Native American & Western Photograph Collection

Title: Huma of Otoes, Second Chief
Description: Studio portrait of Huma, Second Chief of the Otoes, in native dress. The print is on a boudoir card mount, produced by the W.L. Sawyer's Indian Art Gallery, Purcell, Indian Territory (Oklahoma).
Date: 1889~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Sac and Fox Bark House
Description: Exterior view of a large bark house in a Sac & Fox Indian village. Several individuals are seated in front of the dwelling; third from left is Pa She Pa Ho, the Sac Chief.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Lone Wolf, Kiowa Chief
Description: Studio portrait of Lone Wolf, a Kiowa chief (the subject is likely Mamay-day-te, adopted son of Lone Wolf I (Gui-pah-go), principle chief of the Kiowas until his death in 1879). The print is on a boudoir card mount, produced by the W.L. Sawyer's Indian Art Gallery, Purcell, Indian Territory (Oklahoma).
Date: 1890~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Apache Chiefs, Da-va-ko and Dor-con-each-la
Description: Studio portrait of two Apache chiefs, Da-va-ko and Dor-con-each-la, in traditional dress. A handwritten description reads" "Apache Chiefs, who have a history not soon to be forgotten by the people of New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas...they was very desperate." The print is on a boudoir card mount, produced by the W.L. Sawyer's Indian Art Gallery, Purcell, Indian Territory (Oklahoma).
Date: 1890~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Four Comanche Men
Description: Studio portrait of four unidentified Comanche men in native dress. The print is on a boudoir card mount, produced by the W.L. Sawyer's Indian Art Gallery, Purcell, Indian Territory (Oklahoma).
Date: 1890~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Otoe Indian Family
Description: Photographic print on a boudoir/cabinet card mount of an Otoe family - husband, wife and infant - in front of what looks to be a frame dwelling. The mix of traditional and western garb worn by the husband is indicative of the acculturation of native peoples in Indian Territory (Oklahoma).
Date: 1880~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Baptiste Bayhylle, Pawnee Indian
Description: Elderly Pawnee Indian, Baptiste Bayhylle, wrapped in a blanket and wearing a top hat. Bayhylle was a U.S. Indian interpreter for the Pawnee, and was thought to be nearly 100 years old when this photograph was taken.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Five Apache Men Seated
Description: Studio portrait of five Apache males in native dress. The print is on a boudoir card mount, produced by W.L. Sawyers Indian Art Gallery, Purcell, Indian Territory (Oklahoma).
Date: 1890~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Huma of Otoes, Second Chief
Description: Studio portrait of Huma, Second Chief of the Otoes, in native dress. The print is on a boudoir card mount, produced by the W.L. Sawyer's Indian Art Gallery, Purcell, Indian Territory (Oklahoma).
Date: 1889~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Wild Horse, Comanche Chief
Description: Studio portrait of a Comanche chief identified as Wild Horse 2 (likely 'Kobay' second chief of the Kwahada Comanche). The subject is seated and wearing an eagle feather war bonnet. The print is on a boudoir card mount, produced by W.L. Sawyers Indian Art Gallery, Purcell, Indian Territory (Oklahoma).
Date: 1890~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Wichita Grass Wig-Wam
Description: Photographic print on a boudoir card mount showing the exterior of a Wichita grass wigwam dwelling; produced by the W.L. Sawyer's Indian Art Gallery, Purcell, Indian Territory (Oklahoma).
Date: 1890~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Two Comanche Men
Description: Studio portrait of two unidentified Comanche men in native dress. The print is on a boudoir card mount, produced by Lenny & Sawyers Indian Views, Purcell, Oklahoma. The verso contains a handwritten note that reads: "Two Commanche Dudes (very stylish)."
Date: 1890~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Indian Police on Horseback
Description: Photographic print on a boudoir card mount showing seven agents on horseback; produced by the W.L. Sawyer's Indian Art Gallery, Purcell, Indian Territory (Oklahoma).
Date: 1890~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Comanche Brave (One Who Fears Nothing)
Description: Studio portrait of a Comanche brave identified as "One Who Fears Nothing." The print is on a boudoir card mount, produced by Lenny & Sawyers Indian Views, Purcell, Oklahoma.
Date: 1890~/1899~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Kiowa Braves on Horseback
Description: Photographic print on a boudoir card mount showing two Kiowa braves on horseback; produced by the W.L. Sawyer's Indian Art Gallery, Purcell, Indian Territory (Oklahoma).
Date: 1890~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Granny Houston, Wichita Indian Woman
Description: Studio portrait of an aged Wichita woman identified as Granny Houston, 109 years of age. The print is on a boudoir card mount, produced by the W.L. Sawyer's Indian Art Gallery, Purcell, Indian Territory (Oklahoma).
Date: 1890~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Two Kiowa Girls
Description: Studio portrait of two Kiowa girls in native dress. The print is on a boudoir card mount, produced by the W.L. Sawyer's Indian Art Gallery, Purcell, Indian Territory (Oklahoma).
Date: 1890~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Oklahoma Indian and Cowboy Views, Photograph 24
Description: Photograph twenty-four of twenty-four in Collection of Oklahoma Indian and Cowboy Views by William S. Prettyman and George B. Cornish. It is titled "Osage Indian Chiefs and Councilors" and is a studio portrait of thirteen Osage males. Second from left in the middle row is Osage Chief, Che To Pa.
Date: 1889~
Object Type: Photograph

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