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Wah-con-ja-z-gah (Yellow Thunder)
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Wah-con-ja-z-gah (Yellow Thunder), a 120-year-old Winnebago warrior chief, posing in front of a typical dwelling (chipoteke), with two men leaning against the wall behind him. Caption at bottom: "Among the Winnebago Indians. 277. Wah-con-ja-z-gah (Yellow Thunder) Warrior chief 120 y's old." Text at right: "Wanderings Among the Wonders and Beauties of Wisconsin Scenery."
1890 - 1899
Bennett, H. H. (Henry Hamilton), 1843-1908
Publication Information
| Creator | Bennett, H. H. (Henry Hamilton), 1843-1908 |
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| Date Created | 1890 - 1899 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 9 x 17 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | H.H. Bennett Studio collection, 1843-1998 |
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| Call Number | WHi(HHB)0297 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465564502121 |
| Finding Aid | https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph06062 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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circa 1890-1899
Portrait of Ho-Chunk man, Ho-Con-Ja-Gah Moche-He (Thunder Cloud) holding a flute.
Visor Ledge
circa 1890-1899
Evaline Marshall Bennett, unidentified person, Miriam Bennett, and Ruth Bennett sitting and standing on the Visor Ledge.
Ho-Chunk Men Playing Wah-koo-chad-ah
circa 1890-1899
Six Ho-Chunk men are standing and kneeling around a blanket playing Wah-koo-chad-ah (Moccasin), a favorite game. A typical dwelling (chipoteke) is in the background.
Ha-Noo-Gah Chun-Hut-Ah-Rah
circa 1890-1899
"Second Boy and Pony Indian." Ho-Chunk man standing with legs crossed, leaning on his pony. A typical dwelling (chipoteke) is in the background.
Tourists at Dells Landing
circa 1890-1899
Unidentified group of tourists going to Dells Landing. There are horse-drawn vehicles beyond.
