Postcard
First Peace Council ever Held between Chippewas and Siouxs
| Colored postcard view of "Buffalo Bill" Cody center right in white coat and hat surrounded by Native Americans in traditional garb, military personnel and other onlookers. The group is seated in front of a large tent. A U.S. flag flies behind the group. |
| Image ID: | 95716 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 1896 |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
| City: | Ashland |
| County: | Ashland |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | American Indian classified file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s |
| Genre: | Postcard |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | Indian CF 121 |
| Original Dimensions: | 5.5 x 3.5 inches |
| Note on back of card reads, "Taken in Ashland in 1896. I stood in the war. The more feathered are the Sioux. J.J. Doherty, Ashland"
John J. Doherty was the donor of the postcard.
cf. articles in The Ashland News, Sept. 5, 9, and 12, 1896. Handwritten note on card and neg sleeve indicates that this was a Wild West Show stunt and not a real council. |
| Ojibwa Indians |
| Portraits, Group |
| Hats |
| Rites and ceremonies |
| Clothing and dress |
| Moustache |
| Tents |
| Sioux Indians |
| Celebrities |
| Crowds |
| Men |
| Clothing |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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