Shows the arrest attempt of Sitting Bull on December 15, 1890 and the fight that broke out between Native American Sioux and U.S. Army soldiers wearing uniforms. Sitting Bull, the Hunkpapa Lakota leader was killed by Agency police.
Description
1 photoprint on mat board : albumen ; 21 x 26 cm. (10 x 8 in.)
Subject
Dakota Indians; Indians of North America; Fighting; Soldiers; Sitting Bull, 1834?-1890--Death & burial.
Format-Medium
Art
Source
Louise Stegner, Omaha, Neb.
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: ZZR710033620
Notes
Condition: Vintage print is soiled, stained and has holes.; Formerly F32460.; Photographic reproduction of an etching of a painting.; Title, photographer and "No 8" printed on original; photographer printed on front of mat and description of all 8 views in series printed on back of mat. Printed on verso: "Views of the battlefield where General Custer and soldiers of the old Seventh United States Cavalry were massacred, June 25, 1876." ; R7100336208
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