Pine Ridge Indians Pine Ridge Indian Resv. So. Dak.
Date
[1930-1940?]
Summary
A Native American (Sioux) man and woman pose outdoors at the Pine Ridge Agency, South Dakota. The man wears traditional clothes that include a feather headdress, beaded moccasins and leggings, and a necklace made of teeth. The woman wears moccasins, leggings, a dress, and a fringed shawl. The man holds a walking stick and a beaded tobacco bag. They stand near a brush shelter.
Description
1 photoprint (postcard) ; 14 x 8 cm. (5 1/2 x 3 in.)
Subject
United States. Office of Indian Affairs. Pine Ridge Agency; Dakota Indians--South Dakota--Pine Ridge; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Pine Ridge; Pine Ridge (S.D.); Shelters--South Dakota--Pine Ridge; Women--South Dakota--Pine Ridge
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710031868
Notes
Postcard stamp printed on back.; Postmark stamped on back of postcard: "Interior. Jul 31 P. M. 1941 S. Dak."; Stamp on back of postcard depicts the Statue of Liberty and reads: "United States of America Industry-Agriculture For Defense Postage 1 Cent".; Title from label in print.; Written on back of postcard: "A long trip from the Sylvan Lake Hotel. Rushmore statues were interesting. Steak dinner at the Alexander Johnson hotel in Rapid City yesterday- again today. Another finer steak dinner here in the Bad Lands last night. Not as hot a trip as I feared. Sat outdoors listening to a talk about the B. Lands, the Indians and saw pictures. A dandy nights sleep. All water is trucked in. Leave at 8 Thurs. 6 a.m. July 31, 1941." and "A. M. Frees 3334 Humboldt Denver Colo".; R7100318682
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