Apache Indian portraits, ca. 1884 / A.F. Randall, photographer.

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Randall, A. F. (A. Frank). Apache Indian portraits, ca. 1884 / A.F. Randall, photographer.

Apache Indian portraits, ca. 1884 / A.F. Randall, photographer.

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Studio portraits of Apache Indians photographed by A.F. Randall, possibly made in connection with General George Crook's expedition in 1883. Individuals are posed against a neutral backdrop, surrounded by desert plants, many are holding rifles or baskets. Most are identified by the photographer. One camp scene of a family in front of a wickiup. Two views of Arizona scenes showing saguaro cactus and a gila monster. In 1873 Crook fought the Apaches, more than 5,000 surrendered to him at Camp Verde. In 1882 he returned to Arizona from the Department of the Platt after fighting the Sioux and their Cheyenne and Arapaho allies. That same year, Apaches under the leadership of Geronimo, Chihuahua, Chatto, and others who were living in Mexico, conducted raids in New Mexico and Arizona. Crook was authorized to pursue the Apache across the national border, and with the help of his scout Pe nal tishu (Peaches), tracked the Apache to the Sierra Madre, where he negotiated a settlement. Geronimo, Chihuahua, Chatto, Bonito, Loco, and Keowtennay and some 5,000 of their followers agreed to live on the reservation at San Carlos. Nana, Loco, and Bonito arrived in June of 1883, Geronimo did not arrive until March of 1884. All are mounted on heavy card stock with gilt trim. All bear the photographer's stamp. Many bear a letterpress label with a copyright statement.

28 photographic prints (in albumen) ; 14 x 22 cm.

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