Stanley, John Mix, 1814-1872

Painter from Detroit, Michigan, primarily of pictures of Indians.

From the description of John Mix Stanley papers, 1842, 1868-1871. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34418580

John Mix Stanley (1814-1872), began painting Indians in 1838, was with Gen. Kearny's California expedition in 1846, and toured the Pacific Northwest in 1847-48. In 1853 he was an artist on Gov. Stevens's expedition to survey a northern route for the Pacific railroad.

From the description of Letter and portrait, 1847. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702126673

In 1853, the United States Congress appointed the Army's topographic bureau to conduct six surveys to find the best route for a transcontinental railroad. Isaac Stevens, governor of Washington territory, led the northern survey along the 47th parallel between St. Paul, Minnesota and the Puget Sound. In addition to exploring and mapping the territories, the surveys studied the Indians, the animals and the natural features of each area. The Stevens expedition employed two artists to illustrate the report: John Mix Stanley and Gustavus Sohon.

From the description of Lithographs, 1850s-1889. (Spokane Public Library). WorldCat record id: 742640497

Painter; Detroit, Mich.

Specialized in scenes of Indian life in the West.

From the description of John Mix Stanley papers, 1830-1973. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122291490

Painter; Detroit, Michigan

Specialized in scenes of Indian life in the West.

From the description of John Mix Stanley scrapbook, 1843-1868. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122355158