Black Elk, Ogalalla Sioux who fought in Custer Battle
Creator
Masters, Joseph G., 1873-
Date
1936
Summary
Outdoor standing portrait of Black Elk, an elderly Native American, Oglala Lakota Sioux spiritual leader who fought in the Little Bighorn, South Dakota, wearing a shirt, breechcloth, leggings, fur skin trim, and bead necklace.
Description
1 photonegative : nitrate ; 15 x 10 cm. (6 x 4 in.); 1 photoprint ; 15 x 10 cm. (6 x 4 in.)
Is Part Of
WH231. Joseph G. Masters papers
Subject
Dakota Indians--South Dakota--1930-1940; Indians of North America--South Dakota--1930-1940; Little Bighorn, Battle of the, Mont., 1876--Veterans; Oglala Indians--South Dakota--1930-1940; Teton Indians--South Dakota--1930-1940; Aged persons--South Dakota--1930-1940; Black Elk, 1863-1950.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
J. G. Masters
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: ZZR710033352
Notes
Formerly MSTR946.; Removed from Joseph G. Masters manuscript collection (C MSS WH231 M38-887).; Title and "Aug. 1936" hand-written on back of print; stamp on back: "Super-Lustre Reproduction Jul 30 36, Rise Studio, Rapid City, S. Dak."; R7100333527
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