Crow Indians--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--1870-1880.; Little Bighorn, Battle of the, Mont., 1876--Monuments.; Monuments & memorials--1870-1880.
- [between 1940 and 1960]
- On the war-path water leaves no trail.
- A Native American (Hunkpapa Sioux) man leads his horse across a stream. He wears leggings, a fringed bandolier, tomahawk in his belt, necklace made of teeth, and a feather roach.
- Dakota Indians--War--1870-1880.; Hunkpapa Indians--War--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--War--1870-1880.; Warriors--1870-1880.
- [between 1940 and 1960]
- A deserted mining-camp near Aspen, Colorado
- A Native American (tribe unknown) man stands in an abandoned mine camp. He looks at a bottle.
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Mining--1890-1900.
- [between 1930 and 1950]
- The Cherokee Nation It's capitol, rulers, and public institutions.
- Shows buildings and people associated with the Native American Cherokee Nation; the Capitol building, the Woman's Seminary, the Insane and Deaf Asylum, a house, D. Bushyhead, principal chief, Sequoyah, and Wilson Hare, speaker of the lower house.
- Cherokee Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Buildings--1880-1890.; Tribal chiefs--1880-1890.
- [between 1940 and 1960]
- Overland to the Pacific Shoshone beggars at the railway station, Carlin, Nevada.
- A Native American (Shoshone) family beg for money from white travelers at the Central Pacific Railroad depot in Carlin, Nevada.
- Begging--Nevada--Carlin--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--Nevada--Carlin--1870-1880.; Shoshone Indians--Nevada--Carlin--1870-1880.; Railroad stations--Nevada--Carlin--1870-1880.
- [between 1940 and 1960]
- Issuing arms and supplies to the friendly Indians in General Crook's Army, June 15th
- Native American (Sioux) muster to receive rations and arms from white men in military uniforms. The men stand and sit near covered wagons with division, cavalry and infantry numbers on the covers.
- Dakota Indians--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--1870-1880.; Food relief--1870-1880.
- [between 1940 and 1960]
- The Sioux war General Crook's battle on the Rosebud River- The Sioux charging Colonel Royall's detachment of cavalry, June 17th.
- Native American (Sioux) men on horseback charge a cavalry detachment in Montana, part of General Crook's Expedition. The Sioux men hold rifles and wear feather headdresses.
- Dakota Indians--War--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--War--1870-1880.; Campaigns & battles--1870-1880.
- [between 1940 and 1960]
- Wyoming Territory The Sioux War--The Indians attempting to surprise General Crook's camp at Tongue River, June 9th.
- Native American (Sioux) ready to attack General Cook's camp near the Tongue River in Wyoming, shows soldiers and tents.
- Dakota Indians--War--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--War--1870-1880.; Campaigns & battles--1870-1880.
- [between 1940 and 1960]
- Nebraska- The late Sioux Chief Crazy Horse The elevated grave near Camp Sheridan.
- Native American (Oglala Sioux) men in mourning sit and stand by Crazy Horse's tomb near Camp Sheridan, Nebraska. Dead horses show in front of the tomb.
- Dakota Indians--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--1870-1880.; Oglala Indians--1870-1880.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--1870-1880.; Crazy Horse, ca. 1842-1877.--Tomb.
- [between 1940 and 1960]
- Nebraska-Death of the Sioux Chief Crazy Horse, at Sydney, September 5th The funeral procession passing through Camp Sheridan on the way to the grave.
- Native American (Oglala Sioux) men and women follow Crazy Horse's body, wrapped in cloth and tied to a travois, en route to the grave site near Camp Sheridan, Nebraska.
- Dakota Indians--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--1870-1880.; Oglala Indians--1870-1880.; Funeral processions--1870-1880.; Travois--1870-1880.; Crazy Horse, ca. 1842-1877.--Death & burial.
- [between 1940 and 1960]
- New York City-the Sioux Chief, Red Cloud, in the Great Hall of the Cooper Institute surrounded by the Indian delegation of braves and squaws, addressing a New York audience on the wrongs done to his people.
- Red Cloud, a Native American (Oglala Sioux) man, gives a speech at the Cooper Institute in New York City, New York. Native Americans who include Red Dog and white men who include Peter Cooper, Esq. and Rev. Dr. Crosby, are in the audience.
- Dakota Indians--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--1870-1880.; Oglala Indians--1870-1880.; Public Speaking--1870-1880.; Red Cloud, 1822-1909.
- [between 1940 and 1960]
- The escape of the Cheyenne from the prison at Fort Robinson - incidents of their pursuit and massacre
- A series of drawings shows: 1) Native Americans (Cheyenne) preparing for battle, 2) their escape from Fort Robinson, and 3) the engagement of Captain Wessels. Headings for each of the three drawings read: "The imprisoned Cheyenne fortifying their...
- Cheyenne Indians--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--1870-1880.; Escapes--1870-1880.
- [between 1940 and 1970?]
- Washington Territory - Indians converted to the Catholic faith, going to mass at the Coeur D'Alene Mission
- A group of Native Americans (Skitswish), converts to Catholicism, stand and kneel outside of a window at the Coeur D'Alene Mission, Washington Territory, on a cold and snowy evening.
- Indians of North America--1870-1880.; Skitswish Indians--1870-1880.; Catholic churches--1870-1880.; Religious services--1870-1880.
- [between 1940 and 1970?]
- An Indian-trader's store on the western plains
- Native Americans at an Indian trader's store; many in the group are standing in line, some are dealing with the proprietor, and others are sitting outside.
- Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Trading posts--1880-1890.
- [between 1940 and 1970?]
- Living Bear, father of Plenty Horses
- Head and shoulders portrait of a Native American (Sioux) man, identified as Living Bear.
- Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Living Bear.; Plenty Horses, d. 1933--family.
- 1891?
- One of General Custer's scouts surrounded by Indians
- A scout for General Custer aims his rifle from behind his fallen horse as Native Americans on horseback surround him with guns and spears.
- Combat--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--1870-1880.; Military scouts--1870-1880.
- [between 1940 and 1970?]
- The Grand Council held at General Crook's headquarters on Goose Creek, June 15th : Wyoming Territory - scenes and incidents in General Crook's Sioux campaign - from sketches by Charles St. G. Stanley
- White soldiers and Native Americans confer at General Crook's headquarters on Goose Creek, Wyoming Territory. Four men stand around a campfire, a contingent of their respective followers sit in the periphery.
- Indians of North America--1870-1880.; Meetings--1870-1880.; Crook, George, 1829-1890--Homes & haunts.
- [between 1940 and 1970?]
- Western History Subject Index
- FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWS
- Massachusetts, opening of the four days' bicycle contest for the championship of the world, in Boston, November 5th
- A crowd of people is inside a tent beside a velodrome track in Boston (Suffolk County), Massachusetts. Cyclists race high-wheeler bicycles. Shows an orchestra on an elevated stage and spectators.
- Velocipedes--Massachusetts--Boston--1870-1880.; Velodromes--Massachusetts--Boston--1870-1880.; Boston (Mass.)--1870-1880.; Bicycle racing--Massachusetts--Boston--1870-1880.; Bicycles & tricycles--Massachusetts--Boston--1870-1880.;...
- 1879 November 22
- Colorado, remarkable meterological [sic] display observed at Crisman, on the night of January 7th
- View of a lunar rainbow, caused by light refracted by raindrops, in the sky above Crisman (Boulder County), Colorado. Shows rings around the moon, and snow on mountains.
- Boulder County (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Moon--Colorado--Boulder County--1880-1890.; Natural phenomena--Colorado--Boulder County--1880-1890.
- 1887 January 22
- Colorado, the late Ute outbreak and massacre at the White River Agency
- View of log and frame buildings near Montrose (Montrose County), Colorado. Shows people and horses near the residence of Chief Ouray, North American Indian (Tabequache Ute) chief. Bust portraits show Ute "Joe"(probably scout Joseph Rankin), with a...
- Indian scouts--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--Colorado--Rio Blanco County--1870-1880.; Ute Indians--Colorado--Rio Blanco County--1870-1880.; Montrose County (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Rio Blanco County (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Generals--1870-1880.;...
- 1879 December 6
- Colorado, the late outbreak and massacre at the White River agency
- Studio bust portraits of North American Indian (Ute) figures show Jack, White River Ute war chief; Sarah, Ouray's sister; Piah, Middle Park Ute chief; Douglass, White River Ute chief; and Ouray, head Ute chief. Other images show a wooden saddle, a...
- Indians of North America--1870-1880.; Ute Indian--1870-1880.; Tribal chiefs--1870-1880.; Women--1870-1880.
- 1879 November 15
- An ascent of Pike's Peak
- Views of men and women hikers on Pikes Peak (El Paso County), Colorado. The men wear suits and derby hats, and the women wear full skirts or dresses, wide-brimmed hats, and pose with walking sticks. Shows snow beside the road, a view from what is...
- El Paso County (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Pikes Peak (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Hiking--Colorado--El Paso County--1890-1900.; Log buildings--Colorado--El Paso County--1890-1900.; Signal stations--Colorado--El Paso County--1890-1900.; Toll roads--Colorado--El...
- 1890 August 23
- Denver, Colorado
- Views of buildings and landmarks in Denver and Colorado, these include: 1. Oxford Hotel Office. 2. Robertson-Doll Carriage Co. 3. Colorado Dry Goods Co. 4. Jackson-Smith Photographic Co. 5. Daniels & Fishers. 6. Denver Normal and Preparatory...
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Cities & towns--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- 1898, October
- The newly discovered mines in the Rocky Mountains
- Miners and a wagon train travel through a valley in the mountains of Colorado. Dead horses and mules are nearby. Surveyors on horseback and with skis are in a valley. A man holds a transom, another holds a pick.
- Miners--1870-1880.; Skiers--1870-1880.; Surveyors--1870-1880.; Wagon trains--1870-1880.; Westward movement--1870-1880.
- 1879 May 24
- Colorado, contrasts of life in the new mining district - the first "swell" arrival at Leadville
- View of a street in Leadville (Lake County) Colorado; miners watch a well dressed man with a velvet coat, striped pants, top hat, cane, and luggage walk past a bar. Business signs read: "Bar Room" and "Groceries."
- Leadville (Colo.)--1870-1880.; City & town life--Colorado--Leadville--1870-1880.; Dandies--Colorado--1870-1880.; Miners--Colorado--1870-1880.; Spectators--Colorado--Leadville--1870-1880.
- 1879 June 7