Native American & Western Photograph Collection
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Oklahoma Indian and Cowboy Views, Photograph 02
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Description
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Photograph two of twenty-four in Collection of Oklahoma Indian and Cowboy Views by William S. Prettyman and George B. Cornish. It is titled "Mud Lodge Indians' Winter House" and shows a Pawnee family standing outside of a winter earthen lodge.
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Date
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1889~
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Photograph
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Oklahoma Indian and Cowboy Views, Photograph 15
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Photograph fifteen of twenty-four in Collection of Oklahoma Indian and Cowboy Views by William S. Prettyman and George B. Cornish. It is titled "Salt Fork River R.R. Bridge on which Boomers Crossed." Wagons can be seen on the far side of bridge, ready to cross the Salt Fork River.
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Date
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1889~
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Otoe Indian Family
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Description
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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).
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Date
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1880~
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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Baptiste Bayhylle, Pawnee Indian
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Description
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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.
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Date
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1885~
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Five Apache Men Seated
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Description
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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).
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Date
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1890~
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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Huma of Otoes, Second Chief
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Description
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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).
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Date
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1889~
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Wild Horse, Comanche Chief
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Description
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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).
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Date
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1890~
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Photograph
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Wichita Grass Wig-Wam
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Description
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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).
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Date
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1890~
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Two Comanche Men
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Description
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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)."
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Date
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1890~
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Indian Police on Horseback
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Description
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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).
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Date
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1890~
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Comanche Brave (One Who Fears Nothing)
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Description
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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.
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Date
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1890~/1899~
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Kiowa Braves on Horseback
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Description
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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).
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Date
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1890~
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Granny Houston, Wichita Indian Woman
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Description
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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).
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Date
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1890~
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Two Kiowa Girls
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Description
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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).
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Date
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1890~
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Oklahoma Indian and Cowboy Views, Photograph 03
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Description
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Photograph three of twenty-four in Collection of Oklahoma Indian and Cowboy Views by William S. Prettyman and George B Cornish. It is titled "Tepee, Indian Summer House" and shows a Pawnee family sitting inside a tipi, with the covering rolled back to catch the breeze.
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Date
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1889~
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Photograph
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Oklahoma Indian and Cowboy Views, Photograph 12
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Photograph eleven of twenty-four in Collection of Oklahoma Indian and Cowboy Views by William S. Prettyman and George B. Cornish. It is titled "The way they Nominated the first Mayor of Guthrie, Ok." and shows a large crowd of men gathered to nominate the mayor of Guthrie, OK. A speaker can be seen in the distance (arm in the air) stumping to the onlookers.
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Date
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1889~
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Oklahoma Indian and Cowboy Views, Photograph 20
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Description
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Photograph twenty of twenty-four in Collection of Oklahoma Indian and Cowboy Views by William S. Prettyman and George B. Cornish. It is titled "The Way They Voted for the First Mayor of Guthrie" and shows Guthrie residents formed in two long lines; several men men standing in a wagon can be seen waving to the crowd.
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Date
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1889~
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Oklahoma Indian and Cowboy Views, Photograph 01
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Description
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Photograph one of twenty-four in Collection of Oklahoma Indian and Cowboy Views [ca. 1889] by William S. Prettyman and George B. Cornish. It is titled "Robbers Cave in Cherokee Strip" and shows three men in front of the Barker Outlaw Cave. From left to right, the Reverend A.C. Kronk, Arkansas City; J.W. "Cherokee" Jordan; and photographer William S. Prettyman.
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Date
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1885~
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Oklahoma Indian and Cowboy Views, Photograph 08
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Description
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Photograph eight of twenty-four in Collection of Oklahoma Indian and Cowboy Views by William S. Prettyman and George B. Cornish. It is titled "Cowboys Branding Calves" and shows seven cowboys (one on horseback) demonstrating the technique for branding calves.
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Date
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1889~
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Oklahoma Indian and Cowboy Views, Photograph 24
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Description
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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.
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Date
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1889~
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Object Type
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Photograph
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