Brennan, John R., 1848-1919.

Dates:
Birth 1848
Death 1919

Biographical notes:

Indian agent, businessman.

Brennan came to the Black Hills of Dakota from Denver in 1875. In 1876 he was a founder of Rapid City, S.D., later owning the Hotel Harney. He acted as Superintendent of Pine Ridge Agency for 16 years (1900-1917).

From the description of Papers, 1879-1919 (bulk 1900-1917). (South Dakota State Archives). WorldCat record id: 38883388

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Subjects:

  • Dakota Indians
  • Indian agents
  • Indian allotments
  • Indian councils
  • Indian land transfers
  • Indian reservations
  • Indian women
  • Mixed marriages

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Places:

  • Pine Ridge Indian Reservation (S.D.) (as recorded)
  • South Dakota (as recorded)
  • Rapid City (S.D.) (as recorded)
  • Black Hills (S.D. and Wyo.) (as recorded)