American Horse papers, 1880-1896.

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American Horse papers, 1880-1896.

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Letters written for American Horse regarding early customs of the Sioux, their cultural advancement, and the tragedy at Wounded Knee Creek. Accompanied by a letter about Charles Foster's position on Indian affairs and a letter from Mrs. James Landy to Daniel E. Soper. There are 76 folio drawings depicting Sioux life and three photographs of American Horse.

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Foster, Charles, 1828-1904

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Epithet: Churchwarden of Holme-on-Spalding-Moor British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001345.0x0001dc On June 2, 1858 the first annual Old Settlers Celebration was held in Burlington, Iowa. Speeches, prayers and toasts were offered by prominent citizens of Des Moines County. The second toast of the day was made on behalf of "Old Des Moines, The Mother of Counties -- She welcomes to her maternal board the representati...

Horse, American, Dakota Chief, 1840-1908

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American Horse was first known as Manishnee (Cannot Walk, or Played Out)" and his nickname was Spider. When he was born, his old grandfather said: 'Put him out in the sun! Let him ask his great-grandfather, the Sun, for the warm blood of a warrior!' And he had warm blood." His father Sitting-Bear, the leader of the True Oglalas, was killed in battle while he was still very young and he was raised by an uncle. As a youth, American Horse participated in war parties against the Crow and Shoshones. ...

Landy, James, 1813-1875

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Landy, Edwin F.

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